The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference will start soon, and the excitement already is building.
Philanthropy key performance indicators that matter
By
Z. Allen Abbott, PhD
Irina Thompson
Jul 29, 2024
Most retirement communities either have a philanthropy operation or they want one. Two major questions frequently are asked. Fortunately, we now have a body of objective research to inform those questions.
Navigating turbulent waters: Shoring up against financial distress and M&A
By
Raoul Nowitz
Jul 25, 2024
The challenges facing senior living will translate into an increase in mergers and acquisitions.
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
Getting credit where it’s overdue
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2023
Although women account for roughly two-thirds of the senior living workforce, their efforts and accomplishments often go under-appreciated. Or worse, get taken for granted. That’s one reason why nights...
New ways to celebrate your achievements
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 20, 2024
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum last week offered an energizing and insightful day of networking, learning and celebrating as we honored five dozen women for their contributions...
Focus on briefs: Dementia
Feb 01, 2023
Alzheimer’s blood test, Aducanumab approval issues, Medicare coverage of brain scans that diagnose dementia, Some at higher risk for Alzheimer’s
Senior living is doing a great — and largely unnoticed — job
By
John O'Connor
Jan 12, 2023
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You live near a major city chock full of attractions. Plenty of great restaurants. Fantastic museums. Tons of cultural attractions. Yet you hardly ever get there....
Focus On briefs: Behavioral health
Feb 01, 2024
Caregivers of people who experience a severe stroke, Older adults living with dementia, and Light therapy.
The problem with temporary relief
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.