Investment in people yields success in senior living: NIC panelists
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2020
COVID-19 is exhausting. That was the consensus of speakers focusing on issues related to the senior living workforce during the 2020 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference,...
Pandemic forces mindset shift in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 14, 2020
As the nature and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic remains unclear, the senior living industry finds itself shifting from a sprint to a marathon without a known finish line. Lynne Katzmann of Juniper...
Leadership is like bodybuilding: Stretch muscle ‘beyond capability,’ panelist offers
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2020
Balancing life and career and moving ahead were two main subjects of “Finding the Secret Sauce,” the opening session of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum.
2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum set for Tuesday and Wednesday
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2020
Everyone is invited to the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. There is no cost to attend either event.
45 impressive honorees, 3 CE sessions and you
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2020
Our virtual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum is only one week away! Anyone can attend, and there’s no admission fee, so please join us.
Avanti Senior Living’s policies, supported by court, keep facilities COVID-free
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2020
Eight weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, The Woodlands, TX-based Avanti Senior Living remains COVID-free. Avanti Chief Operating Officer Lori Alford said that statistic has a lot to do with policies, team...
Signs of the times
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2020
Senior living operators are finding visible ways to recognize their employees for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more, and learn how to submit your photos.
Women of Distinction 2019: Lori Alford
Dec 05, 2019
2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor inductee Lori Alford, chief operating officer at Avanti Senior Living, discusses her mentors and career challenges, what makes a strong female leader,...
It was a star-filled night
Aug 14, 2019
In its first year, the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program showcased tremendous talent in the eldercare field.
Meet Lori Alford, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Lori Alford, chief operating officer of Avanti Senior Living, is a member of the 2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.