Veteran advocate Shari Penner, National Marketing Program Manager of Heroes with Hearing Loss and Hamilton CapTel, discusses the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of hearing loss after military service. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Connect with BTG on social media: YouTube Instagram Faceboo…

Increase funnel, attract qualified labor market, and streamline the recruitment process. Corey Fein, Senior Market Specialist at Hireology, shares insights and tips for operators to improve the application process and hiring strategies. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge …

There is optimism in the industry as capital begins to open up in the seniors housing industry as we head into the new year. NIC MAP Vision CEO, Arick Morton, discusses the demands and current product availability for new development and acquisition. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Sponsored by …

How can operators create excellent resident experiences? Revel Communities COO Danette Opaczewski shares about her rich background in hospitality and the unique perspective on the importance of team retention and how to create high-quality environments that enrich the lives of residents. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produce…

Enter, depart and returned to senior living is one CEO’s journey. Hear from Chris Hollister of Pegasus Senior Living as he shares a pioneer’s perspective to current trends and the future of senior living. Hear from Chris Hollister in episode 198. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Sponsored by Accu…

A combined perspective and passion on valued based care and resident engagement created a merger of industry technology companies Linked Senior and LifeLoop. BTG Ambassador Charles de Vilmorin and Rob Fisher discuss their insights on how to improve the moments we can create for residents. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produc…

In light of the 73 million Baby Boomers coming our way, Founder and CEO of The Springs Living, Fee Stubblefield, discusses the importance of building organizational cultures that focus on building relationships, striving for quality outcomes, and prioritizing people over profits. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produced by Sol…

How does risk mitigation build the trust that will fill your community? Don’t miss the answer from Peggy White, National Director of Sales at Accushield, on this week’s episode of Bridge the Gap. Listen as she shares expert insights on how Accushield is redefining safety in senior living communities. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, …

An Occupational Therapist assistant by trade, Kacie Pritt, Regional Director of Development of HCF Management and BTG Ambassador, shares first-hand tactics and strategies for building occupancy in skilled nursing facilities. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Ma…

From master planning to addressing renovation challenges, Michael Fittz, Founder of bldg. Architecture, shares three of the biggest hurdles facing a renovation, conversion or repositioning project. Listen as everyone shares valuable insights from their different perspectives within senior living to offer practical solutions for your next renovation…

What are the secrets to a successful management approach in senior living? Chris Sides, Founder of Senior Solutions Management Group, dives into his philosophy on focusing on the basics of senior care, including the importance of relationships. Plus, Chris shares insights on how his innovative barbecue program has become a cornerstone of community …

Bridge the Gap is proud to introduce the newest show on the Network: Certify It, the podcast for advancing your career in care. Hear from Barry Davis, President & CEO at Hillcrest Healthcare Communities and Douglas Bryant, Senior Vice President of Learning, Diversity, and Talent at Hillcrest Healthcare, as they discuss how The Mason Center for Heal…

Proactive risk management for operators can redefine care and enhance the lives of residents and caregivers. Rebecca Adelman, Esq., entrepreneur and Founder, Adelman Firm, PLLC, Guide Path, LLC and 2024 BTG Ambassador, shares her heart and infectious excitement for the industry as she reflects on her past experiences and hope for the future of seni…

Caregiving can be hard; technology can make it smart. Dushyanth Biyyala, Strategy & Business Development at Sage, shares how modern day operations management systems can change outcomes for communities with data, insights and analytics. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare H…

Data and technology directly impacts the safety of residents. Listen in as President and CEO/Co-founder at Accushield, Allen Barnes shares operational efficiencies and comprehensive assessments teams should consider when overseeing and monitoring guest traffic in communities. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilto…

Demographic surge, increasing demand and development pace. Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP Vision, discusses these topics plus results from the Senior Housing Market Outlook Report. Read the full report here Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Pr…

The 2024 NIC Fall Conference is highlighting pressing topics for the industry and Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at NIC, is here to share some of those insights. From middle market to active adult and capital market trends, the Fall Conference in Washington D.C. is where thought leaders will be in September. Register by August 1, 20…

With a call into the senior living industry, Loren Shook, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Silverado, discusses his journey from behavioral health to seniors housing and why he’s passionate about dementia and memory care. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Join our newsletter! Sponsored by Accushield, Aline,…

With over 40 years of industry experience, Arnie Whitman, Founder of SLTC shares details about the business journey of Formation Capital, the purpose of investing in venture capital, and the importance of integration between technology and healthcare into senior living. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Videos Mentioned by Arn…

With 50 years industry experience, Sue Farrow, Founder of Integral Senior Living shares how senior living has shaped her life, leadership and goals. Plus topics on active adult, affordability and relief efforts for seniors. Plus, Jennifer Prado, Executive Director of Senior Housing Relief for Elders (SHORE) discusses the bridge for subsidizing fina…

Procare HR executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis discuss the company’s acquisition of data-focused Clarent platform. The merger allows for advancement of the HRIS and workforce management solutions with a pathway to provide HR data to the senior living industry. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, S…

What does AI and electricity have in common? Joe Velderman, Vice President of Innovation at Cypress Living, shares insights on consumer technology expectations and practical application of artificial intelligence in aging services. Plus, how sales and marketing in senior living is directly impacted by tech. Free resource: Responsible Use of AI in A…

Get to know our 2024 Bridge the Gap Ambassadors in this week’s episode of Bridge the Gap podcast. Hear from a variety of our ambassadors as they share what senior living has taught them and a few of their favorite things about BTG. We want to give a special thanks to these ambassadors for making this week’s episode possible: Anthony Ormsbee-Hale Au…

How do operators combat issues relating to trust and transparency in senior living communities through their caregiver tools? Alessandro Furlotti, Head of Business Development at Sage, explains. This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, …

There is value in asset managers providing sales and marketing support to local communities. BTG Ambassador Sherrie Bebell, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Columbia Pacific Advisors, shares about the value added for operators when there is oversight in all aspects of operations. This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Produced by Soli…