In a world where good judgment rules, almost everyone would want protection against a deadly virus. Clearly, that’s not the world we live in. While two COVID-19 vaccines have been developed and more...
Santa’s about to leave providers two lumps of coal
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2021
Just in time for the holidays, two new gut punches for long-term care operators.
This ‘crackdown’ should really melt your cheese
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2015
Can someone please tell me exactly what “melty cheese” is? The product exists in commercials but is apparently not to be found elsewhere. And as far as I can tell, no state regulators are cracking...
A better way to manage your most important assets?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 17, 2014
What is it that truly sets your community apart?
Why don’t they accept your job offers? It’s often a close call
By
John O'Connor
Jun 30, 2019
When unemployment rates are at a 50-year low and the economy is roaring, it’s a game changer. And not in a good way.
Thanks for the, er, help
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2024
The adage about keeping friends close and enemies closer has been variously attributed. Its relevance for long-term care operators is pretty clear.
Why more long-term care operators are being nudged upstream
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2022
There is continuing debate in long-term care about whether future success lies in upstream (increasingly healthcare focused) or downstream (increasingly service focused) services.
Feeling threatened at work? You’re probably a woman
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2015
Who has the most dangerous jobs in America? Police officers? Fire fighters? Loggers?
Giving Trump a chance
By
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2016
It’s interesting to see how this sector has generally responded to Donald Trump’s recent presidential victory. In some quarters, demonstrators have taken to the streets. Others are predicting...
The Greatest Generation? These days, they’re more like the Forgotten Generation
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2014
It’s all but impossible to read “The Greatest Generation” without being impressed by the people now residing in senior living settings. As Author Tom Brokaw points out, these folks dealt...