Tips from Trestle: The Senior Living Food and Hospitality Podcast

In this season finale of Tips from Trestle, Aaron Fish reflects on an exciting year in senior living, highlighting key episodes that explored everything from AI-powered tools and culinary competitions to emotional intelligence and storytelling strategies. The podcast dives into how DISC assessments and EQ improve team dynamics, the role of technology in enhancing dining experiences, and the power of authentic storytelling to reshape perceptions of senior living. With insights into 2024’s industry trends—like rising occupancy rates and tech integration—and a look ahead to 2025’s challenges and innovations, this wrap-up celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and care driving senior living forward.

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This episode of Tips from Trestle dives into the intersection of culinary excellence and senior living, featuring Catie Ramp, CEO of the Georgia Senior Living Association, and Chef Manny, the two-time winner of GSLA’s Culinary Competition. In the first half, Catie highlights the importance of recognizing culinary professionals as key contributors to senior living culture and resident satisfaction. In the second half, Chef Manny Lasparilla & Alan Velazquez share insights into the creative process and how competitions inspire growth and innovation within their culinary teams. With stories of passion, teamwork, and leadership, this episode showcases how culinary competitions elevate standards in senior living dining.

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In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron sits down with Erin Thompson, founder of Aspire for More with Erin and the co-founder of The Mentoring Company, to explore effective leadership strategies in the senior living industry, focused on how she has used the 80/20 principle to create high performing teams. Key takeaways include the importance of building trust, fostering a positive culture, and leveraging meetings for greater efficiency. Thompson highlights actionable steps for leaders to enhance team management, communication, and authenticity, ultimately driving success in senior living communities.

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Links:

Erin on Instagram

Erin on LinkedIn

The Mentoring Company

Aspire for More with Erin

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In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron reconnects with Nancy Rhodes from the GFS team at the recent Georgia Senior Living Association Conference. Nancy is a non-commercial business solutions specialist at Gordon Food Service, and a recent guest host on Trestle Tactics. Aaron & Nancy discuss the evolving concept of wellness in senior living communities, emphasizing its six dimensions, and they talk about innovative ideas for incorporating wellness into senior living through food-related activities, and the conversation highlights the importance of engaging residents, staff, and external resources to create diverse wellness programs that can drive occupancy and improve overall community satisfaction.

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This week’s episode is the continuation of our live podcast discussing the value of a point of sale system in your senior living community. Aaron & Matt are chatting with operators Paige Hoffman, Katie Tibbets, & Kim Bendickson on how they are using their point of sales system to not only create revenue opportunities, but how each of them are elevating the resident, guest & family experience in all areas of their communities by embracing the flexibility and functionality of their eMenuChoice system.

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Recorded live for a select audience, this week’s TFT is the first of a two-part podcast that explores how eMenuChoice, and it’s unique approach to serving senior living, can and does enhance the resident experience. Here in Part 1, Aaron chats with Matt Stenerson and they discuss how the technology improves resident interactions, streamlines dining processes, and captures revenue efficiently. By integrating technology into senior living dining services, communities can offer a more restaurant-like experience, leading to increased resident satisfaction and operational efficiency across various care levels, from independent living to memory care.

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Recorded live at the recent Georgia Senior Living Association conference, this week’s TFT episode features Nathan Jones, founder of Dash Media, discussing the transformation of senior living perceptions through authentic storytelling and social media. Jones emphasizes the importance of resident-focused content, particularly in showcasing senior living cuisine. He outlines strategies for creating engaging video content and he highlights the significance of authenticity in content creation, the power of food-related stories, and the impact of short-form videos across various social media platforms in changing public perception of senior living communities.

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This week’s Tips from Trestle finds Aaron exploring artificial intelligence in senior living Fritz Brumder, CEO of WiseOx. Aaron & Fritz go deep into the transformative potential of AI in senior living. They discuss how AI-powered "mascots" can streamline operations, enhance resident care, and support staff in various roles. The conversation covers the benefits of customized AI assistants, implementation strategies, and addressing concerns about job displacement. The focus of the conversation is about emphasizing that AI aims to augment human capabilities, allowing more time for personalized care.

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Aaron connects with Brian Bosche, CEO of the Purpose Company, about the importance of purpose in senior living. Brian discusses how understanding and implementing purpose can improve employee retention, resident satisfaction, and overall organizational performance. He emphasizes that purpose is not just a fluffy concept but a practical tool for decision-making and creating fulfillment. The conversation covers strategies for leaders to cultivate a purpose-driven culture, overcome common obstacles in purpose discovery, and help seniors maintain a sense of purpose in their later years. Brian also shares insights from his book, "The Purpose Factor," and offers practical tips for integrating purpose into senior living communities.

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Check out Brian's PUrpose Assessment: www.purposetest.com

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In this visionary episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron interviews Sanjeev Shetty, co-founder of HelloGard Robotics and V Care Companion. They explore the evolving landscape of robotics and AI in senior living communities. Shetty discusses the shift from dining-focused robots to more diverse applications like cleaning, healthcare assistance, and outdoor delivery. They discuss the importance of proper implementation, including infrastructure readiness and staff training. Sheety introduces the concept of "cobotics" - humans and robots working together for increased efficiency. The podcast concludes with insights into future trends around robotics and AI in the senior living industry.

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