Author: Rachel Hill

Steve speaks with Chris Heinz for a candid conversation about leadership, recruiting, burnout, culture, and the future of senior living operations.

Kristy Ollendorff unpacks the realities behind senior living finance — from underwriting to the growing challenges around Medicaid, staffing, and shifting regulations.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashlea Smalley to explore how senior living communities are evolving beyond outdated stereotypes.

In this episode, Steve Moran sits down with Colin Milner to explore one of the biggest questions facing the senior living industry.

In this episode of Foresight Radio, Steve Moran sits down for a candid conversation about the...

Rebecca Barker, VP of Business Development at NCCDP talks about her journey from HR software sales into the heart of dementia care education.

Storytelling strategist & documentary filmmaker Peter Murphy Lewis — storytelling isn’t just a marketing buzzword — it’s a competitive advantage.

Rachel Hill sits down with Zach Parlier, administrator and self-described dementia enthusiast at English Rose in Edina, Minnesota.

Steve Moran sits down with Sharon, a leader from “Connect,” a research-backed engagement platform that’s been 25+ years in the making.

Live from the SLIF’s Fall Conference, Steve Moran sits down with entrepreneur and former public-company CEO Ben Lytle.

Steve Moran sits down with Jake Rothstein, founder of Papa and now Upside (formerly UpsideHom), to rethink what “aging in place” really means.

In this episode, we talk with Charlie Hills, a marketer who scaled his LinkedIn presence from 2,000 to 160,000 followers in under two years.

Steve Moran talks with Stuart Hamilton, founder & CEO of Amba, to explore how passive sensors and AI are creating a new standard for senior living care.

From innovative capital strategies to pioneering voice-powered technology: lessons on resilience, culture, and what the future holds for senior living.

In this episode, Cory Blumenfeld talks about emotional intelligence in leadership, building a no-blame culture, the art of active listening in sales.

Zinnia TV, a platform changing dementia care through research-backed video content that sparks joy, connection, and calm.

We sit down with Christy Freeze to talk about everything from breaking out of the “sea of sameness” to building trust with prospects.

In this episode, host Steve Moran sits down with Seth Bornstein, Director of Product at Kemtai, the world’s first digital physical therapist.

Forget what you thought you knew about retirement communities. In this episode of Foresight Radio,...

Join host Rachel Hill and guest Nick Jasmon as they dive into an array of topics to help level up your sales efforts!

Steve Moran sits down with Luke Yoquinto, researcher at the MIT AgeLab, to explore the emerging “Silicon Valleys” of aging innovation.

Sean Kelly and Sean Rushforth share about “Familiar Touch,” a groundbreaking film made with residents, not just about them.

Patty shares insights into the challenges and unique needs of those diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65.

Russell is an expert in senior living sales, lease-ups, and occupancy turnarounds. He shares his unique and highly effective sales approach.

Joe Mull shares insights from his book Employalty, breaking down what truly drives employees to stay, thrive, and perform at their best.

Laurie Orlov discusses the recently released comprehensive report on how AI is being used in Senior Living.

Jack Cumming joins Steve Moran to discuss what makes a great resident experience , what detracts, and the future of senior living.

When longtime friends Steve Moran and Denise Boudreau get together, there’s no telling where the conversation will go!

Rachel Hill sits down with Mauricio Montes de Oca to discuss the transformative power of cultural adaptability in the workplace.

Want to know how to turn the toughest senior living sales into big wins? Russell Rush has mastered the art of filling impossible-to-fill communities.

Senior living consultant Terry Rogers joins Steve Moran to discuss creating great cultures for residents and staff, technology, the emerging boomer senior living consumer, and more.

Mo Carr, owner of Avendele Homes, is a self-taught AI expert — doing things with AI that most big companies have yet to figure out.

Steve Moran is joined by Lois Cormack, CEO of Spring Living Retirement Communities. They dive into the state of senior living and entrepreneurship in Canada.

Goldie Chan is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and cancer survivor, who founded Warm Robots, an award-winning social media strategy and creative agency.

Marty Damian, senior consultant at PointClickCare (a Foresight partner), shares how data collection has evolved, the best ways to use it now.

Steve Moran chats with Leon Grundstein, CEO at GenCare Lifestyle Senior Living, about his intense focus on healthy living and wellness.

AHCA President Mark Parkinson and Steve Moran discuss current challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Steve talks to Lola Rain about her quest to find more purpose and meaning in life and to help other senior living leaders find their purpose.

Harvard Medical School professor David Grabouski, Ph.D., and Steve Moran explore the future of regulations, staffing minimums, and more.

Melissa Fritz and Rachel Hill take a sneak peek into the show, Inside Senior Living, about the process of moving into a senior living community

What does it mean to build a culture of promise? Fee Stubblefield, CEO of The Springs Living, talks about doing just that in senior living.

Rachel chats with Nate Hamme of the Ceca Foundation about fostering a positive workplace culture.

In this episode, Sevy Petras and Steve Moran talk some of the trickier points of senior living in 2024.

In this episode, Connor and Steve Moran barrel through the AI hype and getting to the truth: What’s AI good at and not-so?

Join us for a conversation about creating an environment that nurtures residents’ physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Steve and Adam Benton (of Stellar Senior Living) started debating in the comments of a LinkedIn post — and keep it going in this episode!

James Lee and Nicole Will are shaking up senior living! They’re pushing innovation and change, in part through their collaborative, small group event.

Ben Broadhead is a personal trainer who specializes in older adults. “They are alienated from the fitness space,” he says. “You don’t see them on the gym floor.”

Embarking on the caregiving journey? Let’s talk about this game-changer: “Roadmap for Eldercare,” by the incredible Christie Freeze.

At age 77, Jane Leder became a podcaster. On her show, Older Women & Friends, she takes a deep dive …

Danny Cords is an organizational psychologist (cool, right?) who coaches leaders on how to motivate their teams and get the best from them.

Jean Hartnett, founder of Radical Sabbatical, coaches leaders and caregivers on trauma-informed care in senior living.

Fine artist Sky Bergman set out to film her grandmother. Within a few years, she’d launched a project to foster intergenerational connections.

Rachel talks with Blima Ehrentreu, the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, about elevating senior living spaces — for both residents and staff — and why peaceful spaces are important parts of the healing process.

George Akerman, PhD, JD, is on a mission to ensure that no one is alone in the fight against Parkinson’s. His movement has impacted people around the country.

Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans have set out to counter “the last acceptable -ism” — through artistic activism.

Nicole Will shares what inspired her to leave senior living and start a company focused on enhancing older people’s lives and well-being.

Carrie Aalberts, the “Dementia Darling,” of The Continuum, gives us insights from working directly with caregivers.

What do Ernest Hemingway, lifestyle photography, and storytelling have to with senior living?!...

The great Christy Van Der Westhuizen stops by! She’s dropping sales wisdom that will change your game — and your mindset.

What if prep and optimism replaced anxiety? What if your community were positioned to win no matter the economy?

Inspired by homes for people with intellectual disabilities, Kosta Yepifantsev is turning long-term care on its head.

Is your dining … boring? Well, get ready, ’cause you’re about to meet Elvis Burrows! Get inspired — and get excited again!

Inspiration plus practical tips plus, um, Legos? A heartfelt episode about preparing for what’s to come … and finding joy when it does.

What if you could monitor residents’ emotional well-being every single day? Embot uses AI to...

Can dementia sometimes be prevented? Learn about holistic brain health — and how to make your brain work up a sweat

Get insights into how to support all your residents, no matter their language, culture, or socioeconomic background

Innovative, simple ways to foster connections with — and between — residents living with dementia.

It’s happening … more and more, in fact — especially in assisted living and skilled nursing. It’s quality control but also a marketing differentiator!

How ’bout this: a YouTube series, an improv class, and showcases — all starring your residents!

Dean Palombaro uses social media to elevate the perception of senior living, and to recruit staff. And it’s working.

Tune in as Rachel Hill talks tech with Burton Kelso, speaker and chief tech expert at Integral. It’s the techiest Foresight Radio episode this year (so far)!

Tara Jenkins, of Harmony in Dementia, shares how customized music therapy can increase socialization and emotional well-being.

Christie Freeze helps families navigate caregiving and senior living — and drop the guilt. And she does it in one 90-minute consultation.

A five-star hot dog? That’s what Aaron Fish of Trestle Hospitality Concepts says we ought to be providing — five-star service and presentation with every meal.

Rachel goes solo to give some perspective on the outside view of senior living and what it was like coming in without a lot of industry experience and connections.

Simple ways medical professionals suss out whether an ailment is purely physical or is stemming from depression or another mental illness.

Sasha Dawn discovers the power of tech, gaming, and togetherness — and launches live, virtual gameshows for senior living residents across the country.

It’s called Tovertafel — “magic table” in Dutch. It beams images onto the table or floor, and people interact with them in “purposeful play.”

Ever thought about opening an adult daycare? Kris Chana went from running a AL community to launching ActivAge, a now-booming adult day care

Kisco Senior Living has this pandemic thing down to a science. Hear how they’re leading-by-example the industry forward. 

Leslie Fuller helps people understand folks with dementia better. Get insights that could change how you think about your residents.

She was trained in neurology. But when her own mother showed signs of dementia, she dismissed them. Now, she’s offering her insights

Recruiting and retaining people 40 and younger requires new skillsets. Here’s how to get future leaders flocking your way.

At 26 he owns & runs an assisted living home and has 13.4K YouTube subscribers. His advice to up-and-comers? Get on with it already!

She went from management to marketing. And now she loves her job! Here’s how to chase your true passions in senior living.

Rachel chats with Vanessa Lambert of Sodexo about the importance of getting boots on the ground to better understand the needs of communities.

What does a VP of innovations do? Shape the community of the future, of course! Learn how one CCRC sold 46 units before breaking ground.

Grab some eggnog, and prepare to get heart warmed—with senior living holiday traditions from...

Steve Moran interviews Deborah Potter with SageAge Strategies. They discuss how the entire approach to marketing senior living is changing.