The current state of fitness in senior living - Misconceptions about aging and exercise – ie. Gentle exercise and stretching - How focusing on fitness can help senior living orgs to succeed post pandemic - Where to start for senior living orgs...
The next generation consumer that was coming even before COVID, and with that, the advent of affinity group senior living. Our COGENT brand will be the first to introduce true coliving created for seniors. What the continuum of care will mean to...
(3 of 5) - The pandemic has highlighted the resiliency of the human spirit across humanity, particularly those serving the older adults. It has made many people slow down and give them the time to think about what’s most important.
(2 of 5) - What is the “silver lining” in this crisis for you? In times of crisis, we must project optimism and look for opportunities and possibilities. We will survive this crisis and come out of it stronger if we work together, demonstrate...
(1 of 5) - 2020 has been an eventful year for all of us globally, particularly for healthcare workers and older adults in long-term care. However 2020 had silver linings that would stand out as astonishing triumphs of human achievement in any older...
What was it like being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49? What do you wish you knew then, that you know now? Why have you been campaigning for dementia as a disability, and for human rights all people with dementia for over a decade? Tell us...
Everyone ages differently - Why does senior living have to be a one-size fits all approach? Why not different? Why loneliness is different than social isolation – and how to tackle both? The looming housing affordability crisis Changing tastes/needs...
Access to care
Supporting caregivers with technology
Challenges with technology
Staying healthy at home
Organizational stewardship
High turnover rates in nursing home leadership
Changing the way geriatric care is delivered
Evidence-based practice
How Amy's current work is the perfect fusion of her personal caregiving experience and professional experience Caregiving during the holidays in the middle of a pandemic Mental health issues for caregivers AARP Facebook Group and other resources for...
Overview of the sources of capital available to providers - Equity, Bank Debt, Finance Companies. What does a lender look for in evaluating credit? From a national lender’s perspective, how are the Seniors Housing and Skilled Nursing industries...
Describe the Green House Project and how it differs from a traditional nursing home? How have the Green House homes fared during the pandemic? Where are Green House homes located? Do Green House homes support people living with dementia, and if so...
Discuss how the pandemic has elevated the value of resident engagement and the criticalness of connecting with family and friends Discuss why the pandemic has allowed residents a greater voice in what is offered and how moving forward it should...
How retirement has changed over the last 20 years, but industry has not evolved to meet those needs The role of technology in supporting Baby Boomers - Are they participating online and do they use tech? How inclusive UX can support underserved...
How does the design of senior living environments differ from the design of other spaces? Christine's design philosophy she created based on her experience, called "Sensory Design" Senior Living should be seen as a reward, not a consolation - How...
Can you provide us an update on the state of the virus in your area and its impact on the senior living industry over the past months? What makes the current state of long-term care so tenuous? What are some things owners and operators need to do to...
The People Investment in senior living. (taking care of those that work for you) The redefining of senior living sales culture post COVID-19 (People, census, profit) How incentives play a vital role in 2021 census Being a young leader in senior...
We asked Ravi Bala - What do you envision for the future of the older adult experience? What are some of the most promising technologies emerging for Aging at Home General trends in healthcare and their impact on Eldercare / Aging at Home What do...
This episode is a first for Boomer Living – Christine Thelker is an elder care advocate who has been living with dementia for six years. She is very open about her experience and why she chose to make it public. Christine opens up about the...
Cliff Ewing and I talked about an important part of elder care that is often left out of the conversation – heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC. During his seven years in the HVAC industry, he’s worked on projects in multifamily...
Robert Espinoza works to strengthen the direct care workforce; in his role at Phi, he is the vice president of policy, overseeing research and public education. We talk about how he got interested in aging and long-term care from his own experience...
Listen to Dr. Leon Caldwell, Ph.D. and Jacob Fisher talk about the 2020 senior housing market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A must listen!
We talk with Timothy J. Reidy today about Market considerations for new Senior Living - Where to Build? Design for Multiple Care Levels (IL, AL, MC, SNF) Covid Design considerations for Future Communities Interior Design and Fabric Choices Sales:...
Today at the Global Headquarters, Lakelyn Hogan works to educate professionals in aging, families and communities on Home Instead’s services and how to navigate the unique challenges older adults face.
Judy Cornish's two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia. Through DAWN, Cornish provides online training programs for...
Dr. Aaron Blight, Ed.D., is the author of a new book, "When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative", which was just released last month. Dr. Blight is the Founder of Caregiving Kinetics, a consulting firm...
Marc Cayle is a 15-year veteran of the age in place industry that includes leading his multi-territory Comfort Keepers franchise to award-winning status, as well as launching ONKÖL, a remote monitoring hub that allows seniors’ circle of care to be...
As a practicing physician Dr. Matthew Lefferman quickly realized the need for a new approach for this rapidly growing population, and their multiple chronic medical conditions such as chronic pain, ambulatory dysfunction and memory loss, which make...
A practicing emergency medicine physician, Dr. Gupta brings clinical insight along with business acumen to provide impactful solutions to healthcare systems and organizations. Within his tenure at BWH, he developed multiple clinical decision support...
DeAnne Clune – Seniors Better Together, We’re Open for Business, Check out Your Nearby Senior Living
DeAnne is passionate about helping others in the senior living sector to successfully launch new brands and effectively address challenges of existing communities to reach their full potential. She approaches all of her projects in a collaborative...
