Believing the pandemic gives senior living a do-over, thought leaders offer guidance for version2.0 in a White Paper titled Creating A Path Towards the ‘Next Normal’ in Senior Living. Senior Living FORESIGHT’s podcast producer Pam McDonald interviews Colin Milner, the founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), who organized the collaborative effort.

Having to sell a cherished home is a common objection to taking up residence in senior living. Jon Schwartz, founder of Partner in Aging, details how Pacific Regent’s condo model eliminates that as a deal-breaker. Listen as Podcast Producer Pam McDonald interviews Jon. Learn more about the community website here and about Partner in Aging here.

Senior Living FORESIGHT team member, Fara Gold McLaughlin, interviews Angela Burton about the Feet to the Fire Writers Workshop Angela created for residents of senior living communities. “You don't have to be a writer to participate,” she explains. “This is not a judged program. It's not a critique program. We're going to give you lots of permission and encouragement to write.” Learn more about the program at FeettotheFireWriters.com. Listen to the interview here.

Gain Deeper Understanding of Senior Living Technology at FORESIGHT’S Virtual Tech Summit, August 11, 12, and 13 

Senior Living FORESIGHT is offering a 3-day virtual technology summit – August 11, 12, and 13 – so industry leaders can explore adapted or purpose-build tech for the industry, as well as gain answers to their essential questions. FORESIGHT’s Podcast Producer Pam McDonald and Summit Producer Lola Rain introduce the event’s topics and presenters. Pam also interviews Sarah Thomas, strategic advisor with Akara Robotics, who describes the current landscape of robotics in senior living, and Andrew Smith who details the process Human Good used to implement labor management technology into its 21 life plan communities and nearly 100 affordable housing properties Register for the Summit here. Listen to the episode here.

Progress is being made on Empower, Senior Living FORESIGHT’s initiative to enrich the professional lives of women in the industry. That’s what Mary Ann Donaghy, researcher/consultant and Empower board member relates to podcast cohost Pam McDonald in this episode’s interview. Comments and questions can addressed to her at [email protected].

While crises bring challenges, they also can uncover opportunities. In this episode, we’ll hear how the pandemic spurred innovation at two senior living companies. Heritage Communities’ Lacy Jungman describes the deepened commitment among residents, families, and staff to safeguard each other’s well being. And, Kisco Senior Living ’s Randall Lonoza details their innovation to handle increased waste resulting from 100% resident room-delivered meals 3 times a day. Listen to the episode here .