A fictional character and real older adults are proving that retirement can be just another chapter in life, and a good one.
A spending plan that just might put you out of business
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2017
With the Trump administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018, it’s guns versus butter, and guns are now in the lead, right? Not exactly.
Workers want more than a paycheck
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2017
New research reveals a few changes that operators could make to appeal to potential employees.
Want to live longer? Be optimistic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2021
Being optimistic can help people live longer, even at the age of 85 or 90, according to the results of a recent study. But how can people increase optimism?
Where senior living should go next
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2022
Despite what some observers might like to believe, senior living increasingly is becoming a healthcare business.
Three studies you can feel good about
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
A new study in seven senior living communities is trying to determine whether well-being can be cultivated in older adults through group sessions and activities. Other recent research has shown the power...
Paying for loneliness in years and health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2021
A new study adds to the evidence of the negative effects of loneliness on older adults, this time linking it to life expectancy as well as overall health and the need for assistance with activities of...
Many senior living organizations are paying a high price for cutting corners
By
John O'Connor
May 10, 2018
Does a senior living community’s reputation rest with its worst aide? Judging by the way many aides are trained and treated, not everyone thinks so.
Have a workplace wellness plan? Pay attention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2019
If your organization has a wellness plan for employees, then you’ll be interested in a class action lawsuit the AARP Foundation filed Tuesday.
No side of COVID with my turkey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2020
I’ll make my mother’s dressing recipe, a family favorite, and the rest of the meal, for two instead of 20, and at some point during the day, I hope to join my siblings and their families for a video...