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?
McKnight’s to induct 19 into Women of Distinction Hall of Honor in 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 25, 2022
Nineteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Hall of Honor inductees in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program, a joint effort...
McKnight’s announces second class of Veteran VIPs in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2022
Twelve women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Veteran VIPs and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
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.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction class of 2022 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 23, 2022
Fifteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Rising Stars and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
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.