‘Part of doing things better is going to involve doing some things fundamentally differently’
By
John O'Connor
Sep 19, 2019
As challenging, interesting and thought-provoking as NIC Talk presentations tend to be, they often take a back seat to what is said before and afterward.
What you need to know about senior living’s future
By
John O'Connor
Oct 11, 2018
This piece is a must-read for anyone who wants to be well-informed.
NIC prequel: Here’s what you ‘missed’ about the future of aging
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2018
Here’s a look at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s Fall Conference.
I hate to bring up these senior living challenges …
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2017
You don’t have to be an expert to realize that many operators are not listening to the market. And as long-term strategies go, that’s probably not a good one.
Overtime is a touchy subject in senior living
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John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2017
Senior living owners and managers may welcome the news that a controversial overtime rule apparently has been shelved. It might be best to keep the celebrating to a minimum, however.
Where to find real answers about the state of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2022
We’re getting mixed signals about the health of the senior living sector these days. Which camp is right? We may get answers next week.
No time for pessimists
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2024
Senior living is entering a transitionary period, and more operators are ready to embrace new and improved ways of doing business.
This absolutely needs to be on your to-do list
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2016
Given the many uncertainties each operator faces, it’s surprising that more of them don’t do something that’s guaranteed to improve their odds for success.
A favor that could change senior living oversight
By
John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2020
Assisted living operators have marketed themselves as “un-nursing homes.” But the field may have just made that position more difficult to defend.
Want to get into the C-suite? There’s no substitute for (the right) experience
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2016
So you say you’d like to snap off a piece of that C-suite action? It turns out that varied experience might get you there a bit faster.