guestcontributor, Author at Senior Living Foresight

Residents Don’t Trust You. Here’s How to Change That.

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 12, 2024 | Leadership | 0 |

We need to understand who today’s resident is and why they have a strong need to be involved in the decisions that affect their lives.

Is This the Most Important Activity You Can Offer?

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 25, 2024 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

The reason I advocate for strength exercise so strongly is because I’ve seen firsthand how it translates into everyday functionality.

What Can Communities Learn From Breakfast Cereal?

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 1, 2024 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Like Kellogg’s, we must take a different approach to the senior living consumer. We must persuade them that our communities are the best solution.

Wellness Wednesday: I Loved You Last Night

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 7, 2024 | Wellness Wednesday | 0 |

“I was glad I lived long enough to see all this, to understand a bit of it, and be engulfed in wonder and affection.”

Great People Don’t Make a Great Team

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 31, 2023 | Leadership | 0 |

It’s not as easy as “just hire great people,” and voila! You have a great team. That would be like a restaurant saying, “Just buy the best ingredients.”

Busting the 1099 Worker Myths

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 31, 2023 | Employee Engagement | 1 |

Believing the myth about risk and 1099 workers can result in a community losing control over who the staffing agency will send.

Rosemary, Dick, and Ruth — Authentic Love

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 28, 2023 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

When we think about love, it is often in the context of head-over-heels romantic love. But true, enduring love is like Rosemary; her husband, Dick; and her mother, Ruth.

What’s in a Name?

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 6, 2022 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Most buildings offer the same amenities. So, how do you position your building differently than the building down the street?

10 Steps to Posting on Social Media for Health Care Marketers

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 30, 2022 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Think of social media as an online open house for your organization — join the party, show up as your authentic self.

Why You Should Love Those X$%#@$ Staffing Agencies

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 17, 2022 | Employee Engagement | 0 |

More money seems to be the obvious answer. It turns out the agencies are paying similar wages. Okay, so what else could it be?

Are You Too Tired to Care?

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 27, 2022 | Leadership | 0 |

Help is out there. But people are too tired to wade through the details, much less be energized to pull up the bootstraps and go at it.

The Will Smith Approach to Goal Getting

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 27, 2022 | Leadership | 0 |

Clarity of mission is a powerful cornerstone of success. Goal setting is one thing. Goal getting is entirely another.

3 Ways To Close More Move-Ins

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 19, 2022 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

The next phase of industry growth is using marketing technology and a hustle mindset to capture prospects as well as connect & convert leads.

No Respect – A Commentary on Throw in the Towel

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 12, 2022 | Employee Engagement | 0 |

John Zeisel’s response to a recent Senior Living Foresight article. The problem is actually bigger than we thought.

Focusing on What Matters

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 5, 2022 | Employee Engagement | 0 |

Ultimately, knowledge can be shared and skills can be taught. Character is much harder to develop. That’s how you should be hiring.

Do You Have a Green Box?

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 29, 2021 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

I arrived in the evening after work and there it was in the middle of the kitchen counter. What it represented was more than just a box.

It’s Time for Technology to Become Fully Dignified

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 17, 2021 | Technology | 0 |

The expression “aging gracefully” is used so universally that it has become meaningless. But it could and should mean something.

LeadingAge 2021 – The Good, The Bad, The Opportunity

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 9, 2021 | Leadership | 0 |

The LeadingAge Conference in Atlanta lays bare some realities we are facing in senior living. The question is will we see the opportunity?

4 Wise Reasons to be Timely with Email Responses

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 28, 2021 | Leadership | 0 |

You should know why (and how) to READ your email messages. In fact, here’s the perfect acronym advice to help you.

Re-Imagining Senior Living in the Post-Pandemic Era – Part 1

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 29, 2021 | Leadership | 0 |

This is a good time to take a step back and re-evaluate the past years, value our successes, and see where we could have done better.

Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s Awareness

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 21, 2021 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Observations regarding the actual condition and experience of those living through Alzheimer’s. What is really happening inside their minds?

5 Things We Learned from Virtual Trade Shows

Posted by guestcontributor | May 17, 2021 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Trade shows came to a screeching halt and had to pivot to virtual. Here’s what we’ve learned. The good, the bad, and the surprising.

The COVID Vaccine in Senior Living – An Inside Perspective

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 13, 2021 | Leadership | 0 |

You get the exciting call that your community is getting the vaccine. What comes next is confusion and frustration.

Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Residents Do It Too . . . Don’t They?

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 23, 2020 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

A crucial and often overlooked element of healthy living is the heart. I am speaking of romantic love and intimacy. Residents need love too.

From Run-Down to Respectable Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 15, 2020 | Leadership | 0 |

It boils down to service & community. To the community’s residents, families, employees, and the greater community. A no-fail strategy with proven results.

The Optimist Effect

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 8, 2020 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Do you see the glass half-full or half-empty? Can being optimistic be harmful to you or your business in certain circumstances?

Is Everything Making You Crazy? One Tip To Soothe the Soul

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 9, 2020 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

When we think about the negative, that influences how we feel and how we act. It all becomes part of an endless downhill loop.

Five Rules to Conquer Your Distractions

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 18, 2020 | Life Enrichment | 1 |

Limiting distractions is a big challenge. You can’t completely eliminate them, but there are some things you can to dramatically up your game.

COVID-19 Uncovers Some Inconvenient Truths. I Think That’s Good.

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 28, 2020 | Leadership | 0 |

COVID-19 has also exposed some long-standing issues. They have always been there, beneath the surface. But COVID-19 is making them harder to ignore.

Marketing & Sales: Don’t Confuse the Two, Particularly Now

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 3, 2020 | Sales & Marketing | 1 |

I am continually confounded by how Marketing & Sales are seen as the same thing, they are interchangeable and that experts in one are experts in the other.

Ignored, Overlooked, and Underleveraged Employees: A Reality We Can’t Afford

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 16, 2020 | Employee Engagement | 0 |

A recently fielded survey that sheds light on some of the opportunities we have to help each and every employee make a positive contribution

Whats Next?

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 15, 2020 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

It’s 2020, senior living is already trying to figure out what they should do about the glut of vacancies in their communities, then comes COVID-19.

Sharing Our Video Best Practices During Uncertain Times

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 13, 2020 | Life Enrichment, Sales & Marketing | 0 |

This is a wakeup call to all of us to rise to the challenge before us and find other ways of communicating.

The Silver Tsunami Represents an Incredible, Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 18, 2020 | Development | 0 |

There is a tsunami that is poised to hit the United States that has the potential to completely revolutionize how we invest and care for our elderly population.

Balancing Safety with Independence, Personal Choice, and Dignity

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 10, 2019 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

A journalist contends that the idea that we all can be independent and self-sufficient until we die is pure fantasy. It’s time for a discussion, not judgment.

How Asking for Help Can Boost Your Career

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 27, 2019 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

You never know what gem you might get.

7 Good Reasons Why an All-Inclusive Rate is a Bad Idea in Senior Housing

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 6, 2019 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Senior housing operators need to safeguard their financial goals, their customer service goals, and their care management goals

You Need to Blow Up the Senior Living Box

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 2, 2019 | Development | 0 |

People say think outside the box. I say blow up the box

Why Being a Simple Copycat Won’t Increase Your Margins

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 3, 2019 | Development | 0 |

The Devil Is in the Data

Who Is the Amazing Operator Who Grabbed the Top Spot in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging?

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 25, 2019 | Employee Engagement | 0 |

Drumroll please . . .

The Key to Making Your Margins: Direct Care Staff

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 14, 2019 | Leadership | 0 |

we often think we know what the needs of our residents are

Dreaming Big About AI in Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 13, 2019 | Leadership | 0 |

We may be missing a huge opportunity that is under our noses

Top Lead Sources for Senior Living Providers . . . And Other Insights

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 12, 2019 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Winning at the Sales and Marketing Game

Breaking the Mold: The Power of Positive Deviance in Senior Communities

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 1, 2019 | Leadership | 0 |

The Rocket Man or Woman of any senior community.

Revolutionary Lessons for Senior Living from Disconnected Industries

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 21, 2019 | Development | 0 |

Adapt or Fail

Navigating the Future – Challenges to the Senior Living and Care Industry – Planning

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 4, 2019 | Development | 0 |

This is the first in a 5-part series on understanding the market, planning for the emerging market, and designing for the emerging market.

Is This An Insane or Brilliant Retention Strategy?

Posted by guestcontributor | May 22, 2019 | Employee Engagement, Life Enrichment | 0 |

The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio, like essentially every single senior living company in America, has been struggling with staffing, including attendance.

Do You Want to Make Your Brand More Powerful?

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 1, 2019 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Learn about the importance of building your brand at Argentum’s Senior Living Executive Conference.

3 Simple Ways a Spirit of Empowerment Can Change Your Culture

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 23, 2019 | Empower Initiative, Leadership | 0 |

Why is it so hard to nurture a culture of “We” instead of “Me”?

Home for the Holidays — A Real Life Tale of Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 31, 2018 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Some of us have loved ones living in the communities we operate, invest in and provide services to.

Proven Strategies to Drive Occupancy in Assisted and Independent Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 13, 2018 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

If your goals are to attract new residents, preserve occupancy, and keep your residents happy, healthy, and aging-in-place, you must take action!

Why Would Anyone Think Code Compliance Is Good Enough?

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 14, 2018 | Leadership | 0 |

The Regulatory Trap — Mere Code Compliance is Complacency!

4 Efficiency Boosters to Grow Your Bottom Line in Senior Dining

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 6, 2018 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Both efficiency and effectiveness must work hand-in-hand for an experience that exceeds residents’ expectations.

How Racial Bias in a Starbucks Challenges Us at Benchmark

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 13, 2018 | Leadership | 0 |

On May 29, Starbucks closed more than 8,000 U.S. stores to conduct anti-bias training with 175,000 employees.

Senior Living Finds A Place at the Table in the Healthcare Hairball

Posted by guestcontributor | May 9, 2018 | Development | 0 |

Senior Living organizations should have a place at the table in post-acute strategy discussions.

Get-Your-Tissues-Out for This One: The Rosemary and Don Story

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 14, 2018 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Love finds a way . . . even through the tangled thoughts of dementia.

Sexual Harassment — How to Protect Your Company and Not Become the Next Newsflash

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 19, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

It seems like every broadcast news report, blog and editorial is weighing in on the latest high profile sex scandal. Will your company be next?

3 Simple Ways To Bring The Joy Of The Holidays Into Your Community

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 30, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

During this time of year, residents may have increased feelings of isolation and loneliness. Luckily, there are a few things senior living providers can do to help.

Six Reasons the Senior Housing Industry Needs Executive Coaches

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 7, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

Leaders recognize the potential of protecting the investment they’ve already made in their people by offering up some outside perspective through coaching.

Racism & Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 11, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

Racism in America is nothing new. Some people think it was banished in the 1960s but I’m afraid that is a mistaken idea.

You’ve Never Seen a Sleepover Like This!

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 4, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

A place where the young and young at heart can come together.

A Harrowing Assisted Living Hurricane Tale from Puerto Rico

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 2, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

As bad as the hurricane damage has been in Texas and Florida it is nothing compared to what hit Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean.

Can Social Isolation Be Solved With Technology?

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 26, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

Studies have shown that individuals age 60 and older who report feelings of loneliness had a 45 percent higher risk of death than those who do not report feeling lonely.

Ageism Activist to Challenge Attendees

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 22, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

“We cannot challenge bias unless we are aware of it.”

How Technology Is Impacting Our Communities: A Viewpoint From Brookdale

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 7, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Trailblazers In Senior Living — pacesetters in our field that have implemented new and innovative ideas aimed at delivering transformative experiences to residents, families, and caregivers.

It Sucks To Be A Senior Living Consumer . . . Even When I’m An Expert

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 29, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

Help! I’m a stereotype!

Is it Possible to Have a Brand in the Senior Living Field?

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 24, 2017 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

What is the best position to claim or occupy in the mind of prospects and referral sources?

NOW Is the Time for the Senior Living Industry To Get Better!

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 25, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

This article was published on Agesong.com, on June 8, 2017 by ElderquakeFollowing is a...

Please Nursing Home, Let Me In

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 21, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

Dear Nursing Home, Why are you rejecting me? Please let me come to your community and be a friend to your residents . . .

Frequency or Reach – Deciding Based On Your Campaign’s Goals

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 17, 2017 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

When it comes to creating and launching a good campaign, two big factors to track, in order to assess the campaign’s effectiveness, are frequency and reach.

NIC Expands Programming for 2017 Spring Investment Forum

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 7, 2017 | Leadership | 0 |

New strategies will be shared at the 2017 NIC Spring Investment Forum. New sessions focus on how to partner with providers outside the real estate silo.

Senior Skype Dates

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 23, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Human connection via technology.

Residents are the Industry Disruptors

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 16, 2017 | Development | 0 |

No industry can thrive if it has contempt for the voice of its customers. Therefore, to end ageism, we need to start by listening to the elderly describe what it is like.

Senior-Friendly Communities Not Just in Fairy Tales

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 15, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Stiftung Liebenau operates dozens of unique communities throughout Europe. It’s a sign of the success of the European Union that a concept that works well in one country can be translated into the local customs of cultures around the continent.

The Vital Aging Secret Betty White Knows All About

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 10, 2017 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Betty White isn’t alone in living life to the fullest. People who follow their passion know all about this and have been doing it for decades.

The Unapologetic Al Powers Argument Against Segregation

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 17, 2017 | Development | 0 |

Thanks to Denise Boudreau-Scott for her beautifully written interview with me about “memory care” and segregation. The article drew many comments, and I thought it would be useful to address them in more detail.

Myths or Truths?

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 8, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

It is important to identify any myths you might hold about your retirement community and those you serve.

10 Positive First Impressions When Visiting Senior Living Communities

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 25, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

What first impressions are your senior living staff and community giving out?

10 Ways To Increase Professional Referrals

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 22, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

When new prospects are not flocking to your door, how do you and your sales team make business happen?

Our Dementia Crisis — Who Is Crazy?

Posted by guestcontributor | Nov 1, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

It is amazing to me that Alzheimer’s disease has not only confounded our medical and scientific ambitions, but also our humane and compassionate models of care.

Assisted Living Providers Prepare for Rise in Dementia

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 5, 2016 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the frequency of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to double by mid-century.

Groundbreaking Study Shows Positive Impact of Assisted Living on Seniors’ Quality of Life

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 29, 2016 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

ProMatura, a global market research firm, has concluded a first-of-its-kind study of assisted living residents and family members that details the impact this popular care model is having on the lives of California’s seniors

Do You Really Understand the Changing Demographics?

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 22, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

NIC session takes a deep dive into the numbers.

The Amazing Impact of an Animal in Memory Care

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 11, 2016 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Animals can have a powerful impact on our day-to-day lives . . . they can have an even stronger impact in memory care.

Selling Through a Different Lens

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 1, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Photos can help you get to know your prospects better—that means fewer “cold” leads and more successful relationships.

Dead Trees, Sales Pipelines & Loss Aversion

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 21, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

It’s time to cut the dead wood from your sales pipeline.

Why Time and Skills Triumph Over Volume and Velocity

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 7, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

When we put the senior living sales process under the microscope of science, we have to look at why a volume and velocity approach is vastly inferior to a time and skills approach.

Do You Know What It Takes to Master Your Closing Ratio?

Posted by guestcontributor | May 18, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

In order to get to a 50% closing ratio, one must master three specific skills . . . do you know what they are?

Senior Living Must Learn from Fast Adaptors to Remain Viable

Posted by guestcontributor | May 16, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

A “buggy” in the era of the self-driving car, senior living executives say their industry is evolving at a sloth-like pace.

The Great Eight – Characteristics of Outstanding Senior Housing Management Companies

Posted by guestcontributor | May 13, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

Eight simple things to look for in a great third-party management company.

Is Flawed Thinking Hurting Your Occupancy?

Posted by guestcontributor | May 3, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

The science of cause and effect regarding the structural foundation of the senior housing and care industry.

I Challenge You!

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 27, 2016 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Make restorative nursing a focus and a priority this year!

The Future of Senior Care is MESH

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 25, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

Dr. Thomas believes the new concept is not a continuum, but rather a MESH (Move, Eat, Sleep, Heal)

Fair Housing Act Implications of “Minority” Senior Communities

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 5, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

It is important to be clear that all people are welcome.

Unbelievable: A Jewish Senior Living Community in a Methodist Corporation

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 24, 2016 | Leadership | 0 |

When two cultures come together . . . it can be a beautiful thing!

How to Close Your Occupancy Gap: Without Adding A Single Sales Rep

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 28, 2016 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

“Automated” does NOT mean “impersonal” . . . not anymore.

The Four Hardest Questions to Answer at the End of the Year

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 31, 2015 | Leadership, Life Enrichment | 0 |

Four hard, messy, difficult, useful questions to reflect upon as 2015 draws to an end

Would Benchmarking Call Response Times Benefit Senior Living Communities?

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 18, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

How do your call response times measure up to these?

Want to Convert More Leads with Your Content? 3 Tweaks to Success

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 17, 2015 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Content may be King… but Creative Design is Queen!

Part 2: “Moneyball” – Counting Numbers That Matter

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 21, 2015 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Spend time well.

“Moneyball” – Are You Counting The Numbers That Matter?

Posted by guestcontributor | Oct 19, 2015 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Let’s count what counts…

I Moved Twice To Follow Granger Cobb

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 29, 2015 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

In Memory of Granger Cobb

When It Happens to You . . .

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 24, 2015 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Bringing your work home with you can actually be a good thing.

The Role of Spirituality, Aging and Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Sep 23, 2015 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

In a society that defines us by what we do and how productive we are, defining meaning and purpose in older age becomes more challenging.

Margaret Wylde on The State of Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 19, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

5 Questions for Margaret Wylde

The Cyber Seniors Program: Connecting Generations

Posted by guestcontributor | Aug 5, 2015 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

I was nervous about joining the program, because I’ve never worked with seniors before

The Elephant in the Room of Senior Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 31, 2015 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

If your senior living community doesn’t change, you won’t have a differentiator or anything that makes you stand apart. If you don’t keep pace, you might be someone’s last choice, instead of their first.

Gardant Leads National Summit on Affordable Assisted Living

Posted by guestcontributor | Jul 6, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

As far as we can tell, this is the first time that so many key individuals from across the country were gathered together in one room for one day to talk about this issue

Is Your Team Helping or Hurting Your Occupancy?

Posted by guestcontributor | Jun 12, 2015 | Sales & Marketing | 0 |

By creating a strong platform for consistently excellent service experiences for your prospects and existing clients, you can create a powerful engine for growing your reputation and building your occupancy.

Do You Agree With These 5 Predictions on the Future of Senior Living?

Posted by guestcontributor | May 18, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

Senior Living Industry CEOs See Consumers Proactively Choosing Senior Living, But Needing to Plan; Predict the Industry Becoming a Leading Career Path and Converging with Healthcare

Why You Should Reach Outside Your Walls for Mother’s Day

Posted by guestcontributor | May 1, 2015 | Leadership, Sales & Marketing | 0 |

Staying socially engaged as you age adds to life expectancy

The Perfect Storm: High Turnover Coupled with Increasing Demand for Senior Living Workers

Posted by guestcontributor | Apr 7, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

This article by Irene Fleshner was orginally published on the OnShift Blog (A Senior Housing Forum...

Another Perspective on Wander Management

Posted by guestcontributor | Mar 31, 2015 | Development, Life Enrichment | 0 |

Wander solutions run the gamut from simple signage to high technology

Resident Love – Family Hate

Posted by guestcontributor | Feb 17, 2015 | Life Enrichment | 0 |

Too often children cannot embrace the reality that mom or dad has moved on.

An Age Old Staffing Question: Your Part-Time/Full Time Nursing Mix

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 15, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

What is the optimal mix of full- and part-time employees to efficiently and effectively staff my facility?

Billy Crystal Attacks Ageism

Posted by guestcontributor | Jan 14, 2015 | Leadership | 0 |

Billy provides a poignantly insightful and charmingly funny look at aging from the perspective of a Baby Boomer who recently turned 65.

12 Pieces of Advice

Posted by guestcontributor | Dec 22, 2014 | Leadership | 0 |

The holidays surrounding this season are perhaps the most reflective about our lives, the most reverent for the highest power we believe in, and the most joyous for the celebrations we share with those we hold most dear.