What does the new year hold for senior living? I recently spoke with an industry expert to gain her perspective.
Sex and the brain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
Results of a new study might create a sense of urgency in both senior living residents and operators regarding sexual expression policies.
Payers ‘can’t ignore assisted living,’ former senators say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 27, 2017
Former Sens. Tom Daschle and Bill Frist showed prescience at the NIC Spring Investment Forum when they said that any reform to the Affordable Care Act would need bipartisan support to be successful. They...
Workers want more than a paycheck
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2017
New research reveals a few changes that operators could make to appeal to potential employees.
It’ll be a shame if we don’t act soon to address caregiver issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2016
The United States probably won’t be implementing one country’s ideas to address challenges related to an aging population, but we need to do something, and quickly.
Success can come in all sizes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
The owner of a six-bed senior living community shares advice on marketing, management and operations, and communities of all sizes may find her insights helpful.
What hospitals can do for you
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2016
Some senior living operators have been focused on communicating what they can offer to hospitals, but a new study provides an example of something that hospitals can do for senior living.
Words matter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2015
Those working in the senior living field may have conflicting opinions as to the appropriateness of evolving terminology such as life plan community, but it makes good business sense to consider language...