New campaign, resources aim to ‘take control’ of assisted living narrative
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 12, 2024
A new Argentum campaign aims to amplify voices in assisted living by sharing stories and information about the sector’s contributions to caring for older adults.
Business briefs, Aug. 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2023
Employee COVID-19 vaccine mandates significantly increase uptake with little effect on staffing: study … Exaggerating occupancy could hurt sales, marketing expert says … DHC urges shareholders to consider...
Some senior living operators add vaccine access to marketing toolkits to help rebuild occupancy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic sends occupancy rates plummeting in senior living communities, some operators are adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox in a bid to entice prospective residents and...
Recovering from emotional, economic effects of pandemic will dominate senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
Virus-related matters will dominate the actions of senior living owners and operators for the time being, industry leaders told McKnight’s Senior Living.
Dealmaker’s Handbook 2020
Oct 20, 2020
The 2020 Dealmaker’s Handbook.
Senior living inquiries, tours and move-ins still down, but trending upward
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2020
Consumer inquiries, tours and move-ins to senior living communities still remain at lower levels than last year, but the industry generally is seeing encouraging signs as some COVID-19-related restrictions...
How to communicate about coronavirus and quell fear
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Mar 12, 2020
Your community is about to go on trial in the court of public opinion. Here are some tips to communicate before and after COVID-19 cases are detected, to ensure that you are positioned to weather the storm.
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
How to protect your community from inappropriate use of social media use by employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2017
Senior living operators can take steps to reduce risk related to social media use by employees, according to Kristi Eldredge, RN, JD, CPHRM, senior patient safety consultant at medical liability insurance...
How to increase move-ins via your website and social media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2017
Las Vegas — With research showing that prospective senior living residents or their families already may have completed 60% of the decision-making process involved in a potential move before even contacting...