Sex offenders in your community? Better know who they are
By
John O'Connor
Feb 17, 2022
It looks like Pennsylvania may become the next state requiring providers to notify the proper authorities when a registered sex offender moves in.
How to improve senior living? Don’t just count the ways
By
John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2022
A new report offers so many specific ways assisted living can be improved. Any single item by itself can help. Collectively, they could significantly change the face of senior living — for the better.
Is this the best they can do?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2022
A new ranking of the best places to retire to may not be unbiased after all.
Rebrand your senior living organization like the cool kids
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2022
Well gang, it happened again this week. This time it was Five Star Senior Living switching its name to AlerisLife. Not too long ago, the Assisted Living Federation of America renamed itself Argentum. As...
This shouldn’t be his decision to make
By
John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2022
This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
When disruption threatens your senior living organization’s survival
By
John O'Connor
Jan 13, 2022
COVID-19 has taken a toll on staffing, occupancy and many a bottom line, but there is arguably an even more challenging development taking place.
May the spirit move you
By
John O'Connor
Jan 06, 2022
At its core, senior living can be truly inspiring. And one reason for that is the field is over-represented by people whose commitment can lift us all.
Defenseless spending
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2021
The hurdles to getting coronavirus relief stand in sharp contrast to the way lawmakers are tossing billions at defense contractors and other makers of industrial-grade weaponry.
Senior living will never be the same
By
John O'Connor
Dec 09, 2021
Senior living is the best thing that ever happened to older adults and their children. But it needs to evolve to avoid being left behind.
Senior living’s grand illusion needs a reality check
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2021
Senior living suffers from a grand illusion problem. Even in 2021, many of its practitioners insist it is primarily in the hospitality — rather than the healthcare — sector.