Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
The increasing financial disparities in the ‘Forgotten Middle’
Feb 29, 2024
Experts from NORC at the University of Chicago discuss the increasing financial disparities among members of the “Forgotten Middle” and what they mean for senior living providers.
Growth, culture and the industry’s future
Aug 10, 2023
Kate Bertram, the new president and CEO of Christian Horizons Living, discusses the company’s growth plans, how to foster a healthy organizational culture, and the past, present and future of senior...
A different way to address mental health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 09, 2022
Kristine Theurer, PhD, founder and president of Java Group Programs, discusses a model to address mental health challenges such as loneliness and social isolation in senior living and other long-term care...
Conquering top HR issues in senior living
Jul 27, 2023
Melissa Labor, the new chief people officer at Dallas-based 12 Oaks Senior Living, discusses having human resources representation on the senior leadership team, corporate culture, brave leadership,...
Helping people live better, longer
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2022
As wellness becomes an increasing focus of senior living providers, McKnight’s Senior Living spent a few minutes with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging.
A vision to address the industry’s No. 1 issue
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 20, 2022
Vision Centre President and CEO Douglas Olson, PhD, MBA, shares how the new center will try to help operators plan for the next generation of leaders.
The threat of lithium battery fires is real!
By
Stan Szpytek
Jan 09, 2023
As power sources for electronic equipment, appliances and devices used in senior living communities and nursing homes become more sophisticated and battery technology advances, the threat of a lithium...
Tackling workforce challenges at all levels
Aug 17, 2023
Lisa Hardy, president and CEO of Emerald Communities, shares her thoughts on tacking workforce challenges at all levels of an organization—from recruiting and retention and pipeline development to...
Expanding a community’s reach and keeping residents engaged
Oct 26, 2022
Ben Unkle, CEO of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, discusses early advantage programs to expand the reach of a life plan community and also engagement and how it can help alleviate social isolation...