Senior living operators should get familiar with these two words
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2020
This is probably a good time to get comfortable with a term economists like to throw around: creative destruction.
9 steps to strengthen age diversity and inclusion in the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
As senior living organizations work to become more diverse, a new survey shares encouraging news about multigenerational workforces and anti-ageism efforts among various types of employers around the world....
New book can help you welcome LGBT residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2020
Tim R. Johnston, Ph.D., senior director of national projects for LGBT elder advocacy organization SAGE, spent a year and a half working on his new book, “Welcoming LGBT Residents: A Practical Guide for...
Senior living’s hidden gem: Independent living paired with a la carte healthcare
By
Melissa Cosentino
Jul 27, 2020
As baby boomers age, I believe there will be growth in this model because of the value it offers, because older adults can save money by paying only for what they need.
Responsible control of public health pests is essential during the COVID-19 response
By
Joseph Latino
Jul 23, 2020
Using well-established COVID-19 hygiene guidelines to treat senior living communities while implementing preventive programs will significantly reduce the problems caused by public health pests.
How we market CCRC living in a COVID-19 hot spot
By
Eric L. Eichhorst
Jul 20, 2020
Although the methods we use to market senior living have changed, they never have been more essential to supporting seniors seeking to escape isolation and gain added services and socialization benefits.
Rapid testing is the answer
By
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.
Jul 14, 2020
For those with limited time or patience, here is the punchline: Rapid, widespread testing is the only way to outrun COVID-19 short of an effective, widely distributed vaccine.
The mental health toll of COVID-19 — and what you can do about it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this column that the pandemic has had mental health effects on workers. Recent research on the topic may surprise you, however.
Give yourself a break
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
Your opportunity to create some great news for your organization is literally one click away.
How technology can boost waitlist engagement and conversion in senior living
By
Fahad Aziz
Jul 02, 2020
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a temporary hold on tours and visits in many areas, tech solutions can give prospective residents a real feel for a community even when they aren’t able to see...