Brookdale CEO shares advice to other women on becoming a CEO
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 29, 2021
Working hard and building networks are primary tools to success, according to Brookdale Senior Living CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier.
The power of poetry
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 14, 2021
Hank Jaeckal, 93, recently won a poetry contest. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Nothing beats friends who are Women of Distinction!
By
Jack York
Jun 10, 2021
It’s awesome when good things happen to good people!
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
COVID-19 battle not over, but Brookdale at ‘positive inflection point,’ CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2021
Senior living is at a “positive inflection point” as sales and move-ins trend up, vaccination numbers increase and COVID-19 cases decrease, Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy”...
McKnight’s welcomes inaugural class of 15 Veteran VIPs as Women of Distinction
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2021
Fifteen women who have worked in senior living or skilled nursing for more than 15 years are being recognized today as Veteran VIPs in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program for 2021. The...
People in the news, Feb. 2
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
Appointments, promotions and news at Accolade, AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, ATI Physical Therapy, Atria Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Genacross Lutheran Services,...
COVID-19 puts senior living on federal policymakers’ radar — and that’s a good thing, panelists...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2020
The reality of senior living’s relationship with federal policymakers in the COVID-19 era is simple, according to a session panelist at the virtual Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference — “We...
Senior living operators respond to, prepare for natural disasters
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2020
A Cedar Rapids, IA, senior housing company is offering temporary shelter to senior community members affected by a recent derecho storm. Meanwhile, tropical storms, hurricanes and wildfires are affecting...
The good, the bad, the ugly: Executives share challenges, keys to success for women leaders
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 31, 2020
Leaders and aspiring professionals in long-term care discussed the good, the bad and ugly that comes with being a woman in the industry during a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session Wednesday.
