Industry Voices

The Key to Survival is Cooperation

by Jeff Shaw March 21, 2022

With increased costs at all levels, the seniors housing industry must work as a whole to maintain affordability for residents. By David Tague The COVID pandemic has changed life for all of us in some very unique and impactful ways. For the senior living market, the pandemic has materially impacted construction from both a price and design standpoint. This forces designers, developers, owners, operators and contractors to work in lock-step to continually innovate and find new solutions to bring quality and affordable product online for seniors across the United States. …

March 21, 2022

Industry Voices

Emerging Trends That Will Shape the Industry

by Jeff Shaw March 21, 2022

Seniors housing is always evolving, but which changes are here to stay? By Ashley Wilkens As the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the United States continues to outnumber every other country around the globe in COVID-related deaths, seniors housing owners and operators are working diligently to get ahead of the disruptions and challenges that have plagued the industry over the past two years. While no one has a crystal ball for what 2022 will hold for the seniors housing industry or the ongoing pandemic, there are some …

March 21, 2022

The SHB Interview: Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, AHCA/NCAL

by Jeff Shaw March 21, 2022

Former Kansas governor transitioned 11 years ago from politician to leading one of the largest healthcare associations in the industry, and he’s never looked back. By Jeff Shaw Mark Parkinson’s wide-ranging career in both the private and public sectors, including a stint as an owner and operator of long-term care facilities in Kansas and Missouri, makes him uniquely qualified for his current role. After earning a law degree and starting his own firm, Parkinson entered politics in his home state of Kansas, serving in the State House from 1991 to …

March 21, 2022

Industry Voices Legal Issues

Question of the Month: How is inflation impacting your business?

by Jeff Shaw March 21, 2022

Consider offshoring some staff By Sarah Thomas CEO MezTal With inflation and staff shortages impacting us all, it’s difficult to find qualified talent to fill our open positions at a rate we can afford to sustain. The average salary increase in the U.S. this year for people who switched jobs was 12.2 percent. This means open positions are not only hard to fill but come with a much bigger salary expectation. Looking at offshoring or near-shoring options is a reality many have sought since inflation is high. Seek optimization By …

March 21, 2022

Development Features Industry Voices

Intergenerational Communities: The Latest Trend for Happier, Healthier Living

by Jeff Shaw March 11, 2022

By Denis Koval, CEO, Kapella Group The number of Americans age 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years and is projected to reach 80 million in 2040, according to the College of Health Sciences at University of Michigan-Flint. With this increase in older adults comes a greater need for community and security. There are over 13 million young adults in America today and the vast majority are eager to not only engage in community, but make an impact. Intergenerational communities are on the rise with young adults and …

March 11, 2022

Industry Voices Operations Technology

The Importance of Cleaner Indoor Air in Seniors Housing

by Jeff Shaw March 7, 2022

Improved circulation and purification methods can help prevent viral spread. By Jie Zhao, Delos Labs We now know that SARS-Cov-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is primarily spread through the air. There are three main modes of transmission: direct exposure to exhaled droplets and particles in the air; inhalation of fine respiratory droplets and aerosol particles; and touching surfaces where those particles have attached to and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. While larger respiratory droplets quickly fall onto surfaces, smaller aerosolized particles containing SARS-CoV-2 can remain suspended in …

March 7, 2022

Development Features Industry Voices

How to Overcome Labor, Supply Slowdowns in Development

by Jeff Shaw February 14, 2022

Careful and thorough planning processes can get a delayed project over the finish line. By John Manning and Eric Quinn, KMI International Senior living construction has seen a significant surge since the turn of the millennium due to people living longer with each passing decade. The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) notes that the baby boomer generation could fuel a 75 percent increase in the number of Americans requiring nursing home care. With that comes the need for more senior living communities. This has provided construction managers and owners with an …

February 14, 2022

Features Industry Voices

Where Is the Right Place to Age?

by Jeff Shaw February 4, 2022

Seniors housing has to meet seniors where they are in their aging journey. By Jake Rothstein, UpsideHōM While the last couple of years have been demanding for us all, the holiday season still proves to be a fun and exciting time. Families reunite around their dining tables; people travel across the country and the world to be with their loved ones; gifts are given and received. It is a time to reflect on the past year but also a time to plan for the upcoming year. At UpsideHōM, we strive …

February 4, 2022

Features Industry Voices People Technology

How to Manage the Great Resignation

by Jeff Shaw February 3, 2022

Operators must streamline, improve hiring and retention processes. By Britt Riese, Oasis It’s no secret that the demand for talent in healthcare is exceptionally high right now and the projected need for workers continues to rise. This historical trend has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that we are almost two years into the pandemic, we are not only trying to keep up with the growing demand of healthcare jobs, we are also competing with increased wages in other industries, safety concerns in healthcare, more flexible work environments and …

February 3, 2022

Features Industry Voices Operations

The SHB Interview: Chris Guay, Founder & CEO, Vitality Living

by Jeff Shaw February 3, 2022

Former Emeritus, Brookdale executive grows his own seniors housing owner-operator business in the Southeast. By Jeff Shaw After more than 15 years of working in various management and executive roles at seniors housing pioneer Emeritus Senior Living — and 18 months at Brookdale following the merger of the two behemoth companies — Chris Guay decided it was time for a change. He founded Vitality Senior Living in 2016 in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee. The company launched with two acquisitions in Texas, both offering assisted living and memory care. …

February 3, 2022

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