When it comes to memory care, music reaches into places where neural activity still may be intact or least somewhat active.
Aging out loud
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2017
Recent dinner companions were a good reminder that aging doesn’t necessarily mean losing vibrancy. That’s a timely message as May begins.
Hollywood hints at real life
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2017
When some friends and I went to the movies the other night, they looked forward to escaping from the real world for 90 minutes, whereas I looked forward to seeing whether aging and older adults were portrayed...
You may not like what the NIC’s middle-market study reveals
By
John O'Connor
Apr 13, 2017
It’s very possible the real payoff of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care study of middle-market demand for seniors housing may be the reality check it delivers. And here, I’m...
A plan for America: Invest in our direct care workforce
By
Daniel R. Wilson
Mar 27, 2017
PHI has released recommendations to the Trump administration and Congress for meeting the need for more direct care workers to care for older Americans and people living with disabilities.
Caring for caregivers all year
By
Tom Rotz
Feb 21, 2017
November has been designated National Family Caregivers Month, but our appreciation doesn’t need to be limited to one month of the year.
Taking age discrimination off the menu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2017
A court case in Boston ultimately may affect hiring practices at all types of employers across the country.
The impact of copyright laws on senior living communities
By
James Henry
Jan 09, 2017
Learn how to navigate a reasonable middle ground that can increase your community’s legal compliance while avoiding financial constraints that may effect the amenities, such as music and movies,...
Senior care industry offers employment perks millennials seek
By
Diane Wiley
Jan 03, 2017
A very strong alignment exists between what millennials want in their work lives and what we can offer.
How to create a sense of urgency with prospective residents
By
Lara Moga
Aug 15, 2016
When a potential resident asks for time to consider moving in, how you respond could determine whether you close the sale.