More fiscal commitment is needed for research. But I think something else also is required: our attitude toward dementia needs to change.
How is senior living surviving? Good question
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John O'Connor
Mar 10, 2022
As we’re nearing an anniversary of sorts, this may be a good time to offer an assessment and some observations about senior living survival.
Next time, it might be your turn
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2022
It’s been a rough week for nursing homes. Aren’t you glad you don’t run one?
Senior living’s latest challenge carries a hefty price tag
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John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2022
Rates charged by senior living operators rose by a robust 4.65% in 2021. In normal times, that would have been pretty wonderful news, at least from an operator’s standpoint.
Sex offenders in your community? Better know who they are
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John O'Connor
Feb 17, 2022
It looks like Pennsylvania may become the next state requiring providers to notify the proper authorities when a registered sex offender moves in.
How to improve senior living? Don’t just count the ways
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John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2022
A new report offers so many specific ways assisted living can be improved. Any single item by itself can help. Collectively, they could significantly change the face of senior living — for the better.
Is this the best they can do?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2022
A new ranking of the best places to retire to may not be unbiased after all.
Rebrand your senior living organization like the cool kids
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2022
Well gang, it happened again this week. This time it was Five Star Senior Living switching its name to AlerisLife. Not too long ago, the Assisted Living Federation of America renamed itself Argentum. As...
This shouldn’t be his decision to make
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John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2022
This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
When disruption threatens your senior living organization’s survival
By
John O'Connor
Jan 13, 2022
COVID-19 has taken a toll on staffing, occupancy and many a bottom line, but there is arguably an even more challenging development taking place.