Can we please quit calling them Alzheimer’s patients?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2016
With all due respect to Alzheimer’s, the brand needs an overhaul.
For some of your senior living residents, fraud may be in the cards
By
John O'Connor
Apr 05, 2018
The new Medicare cards represent a huge opportunity for those with larceny in their hearts.
This absolutely needs to be on your to-do list
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2016
Given the many uncertainties each operator faces, it’s surprising that more of them don’t do something that’s guaranteed to improve their odds for success.
Two new developments that might give senior living operators labor pains
By
John O'Connor
Apr 26, 2018
Two entities outside this sector just got seriously slapped for dubious labor practices. Wise senior living operators would do well to take a lesson or two here.
Maybe it’s true that the best is yet to come
By
John O'Connor
Oct 13, 2016
Ever have one of those birthdays where you received the classic “old geezer” treatment? You know, the black balloons, sympathy cards, tombstone-shaped birthday cake, adult diapers and other...
The real problem exposed by declining occupancy levels
By
John O'Connor
Sep 07, 2017
It’s getting tougher to keep assisted living buildings filled, but some explanations as to why seem to be ill-fitting.
Senior living operators may be in for a very unpleasant surprise
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2017
You may not be terribly concerned that federal lawmakers are looking into recent deaths in a Florida nursing home. But this inquiry could blossom into something that affects senior living operators in...
Growing pains for hospice care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 26, 2017
My impression was that hospice is one of the best things Medicare has to offer. Fast forward to this week.
Why is senior living overlooking this golden opportunity?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 07, 2017
To judge by many of the marketing materials the senior living field produces, a major benefit is not being touted.
Looking to expand your senior living business? All states are not created equal
By
John O'Connor
Apr 12, 2018
A new study on health across the states indirectly reveals something that might prove to be helpful to senior living operators.