The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
Senior living fads may come and go, but fundamentals endure
By
John O'Connor
Mar 14, 2024
Two dominant themes stood out at last week’s National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care Spring Conference in Dallas.
No time for pessimists
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2024
Senior living is entering a transitionary period, and more operators are ready to embrace new and improved ways of doing business.
Let’s get real about what’s driving staffing shortages
By
John O'Connor
Feb 29, 2024
Senior living is recovering from COVID’s darkest days, but one nagging problem persists and might even be getting worse.
Lynn Hood to receive 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2024
Lynn Hood, a long-term care executive well-known for answering the call to act under emergency conditions in addition to being a champion of employees, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement...
Why reality is often relative in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Feb 22, 2024
As post-COVID occupancy levels recover from precipitous lows — and the nation’s overall economy shows renewed vigor — it’s easy to conclude that senior living is in for an across-the board rebound....
John O’Connor
Aug 13, 2015
Editorial director, vice president and associate publisher.
John O’Connor
Feb 04, 2021
Editorial director, vice president and associate publisher
Mr. Fix-It
Jul 20, 2016
Resident Paul Pecchenino has been operating a repair shop at O’Connor Woods for 24 years. Read more, and find out how to submit your photos!
And an old man shall lead them
By
John O'Connor
Feb 15, 2024
Politics can be a dreadful, messy and sometimes filthy business. But if you happen to be running a senior living organization, ignoring politics is a luxury you can ill afford.