In The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living, host Greg Puklicz is joined by industry leaders to discuss and highlight the character, competency and care that is required to successfully manage senior living portfolios.
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Desperately Seeking Senior living is for all the sons, daughters, grandkids, spouses and ALL caregivers who suddenly find themselves tangled in the search for senior living and care. Join us for Doable Tips or our full length Family Talk episodes where Host Valerie Lynn interviews families about their experiences searching for senior living and care. Dive deeper with our Doable Download where we include full show notes, industry definitions and bonus tips from our guests. All designed to hel ...
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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.
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An innovative show dedicated to enhancing our senior living industry for generations to come.
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A show about seniors living life to the fullest in the best years of their life!
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Podcast by Senior Living podcast by Americare Senior Living
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UK Senior Living Support
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Azalea Manor is trusted in Assisted Senior Living home services in Marietta, GA. We empower seniors to live life to the fullest. With tailored assistance and a range of engaging activities, personalized care, vibrant social activities, and a warm, welcoming environment, your loved one will thrive in our caring Living home. Help your loved ones enjoy their golden years in a community that feels like home.
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Connect55+ creates senior living communities where life is simple. The needs of our residents are our first priority. We want you to enjoy making new friends, trying new experiences, and living your life to the fullest. We take care of the rest!
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Located in beautiful Homestead, Florida The Palace Gardens provides an intimate atmosphere geared to meeting residents needs – both physical and social. The Palace Gardens Senior Living Podcast Network explores the features and benefits of The Palace Gardens in order for consumers to have all the information they need to make an informative decision when selecting a senior living community. Listen in and learn about this exciting community and the many beneficial aspects for your love one!
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Navigating the Future of Seniors Housing: Insights from Kathryn Burton Gray on 35+ Years of Industry Evolution
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Pioneering female seniors housing leader and proud mother of two Green Berets, Kathryn Burton Gray, Founding Partner at Seniors Capital, shares insights into the history of capital markets from her 35+ years of industry experience. She also discusses trends in real estate development, operations, and services, as well as how the new administration …
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EP 155 Why Do Memory Care Communities Have a Bad Reputation? Is This Just How Dementia Looks? How to Tell & How to Advocate.
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Memory care can feel overwhelming—especially when you’ve heard horror stories or toured a community that didn’t feel right. But not all memory care communities are the same, and knowing what to look for can make all the difference. In this episode, I answer Jan’s question: Why do I hear so many bad things about memory care? I share real-life storie…
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In this episode of The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks, host Melissa Labor, Chief People Officer, is joined by Steve Nguyen, Learning and Development Director to explore how intentional leadership, thoughtful technology adoption, and a culture of continuous learning drive success at 12 Oaks. Steve shares insights on the importance of unlearning outdated h…
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Repositions, labor challenges, and interest rate updates from Aron Will, Vice President and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets. Don’t miss this conversation about the pendulum swing from 2020 to 2025 and where the real estate market is headed into this year. Hear Aron on ep. 266. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA An…
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A recap of 2024 discussing occupancy and absorption rates, the impact from a new Administration, and economic factors such as interest rates and construction costs affecting the industry. Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP, shares the current state of senior housing. NIC MAP is an exclusive sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Register for the NIC Spring Conferenc…
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Hearing loss is one key reason aging adults face social isolation. Anne Girard, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hamilton CapTel, shares details on the importance of providing outlets for seniors to connect again through closed captioning technology. Learn more about Hamilton CapTel. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Produced by Solinity Mar…
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When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes, President of Aline and Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development at Roobrik, share about the merger announcement and what customers can expect from the combined powerhouse. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting. Spo…
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EP 154 Guest Hospice Nurse Penny on Hospice & Prayer, Cultural Traditions, Misconceptions, Family Dynamics & Advanced Planning
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I’m so excited to welcome Hospice Nurse Penny back to the show! In this episode we're talking about her new book Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living. In this episode, we discuss: 11:19 Advanced Planning 15:00 Cultural Traditions & Prayer 29:05 Misconceptions About Hospice 41:53 Advocating for Hospice 44:01 Hospice & Humor And so mu…
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In this episode of The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks, host Melissa Labor, Chief People Officer, speaks with Erika Robledo, Human Resources Director, about her 25-year journey with 12 Oaks. They discuss the organization’s accomplishments in 2024, including achieving their thematic goal of being “Best in Class as Trusted Partners,” and their focus for 202…
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Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners, Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for enhancing connection through tech, and the future of senior living technology. Download whitepaper. Listen to the Connecting the Dots podcast. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel bo…
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Fortune 500 Event Planner To Activities Professional with Courtney Russell of LiveWell Group
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Fortune 500 event planner turns senior living activities professional. Courtney Russell, Lifestyle Program Director at LiveWell Group, shares why programming is the backbone of resident engagement. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Servi…
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In this episode of Bridge the Gap, recorded at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Scott Code, Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at LeadingAge, shares insights into the evolving role of technology in senior living, discussing the challenges operators face and the strategies they can adopt to stay ahead. Recorded …
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Hear how updated credentialing is helping senior living communities mitigate risk for team members and residents from Charles Mann, Founder and CSO at Accushield. Listen as Josh and Lucas discuss with Charles how creating an alliance to make vendor partnerships better for senior living operators can improve the industry as a whole. This episode was…
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All assisted living and dementia care communities have to be safe...right? In this episode, Valerie Lynn walks you through everything you need to know about evaluating safety in senior living—from essential physical features like fall prevention and security systems to medical care and emotional well-being because senior living communities are NOT …
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Industry legend, Jack York, Chief Story Teller at Talegate, shares his life’s motto, passion for telling resident’s stories, and his new venture. Hear how the tech entrepreneur is now living out his desire to feature the senior living industry in new ways. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Register for NIC Prod…
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It’s a Season 7 recap with BTG founders Josh Crisp, Lucas McCurdy and executive producer Sara Mitchell. They break down tips for new individuals entering the industry, the hot topic in 2024 of “culture,” plus a forecast of topics, episodes, and themes coming in 2025. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by A…
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Many families share that being home for the holidays prompted siblings and other family members to finally see what they were seeing all along. Mom might need more help. The holidays bring families together, making it the ideal time to start conversations about senior living. In this episode, I share why any holiday is perfect for these discussions…
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Coming out of a development drought, the industry has an optimistic outlook. Plus, what is the changing demographic and capital market structure for the forecast of seniors housing? Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC), gives a preview of topics including middle market, …
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A next-gen senior living operations platform that combines data and insights for caregivers is key to improve community operations. Lindsey Daugherty, BTG Ambassador and Head of Community at Sage, explores how these innovative tools are shaping the future of senior living, enhancing efficiency, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional care. This…
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In this episode, show host Scott McCorvie describes the top 10 predictions that will happen to our senior living industry during 2025. This includes predictions on senior living operational performance, labor and wages, market rate growth, new development, acquistion activity, and record transactions. Scott McCorvie can be contacted at scott.mccorv…
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Azalea Manor is trusted in Assisted Senior Living home services in Marietta, GA. We empower seniors to live life to the fullest.
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EP 151 Family Talk with Guest Ginni Ryan: Hospice, Family Dynamics, Guardianship & Self Care
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I was so excited to welcome back Ginni Ryan, who worked in the senior living industry has for over 25 years. She is currently with Revel Communities. We had such a great conversation in my previous episode, about making that move to an independent living community and how difficult the decision can be, but also all the benefits of making the move. …
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New Administration's Impact on Seniors Housing + ASHA 2025 Annual Meeting Preview with David Schless
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What does the new presidential administration mean for the seniors housing industry? David Schless, President of ASHA, discusses how members can join advocacy efforts, plus a preview of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Arizona. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Connect with BTG on social media: YouTube Instagram Facebook…
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In this special year-end episode of The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living, CEO Dick Blaylock sits down with President Greg Puklicz to recap a remarkable 2024 and discuss what lies ahead. Together, they celebrate 40 years since the inception of 12 Oaks, highlighting milestone accomplishments, including impressive occupancy gains, advancements i…
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Benchmarks, KPIs and labor management data are crucial for operators to improve HR related challenges for hiring and retaining great employees. Paul Jarvis, Head of Sales and Marketing at Procare HR, shares his perspective on how senior living can increase talent acquisition and retention. This episode was recorded at the NIC Fall Conference. Produ…
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Azalea Manor is trusted in Assisted Senior Living home services in Marietta, GA. We empower seniors to live life to the fullest.
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I’m so excited to welcome Ginni Ryan, the Vice President of Operations for Revel Communities. At Revel Communities, Ginni is responsible for the operations of the entire portfolio of independent living communities. She has over 25 years of experience in senior living and over the course of her career, Ginni has developed a deep understanding of the…
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What does it take to lead a thriving 300+ resident community? Find out as Nate Weyand, Executive Director of Querencia Barton Creek, to discuss recruitment challenges, fostering a culture of care, and recent renovations to elevate resident spaces. Join us as we explore the strategies behind exceptional senior living leadership. Watch the Querencia …
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As an Alzheimer’s gene carrier, taking the fight to the disease is personal for Greg Mason, CEO of SilverAssist, who completed a 444-mile charity cycling fundraiser to spread awareness and raise funds for research, education, support and care. Plus, a passion project of educating endurance athletes on international events turned into Strambecco. He…
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Azalea Manor is trusted in Assisted Senior Living home services in Marietta, GA. We empower seniors to live life to the fullest.
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In this episode, show host Scott McCorvie discusses how the 2024 election results could impact the senior living industry. Scott McCorvie dicusses how the new adminstration's policies could impact many different areas and aspects of senior living as well as how the recent Federal Reserves decrease in interest rates will impact our senior living ind…
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You’re struggling to manage caring for mom or dad. You’re juggling work, trying to manage the dwindling finances that are necessary to care for your aging parent or loved one and the pressure of it all is dizzying. The push to answer questions and make decisions you’re not ready to make can leave you feeling boxed into a corner. And why won’t the p…
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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…
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