One senior living expert recently shared with me three ways senior living surely will change, and another way it will change at least temporarily, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Just the beginning for middle market push
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 16, 2019
We’ve read — and McKnight’s Senior Living has written — much about the growing need for senior housing for middle-income older adults since April. Interest has not abated.
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.
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...
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.
It’ll be a shame if we don’t act soon to address caregiver issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The United States probably won’t be implementing one country’s ideas to address challenges related to an aging population, but we need to do something, and quickly.
An answer to staffing woes?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2015
As the race for the presidency continues, we’ve been hearing a lot about immigrants and immigration reform. Off the campaign trail, in senior living, the topic frequently comes up, too.