The results of a new survey might scare senior living providers, but they also represent an opportunity.
Why high inflation may give senior living an unexpected benefit
By
John O'Connor
Apr 21, 2022
The mix of available jobs and rising inflation is luring many recent retirees back to the workplace, which could be good for senior living.
Making offers that can’t be refused
By
John O'Connor
Sep 02, 2021
How will senior living soon change? Two ways: more handouts and buyouts.
Home alone: For many, post-acute care never is delivered
By
John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2020
Home health services are expected to expand as more patients are sent directly home from hospitals. But what if the recommended post-acute care never occurs?
Senior living’s slide into the welfare class
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2020
The push for support for assisted living from Uncle Sam is intensifying. But as any skilled care operator will remind you, Uncle Sam tends to be a very demanding business partner.
The future of senior living? Listen to the old folks
By
John O'Connor
Jul 23, 2020
I mention the unpredictability of predictions because some interesting ones have begun popping up in this sector lately.
Letter seeks extension of lowered threshold for medical expense deduction
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
Four lawmakers recently sent a letter to Senate leadership seeking an extension of the reduced threshold for the medical expense deduction. Many senior living residents benefit from the provision.
Beneficiaries often reluctant to change Medicare or drug coverage, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
In theory, beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans could be switching plans each year. But as a new Kaiser Family Foundation report shows, that...
These no-shows are enough to make you sick
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2019
We’re hearing a lot these days about how difficult it is to find enough workers. But the discussion often overlooks a related problem.
Senior living operators, ready for some small ball?
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2019
A landmark report is calling on senior living operators to consider reducing prices.