From candy striper to senior living executive to owner of a senior living consulting firm, Mary Sue Patchett has a lot of accomplishments.
Meet Kara Abdala, Rising Star honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 09, 2021
Kara Abdala proves that persistence and creative problem-solving are keys to a well-run operation, especially in a senior living setting.
Meet Debra Reed, 2022 Veteran VIP honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jul 28, 2022
Debra Reed’s personal credo is to “leave the world a little better than I found it.” Her career experience and achievements indicate that she has stayed true to those words.
Meet Mitze Amoroso, Hall of Honor Honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Jul 08, 2022
When it comes to technology in the senior living and care industry, Mitze Amoroso does it all.
Meet Amanda Elliot, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 14, 2021
While in college, Amanda Elliot completed an internship on the Hawaiian islands at a Life Care Services community. Although some might have become hooked on the location, Elliot got attached to the job.
Meet Renee Porter, Rising Star honoree
By
Chloe Konrad
Jul 13, 2021
The members of the Benedictine Order of Sisters in Atchison, KS, begin their time together at many different ages, but the retired sisters are able to continue living as a community in the Dooley Center,...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: John Erickson
By
Liza Berger
Apr 06, 2020
Many middle-class older adults living their golden years in socially engaging retirement communities have one person to thank: John Erickson.
Meet Shamim Wu, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 31, 2019
It was at Shamim Wu’s first job as the admissions director at Royal Care Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that she developed a passion for serving seniors and their families.
Early bird deadline fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominations
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2019
The deadline for the early bird period for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program arrives at midweek.
McKnight’s Tech Awards opens categories
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 07, 2019
Providers have a fantastic chance to showcase their caregiving touches — no matter how grand or small, how complicated or simple — and be recognized nationally for them in the 2019 McKnight’s Excellence...