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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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Why Culture Is the Competitive Advantage in Senior Living | Tana Gall (opens the original)
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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 pe
How Senior Housing Is Preparing for the Next Generation of Growth | Cameron Bell (opens the original)
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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 h
How to Prepare for the Senior Housing Demand Surge | Kevin Oakley (opens the original)
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As senior housing enters one of its most significant growth periods in decades, how should operators prepare for unprecedented demand? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Lucas and guest co-host Cameron speak with Kevin Oakley, CFO of Maxwell Group, about the demographic wave reshaping senior living, why occupancy continues to climb, and how operators must evolve to meet changing consumer expectations. Kevin explains how Maxwell Group is balancing strategic growth with its people-first cult
The Senior Living Tech That Families Now Expect with Vayyar Care’s Jessica Wesley (opens the original)
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In this episode of Bridge the Gap , Josh and Lucas sit down with Jessica Wesley, Head of Vayyar Care North America, to explore how technology is transforming senior living. She discusses the evolution of senior care expectations, why technology has shifted from a “nice to have” to a “must have,” and how Vayyar’s sensor-based platform helps communities improve care outcomes, support staff, drive census growth, and deliver peace of mind for families. On this episode, we cover: The role of data in
The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood (opens the original)
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Growing up on a family farm in rural Georgia, John LaHood never imagined he'd one day help shape both senior living communities and state policy. As CEO of Fellowship Family and a Georgia State Representative, John brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build exceptional communities while advocating for the future of senior housing. John shares the remarkable story of how his grandparents founded their first community, how three generations have expanded the business into one of the Sou
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