The senior living trend we’re not hearing enough about
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2024
There’s something happening in Carbondale, IL, that the senior living field might want to pay attention to. Especially operators mulling their next strategic move.
You won’t want to hear this
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2024
It would be wise for senior living’s thought leaders to take a proactive role in dealing with the inevitable regulatory environment ahead.
A modest staffing proposal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2024
Our nation is struggling to address two significant challenges. One concerns too few people. The other, too many.
Don’t be happy, worry
By
John O'Connor
Jan 18, 2024
Well, senior living operators, it might be time to reach for the antacids. Because optimism is spreading like wildfire.
Hooray, another staffing nightmare
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2024
The Labor Department isn’t out to make the lives of senior living operators miserable. But some days, it can sure feel that way.
And the hits just keep on coming
By
John O'Connor
Dec 21, 2023
If you’re a senior living operator, you probably can’t wait for 2023 to end. The past few weeks have put many a community in damage-control mode.
Ready to step up your game?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 30, 2023
Five books are chock full of valuable insights and strategies that can help you better navigate awake-at-night issues.
Unions are having a moment
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2023
The last thing most operators want to hear is that a growing union threat is underway. But we’re seeing signs that such activity is taking place.
Will election-free unions become the new norm?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2023
The Biden administration is eager to revive a labor law doctrine that has lied dormant for more than half a century. If successful, senior living operators could face an increase in election-free organizing...
Taking Alzheimer’s personally
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2023
Many caring, decent people have been — and will be — struck down by a disease that robs them of their memories — and ultimately who they are. But this time it’s different. This time, it’s personal.