Flu, pneumococcal, COVID and RSV vaccination: What you need to know
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2024
Labor Day brought cooler temperatures in my neck of the woods this year, which reminded me of the changing seasons. This time of year is when your thoughts may be turning to all of the vaccinations that...
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.
Ryan Reynolds reminds us that there is More to Parkinson’s than tremors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 19, 2024
Thanks to an educational effort with star power behind it, more members of the general public may become aware of nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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.
Judge’s ruling a double victory for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 22, 2024
Senior living operators might want to send U.S. District Judge Ada Brown a thank you note.
To know or not to know, that is the question
By
John O'Connor
Aug 15, 2024
We live in an era where finding answers quickly is highly valued. But is faster always better?
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...
Always, always try to get a seat at the table
By
John O'Connor
Aug 08, 2024
Senior living isn’t federally regulated, so there tends to be significant variation by state. What just happened in Delaware deserves the field’s attention.
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...
If you think senior living is expensive …
By
John O'Connor
Jul 18, 2024
Before Americans can even check in to an assisted living community, there’s a more pressing issue at hand: far too many can’t afford basic healthcare in the preceding years and decades.