Senior Housing Forum

Big news! Today, we're bringing Foresight TV to the podcast, for the first time!   Foresight TV is our flagship video livestream. It's hosted by Foresight founder Steve Moran and features amazing guests who talk about leadership, culture and more.   We'll be weaving these episodes in between the ones hosted by the phenomenal Rachel Hill.   First up: Steve and Adam Benton (of Stellar Senior Living) started debating in the comments of a LinkedIn post — and keep it going in this episode! True to Steve form — never shying from tough topics.   Do we have enough senior living communities to fill the future need? Steve and Adam sound off.   If you enjoy this podcast, please show support by buying Foresight Radio a cup of coffee. ----- Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X

James Lee and Nicole Will are shaking up senior living! They're pushing innovation and change, in part through their collaborative, small group event, Think Tank. Think Tank is a unique opportunity to share ideas, insights, and experiences — and redefine the standards of excellence in the senior living industry. It's time to think outside the box, collaborate across disciplines, and work differently to create a brighter future. ---------- Find James on LinkedIn here. Find Nicole on LinkedIn here. Where to find Foresight: Subscribe LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X

Being fit doesn't just mean being able to run a triathlon. It can also mean maintaining flexibility, mobility, and as much independence as you can. Ben Broadhead is a personal trainer who specializes in older adults. "They are alienated from the fitness space," he says. "You don't see them on the gym floor." Ben and Rachel chat about how you can take control of your physical health at any age. Small steps can lead to big gains — whether you want to play on the floor with kids or get up from the toilet by yourself. Listen in for fitness inspo for all ages! Where to find Ben Broadhead: Website Book: 50 Exercises for Older Adults Facebook Instagram X Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X

Unlock the power of a caregiving roadmap!   Embarking on the caregiving journey? Let's talk about this game-changer: “Roadmap for Eldercare,” by the incredible Christie Freeze, founder of CAREbyChristie and self-described eldercare evangelist!   Here's why a roadmap is your secret weapon:   Clarity in chaos: A roadmap brings order, helping you navigate twists and turns. Empowerment: It gives you insights, resources, and a strategic plan. Team collaboration: Share the roadmap with your support team to foster better communication and ensure everyone is on the same page. Self-care reminder: Include gentle reminders to prioritize your well-being, ensuring you have the stamina. Prevent burnout: Include breaks, respite, and coping mechanisms. Celebrate milestones: Every small victory counts! A roadmap allows you to celebrate achievements along the way, providing motivation and a sense of accomplishment. Adaptability: Life is unpredictable. A roadmap is not rigid – it's adaptable! Ready

At age 77, Jane Leder became a podcaster. On her show, Older Women & Friends, she takes a deep dive into what it's like getting older, dispels stereotypes, and spotlights contributions older women make.  In this episode, Rachel and Jane discuss the realities of aging — and explore some of the wisdom that often comes with it. ----- Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X Where to find Jane Leder: Website Older Women & Friends LinkedIn Facebook Group Instagram X

Is your team as motivated as you wish they'd be? If they aren't, this episode has tons of tips you're going to love! Danny Cords is an organizational psychologist (cool, right?) who coaches leaders on how to motivate their teams and get the best from them. Danny advocates for a person-first culture, nurturing resilience through disruption. Curious about what the heck that means? Listen in! ----- Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X Where to find Danny Cords: LinkedIn Cords Consulting

Everybody's got baggage. And that's nothing to be ashamed of.   Jean Hartnett, founder of Radical Sabbatical, coaches leaders and caregivers on trauma-informed care in senior living. Rather than leading from a place of "leave it at the door," the goal of this approach is to invite in the whole, authentic person — and help people have compassion for each other.   Book reference: “First, Break All the Rules” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman   Topics:   3:35: What is trauma-informed care? 8:44: "The body keeps the score." 11:35: Attachment styles and how they show up at work. 17:20: Getting to the heart of who your employees are. 24:00: Personalizing orientation. 27:24: Workbook on personal trauma. 32:29: Relating to others through a trauma-informed lens. 41:53: What does "radical sabbatical" mean? 45:58: The trauma of working through COVID. _____________________________   Where to find Foresight:   Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.c

Fine artist Sky Bergman set out to film her grandmother.   Within a few years, she'd directed her first film, interviewed dozens more people, and launched a project to foster intergenerational connections.   Sky shares invaluable interview tips — and what she's learned from older people. Her film, Lives Well Lived, is currently airing on PBS. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

Rachel talks with Blima Ehrentreu, the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, about elevating senior living spaces — for both residents and staff — and why peaceful spaces are important parts of the healing process. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

George Ackerman, PhD, JD, is on a mission to ensure that no one is alone in the fight against Parkinson’s. In memory of his mother, he launched TogetherForSharon to raise awareness and hope for a cure. Along the way, he’s collected 300 Parkinson’s-related stories.   His mission — his movement — has impacted people around the country. Host Rachel Hill talks with him about how it all started — and how one person’s mission can make a difference in so many lives.  find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

This may be the most thoughtful, nonjudgmental discussion about ageism you've heard.   Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans have set out to counter "the last acceptable -ism" — through artistic activism. They talk with host Rachel Hill about the nuances of ageism, and how art can start a dialogue around it in a non-confrontational way, that brings everyone into the discussion. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

This week, we go behind-the-mic with Nicole Will, host of the popular podcast Navigating the World With Your Aging Loved One.   Nicole shares what inspired her to leave senior living and start a company focused on enhancing older people's lives and well-being.   Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with her grandmother — and what she learned as a young person during her family's caregiving journey. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight   Connect with Nicole: Website Instagram

What's it like to be a caregiver for someone with dementia — before they need senior living, and as they're newly navigating it?   What if we could better support them during this process, helping them get the right care, at the right time?   Carrie Aalberts, the "Dementia Darling," of The Continuum, gives us insights from working directly with caregivers. Learn why she says, "The whole system is setting caregivers up to fail and they think it's their fault because they can't figure out this process" — and how we can make things better. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight Learn more about Tom: Website: https://tomsandersphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_sanders_photography/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sander

What do Ernest Hemingway, lifestyle photography, and storytelling have to with senior living?! Join us for this unique episode, where we hear from Georgia-based photographer Tom Sanders. We cover: How photography is in Tom's blood — dating back to a famous photo his grandfather took of Ernest Hemingway How to help make someone feel comfortable in front of the camera Why images are a a powerful part of telling your community's story And take away the lesson that "we are going to get old, and when you can recognize that, you can live more in the now." _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight Learn more about Tom: Website: https://tomsandersphoto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_sanders_photography/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in

The great Christy Van Der Westhuizen stops by! She's dropping sales wisdom that will change your game — and your mindset. Learn the best sales questions to ask upfront, what to do when you're having a bad month, and why she has her blinders on right now. Christy is the senior VP of sales and marketing at Legend Senior Living, based in Wichita, Kansas. Her view: Sales is about empathy — and that means for yourself too. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

Tighten your belt, grit your teeth — recession! Fear it! ... Or don't. What if prep and optimism replaced anxiety? What if your community were positioned to win no matter the economy? Molly Good, regional marketing director at Otterbein SeniorLife, is positioning her teams and communities for strength. This is an upbeat, motivating episode that everybody in senior living needs to hear! ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

What happens when home care meets assisted living and then loops affordable housing into the mix? Home Caregivers in Cookeville, Tennessee, happens! Inspired by homes for people with intellectual disabilities, Kosta Yepifantsev is turning long-term care on its head, keeping people in the community but providing the care they need. Learn about this model and its outcomes — and future plans — in this week's episode of Foresight Radio. ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

Is your dining ... boring? Well, get ready, 'cause you're about to meet Elvis Burrows! He transitioned from luxury dining to senior living and infused a level of creativity and innovation that you have to hear to believe. Get inspired — and get excited again! He's making it work, and he'll tell you how.   Brought to you by Further's Pricing Assistant — find the right price for your senior living community every time — and by ResHub, the connection hub you've been looking for. ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

It's dementia insight from Down Under! Psychiatrist and brain health coach Kailas Roberts comes to us all the way from Australia, sharing the latest in how to prevent and delay dementia. Plus: Want to know your dementia risk? There's an app for that — and he developed it. Brought to you by Further's Pricing Assistant — find the right price for your senior living community every time — and by ResHub, the connection hub you've been looking for. ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight

After her dementia diagnosis, "my mom was — not hysterical, but not doing well either," recalls author and inspirational speaker Loretta Veney. "The only thing I really could promise her was that we would have joy every day."   Inspiration plus practical tips plus, um, Legos? You don't want to miss this heartfelt episode about preparing for what's to come ... and finding joy when it does.   Brought to you by Further's Pricing Assistant — find the right price for your community every time — and by ResHub, the connection hub for your community. ______________________________ Where to find us: Website: https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorForesight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seniorforesight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeniorForesight