Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Harper Lee, 89, passed away Friday and was buried Saturday, having presented us with two major challenges during her lifetime.
Words matter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2015
Those working in the senior living field may have conflicting opinions as to the appropriateness of evolving terminology such as life plan community, but it makes good business sense to consider language...
What you can do to prevent fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2015
Scams against older adults increasingly are receiving attention from the government and the media. Senior living communities can help residents through a new program.
The positive side of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2015
A fictional character and real older adults are proving that retirement can be just another chapter in life, and a good one.
Ageism could be even more harmful to older adults than previously thought
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2022
A recently published study adds another reason to redouble our efforts to end ageism. It also adds some potential actions to our collective to-do list.
Celebrating the heart in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2017
February is a month marked with celebrations of the special people in our lives, appreciation for others and education to learn ways to take better care of ourselves, especially our cardiovascular health....
How to prevent ‘candidate resentment’ in your recruiting process
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2023
“Candidate resentment” remains elevated in North America, according to a new report. Fortunately, employers can take steps to address it.
A big list for the small screen
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2021
If you’re like many over the past year, you’ve been spending more time inside than usual, often in front of a television, streaming or otherwise watching series and movies. A new list provides some...
A surprising finding about family caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 04, 2019
An interesting study recently published in The Gerontologist suggests that older caregivers providing less care than their peers may need more support than others.
Wellness plans ‘a work in progress’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
If you’re looking for your organization’s employee wellness plan to pay dividends in the form of lower healthcare costs and absenteeism rates as well as higher job tenure and performance, then a new...