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
From hospice nurse to Chief Nursing Officer, Erin Shadbolt, CEO of Ascension Living, discusses the importance of helping families understand the benefits of moving into senior living prior to a health need. Erin shares her unique journey from nurse and hospice caregiver to senior living executive, and the surprising lessons she’s learned along the way.
From bridging gaps in the healthcare continuum to reshaping the perception of sen...
George Netscher, Founder and CEO of SafelyYou, dives into the launch of SafelyYou Halo™, the all-in-one AI operational platform that’s transforming care in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities.
As the senior living industry faces growing demand, rising acuity levels, and severe staffing shortages, operators are being asked to do more with less, while improving outcomes for residents and ensuring financial sustainability. Geor...
Tune in to catch returning guest, Evan Friedkin, of Roobrik by Aline, to explore how integrated technology is transforming the way senior living communities connect with prospective residents and families. Evan shares how the merger of Roobrik and Aline continues to help sales teams have better, more meaningful conversations while reducing the time it takes to convert leads.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamil...
Collaboration inspires innovation, and when operators like Matt Rezkalla, Managing Director at Agemark Senior Living, join industry leaders at the NHI Symposium, there are plenty of new ideas to come. Hear his story of breaking into the industry and why he chooses to stay and innovate on this episode of Bridge the Gap.
This episode was recorded at the NHI Music City Symposium.
Hear Agemark’s Michael Pittore on Ep. 381.
With decades of experience in senior living, Greg Roderick, CEO of Frontier Senior Living, joins the show to discuss the industry’s comeback from COVID-19 and the future benefits of value-based care. From repurposing buildings to new development, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
Produced by S...
The NIC Fall Conference is headed to Austin, Texas, and Amy Peters, VP of Conferences, Meetings & Events, is here to share insights, session details, and an agenda preview. Plus, a special announcement from Amy you won’t want to miss.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
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Returning guest, Chief Operating Officer of NIC MAP, Kyle Gardner, shares details from NIC MAP’s 2Q report and what they mean for the future of senior living. Hear takes from the entire table as they talk through the data and how it impacts different areas of the industry.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
How does hospitality affect every interaction we have with residents? Tune in to hear Frederick Zarrilli, President and CEO of Senior Living Hospitality, give us the answer. From storytelling to paying attention to the little things, this episode is full of practical insights.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
This episode was recorded at the NHI Music City Symposium.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton Cap...
Join Robb Chapin, Co-Founder of Channel Marker Advisors, as he joins the show to give us a play-by-play breakdown of senior living. Hear incredible insights from an industry veteran on the current state of senior living and the direction we’re headed. Hear everything from new projects to how operators can pivot to thrive.
This episode was recorded at the NHI Symposium.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
Sponsored by Aline,...
Jimmy Justice, Chief Operating Officer of William James Group, joined the show to share insights on their growth in secondary markets, employee retention strategies, and what work-life balance means for those in seniors housing.
This episode was recorded at the NHI Symposium.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.
Produced by Solinity Mark...
What can Toy Story teach us about senior living? Find out on this episode of Bridge the Gap with Matthew Luhn, a former Pixar and Simpsons Story Artist who helped create the stories of classics like Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and more. Learn everything from structuring stories to how to build trust, plus a few exciting details about future projects.
This episode was recorded at the NHI Symposium.
We are unpacking how REITs support senior living operators, plus hear insider details into the recent proxy fight with an activist investor straight from Eric Mendelsohn, CEO of NHI. Don’t miss these valuable lessons from an industry leader on serving partners and working toward mutual success.
This episode was recorded at the 2025 NHI Symposium.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The...
With a rich history in the industry, Deana Wilson, Director of Marketing and Sales at Westminster Village Terra Haute, shares insights on sales for lifeplan communities, successes of a resident fund, and new approaches to marketing efforts with CCRCs.
As the Executive Chair of the Indiana Alzheimer’s Association Walk, Deana also discusses her passion for raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Sponsored by Al...
Join Josh and Lucas as they sit down with Ryan Fischer, President and CEO of Fischer Health Care Consulting. Dive into a conversation about the future of senior living, the integration of cutting-edge technology, and the evolving needs of an aging population. Ryan shares his insights on addressing industry challenges like staffing shortages, technology integration, and the increasing demand for personalized, efficient care.
Listen as Kevin Colley, Head of at Sales Bridge Senior Living, sits down to discuss where we’ve gone wrong in sales, and how new technology is giving senior living a chance to course correct. Hear insights on AI, embracing new tech, and becoming one of the biggest industries.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
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Sage addresses operational opportunities to modernize senior care. Raj Mehra, CEO and Co-founder of Sage, in partnership with Michael Pittore, Co-CEO of Agemark Senior Living, announce a new product line, Sage Detect. The AI-driven innovation addresses real challenges that operators face daily.
Hear more from Raj on Ep. 317.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Serv...
From the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Del Reed, VP of Sales at Oxford Senior Living, discusses how Oxford is using new programs to receive crucial data to stay on top of lead trends and learn the resident story during the sales process.
Produced by Solinity Marketing.
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From a social worker to trusted industry advisory, Suzy Koenig, CEO of SAK Management Services, discusses her journey as an administrator and then owner. With a knack for turnarounds, Suzy shares her experience in assisting with distressed assets and solving problems on behalf of communities through receivership.
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How can a community make sure their residents are cared for, families are communicated with, and team members aren’t burnt out? Tune in as Bryant McCann of Sage shares how their platform provides key pieces of data that equip operators to see the big picture of their community and promote seamless operations.
Sage is a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting.
“Survive until 2025” embodied the essence of a challenging period and the hope for brighter days ahead. Now that 2025 has arrived, Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, shares insights and the state of capital and growth outlook for the industry.
Hear the 2024 recap and Q1 report with Kyle Gardner HERE.
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