Study confirms what many suspect: Assisted living’s growth taking a toll on skilled care private...
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John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
Many operators are convinced senior living is growing at skilled care’s expense. A new study adds nuance to the numbers.
A breakthrough everyone would cheer, except for maybe senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
From a bottom-line perspective, it’s hard to argue that removing one’s largest income stream is going to help the future of this sector.
Staffing options can get downright creative when you ‘give a damn’
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John O'Connor
Jul 26, 2018
A new strategy could result in a “motivated, energized, stimulated, loyal” senior living workforce. And it’s pretty simple to implement.
Senior living will grow at skilled care’s expense through 2021, report predicts
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John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living operators can look forward to growth in the coming years, largely at the expense of their skilled-care competitors. So suggests a new report that sizes up the seniors housing and care sector.
More operators may find themselves doing well by doing wellness
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John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
As hospitals and insurers focus more on wellness, new options are likely to become available to savvy senior living operators, experts say. New offerings could range from home-delivered meals to gym use...
Memo to memory care communities: Don’t bogart that medicine, and lighten up
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John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Could synthetic marijuana and bright lights be the next big things in dementia care? New findings revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference in Chicago suggest both...
Providers to share dementia-care insights at new roundtable
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John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2018
Dementia care providers and thought leaders from across the country will share insights and advice Thursday in Chicago during a first-ever Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.
Proposed legislation seeks to improve and expand affordable-housing options
By
John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2018
Several senators are calling for a comprehensive look into the challenges facing those who seek affordable seniors housing — and housing overall.
Coming soon to your senior living organization: Explosive, unexpected changes
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
I can’t tell you what changes are coming to your senior living organization. But I can tell you this: They are coming.
High-sugar diet is linked to frailty risk
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
Frailty is a common problem facing many older adults. The challenge can be made worse by a high-sugar diet, a new study finds.