Companies operating in senior living increasingly are taking steps to make their boards and C-suites look more like the customers they serve and the workers who serve them. It’s a smart and welcome...
First impressions: Little things can mean a lot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 12, 2016
I spent some time at a senior living community at the invitation of the Where You Live Matters campaign and realized that seemingly small things can add up to a memorable first impression for prospective...
For many in senior living, a gut-wrenching choice
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19’s renaissance is forcing many senior living operators to consider a move that could easily backfire.
Has the tipping point been reached with LED lighting in senior living?
By
Jack Armstrong
Mar 10, 2016
The trend to replace fluorescent lighting in senior living has begun, but has it reached the tipping point?
An unsung benefit of CCRCs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 23, 2017
Many continuing care retirement / life plan communities offer a benefit that is not mentioned explicitly on their websites but could be a source of comfort to prospective residents.
Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of women in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
Women are no strangers to senior living, working at every level. Now McKnight’s has introduced a new awards program to recognize their contributions!
Senior living operators are not all in this together
By
John O'Connor
Aug 18, 2022
Is the senior living field about to blossom, or mired in trouble? The obvious answer: Yes and yes. But celebrate good times? Come on.
Several ways exist to increase your organization’s LGBT cultural competency
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 18, 2018
Senior living communities can express or strengthen their support for issues of importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults through training and other means. A new ad will be a conversation...
Fellowship and love are always in season
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 30, 2015
Senior living communities and their residents are getting into the late-year holiday mood in serious and lighthearted ways.
Taking ESG to the next level
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
LTC Properties is taking its environmental, social and governance initiative to the next level by encouraging the operators in its portfolios to do some introspection and possibly make some changes.