Getting the most from your board in challenging times
Nov 16, 2023
Jane Mack, president and CEO of Friends Services Alliance in Blue Bell, PA, shares how providers can strengthen their boards, recruit candidates who align with their missions, educate board members and...
McKnight’s Senior Living Newsmakers Podcast: What’s new in the middle market?
Mar 28, 2022
NIC Chief Economist Beth Mace and NIC Principal Ryan Brooks discuss the senior living industry’s latest efforts to reach middle-income older adults with McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois...
Another reason to stamp out ageism
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2023
The results of a recently published study provide more motivation for us to try to stamp out ageism in our culture.
The increasing financial disparities in the ‘Forgotten Middle’
Feb 29, 2024
Experts from NORC at the University of Chicago discuss the increasing financial disparities among members of the “Forgotten Middle” and what they mean for senior living providers.
Mo Rocca: We all have a story, and we never should stop writing it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
The importance of sharing our life stories, and listening to others’ stories, is one of several lessons I gleaned from a recent discussion with journalist, humorist and history buff Mo Rocca.
What’s next for senior living after Supreme Court decision?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2024
A decision released Friday by the US Supreme Court will “create a more predictable and stable regulatory environment” for businesses, according to the US Chamber of Commerce, an organization advocating...
Here’s some help with educating residents about cognitive health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2018
If you’re looking for programming to offer as part of your senior living community’s wellness initiative or general activities, then you may be interested in a free toolkit from the federal...
Coming soon: Optimism therapy?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2022
Will optimism training one day become as routine as physical, occupational and speech and language therapy in long-term care? It’s an interesting possibility to ponder given the results of a recent study...
Elevating resident safety: The essential role of falls prevention in senior living
By
Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN
Jul 11, 2024
Through the adoption of evidence-based approaches, the integration of technologic innovations and the promotion of a safety-centric and cooperative atmosphere, leaders in senior living can significantly...
It was a star-filled night
Aug 14, 2019
In its first year, the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program showcased tremendous talent in the eldercare field.