An insider’s view of the changes to the companionship law
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 14, 2016
Getting seniors the care they need and paying caregivers a fair wage are the tasks that lie before us. In an industry devoted to caregiving, a solution should be within our reach.
Report: Pricing, sales activity declines could come in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 12, 2016
Concerns related to overbuilding could lead to declines in pricing and sales activity in some senior housing markets in 2016, predicts Integra Realty Resources.
The senior living agenda for 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
Relatively new leaders at three associations representing senior living providers will be facing established and evolving issues in 2016, they tell McKnight’s Senior Living in exclusive interviews.
Roll out the red carpet for resident referrals and guests
By
Lara Moga
Nov 30, 2015
A community’s sales team can see an increase in annual move-ins by as much as 50% by establishing a resident referral program.
Antipsychotics study proves value of reduction efforts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2015
Findings of a new study on the use of antipsychotic medications reinforce the necessity of initiatives aimed at reducing the off-label use of the drugs, researchers and industry representatives say. More...
A new business model for assisted living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2015
Will the future of assisted living see providers coordinating health and long-term care services to benefit their residents and save the healthcare system money? Healthcare policy researcher David Grabowski,...
Where the seniors housing market is headed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2015
When it comes to predicting what the seniors housing market will do, “it’s time to roll up your sleeves and…understand what’s going on in your properties and in your markets,”...
The secret to a successful senior living community
By
James A. Stroud
Oct 01, 2015
One quality will distinguish your community and lay the foundation for success—financial and otherwise.
ALFA is now Argentum
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2015
The former Assisted Living Federation of America has a new name, tagline and logo but says its mission hasn’t changed. The new name, derived from the Latin word for silver, “conveys strength...
Senior living mourns loss of Granger Cobb
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2015
“Pioneer,” “beloved” and “titan” are some of the words being used to describe the late senior living leader.