As we’re nearing an anniversary of sorts, this may be a good time to offer an assessment and some observations about senior living survival.
Falls can cost more than an arm and a leg
By
John O'Connor
Oct 31, 2014
Long-term care operators have many good reasons to keep resident falls to an absolute minimum. Yet it’s amazing how blasé we’ve become about the damage that falls inflict.
Senior living’s grand illusion needs a reality check
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2021
Senior living suffers from a grand illusion problem. Even in 2021, many of its practitioners insist it is primarily in the hospitality — rather than the healthcare — sector.
Ventas’ $2.6 billion bid will create healthcare REIT titan
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2014
Real estate investment trust giant Ventas took a huge step in bolstering its private-pay assets when it announced it would acquire American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust for $2.6 billion in cash and...
Presidential candidates differ on how to fix the Social Security, Medicare programs
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2016
In their third and final debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offered competing proposals for stabilizing the troubled Social Security program.
Surprise: Warm weather climes rated among top places to retire
By
John O'Connor
Sep 18, 2018
Warm-weather cities dominate a new list of desirable retirement locales prepared by 55places.com.
Looking to build a senior living community? Consider these hot spots
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Value Penguin recently released its list as the best places to retire.
Forget the fluff: Here are the perks your staff really craves
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2019
Trendy perks are popping up, but are they really the little extras your workers crave?
Senior living operators less than thrilled by this ‘good news’
By
John O'Connor
Jan 10, 2019
The December employment numbers are out. They reveal a story that should make most Americans giddy, but you’ll have to excuse senior living operators if they seem less than enthused.
It shouldn’t be a license to kill
By
John O'Connor
Nov 18, 2021
Introducing the Dumber Than A Box of Rocks Award. This ignoble prize recognizes leaders who flagrantly ignore the fact they are supposed to be in the caregiving field.