I’m a huge fan of Ethan Mollick, a professor of entrepreneurialism and innovation at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His latest blog post, “Making AI Work: Leadership, Lab & Crowd,” couldn’t be more timely for aging-services providers. Backed by fresh data, he offers a clear, three-part framework […]
One of the most powerful value propositions of senior housing is the promise of social experience. For many older adults, moving into a senior living community isn’t just about receiving care, the food, or a wellness center with a pool; it’s about opportunities to strengthen their social circles—maintaining long-standing relationships […]
We were barely half an hour into LeadingAge’s Leadership Summit this spring when I experienced my first “a-ha moment” of the week. Ron Hetrick, a leader in workforce analytics and an expert on labor force dynamics and demographics, had just begun his early-morning keynote address on the summit’s first day. […]
What is the value of data analytics in today’s rapidly evolving senior living landscape? Now essential to operations, data analytics–when used right–can help make organizations smarter and improve resident care, say tech experts from LeadingAge Bronze Partner LCS, CAST Patron Ingleside, and CAST Patron RiverWoods Group. They shared their best […]
When LeadingAge members arrived in Washington, DC, this week for our annual Leadership Summit, most had four goals in mind. As in previous years, members wanted to network with peers. They sought to gain new insights and strategies through high-quality educational opportunities. They wanted to visit the offices of their […]
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills. This ancient Chinese proverb is particularly relevant to aging services in 2025. The winds of change have been blowing within and around our sector for quite some time. As we prepare to enter the second quarter […]
On Thursday, February 6, the LeadingAge Board of Directors arrived in Washington, DC, for its quarterly meeting. In a typical year, the board reserves this winter meeting to discuss and adopt LeadingAge’s policy platform for the next year and beyond. Admittedly, 2025 is proving to be anything but a “typical” […]