Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

By 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.... more

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Number 1: Why Culture Is the Competitive Advantage in Senior Living | Tana Gall
After more than three decades in senior living, Tana Gall has witnessed nearly every evolution the industry has experienced. She reflects on what has remained constant throughout her 32-year career: the importance of creating communities where residents truly feel at home. The discussion explores how senior living operators can prepare for today's growing demand by designing communities that balance consistency with local character. Tana explains why every community should have its own unique personality while maintaining a strong organizational culture. She also shares how thoughtful design, meaningful amenities, and exceptional team members combine to create memorable resident experiences.Key IdeasTana Gall's 32-year journey in senior livingBuilding lasting organizational cultureWhy local community identity mattersDesigning communities around resident experienceCreating welcoming environments beyond beautiful buildingsThe post-pandemic senior living landscapeSupply and demand trends across the industryReimagining existing communitiesThe evolving expectations of today's older adultsRecruiting and retaining purpose-driven team members Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/ Connect with Our Guest Tana Gall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tana-gall-53988b4/ Learn More About the Granger Cobb Institute for Business of Aging https://www.btgvoice.com/full-episode/429-nancy-swanger-senior-living-careers-education-granger-cobb-institute Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
September 07, 202617min
Number 2: Is Senior Living Ready for AI Technology? | Signal Debut Pt. 1
Senior living is entering an unprecedented period of demand, but operators are also facing persistent labor challenges, tight margins, and technology systems that often haven't kept pace with the complexity of the business. In this special of Bridge the Gap, Lucas joins Kyle Gardner of NIC MAP and Jessie Lucci of AllieHealth to explore whether senior living is actually ready for the next wave of technology and AI. The conversation covers rising senior housing occupancy, the coming wave of demand from aging baby boomers, constrained new construction, workforce competition, technology adoption, and the importance of building tools that genuinely solve operators' most urgent problems. Key Topics Senior housing occupancy and the current market outlook The growing demand created by the aging baby boomer population The gap between senior housing demand and new construction Labor competition and workforce shortages Why senior living technology adoption has historically been slow The challenges of implementing technology for frontline workers Why technology must be simple and easy to adopt The importance of integrations between software systems Balancing mission, margin, and technology investment Measuring technology's impact on the bottom line Using technology to give caregivers more time with residents Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Kyle Gardner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gardner-nm Jessie Lucci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessielucci Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
September 14, 202624min
Number 3: How Senior Housing Is Preparing for the Next Generation of Growth | Cameron Bell
Cameron and Lucas reflect on one of the industry's largest gatherings to date, featuring record attendance, meaningful collaboration, and an inspiring keynote from Daymond John. The conversation explores how senior housing continues evolving beyond traditional investment models, with increasing emphasis on strategic partnerships, operational support, data-driven decision-making, and workforce development. The discussion also addresses why attracting young professionals may become one of senior housing's greatest competitive advantages. Rather than focusing solely on capital, today's industry leaders are finding new ways to support operators. Key IdeasEvolution from traditional triple-net leasing toward SHOP partnershipsDevelopment challenges amid growing housing demandThe $840 billion investment gap facing senior housingStrengthening operator relationships beyond capitalUsing data to improve operational performanceIndustry collaboration and transparencyHiring the next generation of senior housing leadersWhy Gen Z is increasingly interested in senior living careers Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/ Learn More About NHI https://www.nhireit.com/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
August 31, 202616min
Number 4: How Strong Leadership Drives Exceptional Senior Living Communities | Carrie Boone
As demand for senior housing continues to outpace supply, operators are preparing for one of the biggest growth opportunities the industry has ever experienced. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Lucas McCurdy and Cameron Bell sit down with Carrie Boone, Founder of Generation Healthcare Managers, during the NHI Music City Symposium in Nashville. Carrie shares her unique journey from land development into senior living operations, explaining how a single assisted living project became a lifelong passion for serving older adults. The conversation explores the critical role executive directors play in community success, why promoting leaders from within often produces the strongest outcomes, and how family culture has shaped Generation Healthcare Manager’s growth. Key TopicsBuilding a family-oriented senior housing organizationThe importance of executive directors in community successDeveloping leadership from within existing teamsCurrent acquisition and development opportunitiesDemand significantly outpacing senior housing supplyExpansion strategies and future community growthTechnology adoption after COVID-19AI applications in senior living operationsWorkforce development and the future of caregiving Meet the Hosts: Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Cameron Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-bell-322143147/ Connect with Our Guest Carrie Boone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-boone-5a3b085a/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
August 03, 202623min
Number 5: The Future of Senior Living Through the Eyes of Young Professionals
At the NIC Spring Conference in Nashville, Josh and Lucas sit down with two emerging leaders preparing to enter the senior living industry. Listen as these students share their paths into senior living and why they believe the industry offers tremendous opportunities for growth and impact. The conversation explores how young professionals are discovering senior housing, the importance of mentorship, lessons learned from networking at NIC, and innovative care models from around the world. The guests discuss demographic trends, the growing demand for senior living solutions, and the need to attract more students and young professionals into aging services careers. Key TopicsHow students discover careers in senior livingThe value of NIC's Young Professionals and Scholars programsReal estate opportunities within senior housingHealthcare administration and long-term care leadershipThe role of mentorship in career developmentDemographic trends driving industry growthInnovative memory care village models from EuropeBuilding professional networks early in a careerThe importance of industry awareness among studentsCreating meaningful impact through aging services Meet the Hosts: Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/ Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/ Connect with Our Guests Michael Pittenger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pittenger-b4a645321/ Michael Giovacco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-giovacco-75915527a/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.
July 27, 202615min