A funny thing happened while HumanGood was administering the resident surveys necessary to be rated by U.S. News & World Report for its Best Senior Living program: residents took ownership of the process,...
The future of assisted living is green
By
Mary Fox
Apr 28, 2022
Assisted living communities have risen to meet the unthinkable challenge of navigating a pandemic while maintaining resident safety, comfort and quality of life. Now, taking a step back after so much unexpected...
Philanthropy as a tool to unite senior living communities during the pandemic
By
Walker Konkle
Apr 25, 2022
Although the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unfolding, we can rest assured that our communities are stronger today because of the way we pulled together when it mattered most. May that never...
How to get a jump start and attract caregivers
By
Michelle Northey
Apr 21, 2022
COVID-19 has changed the material nature of the workforce forever. The implications are wide-ranging, affecting a large swath of industries. Senior living and care is not immune from challenges in efforts...
No joke: Assisted living operators ‘twist in the wind’ while others are prioritized
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2022
Assisted living providers are being left to “twist in the wind” and possibly close facilities due to uncompensated COVID-19-related costs, while billions of dollars in relief are being earmarked for...
Trust and transparency are cornerstones of a healthy senior living culture
By
Shelley Esden
Mar 28, 2022
Across virtually all business categories, COVID-19 and its aftermath have accelerated and intensified trends that existed before the pandemic. Perhaps nowhere is that truer than in reaffirming the primacy...
Designing a wellness culture that works for all
By
Randy Richardson
Mar 21, 2022
For residents to thrive, we must nurture mental well-being, social engagement, intellectual stimulation and spirituality.
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.
Adult incontinence products: Is it time to change the menu?
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Feb 24, 2022
If a current product being used is not performing well, why are we waiting 10 months to “take it off the menu?”
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2022
By
Lynne Moore
Feb 07, 2022
After two years, the pandemic still is with us, and operators continue to deal with challenges, including availability of staffing/turnover, higher labor costs, increased operating expenses and inflation.