As the labor wars intensify, we’re seeing some interesting new twists.
These no-shows are enough to make you sick
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2019
We’re hearing a lot these days about how difficult it is to find enough workers. But the discussion often overlooks a related problem.
An Alzheimer’s success story that defies the odds
By
John O'Connor
May 04, 2017
I was heartened to see a recent study that actually seems to have generated measurable success in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
For senior living, it will be the best of times – and the worst
By
John O'Connor
Nov 12, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, my sense is that we are going to see operators generally following one of three paths.
Unapproved drugs for your terminal residents? An idea that is way overdue
By
John O'Connor
May 24, 2018
In any senior living community, there are usually a few residents who just want to die. But the rest certainly don’t. And the latter group just received a gift that potentially could help them live...
Thanks hospitals, for all that utterly useless information
By
John O'Connor
Jan 31, 2019
How do we go about untangling the hospital pricing practices mess? There are a few ways it could be done.
Did she really leave because the work was too hard? Maybe she was she just bored
By
John O'Connor
Apr 11, 2019
A new study from Peakon makes it clear: workers often send flight-risk signals long before they take off.
Growing pains for hospice care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2017
My impression was that hospice is one of the best things Medicare has to offer. Fast forward to this week.
Is this rock bottom for senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2021
Some operators have fled the market. Others soon may follow. More than a few are wondering whether their business model is built for the long haul. All in all, this is not what might be called a fun time...
But wait, it gets worse
By
John O'Connor
Jul 16, 2020
We’re wading into uncharted waters that are unlikely to provide much relief. I’m referring to the 2020 election season.