Although 2021 has brought a hopeful remedy with the highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine, numerous obstacles for the senior living industry and its staff remain because of the ongoing pandemic, political...
Caregiver pay in the balance as advocacy groups size up proposed spending requirements
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2023
As assisted living provider advocacy groups try to influence federal home- and community-based services-related policy, their comments are joined by thousands of others, some in agreement with industry...
Virtual reality holds benefits for senior living residents
By
Kerry Sherin
Aug 09, 2018
Staff and residents at an independent and assisted living community in Michigan are experiencing the benefits of bringing virtual reality to residents.
Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of women in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
Women are no strangers to senior living, working at every level. Now McKnight’s has introduced a new awards program to recognize their contributions!
Empowering your team with leadership skills
By
LeeAnn Mallory
Jul 06, 2015
Given the growth and increasing complexity of healthcare, development at all levels is important, particularly for those who are leading teams in this environment.
What’s next for senior living: lessons in 6 areas
By
Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC
May 03, 2021
Senior living beyond the pandemic may not look too different externally, but internally, there will be an effect from lessons learned in six areas.
The impact of copyright laws on senior living communities
By
James Henry
Jan 09, 2017
Learn how to navigate a reasonable middle ground that can increase your community’s legal compliance while avoiding financial constraints that may effect the amenities, such as music and movies,...
Overtime is a touchy subject in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2017
Senior living owners and managers may welcome the news that a controversial overtime rule apparently has been shelved. It might be best to keep the celebrating to a minimum, however.
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.
What do distributors do, anyway?
By
Michael Wilson
Jul 26, 2018
Many senior living executive directors are unaware of the important role distributors play in keeping their communities open and operating effectively. Here’s what you need to know.