When Ecumen launched its Ecumen Scholars program in 2015 to expose nursing students to senior living and long-term care through work experiences at Ecumen communities, it soon became apparent that nursing students weren’t the only ones who could benefit from this type of exposure.
Four CEOs shared their insights on ways to address the workforce development issues facing senior living at the Argentum 2016 Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver.
Two new task forces will help Argentum better serve certain types of senior living providers, and new external education efforts ultimately will benefit the older adults who reside in senior living communities, the group’s new chairman told those attending the opening general session of the 2016 Senior Living Executive Conference.
Brookdale Senior Living’s new student loan reimbursement program, which provides up to $7,000 for new hires, is meant to draw those interested in the business side of healthcare.
Senior living providers are forging relationships with educational institutions to try to ensure sufficient numbers of professional caregivers for the future.
Rutgers University has joined the growing ranks of colleges offering senior living-related educational programs.
