Industry must evolve with needs, demands of growing older adult population
By
Len Weiser
Nov 18, 2019
Things have changes, and senior living communities can’t continue to do things the way they have always done them.
Not so sure about that ‘silver wave’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 11, 2019
Yes, the aging of the baby boomers may result in a “silver wave” of residents moving into senior living communities, but one investor is urging caution. And independent living “may be left out to...
Taking aim at the CCRC model
By
Daniel Ruth
Nov 11, 2019
Continuing care retirement communities offer peace of mind that often comes with a six- to seven-figure entrance fee. Leadership at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living chose a different path.
With more older boomers on their way to senior living, now is the time to go paperless
By
Jesse Wood
Nov 07, 2019
Going paperless in several departments, including accounting and human resources, is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a spike in occupancy.
Is regulation helping or hurting senior living innovation?
By
Jess Stonefield
Nov 04, 2019
Despite improvements, numerous areas of senior housing still demand innovation. How will regulation help — or hurt — innovations in those areas?
Does your senior living organization have an alignment problem?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 31, 2019
Not one session at the three major trade shows this fall addressed alignment. And frankly, there may not be a more important issue facing operators today.
Take it from women: career advancement often stymied
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2019
Breaking through the glass ceiling is only one part of the career-advancement challenge many women must face.
It’s time to retire the CCRC and life plan community designations
By
Keith Grady, LNHA, CALA
Oct 21, 2019
It’s time to stop describing communities using terminology that focuses primarily on healthcare and the traditional sense of what retirement meant in the past.
Does senior living have a bullying problem?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2019
Workplace bullies have mastered the art of making others feel threatened and miserable. And if a recent poll is to be believed, they are in ample supply these days.
The key to a more successful senior living community? Fabulous, and consistent, food
By
Ken Rubin
Oct 17, 2019
When someone moves into a senior living community, the dining experience, as well as food service quality, ultimately can affect comfort levels and long-term happiness. Providing food that everyone loves...