By being laser-focused on associate engagement, and by empowering our managers to do the right thing, we are confident that our culture will remain strong well into our future.
Good news in the fight against ageism
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 19, 2019
A recent study has good news for older adults and those who serve them.
Art’s effects on long-term care: A perspective on purpose
By
Andy Isakson
Aug 19, 2019
Art should be much more than just an element of a senior living community’s décor.
Long-term care gets candidate Klobuchar’s attention
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2019
As Louisiana braced for the rains of Tropical Storm Barry on Friday, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was preparing for another kind of wave — a silver one.
Meeting travel-related needs of aging adults can offer competitive advantage
By
Jami Mohlenkamp
Jul 18, 2022
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a near total transformation in expectations — and, consequently, design — for senior living communities. The baby boomer generation, now aged 57 to 76, is demanding...
Each person can and does make a difference, in big or small ways
By
Joan Devine
Jun 30, 2022
In May, I had the privilege of attending the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony in Chicago. There, I was in a room full of truly remarkable women who have contributed so much to the field...
Mutual aid funding could save lives
By
Jeannee Parker Martin
Jun 27, 2022
A mutual aid program can protect older adults, mitigating risk by preparing for disasters and establishing local resiliency and coordinating strategies between long-term care facilities for equipment,...
Worker wellness and the surprising effect of flooring in senior living communities
By
Mark Huxta
May 26, 2022
Enhancing the ergonomic conditions of the staff’s environment, including flooring, will help improve productivity and retention.
Why nutrition is key to fending off isolation in older adults
By
Charlie Wilson
May 09, 2022
It is imperative that all senior living communities, regardless of nonprofit or for-profit status, look to improve their culinary operations to provide better nutrition and variety for seniors.
The future of assisted living is green
By
Mary Fox
Apr 28, 2022
Assisted living communities have risen to meet the unthinkable challenge of navigating a pandemic while maintaining resident safety, comfort and quality of life. Now, taking a step back after so much unexpected...