Lawsuits against employers a reminder of company responsibilities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2024
Recent lawsuits serve as reminders of responsibilities in the area of human resources for senior living operators.
Pandemic influences benefits sought by workers. Are you listening?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, it is leaving behind changes in the benefits that employers are offering to their employees, according to the results of a new survey.
A stumbling block on the way to an Alzheimer’s cure
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2022
In a new study, 56% of participants said they were not likely to take part in a trial of a dementia-prevention drug. Senior living may be able to play a role in decreasing that percentage.
Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.
Helping residents stay sharp and mentally healthy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2023
A study published online last week by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shared the frightening finding that “cognitive functioning may decline at an accelerated rate immediately post-retirement.”...
These programs are the future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2023
Just as important as selecting replacements for executives from existing pools of talent is building and expanding the pipeline of leadership candidates for the future — and not just at the very top....
This clue can help ID dementia years before a formal diagnosis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
As scientists and physicians work to improve the lives of those living with dementia now and in the future, new research contributes to the list of signs and symptoms that we can look for in friends and...
How to maximize vaccine uptake in your senior living community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2023
New research provides insights into approaches that providers can use to increase vaccine and booster uptake in their communities.
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
5 prospect concerns and the opportunities they present
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2023
A new report details five “critical concerns” that could be keeping prospective senior living residents from moving in.