Recruiting and retaining employees always has been challenging, but it is increasingly so. In senior living, executives often scramble to get and keep key positions filled, frantically backfilling openings...
Innovative volunteer programs enhance engagement, well-being in senior living communities
By
Frances M. Hawes, PhD, MS
Lydia O’Hara
Michael Shumacher
Sep 30, 2024
Senior living communities can create effective volunteer programs that enhance the well-being of both residents and volunteers.
Baby boomers are creating an opportunity for senior living
By
Jaime Pacheco
Sep 16, 2024
Senior living is in a period of transformation, driven by the next generation of residents. This transition period is an opportunity for communities to create environments where residents are given the...
The financial impact of falls detection wearable devices on senior living communities’ NOI
By
Ted Tzirimis
Aug 29, 2024
The intersection of resident safety and financial sustainability has never been more critical, and tech solutions are reshaping the senior living industry landscape.
Judge’s ruling a double victory for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 22, 2024
Senior living operators might want to send U.S. District Judge Ada Brown a thank you note.
Tales from a mystery shopper: 3 avoidable mistakes community sales teams make
By
Jackie Stone
Aug 26, 2024
Not all mystery shopping experiences go well. Here are three mistakes made by sales team members and some very real quotes to go with them.
Age bias declines in the workplace, but work remains
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 12, 2024
Fewer Americans aged 50 or more years believe that “age bias is a fact of life in the workplace” compared with 15 years ago, according to the results of a recent survey. But that doesn’t mean...
Putting families first: Ethical practices in senior living placement
By
Angela Olea
Aug 22, 2024
The senior living referral industry plays a crucial role in helping families navigate the complex landscape of care options for their loved ones. Recent scrutiny, however, has highlighted the need for...
Ryan Reynolds reminds us that there is More to Parkinson’s than tremors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 19, 2024
Thanks to an educational effort with star power behind it, more members of the general public may become aware of nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...