Have you heard the one about the woman whose hair caught on fire as she was blow-drying it? Or the one about the person whose clothes — all of them — were stolen?
More good news about Tai Chi
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2015
As we observe Falls Prevention Awareness Day and plan for Active Aging Week next week, new evidence arises of the health benefits of Tai Chi for older adults.
Want a positive workplace? Be a positive leader
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2017
Managers in flourishing organizations share optimism, hope and inspiration with employees, especially when things don’t go as planned, according to one expert.
Thanking veterans for their service
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2017
As senior living and care communities observe Veterans Day, members of the federal government took the opportunity to share related news.
How to avoid political minefields at work
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2016
With nine weeks left until election day, senior living communities may be wondering how best to handle workplace tension related to politics. A new survey shows how some organizations are handling it.
A ‘wake-up call’ to improve employee retention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2018
What’s one way to retain employees? Make sure their supervisors are people for whom they want to work, suggests a recent national survey.
Sex and the brain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
Results of a new study might create a sense of urgency in both senior living residents and operators regarding sexual expression policies.
The positive powers of play
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
One senior living community has found a new way to take advantage of the good weather while improving the physical and mental health of residents.
Aging out loud
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2017
Recent dinner companions were a good reminder that aging doesn’t necessarily mean losing vibrancy. That’s a timely message as May begins.
Getting that elephant in the room to start dancing
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2016
While some senior living operators are cursing the darkness, other innovative ones are trying to light a candle to address the biggest challenge facing the industry.