Senior living beyond the pandemic may not look too different externally, but internally, there will be an effect from lessons learned in six areas.
Down and out in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 19, 2021
We soon could find ourselves dealing with a whole new kind of lost generation. One that’s made up of the very workers your organization will presumably need to dig out.
Post-COVID resilience and ‘returns on experiences’ for senior living community operators
By
David E. Frost
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living organizations must help workers find their unique sweet spots to optimize positive experiences amid change.
Pining for the workforce challenges of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2020
As we pass the nine-month mark since the first known case of coronavirus arrived in a U.S. long-term care facility, a new survey provides more evidence that the pandemic has exacerbated long-standing workforce...
Senior housing: Positive outlook with challenging unknowns
By
Matt Caine
Dec 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for the senior housing sector. Even with the vaccine rollout earlier this year, many of these issues remain as the virulent delta variant and...
Vexed by vaccinations? 5 communication strategies to encourage ongoing adoption
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Mar 01, 2021
The reality is, if we cannot figure out the best ways to communicate, then vaccine adoption will continue to lag, plaguing healthcare workers and the broader public.
For many in senior living, a gut-wrenching choice
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19’s renaissance is forcing many senior living operators to consider a move that could easily backfire.
Trust me: This will improve workers’ vaccination rates
By
John O'Connor
May 27, 2021
Many millions of the adults remain unvaccinated — including many who work in the senior living field — have no intention of ever getting a shot. To senior living operators, that is — or at least...
What employers need to know about long-haul COVID
By
Cathy R. Benfer MS, PHR, NHA
Feb 03, 2022
Employers are responsible for protecting employees who exhibit long-haul symptoms after COVID-19.
A good time to take stock — of you
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
We’re all sailing through unchartered waters, but realize that you’ll probably get through these awful challenges — and you might just emerge better for the experience.