AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson, addressing the opening session of the organizations’ 2023 convention, singled out three nightmares the long-term care sector finds itself dealing with.
Maybe the worst really is over
By
John O'Connor
Nov 10, 2022
For two solid years, the pandemic has been doing some very nasty things to the senior living sector. But if recent earnings calls are any indication, happier days may be here again.
Take the points
By
John O'Connor
Oct 12, 2023
Several pieces of news provide reasons to feel optimistic about the near future of senior living.
A game-changing marketing opportunity for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2023
But this week, another great reason for residents to enter your community was revealed. And it’s nothing short of groundbreaking.
This decline could be good news
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2023
Good news for older adults and those who care about them: The prevalence of disabilities among Americans aged 65 or more years is “much lower” than it was for the same age group a decade earlier.
What COVID-19 has taught senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Mar 16, 2023
This might be a good time to size up COVID’s key lessons for senior living operators. Three clearly stick out.
See you soon?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2023
It’s hard to believe that in three weeks, we’ll be gathering in Chicago to honor the 60 McKnight’s Women of Distinction named for 2023. Will you be joining us? You still have time to buy tickets...
$200,000 plus overtime? Don’t laugh
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2023
Would your senior living organization like to deal with yet another compliance hurdle? Well then, here you go: The nation’s highest court just ruled that workers pulling down C-suite compensation may...
Why reality is often relative in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Feb 22, 2024
As post-COVID occupancy levels recover from precipitous lows — and the nation’s overall economy shows renewed vigor — it’s easy to conclude that senior living is in for an across-the board rebound....
A modest staffing proposal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2024
Our nation is struggling to address two significant challenges. One concerns too few people. The other, too many.