Any mention of “older adult” somewhere catches my eye, given my work, and my mind starts thinking about people in their 80s. But I’ve learned over the years that “older adult” means different...
If you think senior living is expensive …
By
John O'Connor
Jul 18, 2024
Before Americans can even check in to an assisted living community, there’s a more pressing issue at hand: far too many can’t afford basic healthcare in the preceding years and decades.
10 tips for working with the media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
Here are 10 tips for working with the media, in crisis situations and other times, too—positive or negative.
The benefits of wisdom
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2024
Read recent research on perceptions of wisdom and come away with ideas you can use to change your organization’s culture or programming as well as encourage residents to keep active and contributing...
What’s next for senior living after Supreme Court decision?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2024
A decision released Friday by the US Supreme Court will “create a more predictable and stable regulatory environment” for businesses, according to the US Chamber of Commerce, an organization advocating...
Mo Rocca: We all have a story, and we never should stop writing it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
The importance of sharing our life stories, and listening to others’ stories, is one of several lessons I gleaned from a recent discussion with journalist, humorist and history buff Mo Rocca.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
AI in senior living: Sleeping with the frenemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2024
When it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, the senior living field stands at a crossroads. These days, the sector seems to be sizing up AI as both a welcome addition and an existential threat.
The problem with temporary relief
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.
This clue can help ID dementia years before a formal diagnosis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
As scientists and physicians work to improve the lives of those living with dementia now and in the future, new research contributes to the list of signs and symptoms that we can look for in friends and...