How can a community make sure their residents are cared for, families are communicated with, and team members aren’t burnt out? Tune in as Bryant McCann of Sage shares how their platform provides key pieces of data that equip operators to see the big picture of their community and promote seamless operations. Sage is a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Th…

“Survive until 2025” embodied the essence of a challenging period and the hope for brighter days ahead. Now that 2025 has arrived, Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP, shares insights and the state of capital and growth outlook for the industry. Hear the 2024 recap and Q1 report with Kyle Gardner HERE. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of B…

Technology is transforming the senior living industry, but how is it impacting caregivers, residents, and families? In this episode of Bridge The Gap, Dave Blanchard, OD/Strategic Business Development at Hamilton CapTel, returns to discuss how digital solutions enhance caregiving, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen communication between…

Ron Galbraith is a retired CEO and entrepreneur with a distinctive career path—one that began in academia, continued in healthcare, and ended as an entrepreneur. But before he enjoyed career success, Ron was a Ball State student who, on his first day on campus, walked into the wrong science class. Ron’s experiences as a first-generation college stu…

While at the 2025 Aline Innovation Summit, Josh and Lucas sat down with new CEO of Aline, Brandon Logsdon, to discuss the direction of Aline, and how they’re moving towards a connected ecosystem of programs to help deliver on promises and unify the industry with the Aline data. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Spo…

How do you market your brand to your team members? Sara McVey, CEO of Sequoia Living, says it’s all about the culture you create. Listen as she breaks down how operators can balance mission, margin, and culture to deliver the best outcomes to residents, families, and teams. A special thanks to our BTG Ambassador, Paula Gomez, from Sequoia Living fo…

Consolidating essential care tech into one, optimized ecosystem is how Mike Wang, former Green Beret and cardiothoracic nurse, and Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Inspiren, is working to make his revolutionary tech the standard across senior living. Listen as Mike discusses how his devices are created with caregivers in mind that provide acti…

What if we changed the way we thought about H.R.? For Paul Jarvis, EVP of Sales & Marketing, Procare HR, it’s his job to answer this question. Tune in as he shares Procare HR’s approach to human resources that breaks the mold and helps communities thrive. Hear episodes from Procare HR about labor management, data, and more! Produced by Solinity Mar…

Building a dream team to help navigate distressed assets in the seniors housing industry is what Tony Yousif, Co-founder of Senior Living Advisors, is leading. Tony highlights the complexities of our sector, the challenges posed by rising interest rates and operating costs, and the opportunities for innovation in senior living transactions. Produce…

Dana Kenworthy has dedicated her professional career to serving the people of Indiana—in particular those who have been victims of abuse and neglect. Currently, she serves as a judge for the second circuit of the Indiana Court of Appeals, which is the second-highest court in the state. But prior to her appointment to the Court of Appeals, Judge Ken…

Communication, coaching, and life lessons, Jesse Marinko, CEO and Founder of Phoenix Senior Living and Partners Development Group. He shares why an alignment of partners, discipline in portfolio growth, and data review are essential for productive and innovative operations. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. This po…

Data and insights shed light on the power of technology in value-based care. Satish Movva, Founder and CEO of CarePredict joins Josh and Lucas to discuss how CarePredict’s data is changing the way communities operate. Hear about the exciting new development of CarePoint, a location-aware, camera-free platform that automatically activates when a car…

Pioneering female seniors housing leader and proud mother of two Green Berets, Kathryn Burton Gray, Founding Partner at Seniors Capital, shares insights into the history of capital markets from her 35+ years of industry experience. She also discusses trends in real estate development, operations, and services, as well as how the new administration …

Repositions, labor challenges, and interest rate updates from Aron Will, Vice President and Co-Head of National Senior Housing at CBRE Capital Markets. Don’t miss this conversation about the pendulum swing from 2020 to 2025 and where the real estate market is headed into this year. Hear Aron on ep. 266. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA An…

Throughout Dr. Jeff Bird’s long and fulfilling career in medicine, he has put his patients—and the people of Muncie—first. Dr. Bird grew up in Muncie. After completing his residency at Ball Hospital, he embarked upon a long and fulfilling career in medicine here in his hometown. As the hospital prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Dr. Bird …

A recap of 2024 discussing occupancy and absorption rates, the impact from a new Administration, and economic factors such as interest rates and construction costs affecting the industry. Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP, shares the current state of senior housing. NIC MAP is an exclusive sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Register for the NIC Spring Conferenc…

Hearing loss is one key reason aging adults face social isolation. Anne Girard, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hamilton CapTel, shares details on the importance of providing outlets for seniors to connect again through closed captioning technology. Learn more about Hamilton CapTel. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Produced by Solinity Mar…

When the resident journey meets data, operators gain insights from prospects during the sales cycle. Erin Hayes, President of Aline and Evan Friedkin, Head of Business Development at Roobrik, share about the merger announcement and what customers can expect from the combined powerhouse. This podcast was recorded at the 2025 ASHA Annual Meeting. Spo…

Entrepreneur and promoter of the industry, Matt Reiners, Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance, shares leadership tips, how to simplify technology adoption, a vision for enhancing connection through tech, and the future of senior living technology. Download whitepaper. Listen to the Connecting the Dots podcast. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel bo…

During Brandon Allmon-Jackson’s major theatrical productions, he is never seen by the audiences. But as a stage manager fulfilling his dream of working on Broadway, he’s the person most responsible for making sure big acts—including The Music Man, Back to the Future, and Sunset Boulevard—go off without a hitch. In the years since he graduated from …

Fortune 500 event planner turns senior living activities professional. Courtney Russell, Lifestyle Program Director at LiveWell Group, shares why programming is the backbone of resident engagement. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Register for the NIC Spring Conference Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Servi…

In this episode of Bridge the Gap, recorded at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting in Nashville, Scott Code, Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at LeadingAge, shares insights into the evolving role of technology in senior living, discussing the challenges operators face and the strategies they can adopt to stay ahead. Recorded …

Hear how updated credentialing is helping senior living communities mitigate risk for team members and residents from Charles Mann, Founder and CSO at Accushield. Listen as Josh and Lucas discuss with Charles how creating an alliance to make vendor partnerships better for senior living operators can improve the industry as a whole. This episode was…

Industry legend, Jack York, Chief Story Teller at Talegate, shares his life’s motto, passion for telling resident’s stories, and his new venture. Hear how the tech entrepreneur is now living out his desire to feature the senior living industry in new ways. Recorded at the Hamilton CapTel booth at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting. Register for NIC Prod…

It’s a Season 7 recap with BTG founders Josh Crisp, Lucas McCurdy and executive producer Sara Mitchell. They break down tips for new individuals entering the industry, the hot topic in 2024 of “culture,” plus a forecast of topics, episodes, and themes coming in 2025. Produced by Solinity Marketing. Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap. Sponsored by A…

Coming out of a development drought, the industry has an optimistic outlook. Plus, what is the changing demographic and capital market structure for the forecast of seniors housing? Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC), gives a preview of topics including middle market, …

Hope Churchill is a senior studying business administration in our Miller College of Business. She’s also our current student representative on the Board of Trustees. In this role, Hope serves as the voice of her peers, advocating for her fellow Ball State students and bringing their perspectives to the board. As she prepares to graduate in May, Ho…

A next-gen senior living operations platform that combines data and insights for caregivers is key to improve community operations. Lindsey Daugherty, BTG Ambassador and Head of Community at Sage, explores how these innovative tools are shaping the future of senior living, enhancing efficiency, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional care. This…