Tips from Trestle: The Senior Living Food and Hospitality Podcast

On this episode of Tactics, Aaron brings in guest host Erin Thompson to discuss the power of shifting from negative to positive thinking to achieve success. She emphasizes acknowledging thoughts, examining their validity, and reframing them for growth. Thompson encourages listeners to assume the identity of their future successful selves and embrace continuous learning to reach their goals.

Trestle Tactics is proudly sponsored by Gordon Food Service.

#TT20 #GrowthMindset #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #SuccessMindset #PositiveThinking #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MotivationalMindset #ContinuousLearning #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #ElderCare #AssistedLiving #HealthyAging

In this episode of *Tips from Trestle*, host Aaron Fish is joined by Erin Perkins, Director of Dining Arts at Arbor Acres, to discuss innovative sustainability practices in senior living dining services. Perkins shares insights from her presentation at the Senior Dining Conference on revolutionizing waste reduction through the use of reusable takeout containers. She elaborates on the financial and environmental benefits, the challenges faced during implementation, and the crucial role of resident engagement. The conversation highlights how Arbor Acres significantly reduced waste and saved big dollars, showcasing a model for other communities to follow.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & ClarkPro

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On this week's episode of Trestle Tactics, Aaron introduces us to the first concept of real importance in Operational Excellence - The 7 Wastes. He gives us a brief history of how it evolved and how it can be used in your food service operation.

This episode is the second in a multi episode series created in partnership with sponsor Gordon Food Service highlighting operational excellence in food service and their Peak Performance program for supporting their customers.

Trestle Tactics is proudly sponsored by Gordon Food Service.

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In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron engages in a conversation with Jennifer Zydunczyk, Division Director of Dining Services at Medford Leas, focusing on the modernization of senior dining spaces. Jennifer shares her insights from her session at the Senior Dining Association SYNERGY Conference, emphasizing the importance of creating modern, larger dining spaces that cater to diverse dietary preferences. She discusses the necessity of balancing current resident needs with future trends and the value of involving both staff and residents in the design process. Jennifer highlights the collaborative efforts with architects and designers to ensure the spaces are functional, timeless, and adaptable to future demands.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & ClarkPro.

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This week’s episode of Tips from Trestle has Aaron interviewing Cherissa Kell, founder and CEO of NeoTEIN Nutrition. They discuss the development of NeoTEIN, an innovative collagen protein and electrolyte supplement designed to address the nutritional needs of seniors. The conversation covers the importance of hydration, protein intake, and collagen for older adults, emphasizing the need for accessible, palatable supplements in senior living communities. Kell shares insights on the challenges of senior nutrition and how NeoTEIN aims to solve these issues by providing a tasty, multi-functional supplement that can be easily incorporated into daily routines.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & ClarkPro

On this episode of Trestle Tactics, Aaron introduces the concept of "Lean Thinking" and how it can have a significant impact on your foodservice operations. This is the first of a multi-part series featuring lean thinking & operational excellence.

Trestle Tactics is sponsored by Gordon Food Service.

This week’s episode of Tips from Trestle finds Aaron talking with Dana Fillmore of Gordon Food Service. They delve into the intricacies of operational excellence and lean management within non-commercial food & dining. Dana shares the journey the GFS team took in looking at ways to better support their customers and their operations, covering current trends and challenges, particularly labor and cost challenges that operators are facing in the current market environment. They then introduce GFS’s "Peak Performance" initiative, which is aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in senior living food services. Aaron also has an exciting announcement regarding the “Trestle Tactics podcast series.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & ClarkPro

#TFT322 #OperationalExcellence #LeanManagement #SeniorLiving #FoodService #DiningExperience #HealthcareInnovation #EfficiencyMatters #LaborSolutions #CostManagement #ResidentSatisfaction #HospitalityTrends #SeniorCare #SustainableSolutions #PeakPerformance

Join Aaron on a silo-busting discussion on how your culinary and clinical teams can work together to create better outcomes for your residents in every part of their health & well-being!

Trestle Tactics is sponsored by Gordon Food Service.

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In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron spotlights Jonathan Pinsker, Regional Culinary Director at Acts Life Retirement Communities, live from the Senior Dining Synergy Expo in Orlando. They explore the value of creating inclusive and engaging dining experiences, offering cultural education for both staff and residents, and offers practical tips for success. They use examples from Jonathan’s SDA Session “Feasts of Heritage” about understanding and incorporating Jewish holiday traditions into senior living dining programs. The episode highlights the significance of community involvement and the benefits of a well-informed dining staff.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & ClarkPro.

#FoodAndCulture #SeniorLiving #DiningExperience #FoodService #JewishHolidays #InclusiveDining #Hospitality #SeniorCare #Culture #Inclusivity #CommunityEngagement #CulinaryEducation #HolidayTraditions

On the latest episode of Tips from Trestle," Aaron chats with Jason Smith, VP of Amenities at Shell Point Retirement Community in Florida. Jason shares his experience and discusses the unique challenges and innovations in bridging the divide between senior living & hospitality. He highlights Shell Point's transition from pen-and-paper operations to a sophisticated loyalty program using Resort Suite technology. This shift has improved efficiency, resident satisfaction, and staff retention. Jason emphasizes the importance of embracing technology to meet the evolving expectations of senior residents and offers advice for smaller operators looking to implement similar programs. You don't want to miss this episode!

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by eMenuChoice & Clark Pro

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