The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
Take the points
By
John O'Connor
Oct 12, 2023
Several pieces of news provide reasons to feel optimistic about the near future of senior living.
Dealing with senior living’s triple threat
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2023
AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson, addressing the opening session of the organizations’ 2023 convention, singled out three nightmares the long-term care sector finds itself dealing with.
Ready for a change of scenery?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2023
We are on the brink of a busy season for trade shows that directly or indirectly affect senior living operators.
Senior living’s elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Oct 13, 2022
Let’s finally say the silent part out loud: assisted living is a healthcare player. To pretend otherwise is to deny reality.
AHCA / NCAL blasts meager COVID-19 funding levels
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19 federal aid, the seniors housing and care sector is getting shortchanged. So claims one of the nation’s largest eldercare organizations.
As coronavirus spreads, operators gird for additional cases
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases nationwide surged past the 100 mark Tuesday, while contributing to at least a half dozen deaths. Federal officials are urging calm as industry groups scramble to give members...
The push for standards: At least we’re making progress
By
John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2020
Ever been to one of those weddings where the parents were a bit less than thrilled? Kind of reminds me of the way a few senior living organizations are now looking at Argentum.
Senior living field getting antsy over ANSI?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 09, 2020
A largely unnoticed development now has more than a few operators wondering whether the Trojan Horse carrying federal rules has arrived. But in this case, the proverbial steed was always inside the gate.
AARP joins groups challenging arbitration agreements
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2019
AARP and a dozen mostly pro-consumer organizations have expressed support for legislation that prevents senior living organizations from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements.