Court denies healthcare provider’s attempt to prevent DOL from pursuing damages for COVID-19 whistleblower
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2022
The dismissal of a state claim against an organization over alleged health and safety violations does not necessarily mean that the organization is off the hook for damages related to those alleged violations,...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022: Carol Silver Elliott
May 26, 2022
Jewish Home Family President and CEO Carol Silver Elliott shares what it means to her to be a 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor inductee, what her words to live by are, and what...
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Brookdale program aims to attract nurses to assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2016
Brookdale Senior Living’s new student loan reimbursement program, which provides up to $7,000 for new hires, is meant to draw those interested in the business side of healthcare.
Women of Distinction 2021: Denise Chadwick Wright
Jul 22, 2021
Denise Chadwick Wright, CEO of Birmingham Green, Manassas, VA, shares what it means to be a Women of Distinction honoree, when she knew the eldercare field was right for her, her biggest accomplishment,...
Members of ‘sandwich generation’ stealing from their futures to pay for care for aging parents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 27, 2019
Costs related to caring for aging parents may mean that many members of the “sandwich generation,” who also are taking care of their children, may not have enough funds for their own care when it comes...
Older adults already are taking advantage of remote monitoring, smartphone apps and ambient computing to help them age in place, and they have the means to motivate technology companies to keep the innovations...
Are ‘hugs and kisses’ a new email hazard?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
Women increasingly are using a particular email salutation, according to business coaches, but the trend just sounds strange to my friends and me.
Women of Distinction 2020: Wendy Nowokunski
Sep 28, 2020
Wendy Nowokunski, president and co-founder of Northbridge Companies, talks about her mentors, when she knew eldercare was right for her, the advice she would give those interested in the field, the best...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022: Karen Devaney
Feb 07, 2023
Karen Devaney, national care director, Atria Senior Living, and 2022 Veteran VIP, shares what it means to be a McKnight’s Women of Distinction inductee, when she knew eldercare was the right field...