Forty years in an industry is not the same as a few months or years of caring for your own loved one. So I borrowed from one of the most powerful moments in my career: when I left acute care to transition...
When it comes to DEI, survey shows there’s a lot of work to do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 05, 2023
A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows that for employers who value diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, much work remains to be done.
How to solve for loneliness, boredom and helplessness in senior living
By
Jeannette McClennan
May 02, 2019
For years, we have been hearing about the impact of purpose on people’s lives. Take your residents through this process to help them identify theirs.
COVID-19’s invisible consequences for residents must make us reconsider tech’s role
By
Ted Okosi
Feb 04, 2021
It seems as if no matter the issue nowadays, tech is part of the answer. Although it might keep us annoyingly glued to our phones and have its downsides, it can be a powerful force for good as well.
Do facilities admit residents with incontinence?
Jan 01, 2008
Facilities differ widely in this area. Some will not permit any incontinence problems in their facilities; some will assist residents with incontinence management.
Oh, the stories they’ll tell
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 14, 2015
One community will have a memorable National Assisted Living Week thanks to some local college students.
Taking time to celebrate assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2018
National Assisted Living Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday.
Ready to step up your game?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 30, 2023
Five books are chock full of valuable insights and strategies that can help you better navigate awake-at-night issues.
Four takeaways from the NIC meeting
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2017
While I have been attending NIC conferences for more than two decades, I marvel at how relevant and informative they continue to be. The 2017 event was no exception. Here are but four takeaways from last...
Take it from women: career advancement often stymied
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2019
Breaking through the glass ceiling is only one part of the career-advancement challenge many women must face.