Best Practices
strategic solutions
innovative thinking
volume 17 | numBer 4
PuBlished By alfa
contents | July/august 2010
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FEATURES
12 Providing for growing needs
By whitney redding
As an increasing number of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease turns to senior living communities for help, providers
strategically meet immediate needs and plan for the future.
18 Boomers now and Again
By anya martin
They likely won’t move into assisted living communities
for another 15-20 years, but baby boomers are well worth
influencing right now, experts say.
24 state strides, Renewed efforts
By adam stone
Important groundwork fueled assisted living advocacy efforts this year. See how advocates in Georgia, Virginia, and
Iowa have positioned themselves for the next legislative
session.
27 Wanted: the Perfect Leader
By Bryan ochalla
Senior living HR experts agree: Hiring an effective executive director is no easy task. However, a handful of hiring
tools and strategies can make it an easier process.
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30 Building the “A” team
By Jonathan a. BoBa
Here’s how a using a “topgrading” strategy can ensure
companies get the most return on their human capital
investments.
eye on the Fiscal Future
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) says the country needs to make big
changes to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs for seniors. Check out this exclusive interview.
35 senior Living stand-Outs
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) honors
six extraordinary professionals as ALFA 2010 Heroes. Each
exemplifies superior care and service to seniors. See heart-warming video presentations at ALFA.org.
2010 Senior Living Buyer’s Guide This annual resource from Assisted Living Executive magazine is a must-have for all your purchasing needs! Easily share all or any part of the 2010 Senior Living Buyer’s Guide by tapping the magazine’s digital edition at www.alfapublications.org. Create Web site widgets, post to social networks, create e-mails with links, and more!
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DEPARTMENTS
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top of Mind
Richard P. Grimes
ALFA President & CEO
44 People & Places
Appointments and
developments
48 compliance corner
Risk management in
dementia care
51 Resource Link
Products and services for
senior living
6 need to Know
Industry updates and
ALFA news
46 Public Policy Brief
Lessons from exemplary
state advocates
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Ad & Member indices
Guide to advertisers and
members in this issue
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executive Book Report
Adopting a “break-it”
mindset
COVER IMAGE: DAVE CUTLER
