These days, senior living operators in just about every state are tapping into Medicaid payments. And more than a few players are not content to stop there.
Senior care funding is inadequate? Who’d have guessed?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 07, 2022
It appears the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has confirmed what most of us have long known: The way long-term care is generally delivered and funded bears a striking resemblance...
When senior living marketing is nothing short of sinful
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2022
In “The Practical Drucker,” author William A. Cohen lays out the five great marketing sins many businesses commit. To say they are relevant to senior living operators in 2022 would be an extreme understatement.
This senior living funding bill should become law
By
John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2022
Long-term care insurance might get another chance. The Long Term Care Affordability Act was introduced last week by Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO).
Our attitude toward dementia needs to change
By
John O'Connor
Mar 17, 2022
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
By
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
By
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
By
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
By
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.