Podcasts about Brookdale Senior Living

In this next episode of The Table of Content, Michael and Albert talk with Matt Mann, a Sound Engineer and Foley Artist for WAOB® Theatre. Matt talks about what he does for his job and explains the details that go into crafting a good sounding production as well as how much fun he has. Tune in to this next episode! Link to "Live Performance at Brookdale Senior Living": https://youtu.be/gc23fqCcuQI Link to "A Frog's Destiny": https://youtu.be/EOA0bAJpEGo Link to "Behind the Scenes - A Frog's Destiny": https://youtu.be/vxqZu7bcqsE

Maybe you've even started to google senior living and care and maybe you're scratching your head trying to figure out why it's so confusing! I'm your host Valerie Lynn and…in this episode I'm talking with industry professional and host of the upcoming PBS North special, Inside Senior Living, Melissa Fritz. Melissa's series, Inside Senior Living, follows families on this journey. Her background working for Brookdale Senior Living as well as her personal experience navigating senior living for her father who had Alzheimer's, fueled her passion for helping families understand their options and navigate those tough decisions. We discuss why the senior living industry is so complicated and confusing, we talk about some of the traps families unknowingly fall into and we offer some tips to help.     CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES   Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!   Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY!   Would you like to share your story and be a guest on our show?  Email us at familytalk@desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com www.desperatelyseekingseniorliving.com

This new Documentary TV Show, Inside Senior Living, is going to take you on an eye opening journey behind the scenes with real families navigating the conversations and decisions to move into a senior living community. Executive Producer and Host, Melissa Fritz, is a certified lifespan wellness coach. Her passion for helping seniors and their families started as a Sales Manager for Brookdale Senior Living and with her own experience being the daughter of a father who had Alzheimer's Dementia and recently passed away after living in a memory care community. The idea for creating Inside Senior Living was born after witnessing the isolation of older adults at the senior living community level during the Covid-19 pandemic coupled with her search to find quality informative, inspirational and entertaining content to share with caregivers and family members. Shows like HGTV's “House Hunters,” Netflix “World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals,” and TLC's “Long Lost Family” gave Melissa the inspiration to create a docu-series, home-search style TV show made specifically for seniors and their “sandwich generation” adult children. Her mission is to bring the conversation of aging and senior living choices into mainstream culture. She has an unwavering compassion and energy that I know you'll love. The next season of this show is being recorded in Minnesota. If you would like to be considered as a featured family apply HERE! If you need help understanding what the options are for Assisted Living, Memory Care and Nursing Home care and how to have these sensitive conversations with your family members, check out: Illuminating Senior Living! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michele-magner/support

Welcome to episode 89 of the official podcast of Your Unofficial Boys. Every week we review beers, talk sports and discuss funny current events. Please like and Subscribe! Episode Guide: Beers of the Week: HazeGlare IPA by VooDoo Ranger (Fort Collins, CO) - Rating: 3.75 Oktoberfest by Red Oak (Whitsett, NC) - Rating: 4.25 Facts of the Week: A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver. Dorothy Hoffner jumped 13,500 feet from a plane with Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Ill., on Oct. 1. She likely died in her sleep Monday at Brookdale Senior Living, the center said While Halloween is seemingly all about ghosts and ghouls, there's also an amorous element. Some Halloween rituals saw women looking for clues about their future husbands. In the 18th century, women threw apple peels over their shoulders, hoping to see the initials of their future love. While bonfires are linked to Bonfire Night traditionally, they're also common at Halloween, and their past is also a little spookier than you'd imagine. Original Celtic bonfires were more aptly named ‘bone fires' as the Celts threw animal bones into the flames to ward off those evil spirits again. While many people don't enjoy the scary and the spooky, not many can say they have a genuine, recognised phobia of this time of the year. Some people can, however, and the official name for this fear is ‘Samhainophobia'. People suffering from Samhainophobia experience anxiety and terror about anything Halloween-related, and seeking professional therapy is the best next step!' The rituals of the ancient Celts were more bloodthirsty than the costumes of modern-day Halloween. In traditional Samhain celebrations, the Celts' masks were made from animal skins and other parts of dead animals. The masks were said to ward off evil spirits as they passed on at this spooky time of year. Unofficial News Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that's based on vibrating beads Florida men allegedly kidnapped the wrong person, waterboarded him into luring intended target A Japanese airline is forced to put on extra flight after a group of sumo wrestlers were booked on the same plane - making it too heavy to take off. Woman returns from vacation to find her Atlanta home demolished by mistake. Unofficial Fanzone: NFL Week 8 Match-Ups. MLB World Series NHL Standings. NBA Standings. Unofficial Thoughts: Halloween Plans. We are proud to announce that Your Unofficial Boys has become Ambassadors for the ShankItGolf brand. Please use the following link and use promo code: “YourUnofficalBoys” to receive 15% off any purchases. ⁠⁠https://shankitgolf.com/?ref=yourunofficialboys⁠⁠ Please go follow us on our social media and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. Also check out our website ⁠⁠www.yourunofficialboys.com⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/support

On this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, we are joined by guest Anna Hall, the creator of The Purpose Equation®. Throughout this episode, we discuss the importance of purpose and defining your how and your why. Anna breaks down what purpose is, and how people can go about finding their purpose through her signature equation. Anna says that  knowing your purpose equation can determine how to move through life. She  believes people's purpose(s) can shift throughout their lifetime through different milestones. Later in the episode, Anna provides excellent advice for parents supporting their children to determine the child's purpose by getting  curious about their interests. Tune in today to learn about individual purpose and how to create meaning and joy in everyday life.     IN THIS EPISODE:     [1:50] What does the word “purpose” mean?   [3:23] What is the purpose equation? What are the components?   [6:37] How does the purpose equation translate to practical things?   [13:22] Is there a natural time when people re-define their purpose?  [16:15] What is the linkage between mental wellness and a sense of purpose?  [23:53] How do families and parents talk to their children about purpose?  [28:55] What is Anna's purpose?     KEY TAKEAWAYS:     Purpose is not something that you do. What you do is an output of who you are and your why.   Everyone has a purpose. Everyone has the power within themselves to make a difference in the world.   What does your child love? A parents' job is to help unpack WHYs in the activities your children love. Focus on having your child figure out WHO they are, not what they will do. Try to remove SHOULD.     BIO:  Anna was a teenager when she volunteered at a nursing home in her hometown of Hanover, NH. It turned out to be her first step along a 20-year course focused on improving quality of   life for older adults. Along the way she has deployed and managed programs, services, and technologies with that aim. As she gained experience, she developed enrichment programs for older adults living in All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), independent, assisted living and memory care settings.    She led CCRC and Skilled Nursing engagement programming for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior-living provider in the country. At Connected Living – a social impact company dedicated to connecting older adults with community and family – Anna served as the Chief Purpose Officer. She informed all aspects of the business, from product development to sales to operations, and realized that she loved creating and consulting at the intersection of technology, engagement, and culture. Throughout her career, she has witnessed how purpose builds resilience and improves wellness. Her mission has become helping people define and activate their purpose – in life and work.     In 2018, Anna began building The Purpose Equation®, an evidence-based framework that guides individuals to discover their unique Purpose. The Purpose Equation® LLC launched in July 2021. The framework she invented is the basis for programs and workshops that are designed to identify purpose, spark joy, and personal growth – at any age and in every moment.    Anna Hall's LinkedIn    The Purpose Equation Website 

Anna Hall is the founder of The Purpose Equation® LLC, and is the creator of The Purpose Equation®, an evidence-based framework that guides individuals to discover their unique Purpose. The framework she invented is the basis for programs and workshops that are designed to identify purpose, spark joy, and personal growth – at any age and in every moment.Throughout her career, she has witnessed how purpose builds resilience and improves wellness. Her mission has become helping people define and activate their purpose – in life and work. Anna also led Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) and Skilled Nursing engagement programming for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior-living provider in the country.    During the show we discuss: The Importance of Knowing Your Life's Purpose How Passion and Purpose are Different How to Determine Your Personal Values The Advantages of Knowing Your Life's Purpose Over Not Knowing It How to Establish Your Top 5 Personal Core Values The Right Time to Start Seeking Your Life's Purpose The First Important Steps to Take in Starting to Discover Your Life's Purpose The Usual Obstacles that Will Hinder You in Finding Your Purpose How to Know if You're on the Right Track in Seeking Your Life's Purpose The Importance of Understanding Your Purpose as an Entrepreneur How to Use the Purpose Equation® to Improve the Quality of Your Life How Purpose Helps You Grow Your Business Faster and Easier Why You Should Help Employees Find Their Purpose  The Advantages of Knowing Your Life's Purpose for Your Business   Resources:https://thepurposeequation.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakhall1/

Lucinda (“Cindy”) Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The company's 40,000+ employees are taking care of America's seniors and, in 2020, Fortune magazine ranked Brookdale as one of the top 200 largest publicly listed employers in the country. Ms. Baier became Brookdale's President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors on February 28, 2018. From the beginning, she initiated the company's operational turnaround strategy and developed the “Winning Locally” action plan. As CEO, she led the company through the largest public health crisis in 100 years by prioritizing the health and wellbeing of its residents, patients and associates. She focused the company's efforts on increasing diversity, including the Board and executive leadership team approaching gender parity in 2020. Take a listen. 

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger along with Brookdale Senior Living Sales Manager Brandon Taylor discuss the impact and availability of retirement communities. Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  Senior Living Centers can play an important part in the area economy. From the Hays Chamber president and CEO Sarah Wasinger along with Brandon Taylor from Brookdale Senior Living stopped by to talk to us about that on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Brandon Taylor  The common misconception I hear around town is that all this livings in Hays are full, which is not the case at Brookdale Hayes. We do have openings for apartments for seniors here in Hays and I wanted to come on the air today, and especially highlight that.   Sarah Wasinger  So talk a little bit maybe about the types of people that you serve. And maybe some of the services that are offered that maybe are kind of special for Brookdale.   Brandon Taylor  Absolutely. So we we care for a wide variety of residents at Brookdale either some that we provide very little cares for all the way up to some that that we provide a lot of cares for as well. And so whether that be maybe helping with bathing, dressing, and helping the restroom, and we also do housekeeping and laundry, as well, and also med management form, too.   Sarah Wasinger  So you guys have some, and I always get the terminology. Incorrect. So what medical staff do you have on hand to help your residents?   Brandon Taylor  Absolutely. So we have two full time nurses that are always on call at our community, as well as our certified nursing assistants and our certified med aides as well that are always on each shift.   James Bell  Very good, you know, what I like about places like this, it's the escalating, you know, services that are available, but also the camaraderie, you know, you go into a facility like this one. And then people, you know, they're separated from their families to some degree, but they kind of build their own family. And they, you know, they get to know each other. And it's such a kind of neat experience to see that interaction, I think,   Brandon Taylor  yeah, absolutely. I'd say we all are a family, I'd say we're small enough to we only have about 33 rooms in our community. So we all get to know the residents very well. And just again, like you said, that camaraderie that you know, what's going on in their life, and they know what's going on in my life, as well as other staff members lives. Like for instance, I just got married. So they all were really excited to see my ring when I came back after the honeymoon. So things like that, make it really make it special.   Sarah Wasinger  So speaking of honeymoons and weddings, you guys actually have a couple of married residents there. Is that right?   Brandon Taylor  Absolutely. We do have we're going to are we actually have a couple moving in this Friday, actually. So we'll have five couples living with us at our community.   James Bell  Wow, that's amazing. I imagine that's a probably a much preferred living situation for those seniors than having to do this one thing.   Brandon Taylor  Yeah, absolutely. And, you know, especially now we can help them cook, we can help them do those things, they can still maintain their level of independence. And you know, we are in assisted living and we know not as skilled nursing facilities. So many get us confused with that, or nursing home. But what's nice at Brookdale is that they can age in place there as well. And so they can have physical therapy come in hospice commands, you know, depending on that level of care that they need. Very cool.   Sarah Wasinger  So you guys have a so beautiful kitchen area. And in a nice dining room. You have a very wonderful chef on hand today. You want to talk a little bit maybe about the meals and the food services that you guys have her residence.     Yeah, absolutely. So we do provide three meals a day with snacks in between as well. And we have an awesome Cook, Pam Burghardt, who used to own the rose garden here in Hays, so she really spoils up with us with her good food. I know I had some of her cake yesterday, actually, that was really, really good. And, and if there's something that a resident doesn't like that's on the menu, we can be have a standard side menu as well that we can make them you know, for lunch or dinner. So whatever they want to eat. So   James Bell  very cool. You know, Brandon, I'm curious if someone out there is listening, and maybe they're on the, they've been kind of thinking about doing a facility like yours, what do they need to know to take that first step to kind of explore that option.     So I would say come for a tour like so they can come see our place, I can show them the different rooms, they can meet the staff at our community and see if it's a good fit for them. Except the best way to get a hold of us is either calling your main number at 785-628-1111 and asking for myself, Brandon, and I love to talk with them more about their situation, um, just kind of depends on their, their, their financial situation as well. We are capped on how many Medicaid beds we have as well. So I have to take that into consideration. But for the most part, we're all private pay, there are other benefits so they can tap into such as if they're a veteran, they have benefits they can use for that or if they have a long term care policy as well, they can definitely start looking into that as well. And that's what I love to do is help these families through that process, um, to get them to become residents at our community.   Sarah Wasinger  Now you have an activity person. Do you want to talk a bit on the activities that you offer? There?     Yeah. Absolutely. So Lisa Olson is our activities director and she does an amazing job with our residents. They do a wide variety of activities, such as bingo crafts, they have an exercise class. And they do it for an outings as well. So they go out and do coffee, they go out to eat. I know this month, they're going to Dairy Queen. So I might tag along with them on that as well. They go to different stores, they go to Hobby Lobby, in different area attractions as well. I know they went to Wilson Lake, they go to all the Go overdrive by all the historic Catholic churches here in Ellis County, too. So just a lot of fun activities. But if there's something that they enjoy doing or enjoy doing, they should always incorporate that into what they do as well. They're   James Bell  very cool. Yeah, no, and not to put it in kind of a bad way. But I would think that the size you guys be in a smaller finding kind of facility helps facilitate some of that personalized, you know, meal service and activities where if you were in a much larger facility, it kind of just be go with the flow and do it do what's going on?     Yeah, absolutely. There are lots larger book deals across the country, you know, some that have hundreds and hundreds of rooms. And that's what I think is the most unique about us here in Hayes's week. So we're small enough that we get to know everyone, and that's what I feel like, it's so special about it.   Sarah Wasinger  And the nice thing is, too, is you know, if you have a family that wants to take the resident out for an event, or just supper or something like that nature to they've got flexibility to do that. So there's still a nice balance of having care at the assisted living facility, but also still having that quality of life with your family, too.     Yeah, absolutely. We do have a son that comes in and eats with his mom every day, so And even after hours, too, we have Hill members come in. And we also have residents that still drive to like said you can park your car, you know, at our community as well. So we do have several residents that take advantage of that.   James Bell  I love that. And you know, I hear this quite a bit and especially with senior women, that, you know, they're in that family home, they're in that home, that's, you know, five bedroom, six bedroom, and you know, it's not the right size for that stage of life. And I love that places like this kind of provide an option where they can, they can remain independent, but I have the services thereof when they need it. But also help them right size that home, which is great, as Sarah is we know, great for Ellis County to help get some families into those homes that they are looking for, you know, that maybe are on the market otherwise,   Sarah Wasinger  absolutely. Sometimes it's just too much of a burden to take care of a house that big, especially if you're by yourself. So this is a wonderful option. And I can attest to the fact that every single person had a big smile on their face when we were there at our chamber chat. And so the environment is definitely family friendly. It's warming it. It feels I'm very inviting. And I think any family would be pleased to kind of learn about the experience that they could have there. But definitely reach out to Brandon and give them a shout and see if that could be a good fit for your family if you're looking for that care.   James Bell  Yeah, very good. We got to talk about the weekly events but Brandon, do you want to share the contact information one more time somebody's listening and wants to wants to give you a shout. Yeah, absolutely.     So they can get the community to direct call. The number is 785-628-1111 or they can call my business cell directly at 785-554-2849. Very cool.   James Bell  All right, Sarah, what do we got going on down the chamber? I know you got a lot going on. I don't have the list this week. But I'm sure there's a lot of stuff there always is.   Sarah Wasinger  Well, I didn't want to run out of ink. So ribbon cutting today at clink scales elder law practice pa they are celebrating their new location. So come join us at 1407 Main Street at 3pm are hazy and professionals will have their MDC meeting on August 24 at 4:30pm at defiance Brewing Company's downtown location. Our chamber chat this week will be at Hayes Public Library at 9am at 12 five main street, and we are excited to wrap up the week with our membership lunch. It will be sponsored by you guys actually Eagle radio. And the topic is going to be the United Way of Ellis County kickoff. We love that partnership and know how much that means to you guys. So Erica Burgess, the executive director will be talking about how folks can get involved in supporting that campaign for this year. And I know that we have weekly events usually but because we don't meet with you until next week, Tuesday, a couple of events early on next week that we want folks to have on their radars. Our child care taskforce of Ellis County will meet next week, Monday evening at 5:30pm at the Welcome Center. If folks have not been a part of that group, and they want to be a part of that group. We are an open door we want people to get involved in that project. So please feel free to call me at the Chamber office at 785-628-8201 If you want to get added to that contact list and be invited to attend meetings. And outside of that our 34th annual education appreciation is next week Tuesday. So we are turning in RSVPs today, if for any reason educators out there in Ellis County did not give their RSVP to their administrator for their school. Please reach out to us we can make sure we have enough one they're fulfilled to serve everything and that'll be at Roseburg catering

Today's guest is Anna  Hall, the creator of The Purpose Equation®. Throughout this episode, we discuss the importance of purpose and defining your how and your why. Anna breaks down what purpose is, and how people can go about finding their purpose through her signature equation. Anna says that  knowing your purpose equation can determine how to move through life. She  believes people's purpose(s) can shift throughout their lifetime through different milestones. Later in the episode, Anna provides excellent advice for parents supporting their children to determine the child's purpose by getting  curious about their interests. Tune in today to learn about individual purpose and how to create meaning and joy in everyday life.     IN THIS EPISODE:     [1:50] What does the word “purpose” mean?   [3:23] What is the purpose equation? What are the components?   [6:37] How does the purpose equation translate to practical things?   [13:22] Is there a natural time when people re-define their purpose?  [16:15] What is the linkage between mental wellness and a sense of purpose?  [23:53] How do families and parents talk to their children about purpose?  [28:55] What is Anna's purpose?     KEY TAKEAWAYS:     Purpose is not something that you do. What you do is an output of who you are and your why.   Everyone has a purpose. Everyone has the power within themselves to make a difference in the world.   What does your child love? A parents' job is to help unpack WHYs in the activities your children love. Focus on having your child figure out WHO they are, not what they will do. Try to remove SHOULD.     BIO:    Anna was a teenager when she volunteered at a nursing home in her hometown of Hanover, NH. It turned out to be her first step along a 20-year course focused on improving quality of   life for older adults. Along the way she has deployed and managed programs, services, and technologies with that aim. As she gained experience, she developed enrichment programs for older adults living in All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), independent, assisted living and memory care settings.    She led CCRC and Skilled Nursing engagement programming for Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior-living provider in the country. At Connected Living – a social impact company dedicated to connecting older adults with community and family – Anna served as the Chief Purpose Officer. She informed all aspects of the business, from product development to sales to operations, and realized that she loved creating and consulting at the intersection of technology, engagement, and culture. Throughout her career, she has witnessed how purpose builds resilience and improves wellness. Her mission has become helping people define and activate their purpose – in life and work.     In 2018, Anna began building The Purpose Equation®, an evidence-based framework that guides individuals to discover their unique Purpose. The Purpose Equation® LLC launched in July 2021. The framework she invented is the basis for programs and workshops that are designed to identify purpose, spark joy, and personal growth – at any age and in every moment.    Anna Hall's LinkedIn    The Purpose Equation Website 

Cindy Baier is President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living operator in the nation. The $2.8 billion company operates nearly 700 senior living communities and has the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents through its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities.   As CEO, Cindy led the company through the largest public health crisis in 100 years by prioritizing the health and well-being of residents, patients, and associates.  Her new book, Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19, recounts how she and her team successfully navigated this period of uncertainty and upheaval.  She shares her lessons learned, her compassionate leadership philosophy, and how her experiences growing up on a farm in a small town in Illinois shaped her as an executive today.     You can find more information on Cindy's book, Heroes Work Here: https://www.brookdalenews.com/brookdales-ceo-shares-book-on-how-to-navigate-crisis-and-beyond-heroes-work-here-is-available-now-in-hardcover.htm    And purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Work-Here-Extraordinary-Resilience/dp/1955884056 

Since 2020, the ForbesBooks Podcast has featured conversations with entrepreneurs and executives who navigated their organizations through the COVID-19 crisis. But this week, Joe is joined by a business leader who LITERALLY navigated her team through the pandemic. Lucinda Baier is the CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, and on the podcast, she shares what the last two years have been like and what inspired her to write the new book, Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19.

In this episode of Purpose-Driven Wealth, your host Mo Bina is joined with Doug Fullaway to discuss why senior living real estate shouldn't be overlooked. Traditionally, businesses in senior assisted living tend to be on the stripped-down, basic side of operations. And that has contributed to its slow pace. But does "slow pace" also pertain to revenue? Doug shares why few retail investors invest in senior living, why he allots time training managers, why he wrote the book Investing in Senior Living, and why senior living has not failed to grow despite its slow adoption of modernity. In this episode you will learn: Senior living operations rejected technology for so long Why did Doug write the book, Investing in Senior Living? Investing in multifamily vs. senior living real estate The interesting sub-niches within the niche of senior living In the world of senior living, labor has always been a heavy component and so much more! About Doug Fullaway:   Senior Living operational excellence has been the focus of my work since 2002. I was the COO and then the CEO of Vigilan, a leading supplier of software for assisted living, memory care, and independent living. Our customers included many of the leading companies like Emeritus, Brightview Senior Living, and Capital Senior Living.   Vigilan introduced subscription pricing to the senior living market and helped hundreds of senior living communities increase service revenues by $100/resident/month. While working for RealPage after Vigilan was acquired, I pushed for the use of call centers to increase tours by over 40% at Brookdale Senior Living and Holiday Retirement.   I also developed a business simulation tool that is still used to teach senior living at leading universities. I have been part of the team that acquired poorly running communities and turned them around. I sit on the Board of the Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence (CHAASE) at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the Board for the Veteran's Centers of Oregon. Senior Living is my passion!   Doug's book, Investing in Senior Living, can be found at Amazon.com.   Follow Doug Fullaway on:   Website:          https://fourteenplus.com/   Investing in Senior Living: Earning Superior Returns While Improving the Lives of Seniors, Book by Douglas Fullaway: https://www.amazon.com/Investing-Senior-Living-Superior-Improving-ebook/dp/B01MSOWY5R   Connect with Mo Bina on:   Website:          https://www.high-risecapital.com/ Medium:          https://mobina.medium.com/   For more information on passive investing in commercial real estate, please check out our free eBook — More Doors, More Profits — by clicking here: https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index      

As the President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living,​​ Lucinda M. Baier's decisions helped steer an industry through its most tumultuous times and helped save lives. For Baier, every choice mattered and now she is revealing the lessons she and her team learned  and a behind-the-scenes look at how her company navigated the pandemic in her book,  Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19.

As the President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living,​​ Lucinda M. Baier's decisions helped steer an industry through its most tumultuous times and helped save lives. For Baier, every choice mattered and now she is revealing the lessons she and her team learned  and a behind-the-scenes look at how her company navigated the pandemic in her book,  Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19.

Facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, senior living providers responded with courage and resilience. Offering a behind-the-scenes look, Cindy Baier, President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, returns to NIC Chats to discuss her new book, Heroes Work Here, with Beth Mace. Baier shares how the book preserves these caregivers' important role in history from their efforts to save lives throughout 2020 and 2021 and serves as a guide for leaders who are navigating unchartered waters.  Hear how Brookdale's heroes responded to the public health crisis and the steps Baier took as a leader to make employees feel valued and listened to. All net proceeds from the book will go to Brookdale's associate compassion fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible associates facing financial challenges. “This really is the story of our incredible associates, our everyday heroes, so it's only fitting that the proceeds from the book should go back to support them when they need it most,” said Baier.  

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Now more than ever, retailers and brands face a relentless and unprecedented pace of change. Leaders are adapting to new workplace dynamics and processes that were initiated by the COVID era. Retailers see both the benefits and the downside to the distributed workplace; broader hiring choices, productivity gains, and in some cases, a happier workforce. But with those gains comes real challenges—how to foster innovation and build a cohesive culture that can take your organization to the next level.In our Seasons 3 debut episode, we sit down with Andrew Laudato, author of "Fostering Innovation: How To Build An Amazing IT Team" and COO of The Vitamin Shoppe, for a masterclass in building the modern competitive workplace. https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/lp/careers About AndrewAndrew Laudato currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Vitamin Shoppe. In this role, he leads operations across e-commerce, information technology, enterprise project management, supply chain, strategic sourcing, quality, and commercialization. He is a member of the executive leadership team.Mr. Laudato joined The Vitamin Shoppe in January 2019 as EVP, Chief Technology and Supply Chain Officer, and since that time has helped launched a new technology-driven retail format, introduced personalization initiatives, and oversaw process, speed, and efficiency gains across the supply chain.Mr. Laudato was previously Chief Information Officer at Brookdale Senior Living. Before Brookdale, he spent 16 years as CIO at Pier 1 Imports, where he directed technology transformation across all business areas. Like many retail veterans, he started his career at L Brands.Laudato is a member of the CNBC technology executive council, the New York City CIO executive council, and an executive board member of the George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation. In addition, he serves on the Board of Lideranca, a small business focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.https://andrewlaudato.com/ABOUT US: Veronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Highlights of my conversation with John: Establishing an analytics Center of Excellence Using a hub and spoke model as a service provider to the business Hiring analysts with a consultative mindset Consistently delivering solutions to build long term trust Juggling the delivery roadmap to meet business needs Meet: Currently Director for Analytics at Brookdale Senior Living, John is an expert in digital transformation and data strategy. He leads organizations through growth and development of business analytics practices, primarily in service-oriented industries such as healthcare. As a result, John's work has delivered ROI and winning strategies for companies in the business of people. John holds a BA from Occidental College and MBA from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where he lives with his family. If you have any questions for John, please feel free to reach out via: https://twitter.com/johnawilsontn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnawilson/ I hope you enjoyed the episode. The best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand). Please send me a message if you want me to cover specific topics with future guests.

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During the pandemic, few images were more wrenching than watching parents and grandparents wrestle with it. Cindy Baier, CEO of Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), brings us behind the scenes through her new book, Heroes Work Here: An Extraordinary Story of Courage, Resilience, and Hope from the Front Lines of COVID-19. She shares leadership insights and how her team prepared for and navigated though the toughest times. Learn more and purchase the book at brookdale.com/heroes.   Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Megan Seeman always tries to remember that she's not just selling a product, she's helping someone make a decision that will shape the rest of their life. Seeman is the director of lifecycle marketing at Brookdale Senior Living, the largest senior living provider in the U.S. and the world's largest Alzheimer's and dementia care provisioner. Brookdale is also the winner of Virsys12's 2021 Customer Success Award for passion. On this episode Virsys12 founder and CEO Tammy Hawes and her co-host Clark Buckner talk with Megan Seeman, director of lifecycle marketing at Brookdale Senior Living about her unique challenges and opportunities that come with marketing a senior living community. She also discusses the renewed importance of email communication and the benefits of gathering clean data. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Megan Seeman, director of lifecycle marketing at Brookdale Senior Living, joins Virsys12 founder and CEO Tammy Hawes to talk about the importance of engaging with customers at every stage of the consumer journey. She also explains how clean data can help marketers better understand their audience, and she discusses the positive outcomes her team has seen since transitioning to Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

With the elderly, a fast-growing demographic in the U.S., senior housing issues are taking center stage.The rising cost of living, limited options, chronic health problems, and inaccessibility caused by decreased mobility are just some of the housing problems facing the aging population. A successful senior living community is a team effort. In order to provide compassionate care and a fulfilling quality of life for each resident, a TEAM EFFORT is required.The senior living industry faces many challenges, including difficulty COVID-related occupancy, clinical risk management, repairing the damaged mental health of residents, workforce and staff issues, and residents' financial status. These are just some of the challenges the senior living industry is currently facing. Without a doubt, these are difficult times for those in this sector.--------------------Bio:For the last 15 years, Blair Quasnitschka has served in senior living and senior care communities. He is experienced with single and multi-site operations/licensed nursing home administrator with a strong focus on customer excellence, team member engagement, strategic planning, and expense management.He is also active in local advocacy for seniors and a Director for the National Board for the American College of Healthcare Administrators.Blair's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-q-17923867/

Cindy Baier, President and CEO of Brookdale Senior Living—the nation's largest senior living operator in the country—shares how growing up on a farm taught her the benefit of hard work. She tackles tough problems by studying them from every angle, utilizing a team with diverse perspectives, and putting every idea on the table, even the unlikely ones. Baier talks about the rewarding connections and relationships Brookdale staff have with residents–what she calls a “second paycheck”–and how this industry is unmatched with opportunities to make a difference.  Key Insights:  The importance of a leadership team being representative of the residential population to gain a true understanding of what they want, how they feel, and what they need. (6:41) Serving side-by-side with staff members who are doing the work—such as maintenance and housekeeping—to make well-informed decision.s (15:10) How a supportive care community fosters relationships within families by alleviating the burden of being an unpaid caregiver. (26:19)  

Mad Dog Blues' debut performance of Sean Bennight's "Rocking Chair," recorded off the mixing board at on September 8, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Centennial, Colorado.

Mad Dog Blues' performance of Jeff Becker's "Water in the Well," recorded off the mixing board at on September 8, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Centennial, Colorado.

Big Willy with Mad Dog Blues performs Mad Dog Friedman's "Powerful Love," recorded off the mixing board at on September 8, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Centennial, Colorado.

Senior Living operational excellence has been the focus of Doug's work since 2002. Doug Fullaway was the COO and then the CEO of Vigilan, a leading supplier of software for assisted living, memory care and independent living. Their customers included many of the leading companies like Emeritus, Brightview Senior Living and Capital Senior Living. Vigilan introduced subscription pricing to the senior living market and helped hundreds of senior living communities increase service revenues by $100/resident/month. While working for RealPage after Vigilan was acquired, Doug pushed for the use of call centers to increase tours by over 40% at Brookdale Senior Living and Holiday Retirement. He also developed a business simulation tool that is still used to teach senior living at leading universities. He has been part of the team that acquired poorly running communities and turned them around. He sits on the Board of the Center for Health Administration and Aging Services Excellence (CHAASE) at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the Board for the Veteran's Centers of Oregon. Senior Living is Doug's passion.   [00:01 - 10:04] Opening Segment Get to know Doug Fullaway Fourteen Plus, senior living, and why? “... It pays to spend the time to learn.” How to get started with assisted living facilities   [10:05 - 22:46] Do Well While Doing Good, an Update on Residential Assisted Living The Financial Impact of COVID Doug talks about the misconceptions in assisted living Why you should be careful with your perception “It's the micro-market that counts.” Soon, COVID will just be like the flu The value of senior living: looking for the need and not the want   [22:47 - 32:29]  Assisted Living Has More Opportunities Doug shares about the vaccination situation in residential assisted living Pricing and designing for accessibility and affordability Assisted living isn't only for the elderlyDoug talks about his new project     [32:30 - 39:36] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsorsGroundfloor offers short-term, high-yield real estate debt investments to the general public. Check www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ to get started. What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?His first investment Doug's worst investmentThe same first investment What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing?“Don't be afraid to roll up your sleeves and learn the details.” Connect with my guest. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “There's lots of misinformation.  What you see on the Wallstreet Journal or in the popular press has never matched what's happened.” - Doug Fullaway “Being alone is not a good idea.  If you're by yourself, it's one thing if you're forty, it's a completely different manner if you're 82.” - Doug Fullaway “Until you actually do it, you don't really know.” - Doug Fullaway ------------ Connect with Doug Fullaway through Twitter and LinkedIn.  Visit their website https://fourteenplus.com/.    Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.                   

On today's episode, Cheryl interviews Laura Busalacchi, IIDA, NCIDQ, WRID, EDAC, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living. Brookdale owns and operates over 700 senior living communities and retirement communities in the United States and their base is in Brentwood, Tennessee. In part 1 of today's episode, Cheryl asks Laura the question, “What are the challenges with current cleaning and overcleaning protocols in the senior living space, and why is this so important right now?” Laura shares, “One of the challenges is overcleaning. People often think more is better. Here's an analogy I like to use. Think of upholstery and carpet fabric like a textile; like your clothing. Because at the root, upholstery and carpet are made out of fibers just like your clothing. So when you get a stain on your clothing, you spray it with some sort of cleaner, then you agitate it and rub it in, and then you put it in the washing machine. This process includes a rinse cycle and sometimes people like to do two rinses. Then you move it to the dryer or you let it air dry. It's the same process for textiles and carpet. The step that is most frequently missed is the rinse. Most of the time, the rinsing to get the residue off is what is missed and when that is missed, it acts as a magnet to dirt and debris and will make your upholstery or flooring dirty faster.” This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi on part 1 of today's episode. Learn more about Laura Busalacchi and Brookdale Senior Living by visiting: https://www.brookdale.com/en.html. In part 1 of Cheryl's conversation with Laura Busalacchi , they discuss: There is a sense in which Senior Living was kind of Ground Zero for COVID. Laura sets the scene for how impactful COVID was in the world of senior living?  Many firms have seen a project volume as a result of COVID. What about Brookdale?  What have Laura and her team at Brookdale done to respond to COVID?  What have been some of the lessons learned here with COVID and Brookdale? Based on what Laura has heard and seen, how prepared is Brookdale for another major viral pandemic in the next ten to 20 years?  Senior Living Foresight has reported that more than half of senior living communities in this country are in immediate and dire financial peril. And yet, most are without any COVID relief funds. The rest have received a tiny amount of what they need. Hear Laura share what is happening within Brookdale and how the company is  beginning to recover from this?  What are the challenges with current cleaning and overcleaning protocols in the senior living space, and why is this so important right now? Laura has said, “There is an automatic application to disinfecting and cleaning, the old way and not in the new way.” What is the new way of cleaning?  Who is educating those responsible for cleaning at Brookdale? How did Laura get to the seat she sits in today including why she chose senior living Who is Laura's biggest inspiration today? How has the hospitality industry influenced Laura and her work at Brookdale? In part 2 of Cheryl's conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, Laura shares what Brookdale project made her cry and why. What moments are priceless for Laura in a project? What keeps her motivated to continue when big challenges present themselves, and how did she end up working for Brookdale? This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi, on part 2 of today's episode, available now. The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

In part 2 of Cheryl's conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, Laura shares what Brookdale project made her cry and why. What moments are priceless for Laura in a project? What keeps her motivated to continue when big challenges present themselves, and how did she end up working for Brookdale? This and so much more on the changing face of senior living design from Laura Busalacchi, on part 2 of today's episode.  Learn more about Laura Busalacchi and Brookdale Senior Living by visiting: https://www.brookdale.com/en.html. In part 2 of Cheryl's conversation with Laura Busalacchi , they discuss: How did Laura end up working for Brookdale? What have been some of Laura's favorite Brookdale projects and why? What project made Laura cry and why? How does Laura get through project challenges and what keeps her motivated? What is the future of senior living in Laura's opinion?  What advice does Laura have for interior design or architecture students who are considering specializing in senior living, but are also afraid of it?  Thank you for listening to today's episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0. If you enjoyed any part of Cheryl's conversation today with Laura Busalacchi, Senior Director of Interior Services at Brookdale Senior Living, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media and with your online community. Stay safe and be well. For the full roster of shows, visit: http://healthcareidpodcast.com. The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Watch the video on KRION Natural Infection Prevention.

Chris Guay, the founder, and CEO of Vitality Living is with me on today’s episode of Boomer Living. Vitality Living offers retirement living, assisted living, and memory care communities where residents can live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging.With more than 20 years of operations, management, and leadership experience, he has a background from community-level leadership roles to senior executive positions at some of the industry’s largest providers. I’m eager to talk to him today about leadership, culture, and the long-term future of the senior housing industry.Timestamps:[00:00] Pre-Intro dialogue from Chris[01:33] Get to know you[04:43] Introduction to Chris Guay[05:26] You obviously have a passion for serving the older adults, baby boomers, and the silent generation. Where did this drive come from? Was it from experiences that you had with your grandparents?[09:56] The meaning behind the name "Vitality"[11:21] Now you mentioned several reasons, what sets your company apart from the others now? How do you make sure that your customers keep coming back to you or refer you to their neighbors into the relative?[17:06] You mentioned a little bit about differentiating between senior living and long-term care. Can you give a summary or your thoughts on that?[19:19] You've spoken about the importance of culture in your communities. Can you provide some example that illustrates that?[25:54] How do you empower your employees to take the initiative and be leaders of their own projects?[31:55] Becoming a leader is a journey rather than a destination. Can you share some lessons learned of significant leadership skills that you know, over the course of your career? And then how are you continuing to develop your leadership skills?[36:03] What effect the strong leadership has on residents in terms of the impact on the community? Do you think they feel that, do they see that?[38:04] We all know the devastating effects of COVID on the senior living industry in the past year. What do you think will be the long-term impact on the industry?[41:27] Would you say the future is bright for the senior housing industry?[43:38] Do you have any other thoughts that you would like to share?[44:52] Wrap-upBio:Chris GuayFounder & CEO at Vitality Senior Living"My inspiration comes from my family and their passion to live life to the fullest. I was blessed with grandparents that played a major role in my life. For as long as I can remember, these wonderful human beings instilled a passion in me to live life to the fullest. From a grandfather who learned how to ski in his 50's to a grandmother who had a dune buggy in her 70's, I grew up seeing that life was not limited by age. This inspired me to build Vitality and create life, energy, and purpose for older adults for decades to come. It is my passion to help everyone, regardless of age and circumstance, fully experience life every day they can!"Chris has 20+ years of operations, management, and leadership experience in the Senior Living industry. His broad background was achieved through leadership roles starting at the community level through senior executive positions with the industry's largest providers, Emeritus & Brookdale Senior Living. He founded Vitality Living in 2016, a company focused on making a real positive difference in the lives of older adults and those who serve them. He is an innovator in the industry and is committed to creating a company that engages residents, families, and team members in successful aging.Learn more about Chris here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-guay-01aa038/Vitality Senior Living: https://www.vitalityseniorliving.com/

Kern County DA Cynthia Zimmer comes on to talk about a lawsuit against Brookdale Senior Living that was filed yesterday by a coalition of California DA's. Kris Ankarlo gives an update on the explosion in Ontario.

Today on News Du Jour, we cover the biggest winners at the Grammys, important new charges against three different participants of the January 6th riots, the FBI announced motives behind the Nashville Christmas Day bombing, and the state of California is suing a nursing home chain called Brookdale Senior Living. — Connect with us: + EMAIL: annie@sugarfreemedia.co + WEBSITE/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER/ BLOG: www.sugarfreemedia.co + INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/sugarfreemedia.co + TIKTOK: https://vm.tiktok.com/tCCqwV/ + FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sugarfreemedia.co + TWITTER: www.twitter.com/sugarfree_media ☕️ News Du Jour is a short daily news recap. We condense each day's stories into a 10-15 minute format and always relay the stories in a calm, digestible format. We cover everything from politics, to fashion, to art, to business, to tech, to celebrity, to world news and more. Be sure to subscribe so you to stay up to date with day-to-day unfolding news stories. ☕️ If you enjoy the News Du Jour, be sure to leave us a review/rating! We would also REALLY appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends/ family/ colleagues or via all your favorite social media platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsdujour/support

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio has partnered with the Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team to provide resource information for caregivers and people living with dementia during the pandemic. Today, Lori La Bey talks with Tresa Vaudreuil, Divisional Dementia Care Manager with Brookdale Senior Living and Denise Olson, Executive Director at Brookdale North Oaks.  They will share how their company has adapted to the ongoing changes during the pandemic to meet their residents, families and staff needs. Contact Brookdale Senior Living:  Website      Tresa Vaudreuil - Email           Phone: 423-244-1739  Denise Olson (she) - Email     Phone: 651-482-8111 extension 201 Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks   Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Jay Newton-Small, CEO and Founder of MemoryWell, a digital storytelling platform for seniors, speaks to George on this episode of DC Entrepreneur. You'll hear how Newton-Small got the idea for the start-up when filling out paperwork to get her father into assisted care after he was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. As a TIME Magazine correspondent, journalist, and author of Broad Influence, she wrote his story down to help her father's caregivers understand his past better. In this conversation, Jay talks about how MemoryWell worked with Brookdale Senior Living for their pilot program, how she bootstrapped the idea through Kickstarter and by winning pitch competitions before focusing on fundraising, and how her involvement through accelerators such as TechStars and the Halcyon Incubator helped her learn to build a business. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

"We're very focused on helping to protect our nation's seniors, and we build our business one relationship at a time, so we really needed to set our priorities based on clinical outcomes, and to get great outcomes," says Lucinda "Cindy" Baier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brookdale Senior Living Inc. In an interview with Lori Esposito Murray, president of the Committee of Economic Development of The Conference Board, Baier discussed how Brookdale leveraged its 40-year experience with strong infection-control protocols, partnered with leading health organizations, and looked at public health departments to make sure that they learned as quickly as possible about the pandemic.  By focusing on the health and well-being of its  residents, and associates, Brookdale knew that it would be able to overcome the challenges they were facing. The CED discussion series, Leadership in Challenging Times, interviews business leaders about the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate https://www.conference-board.org/events/CED-Distinguished-Performance-Awards-Dinner

Welcome to The Feeling is Musical! Today, we chat with guest, Marta Street, a Sales Manager for Brookdale Senior Living and Certified Senior Advisor, about why she advocates for music therapy in memory care settings. Transcript of “Music Engagement in Memory Care” available at www.scMusicProject.org/Podcast. RESOURCES Teepa's Gems by Teepa Snow | YouTube The 36-Hour Day: A family guide by Nancy Mace | Book Creating Moments of Joy by Jolene Brackey | Book ABOUT THE MUSIC PROJECT From its origin as the Everett Symphony, the Snohomish County Music Project has since transformed into one of the leading music therapy providers in the Pacific Northwest. Visit www.scMusicProject.org to learn more. FOLLOW US Instagram // www.instagram.com/scMusicProject Twitter // www.twitter.com/scMusicProject Facebook // www.facebook.com/scMusicProject

On this episode of the Nashville CEO podcast, Cindy Baier, CEO of Brookdale Senior Living, shared how their entire organization literally reinvented the entire business overnight in response to COVID-19. "I'm proud that we were able to reinvent Brookdale overnight in rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic," shares Baier. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Hazel Joyner-Smith is the Founder & CEO of the International Black Film Festival of Nashville. She shares the role that Black creatives and filmmakers play in Nashville's cultural scene and the opportunity to change stereotypes. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Lauren Reed of Reed Public Relations had to pivot quickly once the pandemic meant that events would be canceled and PR budgets would be slashed. She was able to find a sweet spot during this pivot and business has blossom since then. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

John Bass, CEO of Hashed Health is part of Nashville's burgeoning health tech scene and he envisions a region where more tech companies can flourish. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Sharon Roberson, President & CEO of YWCA Nashville, sheds light on the silent epidemic during COVID-19 and that's the epidemic of the rising number of women and children being abused at home with no outlet or escape. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Read Hauck of Camel Express has created a chain of car washes and shares his fast growth and plans moving forward. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Robert Henderson, CEO of JumpCrew, discusses how remote work has magnified the needs for businesses to automate their marketing systems. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Buddy Teaster started Soles4Souls as a non-profit collecting shoes for women and families across the globe that now helps women become more self sufficient by helping them making money by reselling donated shoes. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Jamie Bailey, CEO of Initial State, shares his company's recent acquisition and how he's at the forefront of breakthrough data visualization. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Kelly Magill of KGV Studios is working on a documentary about the Tennessee maneuvers during WW1 and has rediscovered a piece of Nashville history. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Spencer Donaldson is CEO of Eat Well Nashville, and he's created a meal delivery service that's proven to be essential during the pandemic. In this episode, he shares how he's expanding to meet demand. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Rodger Dinwiddie is STARS Nashville, a youth development non-profit. He says although youth are at home from the pandemic, the needs continue and his nonprofit are meeting these needs in unique ways. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Tari Hughes is CEO of Center for Nonprofit Management, and the pandemic is creating new news and urgent challenges that must be met. Hear her views on how nonprofits are responding to the pandemic. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi Technologies, is one of the fastest growing startups in Nashville. Hear his perspectives on where he sees the potential for Nashville's tech scene. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Serial entrepreneur Robert Harline is CEO of Absolute Wireless of Tennessee has built a chain of wireless stores and is giving young people first hand business training while on the job. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Rob Webb is creating a coffee culture in Nashville with his coffee roasting company, Just Love Coffee. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Mary Roskilly, Principal & Partner of Tuck Hinton, is breaking boundaries and stereotypes as a woman designing Nashville's most iconic skylines. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

On this episode of the Nashville CEO podcast, DeVan Ard, Chairman & CEO of Reliant Bank discusses the bank's recent acquisitions and how community banking has resurged with businesses seeking relief from the SBA's PPP loan program. Blueprint Creative Group features 19 Nashville CEOs who each share their perspectives on the outlook for Nashville's continued economic growth, the region's tech infrastructure, and how they've had to pivot their businesses in response to COVID-19. Featured Nashville CEOs on the podcast represent a range of industries from healthcare and technology to non-profit and consumer services, and includes the CEOs of Brookdale Senior Living, Reliant Bank, YWCA Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Hashed Health, International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Tuck Hinton Architecture, Soles4Souls, Eat Well Nashville, XOi Technologies, Camel Express, Jump Crew, STARS Nashville, Absolute Wireless of Tennessee, Energy Lighting Services, Initial State, Reed Public Relations, KGV Studios, and Just Love Coffee.

Brookdale Senior Living has been a unique play in the senior living industry. Because of issues with debt and COVID-19, the business has been tough. Let’s dive deeper and see if there’s an opportunity in this stock. And if you want to read more about this episode, read our blogpost! *This is not financial advice. All content should be considered opinionated. We are not responsible for any of your gains and losses. I am neither a licensed nor registered financial expert. Please see a financial advisor before making investment decisions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hardwoodtile/support

As hosts Steve Bennet-Martin and Stephen Martin-Bennet kick off the first episode of Season 2, they focus on one of their many shared loves- video games.Happy News References- Feed The Front- Donate today to help our healthcare workers in need here: https://www.sarasotacountyagingnetwork.com/The Source for the Leatherback Turtle Article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/more-leatherback-turtles-on-florida-and-thailand-beaches/Special Thanks for Brookdale Senior Living, Sarasota County Aging Network, Girl Scouts of America, Mellow Mushroom, Seniors Blue Book, and all the amazing people who are contributing to our Feed the Front initiative so far!Video Games mentioned-Duck Hunt, Pong, Legend of Zelda, Mario Party, Metroid Prime, Chrono Trigger, Goldeneye, Pokemon, and a bunch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons mentions!For more information on our podcasts visit https://happylifepod.com/ or e-mail us at happylifepod@gmail.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/happylifepod)

What is the role of customer experience during a crisis? Host Steve Walker and guests Jonathan Ruchman, CCXP, and Senior Director of Customer Experience at Brookdale Senior Living, and Michelle Morris, CCXP, a Customer Experience Design Partner at Verizon and member of the board of directors for the Customer Experience Professionals Association, discuss the important role customer experience professionals and other customer-focused leaders play in times of disruption and crisis. They spotlight best practices in previous times of confusion and provide practical advice that can help CX leaders take action to help their companies and their customers deal with important issues in this time of uncertainty.

Senior living is much more than simply providing a service to a customer. Families depend on the care and attention living facilities provide to their loved ones. Steve welcomes Jonathan Ruchman and David Pruett of Brookdale Senior Living to discuss how they manage a CX program that includes over 800 living facilities across 45 states.

Senior living providers are increasingly seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition with exceptional culinary offerings. From fresher ingredients to more sophisticated dishes, to more varied dining venues and experiences, senior living is constantly raising the bar — even in the face of staffing challenges, occupancy pressures, and the need to carefully manage the bottom line. In this episode, you'll hear from Marjan Kodric, vice president dining services at Brookdale Senior Living, and Carrie Chiusano, executive director of the Dementia Care Center of Excellence, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network. Learn about: - How Brookdale tries to balance culinary efficiency with creativity and customization across its large portfolio - Meeting rising demand for local and organic ingredients - How Brookdale executives reacted to a taste-test of pureed memory care dishes — How Presbyterian SeniorCare Network engages memory care residents in everything from holiday meal planning to food preparation - ...And much more!

Our guest today are Dr. Ron Bracy, author of Walk On, next guest is Dr. Marcia Brose, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist and Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania discussing the how Genomic Testing is changing the way doctors look at Cancer. joining her is Nichol Miller, TRK Fusion Cancer Patient will discuss her personal diagnosis and cancer journey. Last guest is Cindy Baier, President and CEO Brookdale Senior Living.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/

Ahana Muth of Brookdale Senior Living provides tips for checking up on loved ones during the holidays and Zach Merritt of Chefs for Seniors tell us about the unique service he provides to make sure seniors are getting proper nutrition.

Ahana Muth of Brookdale Senior Living provides tips for checking up on loved ones during the holidays and Zach Merritt of Chefs for Seniors tell us about the unique service he provides to make sure seniors are getting proper nutrition.

Our first guest Cindy Baier, President & CEO, Brookdale Senior Living. 2nd guest Linda DeCarlo, USPS, Manager of Safety discusses dog attacks a nationwide issue and not just a postal problem. 3rd guest Sherry A. Martin, MD, Vice President of Diabetes Global Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company. Roger Stupp, MD –from Northwestern Medicine he is a Neuro-Oncologist. World-renowned brain tumor expert. Dr. Kalynn Rohde, a clinical pharmacist with UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/

Thanks to Kevin for reading my book and leaving this review. Always grateful for kind words. https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Farm-practical-guide-America/dp/1533642702 Too many aging Americans and their families are scared by the prospect of a healthcare event requiring long-term care. How do they pay for it? Will they lose their retirement savings, their home? Where do they turn for answers? Here! This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the legal maze of aging in America and also serve as a reference on many different aspects of senior care. Featuring: - Alzheimer's expert: Teepa Snow. - Adult Daycare Expert: Suzi Kennedy. - In Home Care Expert: Joe Seidel with Bayada Home Healthcare - Assisted Living Care with Kellee Agee, VP, Brookdale Senior Living - …and many, many more!

Dan Trigub is Head of West Coast Healthcare Partnerships at Lyft. His job is to figure out how to literally deliver better healthcare. Lyft, of course, is a ride-sharing company that is making a massive push in the healthcare space, bringing people to appointments and medical care, as well as bringing caregivers to patients. They've partnered with Brookdale Senior Living to do a lot in senior care and elder living, as well. With all of that going on, Lyft is right at the center of health technology, making health accessible and affordable, improving outcomes and patient satisfaction, and even helping create more efficient cities in the future.

Ryan Wilson is the Chief Growth Officer & SVP of Sales at ‎Brookdale Senior Living. Part of the “growth” in his title is figuring out how to find, develop and implement innovations in the world of senior living. Put another way, he works to be a healthcare entrepreneur within a large healthcare organization. In that capacity, and in the interest of transparency, he is one of Health:Further's Innovation Partners. But aside from our relationship, Ryan's role means that he has to think creatively about what innovation in healthcare means and how to do it. He has over 100,000 residents at Brookdale facilities, with 80,000 employees. So it's a massive challenge. Under all the talk you'll hear about healthcare marketing, corporate culture, employee engagement, defining and engaging the end user, was Ryan's mandate to - as he says - do the right thing. So it's providing content that is helpful to people making decisions, even when that content isn't high tech. It's helping families make decisions, it's bringing in residents to help guide the Brookdale innovation team in what's needed to make their lives even better. It's empowering employees to be great at their jobs and work with integrity.

Rachelle Lavalier has worked in various roles in Senior Care throughout the years, including some therapeutic approaches there were to treating Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia. She took that knowledge into sales and marketing and currently works in that role at Brookdale Senior Living, a Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia care community.

Rachelle Lavalier has worked in various roles in Senior Care throughout the years, including some therapeutic approaches there were to treating Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia. She took that knowledge into sales and marketing and currently works in that role at Brookdale Senior Living, a Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia care community.

Brookdale Senior Living is a premier nationwide provider of senior living services and has nearly 80,000 associates. Regional Vice President of Operations for Brookdale’s Southeast Division, Kellee Agee, talks about assisted living, senior services, the future of the industry and more. #theelderlawguy

Trading Block: Thanks to everyone that came out last week to our live show! We had a wonderful seeing all of our listeners in person.   Earnings today after the bell: Brookdale Senior Living, Avis Budget Group, Allstate Corp, General Growth Properties. Media & retail highlight earnings this week: CVS, Office Depot Inc., Walt Disney Co. Highlights of this week: Wednesday: Tesla, Time Warner, and Twenty-First Century Fox; Thursday: Allergan        Odd Block: Calls trade in Williams Companies Inc. (WMB), calls trade in NorthStar Asset Management (NSAM), and calls and puts trade in Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses the importance of patience, especially when trading. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Beacher454 - Last week Mark S. said the free options training is ok, but you need paid training to really make money. Can you give an example how paid training is better?   Around the Block: Upcoming earnings: Disney, Tesla, Office Depot. Plus, macroeconomics. Options on VIX weekly futures. Will they? Won't they? 

Trading Block: Thanks to everyone that came out last week to our live show! We had a wonderful seeing all of our listeners in person.   Earnings today after the bell: Brookdale Senior Living, Avis Budget Group, Allstate Corp, General Growth Properties. Media & retail highlight earnings this week: CVS, Office Depot Inc., Walt Disney Co. Highlights of this week: Wednesday: Tesla, Time Warner, and Twenty-First Century Fox; Thursday: Allergan        Odd Block: Calls trade in Williams Companies Inc. (WMB), calls trade in NorthStar Asset Management (NSAM), and calls and puts trade in Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Strategy Block: Tosaw discusses the importance of patience, especially when trading. Mail Block: Listener questions and comments Question from Beacher454 - Last week Mark S. said the free options training is ok, but you need paid training to really make money. Can you give an example how paid training is better?   Around the Block: Upcoming earnings: Disney, Tesla, Office Depot. Plus, macroeconomics. Options on VIX weekly futures. Will they? Won't they?