Coalition cites ‘urgent need’ in releasing best practices for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2018
The Long Term Care Community Coalition released recommendations for best practices for the assisted living industry on Wednesday, citing an “urgent need” given the findings contained in a February...
From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
Staffing shortage is more than an HR headache, speakers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
The staffing challenges facing senior living communities are not just human resources headaches. They also represent the biggest operational risk in the industry, according to experts participating in...
Economist’s solution for Medicare, Medicaid funding woes? Term limits
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2018
Imposing term limits on elected officials would help solve funding issues for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, Gary D. Cohn, former director of the National Economic Council in the Trump administration,...
Expect middle-market study results in spring, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care will release the results of its middle-market seniors housing study this spring, NIC President and CEO Brian Jurutka said Wednesday.
Fundamentally sound?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.
Speaker shares tips to prevent and address bullying in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2018
If the response of attendees at a Tuesday session at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting is any indication, bullying is prevalent in senior living.
New opportunities in assisted living offer reasons for hope, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
Times may be challenging for long-term care providers right now, but opportunities exist to help determine the future of the industry, leaders of the American Health Care Association and National Center...
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
‘A lot on the line in November,’ NCAL executive director says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
The outcome of the midterm elections Nov. 6 will determine whether assisted living operators will have another fight for Medicaid on their hands, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...