Editorial
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“Coop-atition” Comes To Lancaster
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Few places in the nation, if any, can claim as many retirement communities in one geographic area as Lancaster County, PA, which has been dubbed the “Garden Spot of America.” The city of…
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Aging Demographics Drive Development
Those looking for the magic bullet or crystal ball forecasting the next “hot” market in senior housing likely won’t find it, but industry thought leaders at regional and national events, including the recently concluded HealthTAC West, are touting a strong…
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Communication Crucial During Disasters
While Hurricane Florence had been downgraded to a Category 1 storm by the time it made landfall late last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency had warned not to focus on the classification of the storm. Hurricane Florence was slowing…
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New And Improved Communities
A lot has been written about millennials’ desire to learn new things, develop new skills, explore different topics and have on-the-job opportunities for continuous learning, as well as the flexibility to try new things without worry of failing. However, many…
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HEALTHTAC West Wows Industry Executives
The Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA, overlooking the Pacific Ocean proved to be the perfect setting for the recently concluded HEALTHTAC West. The biannual HEALTHTAC, produced by Senior Living News, included private meetings orchestrated like speed sessions, four…
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HEALTHTAC To Host Industry Leaders
A diverse group of speakers and attendees representing the senior/assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing/rehabilitation industry across the country and beyond will meet at the upcoming HEALTHTAC. Produced by Senior Living News, HEALTHTAC West 2018 will take place August…
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Getting Engaged
While compensation will always be considered a key factor in attracting and retaining employees, research shows the main reason people leave a job is to go to a firm with a better culture. “For all the technological advances we have,…
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Empathizing With Your Employees
The customer always comes first, right? That depends on who you believe your customer is. There are internal customers and external customers, but at the end of the day, who’s your top priority? For Haim Dubitzky, MSM, principal and vp…
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Words Of Wisdom
The Beatles sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Few of us have gotten anywhere without a little help and advice from someone. Senior Living News recently asked a number of industry executives about some of…
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Meal Plan Makeover
Quality food and varied dining venues are always top priorities, but they are no longer enough. The new norm of retirement living requires flexible dining options that align with the varied lifestyles of today’s residents. Executives at the Peter Becker…