The Labor Department isn’t out to make the lives of senior living operators miserable. But some days, it can sure feel that way.
So, you want to call yourself a healthcare provider?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 19, 2023
Transitioning to healthcare holds the promise of portfolio expansion and new revenues for senior living, but new challenges will arise, too.
Employee or not an employee? It depends (on clout).
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2023
In a move that will surprise nobody who has been paying attention, the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday reversed itself on what it means to qualify as an employee – again.
Talk about a rough Labor Day
By
John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2023
Monday marks Labor Day. But given recent developments, many senior living operators might feel as if they are in a labor daze.
Are you ready for the 10-person challenge?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 09, 2023
“Every single one of us needs to be sure we have at least 10 people who stand on our shoulders,” Bob Kramer said Tuesday in accepting the inaugural Career Achievement Award of the McKnight’s...
When the sky really is falling
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2022
Maybe it’s time to give the Chicken Littles among us some credit.
‘Golden Bachelor’ concept rings a bell
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2023
ABC has decided to new put a spin on its “Bachelor” franchise. This time, by tapping into the boomer demographic.
Palliative care deserves more respect – and a larger presence in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2022
We should see more of palliative care in senior living. Many residents never receive such care or only get it during the final phase of an illness.
Maybe it’s time for senior living to slow down
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2022
Before you rip up and revise your 2023 strategic plan, here’s something you should seriously consider doing: nothing.
Why aren’t we hearing more about this payment source?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 16, 2022
When it comes to senior living payments, private long-term care insurance has been exiled to the children’s table.