The mental health toll of COVID-19 — and what you can do about it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this column that the pandemic has had mental health effects on workers. Recent research on the topic may surprise you, however.
The positive powers of play
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
One senior living community has found a new way to take advantage of the good weather while improving the physical and mental health of residents.
12 ways to address depression and suicide in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2015
The risk of suicide in assisted living is real, but those working in communities can help prevent it as well as address the depression that often underlies it.
COVID caregivers, don’t forget to take care of yourselves
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2020
Results of a new survey bring potentially troubling news for those in senior living employees and the companies for which they work: Personal exposure to the coronavirus is linked with poor mental health....
Combating ‘another pandemic’ related to COVID-19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2020
When coronavirus hit the U.S., Buckner Retirement Services’ CCRCs “acted swiftly” to protect residents and employees, Senior Vice President Charlie Wilson says. “But as the situation lingers, we...
How older adults — perhaps surprisingly — have fared during the pandemic
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2022
Results of a Kaiser Family Foundation poll released this week reveal the perhaps surprising resilience of older adults during the pandemic.
4 trends that will affect senior living operators in 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 03, 2018
Health Dimensions Group has put together its “Top Trends in Aging Services” list for 2019, and several of them are especially relevant to senior living community operators.
Take heart in older adults’ resiliency
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 03, 2020
We’ve heard a lot lately about the loneliness and isolation that some residents — and their families — are feeling during the pandemic. These feelings are real, and there are real consequences of...
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
Campaign writes off stereotypes of aging
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
I’m late to this party but just found out about a pretty cool initiative that is part of Changing the Narrative’s anti-ageism campaign.