This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
Is it too soon to put the coronavirus in perspective?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 12, 2020
We need to give this emerging virus the respect and response it deserves. But let’s also try to keep things in perspective.
‘So often, you won’t even notice it’
By
John O'Connor
Oct 11, 2021
For many, it’s hard to appreciate how truly devastating the ongoing carnage of the coronavirus pandemic really is.
A million tragedies
By
John O'Connor
May 19, 2022
More than one million people have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. And what was our nation’s general reaction? In a word: meh.
A sector in disarray?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2021
Senior living may be on the cusp of an extremely interesting and critical era.
Many operators got relief. Some may soon get the hammer.
By
John O'Connor
May 13, 2021
The feds plan to use data analytics and specialized task forces to uncover anything that even remotely smells like fraud or abuse.
Defenseless spending
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2021
The hurdles to getting coronavirus relief stand in sharp contrast to the way lawmakers are tossing billions at defense contractors and other makers of industrial-grade weaponry.
Why senior living needs to step up its game
By
John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2020
Senior living will adapt to COVID-19 by doing away with buffets and using design that encourages social distancing. But what about the proverbial elephant in the room?
Senior living needs to repair its reputation
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2020
Sadly, senior living’s reputation these days often is less than stellar. And if we are going to be clear-eyed, the pandemic hardly started the trouble.
For many in senior living, this year has been a slow burn
By
John O'Connor
Dec 17, 2020
Counting the days until this year is over? Consider yourself in good company.