Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast
Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.
Episodes
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.
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Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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Three Challenges for Renovations, Conversion and Repositioning Projects with Architect Michael Fittz
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 project.
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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 engagement and charitable giving.
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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 Healthcare Education aims to educate the future of healthcare by providing courses, e...
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 senior living.
Rebecca is a lawyer, entrepreneur, influencer and thought leader in h...
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.
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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, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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.
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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, 2024 for early bird rates here.
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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.
Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridg...
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.
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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 finances for seniors seeking senior living.
This episode was recorded at the ASHA M...
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, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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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 Aging Services
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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:
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, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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.
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On a journey to live a healthy lifestyle, Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision, shares best practices for accountability, action items to accomplish a wellness-minded goal, and encouragement for those who might put their health as last priority.
Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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Gain insight into the work of ASHA including a preview of the upcoming education sessions and networking opportunities at the Mid-Year Meeting plus hear an update on policies that impact the senior living industry. David Schless, President of ASHA, shares about the latest updates from Where You Live Matters which provides resources and senior living articles for industry providers and consumers.
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Discover insights from Greystar's Senior Managing Director Michael Levine as he shares operational success in active adult living, and the importance of strong sales and marketing. Gain valuable advice and uncover the strategies behind this approach, while also learning about his philanthropic efforts.
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