President Obama’s legacy may be forever linked to healthcare reform. But you’d never know that based on his final State of the Union address.
Beyond growing pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2017
Brookdale had big plans: To become the first senior living operator with a national brand. But a troubled purchase and other headaches keep getting in the way.
A temporary reprieve?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
A new federal rule that would have disallowed arbitration agreements during resident admissions has been put on hold, at least for now.
Updated OSHA guidelines target workplace safety, health
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs guidelines.
Assisted living needs to better manage rising acuity levels, expert warns
By
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2017
Relatively few assisted living operators can effectively manage rising acuity levels among their residents, a blog appearing in Forbes contends.
Here’s what keeps senior living operators up at night
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2017
Finding and keeping the right workers was rated the top concern among nearly 200 senior living leaders who contributed to a new Perkins Eastman survey.
Union changes on hold?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
The Labor Department says its ‘persuader rule’ will level the playing field during union drives. But operators see the measure as an illegal imposition.
Assisted suicide expands
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While assisted suicide remains highly controversial, it appears that more states are inclined to make the option legal for those beset by terminal conditions.
Floating an alternative to assisted living
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
For bargain-hunting seniors in reasonably good health, cruise ships may be a more affordable housing option than assisted living communities. So claims a recent article in USA Today.
Many operators uncomfortable with expanded use of cameras
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
While consumer groups push for more cameras in nursing homes and senior living communities, many operators continue to remain skeptical. Among operators’ top concerns are privacy preservation and...