Senior living representatives have a few ideas about the potential ways in which the industry might be affected by the outcomes of the national elections.
First impressions: Little things can mean a lot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 12, 2016
I spent some time at a senior living community at the invitation of the Where You Live Matters campaign and realized that seemingly small things can add up to a memorable first impression for prospective...
What the growing wealth gap could mean for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2018
Could the future success of the senior living industry depend on actions that might affect near-term success?
Aging out loud
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2017
Recent dinner companions were a good reminder that aging doesn’t necessarily mean losing vibrancy. That’s a timely message as May begins.
What the CDC’s new masking guidance means for long-term care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it is “updating its framework to monitor the level of COVID-19 in communities,” which it uses to make recommendations on masking...
Make work more meaningful and you and your employees will benefit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2019
Helping employees find more meaning in their work could increase productivity, reduce turnover and save money, according to a recent study. And who wouldn’t like those results?
COVID, one year later
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2021
At this time a year ago, we still were unsure what the coronavirus would mean for the industry, for the country or for us personally. Now, effects are clear, even if we still don’t know all of the answers.
Several ways exist to increase your organization’s LGBT cultural competency
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 18, 2018
Senior living communities can express or strengthen their support for issues of importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults through training and other means. A new ad will be a conversation...
Women of Distinction 2021: Denise Chadwick Wright
Jul 22, 2021
Denise Chadwick Wright, CEO of Birmingham Green, Manassas, VA, shares what it means to be a Women of Distinction honoree, when she knew the eldercare field was right for her, her biggest accomplishment,...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2022: Carol Silver Elliott
May 26, 2022
Jewish Home Family President and CEO Carol Silver Elliott shares what it means to her to be a 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor inductee, what her words to live by are, and what...