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Is being groped supposed to be part of the job?
Is being groped supposed to be part of the job?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2022

If you’re a senior living caregiver and don’t want to get spitting mad, stop reading now. For the tale that follows is probably won’t do your blood pressure levels any favors.

Memory care breakthrough, or yet another false alarm?
Memory care breakthrough, or yet another false alarm?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2022

This week’s Alzheimer’s revelation is a hopeful sign, but even under the best possible scenario, much work remains.

This could be the start of something bad
This could be the start of something bad
By
John O'Connor
Nov 17, 2022

An amendment to a state constitution could help ignite unionization efforts in the Land of Lincoln, and perhaps your state as well.

Maybe the worst really is over
Maybe the worst really is over
By
John O'Connor
Nov 10, 2022

For two solid years, the pandemic has been doing some very nasty things to the senior living sector. But if recent earnings calls are any indication, happier days may be here again.

Senior living is moving forward, one small step at a time
Senior living is moving forward, one small step at a time
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2022

We are in the midst of tech-driven change that is going to affect and possibly readjust virtually every aspect of senior living.

Senior living’s elephant in the room
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.

Maybe it’s time for senior living to slow down
Maybe it’s time for senior living to slow down
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2022

Before you rip up and revise your 2023 strategic plan, here’s something you should seriously consider doing: nothing.

Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022

Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.

Doing good by doing wellness
Doing good by doing wellness
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2022

Senior living operators would be remiss if they didn’t pay attention to wellness. This concept also has plenty to offer.

Where to find real answers about the state of senior living
Where to find real answers about the state of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2022

We’re getting mixed signals about the health of the senior living sector these days. Which camp is right? We may get answers next week.