Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen talks about recession, minimum wage, immigration, entitlements and ‘root...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2019
Janet Yellen hit on numerous topics Thursday in the opening session of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference.
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
People in the news, Sept. 10
Sep 10, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other news involving the Benchmark, Civitas Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Edgehill, Family CareSpace, Friendship, Golden LivingCenters, LeadingAge Ohio, Legacy Senior...
How to mitigate risk when a resident needs a higher level of care
By
Brian McGovern
Sep 09, 2019
When a medical assessment determines that a resident needs a higher level of care, the liability risks to a senior living community increase until the resident is relocated. But what if a resident doesn’t...
Initiative uncovers Hawaii’s unique, and not so unique, workforce challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2019
A first-ever survey by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii uncovers staffing and education challenges for assisted living, skilled nursing and other providers. The group now is working on solutions.
3 keys to reducing turnover in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2019
Consulting firm Holleran worked with Life Care Services to track engagement and the rate of turnover among 753 employees across 39 senior living campuses over an 18-month period. Here’s what they...
Has pop culture ruined retirement?
By
Seth Anthony
Jun 24, 2019
How does society interpret the idea of retirement? Three television shows come to mind.
Argentum announces apprenticeship, workforce data service and more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
The first-ever national apprenticeship for nursing assistants and other caregivers in senior living and a new data service to help operators with their staffing plans were among the announcements Tuesday...
Expect increased labor costs this year: white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2019
An expanding economy and tight labor market will lead to increased labor costs for senior living operators this year, predict the authors of a new white paper from Argentum.
Study unearths predictive features of Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
Researchers at the University of California have used algorithms to identify potential blood-based markers of Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses and spur non-invasive...