An overheard conversation, a report on family caregiving and messages of NIC National Conference speakers converge in my brain.
Overbuilding in senior living? If so, here’s what to expect
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2015
Senior living is quite the happening sector these days, but some storm clouds are on the horizon.
The positive side of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2015
A fictional character and real older adults are proving that retirement can be just another chapter in life, and a good one.
Don’t be like Bob
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2015
A rather disturbing report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminded me of a former neighbor, “Bob.”
Oh, the stories they’ll tell
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2015
One community will have a memorable National Assisted Living Week thanks to some local college students.
A good time for going to the dogs?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2015
Dogs are awesome. But don’t take my word for it. Take Harvard’s.
A certain comfort level
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2015
A new book delineates the qualities that prospective residents should seek in a senior living community. Can you meet the expectations?
Too much market supply? Depends how you look at it
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2015
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on a subject that many industry folk have been speaking about in hushed tones for a while: whether the rapidly growing inventory of senior living housing stock...
Making a lasting impression
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 25, 2015
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Assisted living’s portrayal in ‘Trainwreck’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 20, 2015
It’s not revolutionary to see long-term care come up in a feature film, from “Away from Her” to “The Savages.” But it’s brave to incorporate it into a comedy, especially...