There’s still more work to do, both overall and in senior living, until we see more women at the top. Along the way, we can ensure that women leaders get the recognition they deserve and tell their stories...
How many assisted living facilities exist?
Jan 01, 2008
More than 28,000 assisted living residences operate in the United States, housing more than one million people, according to the National Center for Assisted Living.
Combating aging perceptions with aging realities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2016
Our society has some work to do before it realizes the vision that LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan relayed at the organization’s recent annual meeting: An America freed from ageism....
Three studies you can feel good about
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2018
A new study in seven senior living communities is trying to determine whether well-being can be cultivated in older adults through group sessions and activities. Other recent research has shown the power...
Four ways to creatively disrupt senior living — for all the right reasons
By
Ann Lovell
Jun 25, 2018
“Creative disruption” in four key areas can help senior living communities address challenges related to changing resident expectations and labor shortages across disciplines.
A solution to family caregiving challenges?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2015
An overheard conversation, a report on family caregiving and messages of NIC National Conference speakers converge in my brain.
Making your community feel like home over the holidays
By
Steve Slayton
Dec 17, 2018
It’s vital for senior living providers to make their communities feel warm and welcoming over the holidays. Here are a few ways we accomplish this at my community.
Veterans deserve more than lip service
By
John O'Connor
May 26, 2016
Memorial Day is Monday. At many senior living communities, ceremonies will be held to honor military members who are residents or who have died. At baseball games and other public gatherings, veterans...
Design briefs, June 2020
Jun 09, 2020
RiverWoods Durham, Atria Highland Park and The Springs at Lake Oswego.
When it comes to labor relations, maybe we can’t handle the truth
By
John O'Connor
May 16, 2019
From a labor relations standpoint, the past few years have been extremely kind to senior living operators. But a new bill in Congress might turn things around.