Say “memory care” and the first company to come to mind for many industry professionals is Silverado. And when they think of Silverado, they think of Loren Shook, the man who co-founded the Irvine,...
Leadership lessons from the pandemic
Apr 27, 2022
In her new book, “Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19,” Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO Cindy Baier tells the story...
McKnight’s announces first Hall of Honor inductees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2019
The inaugural class of Hall of Honor inductees includes executive-level women who have made significant contributions to the senior housing and care field.
A pandemic-perfect gift for the women in your work life
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 14, 2020
The early bird deadline for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards, with reduced entry fee, is this Wednesday. The final deadline is Jan. 6. This year’s awards competition includes a new...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction class of 2022 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 23, 2022
Fifteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Rising Stars and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
Wendella “Wendy” Blackman carries the weight of responsibility in her heart. As the director of Reflections memory care program at senior living community The Bristal at North Woodmere, NY, the residents...
Meet John Swanson, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Setting the Standard’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 09, 2024
John Swanson turned personal struggle and pain into inspiration after the experience of seeing his father’s freedom of independent movement eliminated upon entering memory care.
Good business partners can be difficult to find, which is why Wendy Strain, the director of consulting services for Polaris Group, is a bright light in a crowded field.
Meet Andrew Carle, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Industry Ally’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 02, 2024
List “retirement” as one more thing COVID-19 disrupted for Andrew Carle, who had planned to step down as executive director of The Virginian, a Life Care Services-managed community in Fairfax, VA,...
Meet Steven Littlehale, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Business Partner’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 01, 2024
The role of chief innovation officer suits Steven Littlehale as perfectly as his bow ties are affixed each time out. His education and training, clinical experience and leadership have led to measurably...