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The Value of Nurses for Healthy Living in Senior Housing Communities

June 8 2018

A good nurse encompasses the five core values of professional nursing: • Human dignity • Integrity • Autonomy • Altruism • Social Justice   Human Dignity   As a nurse, you must understand that human dignity is a fundamental human right and is a moral obligation. In any nursing field, you want to be sure to ... Read More

Developing Your Career as a Leader

June 1 2018

If you are looking for positive avenues of career development, then focusing on becoming a better leader should be high up on your list of priorities. For career development, you should do the following:   • First, identify your career options based on your skill set and interests • Next, ... Read More

Choosing a Career With Lockwood Companies

May 25 2018

Lockwood Companies is one of the leading property management companies in Michigan and offers apartment housing for families and seniors. Not only does our Executive team have experience with non-profit organizations and volunteer outreach programs, but they also exhibit diverse backgrounds in many areas of business including ... Read More

Benefits of a Property Management Career

May 18 2018

Property managers are an integral part of a property and are responsible for several different leasing and administrative duties including overseeing maintenance, showing apartments to prospective tenants, inspecting units, filing maintenance requests and so much more. Have you thought about a career in the property management industry ... Read More

What To Rent, Apartment Or House?

May 11 2018

Which is better for the average renter, an apartment or a house? Are you better off owning a few rooms in a big building or all the rooms of someplace much smaller? Even if you’re looking to buy instead of rent you can still ask this ... Read More

Flexible Hours Versus Structured Hours

May 4 2018

Which is best, a flexible schedule or a structured schedule? It’s an endless debate, mostly because both options have pros and cons. Mostly it comes down to a few important factors, and while flexible hours can look attractive to someone stuck with a structured schedule it’s important ... Read More

3 Tips For Effective Property Managers

April 27 2018

Property management careers demand that you understand a few skills if you want to go far. Business accounting is important, and advertising can help if you’re in charge of promoting the properties you manage. People skills are also essential, and not just for encouraging people to sign ... Read More

3 Careers Connected To Senior Care

April 20 2018

The field of senior care is always growing. At this point even the youngest Baby Boomers are entering the senior age brackets, and they’re living much longer on average than their parents did. Because of this, senior care facilities of every kind are springing up across the ... Read More

The Importance Of Senior-Focused Interior Design

April 13 2018

Assisted living housing needs to have senior citizens in mind, and that includes both public-space design choices like having convenient wheelchair-friendly elevators and interior design choices that keep convenience and safety in mind. People considering property management careers in senior living communities should be able to look ... Read More