The budding shift in our nation’s drug policy could have notable implications for senior living operators — and the residents they serve.
Hooray, another staffing nightmare
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2024
The Labor Department isn’t out to make the lives of senior living operators miserable. But some days, it can sure feel that way.
Advice for those interested in the middle market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2023
For senior living and care organizations looking to begin serving the middle market — and judging by the standing-room-only crowd at a session during the LeadingAge Annual Meeting Sunday afternoon, there...
A game-changing marketing opportunity for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2023
But this week, another great reason for residents to enter your community was revealed. And it’s nothing short of groundbreaking.
Fast times at NIC
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2024
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference will start soon, and the excitement already is building.
Don’t wait for a cyberattack
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2024
When it comes to cybersecurity, many senior living operators believe they have things covered. But you might want to reconsider.
Age bias declines in the workplace, but work remains
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 12, 2024
Fewer Americans aged 50 or more years believe that “age bias is a fact of life in the workplace” compared with 15 years ago, according to the results of a recent survey. But that doesn’t mean...
‘Cat ladies’ and other childless people present an opportunity for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2024
Just as “childless cat ladies” are in the news, the Pew Research Center has released a new study delving into the reasons some people do not have children, as well as how those decisions have...
When is ‘old’ not old?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2024
Any mention of “older adult” somewhere catches my eye, given my work, and my mind starts thinking about people in their 80s. But I’ve learned over the years that “older adult” means different...
10 tips for working with the media
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
Here are 10 tips for working with the media, in crisis situations and other times, too—positive or negative.