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.
Growing pains for hospice care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2017
My impression was that hospice is one of the best things Medicare has to offer. Fast forward to this week.
Is being groped supposed to be part of the job?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2022
If you’re a senior living caregiver and don’t want to get spitting mad, stop reading now. For the tale that follows is probably won’t do your blood pressure levels any favors.
CNAs to the rescue in senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 16, 2023
A plan in Virginia to enable CNAs to meet training requirements in assisted living communities is something other states should consider.
Palliative care deserves more respect – and a larger presence in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2022
We should see more of palliative care in senior living. Many residents never receive such care or only get it during the final phase of an illness.
Senior living operators need to take a healthier approach
By
John O'Connor
Dec 10, 2015
Most of your prospects don’t mind goo-gas, and quite a few will see them as a differentiator. But is that what they really want?
If this were an Olympic event, senior living would not medal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2018
It’s no secret that finding and keeping qualified employees can be a real challenge in the senior living field. But things may be even worse than many operators realize.
An expensive way to offer career advice
By
John O'Connor
Nov 07, 2019
Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? John Saracino probably has you beat.
Wait, the government wants to cut back on regulations?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2017
If you feel that regulatory compliance has become the bane of your existence, you’re hardly alone.