Sign-on bonuses and pay raises undoubtedly are appreciated by staff members at assisted living communities, but they appear to be doing little to stem the industry’s high annual turnover rates.
Senior living should focus on its strengths for 2022 — making a difference every day: panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2022
After 24 months into the pandemic, it’s safe to say the senior living industry has come to expect the unexpected.
Hines looks to raise $1B for fund targeting senior living and other property types
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2022
Houston-based international real estate firm Hines announced Monday the launch of its flagship tactical fund series in the United States. The fund is looking to raise $1 billion in equity, with a purchasing...
Bacon, Erickson, Vick to join ASHA Senior Living Hall of Fame in 2022
Jan 12, 2022
Brenda Bacon, John Erickson and Steven Vick will be inducted into the American Seniors Housing Association Senior Living Hall of Fame later this month at the organization’s annual meeting in Phoenix,...
Senior living must be prioritized in COVID-19 response, association says in plea to Biden administration
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2022
Calling it “unacceptable” that older adults “continue to be left behind for critically needed” COVID-19 support, Argentum on Monday called on the Biden administration to prioritize senior living...
Tech, labor, wellness, business concerns factor into senior living industry trends, predictions for 2022
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2022
The pandemic has left its mark on the senior living industry — good and bad. As another new year begins, some industry experts share trends and predictions for what lies ahead.
As pandemic continues, solving labor challenges becomes even more urgent, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2022
COVID-19 and the labor issues it exacerbates will be a primary focus of senior living providers for much or all of 2022, with recovery extending into 2023 and beyond, industry leaders tell McKnight’s...
Half of U.S. adults with diabetes say managing diabetes is more difficult during the holidays versus other times of the year.
Big senior living stories of 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2021
2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Tightening labor market requires employers to be competitive: labor expert
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2021
With a tightening labor market, employers need to stand out and be competitive to attract and retain workers, according to a labor data expert.