Our professional and personal lives have been upended in ways we would not have imagined a year ago. Some conferences have been canceled, and others have been rescheduled and moved online. But fall conference...
It’s not just residents who are suffering
By
John O'Connor
Oct 29, 2020
This insidious virus has been harsh on the elderly among us – especially your residents – who are getting sick and dying in disproportionate numbers. As bad as that reality is – and it is terrible...
No joke: Assisted living operators ‘twist in the wind’ while others are prioritized
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2022
Assisted living providers are being left to “twist in the wind” and possibly close facilities due to uncompensated COVID-19-related costs, while billions of dollars in relief are being earmarked for...
Senior living operators should get familiar with these two words
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2020
This is probably a good time to get comfortable with a term economists like to throw around: creative destruction.
Please don’t feed the zombies
By
John O'Connor
Jul 02, 2020
It’s convenient to blame many of the senior living sector’s debt woes on the coronavirus. Convenient, but not entirely accurate.
But wait, it gets worse
By
John O'Connor
Jul 16, 2020
We’re wading into uncharted waters that are unlikely to provide much relief. I’m referring to the 2020 election season.
COVID-19 unleashing new labor challenges for many senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2020
Occupancy is down, revenue is declining, and it’s anyone’s guess if or when a vaccine might be available. As if that’s not bad enough, many operators soon might find themselves dealing with an assortment...
Barking up the wrong tree
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2021
It appears that the senior living industry remains misunderstood, if reports of a famous rock musician and his wife are accurate.
Say it loud, say it proud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2021
Let’s celebrate those workplaces where a high level of vaccination has been achieved and those employees who have taken this step to protect themselves and those they serve.
Building awareness of senior living successes in COVID-19 battle
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2020
A new campaign aims to make sure more people understand the value of senior living.