Our industry often markets itself as pampered, carefree living for “Olders,” yet only some can afford it and many don’t want it. Most of us (at every age) want to stay in control of our lives and give of our abilities.
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How do senior living leaders help minimum wage workers get out of the poverty cycle?
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The NOSS (Naturally Occurring Support Systems) is an old time-tested concept with a new acronym. It’s also one viable answer for our industry’s middle and lower income concerns.
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The NOSS provides one very viable answer for this industry concern. Even without a catchy acronym, it can add value and purpose in later life.
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You likely know about the NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities). The NOSS is a new acronym that stands for Naturally Occurring Support Systems.
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It would be really cool if every single community in every single company made the commitment to take in just one resident who cannot afford full freight.
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Maybe this is just the kind of creative thinking we need.
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The senior living industry has largely ignored this real and growing issue!
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I and many others are convinced that once the Baby Boomers hit the assisted living age sweet spot, the nation will be faced with a massive affordability (and maybe inventory) crisis.
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I am a convention/trade show junkie!
I look forward to the presentations in the general sessions and breakout sessions. They get my creative writing juices flowing, they give me new perspectives and yes . . . sometimes they frustrate me. I love being able to meet in person individuals I have only interacted with on the internet and by phone. I love being able to meet new people and explore their views on senior housing, what they are doing to make the industry a better place and improve the quality of life for seniors.
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