With a rhythm of life that demands spaces devoted to fitness and well-being, today’s senior living communities are trending toward resort-style amenities, including multiple dining options, indoor and...
To help those who are considering or are currently rolling out a vaccine requirement for staff, here are some lessons from our rollout that may be useful.
The game of life in senior living: 4 steps in strategic planning
By
Carolyn Hendrickson
Sep 07, 2021
A well-designed strategic plan, followed by a successful rollout, will keep you moving in the right direction.
Immigrants and America’s healthcare labor shortage
By
Nate Hamme
Aug 30, 2021
We need our legislators to support the needed influx of qualified caregivers for the sake of our nation’s sick, elderly and disabled.
At the end of the day, it is about relationships
By
Paul Bartlett
Aug 02, 2021
Over the years and through my various hospitality roles, I have learned that relationships are key, and that is no different in the business of senior housing – building supportive, meaningful and open...
Weigh these 5 considerations before joining the senior living and care consolidation wave
By
Patrick McCormick, CPA
Jun 28, 2021
After grappling with the COVID-19 crisis for the past year, senior living and care facilities are waking up to some stark financial realities that are starting to push a new wave of consolidation in the...
Creating a mutually beneficial internship program at your community
By
Michelle Sayre, CTRS, CDP
May 10, 2021
Internships are a great way to welcome individuals into the senior living profession. When driven by a mindset of scarcity-thinking and fear, however, communities avoid hiring them and miss out on many...
What’s next for senior living: lessons in 6 areas
By
Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC
May 03, 2021
Senior living beyond the pandemic may not look too different externally, but internally, there will be an effect from lessons learned in six areas.
How to foster a positive culture within your organization
By
Jared Darlington
Apr 26, 2021
An organization’s culture (or lack thereof) most likely will be highlighted (or exposed) during a time of change. It may be a leadership shift, an acquisition or even the introduction of new processes...
Vexed by vaccinations? 5 communication strategies to encourage ongoing adoption
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Mar 01, 2021
The reality is, if we cannot figure out the best ways to communicate, then vaccine adoption will continue to lag, plaguing healthcare workers and the broader public.