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.
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.
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.
When it comes to labor relations, maybe we can’t handle the truth
By
John O'Connor
May 16, 2019
From a labor relations standpoint, the past few years have been extremely kind to senior living operators. But a new bill in Congress might turn things around.
Come for the flu shot, stay for the cognitive screening
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2019
Less than a third of older adults have ever been assessed for cognitive problems, and only 16% undergo routine cognitive assessments during normal health checkups. So how do we go about the difficult task...
What you need to know about senior living’s future
By
John O'Connor
Oct 11, 2018
This piece is a must-read for anyone who wants to be well-informed.