I would like to challenge those of us in senior living to address and eliminate the frustrating, time- and resource-wasting trend of ghosting.
A modest staffing proposal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2024
Our nation is struggling to address two significant challenges. One concerns too few people. The other, too many.
Good news on the assisted living employment front
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 06, 2023
Good news for assisted living operators is that, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, employment in the sector has returned to pre-pandemic levels. But…
‘Killer nurse’ movies remind senior living entities, professionals about reporting requirements
By
Timothy J. Ford, Esq.
Feb 06, 2023
New films remind senior living entities and professionals about legal reporting obligations that arose in response to a terrifying case.
Pressures remain, but some positive trends forming for senior living sector
By
Peter Reilly
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Jan 05, 2023
Problems afflicting senior living and care since the start of the pandemic will continue to slow recovery. Positive trends exist, however.
The bridge to profitability: 5 reasons successful operators use bridge loans
By
Don Pelgrim
Aug 25, 2022
In an environment of economic uncertainty, short-term capital, or bridge lending, can prove invaluable in meeting business goals. Here are five reasons successful senior living providers leverage bridge...
3 things to ‘know’ to develop CEO skills for the future of aging services
By
Jacquelyn Kung, DrPH, MBA
Robert G. Kramer
Ed Frauenheim
Feb 28, 2022
What follows is a guide for the leadership development needed in our industry. Three things to know: thyself, others and thy world.
Immigrants and America’s healthcare labor shortage
By
Nate Hamme
Aug 30, 2021
We need our legislators to support the needed influx of qualified caregivers for the sake of our nation’s sick, elderly and disabled.
Could a national vaccine mandate be coming to senior living?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2021
Following Wednesday’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will be mandated by the federal government for nursing homes, could a similar national requirement be in store for senior living? It might be...
What we’ve learned about using telehealth to reach older adults during COVID-19
By
David Lindeman, Ph.D.
Jul 12, 2021
Lessons we’ve learned about how to most effectively reach older adults in affordable senior housing can be applied to efforts designed to reach any underserved population with digital health technology...