Communicating the power — and success — of connection
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 28, 2024
Older Americans Month may be winding down, but efforts will continue to share how senior living providers create relationships and connections to help older adults thrive as they age.
Singing the praises of industry advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2021
AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson recently was expressing appreciation for two leaders of other associations.
Taking age discrimination off the menu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2017
A court case in Boston ultimately may affect hiring practices at all types of employers across the country.
How to sleep tight when traveling
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
If you’re headed to a major senior living conference this year, you may find a new “best of” cities list of interest. But this is a list that no city wants to be on.
The past, present and future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 26, 2015
The value of the LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report, eagerly anticipated by senior living providers every year, goes far beyond its lists of the largest community owners, operators and managers.
Pandemic is ‘pie in our face’ and opportunity for change, speakers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2020
With many legislators and members of the lay media focusing their attention on long-term care due to the coronavirus pandemic, now may be an opportune time to educate these audiences about the industry...
Efforts to end ageism grow
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2017
It wasn’t even a year ago that LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan announced that LeadingAge had a new mission: to “permanently change the image of aging in our society.” New...
Advice for those interested in the middle market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2023
For senior living and care organizations looking to begin serving the middle market — and judging by the standing-room-only crowd at a session during the LeadingAge Annual Meeting Sunday afternoon, there...
An infusion of energy after months at home
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2021
I’d become so used to attending meetings via Zoom in the comfort of my home office that I had forgotten how energizing and just plain enjoyable it is to see colleagues and others in person.
Should residents have a bigger role in senior living conferences?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
End users of healthcare organizations have much to contribute to them through industry conferences, maintain the authors of a recently published paper. And yes, their assertion applies to senior living.