

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast
Bridge the Gap Network
Welcome to Bridge the Gap with hosts Lucas McCurdy and Joshua Crisp. A podcast dedicated to informing, educating and influencing the future of housing and services for older adults in senior living.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 34min
Bringing Dignity to Dementia with Industry CEO Loren Shook
With a call into the senior living industry, Loren Shook, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Silverado, discusses his journey from behavioral health to seniors housing and why he’s passionate about dementia and memory care.This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Join our newsletter!Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 8, 2024 • 30min
Senior Living Challenges and Opportunities with Industry Innovative Investor Arnie Whitman
With over 40 years of industry experience, Arnie Whitman, Founder of SLTC shares details about the business journey of Formation Capital, the purpose of investing in venture capital, and the importance of integration between technology and healthcare into senior living. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Videos Mentioned by Arnie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnbFkElf7gEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKXYu15WWx0LZQW5lB-CXQ Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jul 1, 2024 • 34min
Operational Excellence with Industry Pioneer Sue Farrow
With 50 years industry experience, Sue Farrow, Founder of Integral Senior Living shares how senior living has shaped her life, leadership and goals. Plus topics on active adult, affordability and relief efforts for seniors. Plus, Jennifer Prado, Executive Director of Senior Housing Relief for Elders (SHORE) discusses the bridge for subsidizing finances for seniors seeking senior living. This episode was recorded at the ASHA Mid-Year Meeting. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 24, 2024 • 24min
Procare HR Acquisition with Executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis
Procare HR executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis discuss the company’s acquisition of data-focused Clarent platform. The merger allows for advancement of the HRIS and workforce management solutions with a pathway to provide HR data to the senior living industry.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 17, 2024 • 27min
AI and Tech Solutions for Aging Services with Joe Velderman of Cypress Living
What does AI and electricity have in common? Joe Velderman, Vice President of Innovation at Cypress Living, shares insights on consumer technology expectations and practical application of artificial intelligence in aging services. Plus, how sales and marketing in senior living is directly impacted by tech.Free resource: Responsible Use of AI in Aging Services Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 10, 2024 • 39min
2024 BTG Ambassador Spotlight
Get to know our 2024 Bridge the Gap Ambassadors in this week’s episode of Bridge the Gap podcast. Hear from a variety of our ambassadors as they share what senior living has taught them and a few of their favorite things about BTG. We want to give a special thanks to these ambassadors for making this week’s episode possible:Anthony Ormsbee-Hale Austin SteelRachel Kesselem David HopkinsRebecca AdelmanErin ThompsonDani MerlinoCharles de VilmorinJoel PrevostAaron Fish Lindsey DaughteryKatie ChurchillJesse MarucaSteve GrothSherrie BebellThank you for partnering with Bridge the Gap and all you do for senior living!Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Executive Producer Sara Mitchell of Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

Jun 3, 2024 • 11min
Centralized Caregiver Operations with Sage
How do operators combat issues relating to trust and transparency in senior living communities through their caregiver tools? Alessandro Furlotti, Head of Business Development at Sage, explains. This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity.Produced by Executive Producer Sara Mitchell of Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

May 27, 2024 • 18min
Sales, Marketing and Affordability with Asset Manager Sherrie Bebell of CPA
There is value in asset managers providing sales and marketing support to local communities. BTG Ambassador Sherrie Bebell, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Columbia Pacific Advisors, shares about the value added for operators when there is oversight in all aspects of operations.This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

May 20, 2024 • 24min
Wellness Discussion with Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision
On a journey to live a healthy lifestyle, Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision, shares best practices for accountability, action items to accomplish a wellness-minded goal, and encouragement for those who might put their health as last priority.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference

May 13, 2024 • 22min
ASHA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting Preview with President David Schless
Gain insight into the work of ASHA including a preview of the upcoming education sessions and networking opportunities at the Mid-Year Meeting plus hear an update on policies that impact the senior living industry. David Schless, President of ASHA, shares about the latest updates from Where You Live Matters which provides resources and senior living articles for industry providers and consumers.Operators: use this link to validate your listings on Where You Live Matters.Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.Mentioned in this episode:NIC Spring ConferenceRegister for NIC Spring Conference here.NIC Spring Conference


