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Latest Editors' Columns

A game-changing marketing opportunity for senior living

By

John O'Connor

Sep 28, 2023

But this week, another great reason for residents to enter your community was revealed. And it’s nothing short of groundbreaking.

The importance of activities

By

Lois A. Bowers

Sep 25, 2023

Every senior living community plans activities to provide socialization opportunities and help residents remain active and engaged. Now, a study shows that activities help older adults feel happier, healthier,…

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.

Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness

By

Lois A. Bowers

Sep 18, 2023

Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.

Latest Guest Columns

Seeing is believing for prospective residents

By

Adam Manchester

Sep 25, 2023

The process of selecting a senior living community can be both daunting and overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to help prospective residents and their adult children both see and feel what…

From panic to poise: Mastering crisis communications and earning trust in senior living

By

Blair Burney

Sep 18, 2023

Crises can emerge from unexpected corners, leaving operators grappling for stability. A well-crafted crisis communication plan becomes essential when a situation escalates.

Nurturing a culture so nurses love where they work

By

Tabitha Fineberg, MHA, MSEd

Sep 11, 2023

No one-size-fits-all solution to workforce challenges exists, but innovative programs lcan help cultivate a positive work culture and support nursing staff.

The benefits of ‘camp’ for new team members

By

Kim Smith

Sep 05, 2023

Camp SageLife is a powerful and memorable way to teach our team about our resident-focused philosophy. Everything has a purpose and lesson.

Latest Marketplace Columns

Living with low vision: AMD

By

Aaron Tutwiler

Sep 28, 2023

seniors living with AMD and other vision issues have a plethora of options available, from injectable treatments to assistive technologies and other developing medications.

Want to retain nurses? Retain their friends

By

Adam Chambers

Sep 21, 2023

Retaining existing and new nurses is vital given long-term care providers’ recruitment woes.

Building owners must improve breathing conditions for our most vulnerable populations

By

Serene Almomen, PhD

Sep 14, 2023

The elderly — and all of us — deserve to know that the air we and our loved ones are breathing is safe and healthy.

The buyout versus bailout

By

Don Pelgrim

Sep 07, 2023

When capital is used strategically after you’ve performed or executed the business plan, that is considered a buyout. When a property is struggling and seeking additional capital to keep the project…

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