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Latest Editors' Columns

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

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.

Deciding whether to ditch the dye? Leaders share do’s for your ’do

By

Lois A. Bowers

Sep 12, 2022

Two senior living leaders share tips for those considering whether to stop dyeing their hair and “go gray.”

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.

Latest Guest Columns

It’s time to take caregiver needs seriously

By

Nora Super

Oct 03, 2022

Until we make caregiving issues as important to lawmakers as infrastructure and energy, we can act on three critical intermediary steps.

Why mystery shopping should be part of your marketing strategy

By

Lynne Moore

Sep 26, 2022

Mystery shopping the competition will provide the information and ammunition needed to develop your strategy and fine tune your sales and marketing program.

An open letter to senior living community staff: Thank you

By

Mike Barnes

Sep 19, 2022

Most of us who are adult children with aging parents are kind of in the dark. Thank you to everyone in the senior living field whose work enlightens us and eases our minds.

Now is a good time to emphasize fire safety in your senior living community

By

Stan Szpytek

Sep 12, 2022

Fire Prevention Week represents a good opportunity for a senior living community to step up its focus on fire safety with both staff members and residents by developing creative ways to promote this essential…

Latest Marketplace Columns

5 estate-planning steps your residents should know

By

Davide Pisanu

Sep 29, 2022

Senior living advisers and administrators can help educate residents on the estate settlement process so that they can take the necessary steps to ease the process for their loved ones before their passing.

Balancing safety, security and privacy in falls detection

By

Yami Durrani

Sep 22, 2022

The advancement of artificial intelligence and cameras allows us to experience the best of both worlds — high privacy and high security.

Keeping senior living residents safe with video and audio analytics

By

Paul Baratta

Sep 15, 2022

Typically thought of as strictly security technology, today’s surveillance devices are proving that they go far beyond traditional “security” applications, contributing to overall resident safety…

Assisted living feels like home with help from SBA 504 loan

By

Barbara Morrison

Sep 08, 2022

The SBA 504 loan program offers lower down payments than conventional commercial real estate loans, as well as fixed interest rates for the life of the loan and longer amortizations — typically 25 years…

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