Glowing Older

The President and CEO of the 34-year-old nonprofit life plan community shares White Horse Village ’s “secret sauce” for technology innovation, lifelong learning, and resident-driven programming on campus and in the local community. About Len Len Weiser has worked as a Director of Nursing for a Skilled Nursing Community, Nursing Home Administrator, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer for...

The leading marketing consultancy catering to older adults works with every sector of aging services—from large healthcare providers, to senior living and home care, to age-tech startups. Learn key findings from new research on the 50-million-large caregiver market in North America and why nine out of ten caregivers see technology playing a crucial role in the future. About Jeff Jeff is the Presid...

The University professor and nationally recognized expert on senior housing and aging services technologies talks about the Virginian Scholars Program, a partnership with George Mason University offering The Virginian’s residents formal, structured education. He also shares the technologies influencing senior living and new affinity communities catering to niche markets. Andrew Carle is adjunct fa...

Joy is a foremost expert on elder abuse and developing evidence-based screening protocols in long term care. Learn about her role spearheading spiritual engagement, and why connecting to something bigger is critical for happiness and well-being. About Joy Joy is the Vice President of Elder Justice and Spiritual Engagement at RiverSpring Living , and Director and Managing Attorney of The Weinberg C...

James Balda is President & CEO of Argentum , a national trade association representing about 75% of professionally managed senior living communities in the U.S. Learn about the association’s non-stop advocacy and workforce efforts, and the grant from the Department of Labor to develop apprenticeships for 7,000 industry workers, resulting in 80% retention rates. About James James Balda is Presi...

The Founder and President of the Dementia Society of America ® talks about the misconceptions surrounding cognitive impairment, ways to improve brain health, and how the not-for-profit organization educates and empowers senior living communities and caregivers to better support those challenged with cognitive decline. About Kevin Starting as a young entrepreneur at age of 18 and having launched se...

The CEO of The Eden Alternative ® discusses the new membership program making it easier for senior living communities to implement the Eden approach. Patrick shares research-based positive outcomes and how implementing Eden programs can reduce insurance premiums by 10-20%. About Patrick Patrick Bultema has served as Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of numerous companies, acted as an advisor to...

The co-founder of The DAISY Foundation and the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses talks about recognizing the extraordinary compassion that nurses provide every day. With 2 million nominations and 200,000 awards to nurses in 33 countries, DAISY’s impact is well-documented, contributing to a healthy work environment, nurse retention, and the patient/family experience. Learn about the DAISY-spons...

Generations Over Dinner is designed to alleviate ageism and loneliness by encouraging different generations to go deep at the dinner table. Learn how the founders joined a think tank of leaders in the aging space to create a turn-key program that any individual or senior living community can implement. About Michael Michael Hebb is the Founder of Over Dinner (Death Over Dinner, Drugs Over Dinner,...

The co-founder and Chief Solutions Officer talks about Artifcts’ online platform to preserve history while protecting privacy, and their goal to become a household name for all generations. About Ellen Ellen Goodwin is the co-founder and Chief Solutions Officer for Artifcts. Prior to co-founding Artifcts, Ellen served as Chief Solutions Officer of Knoema. She managed Knoema’s largest strategic cli...

Wendy discusses LIVunLtd’ s wellness services and how a commitment to healthy living can increase revenue and property values. Learn about her flagship senior living project River’s Edge, the first luxury life plan community in Manhattan. About Wendy Wendy Bosalavage is the President and Chief Revenue Officer of LIVuLtd , which provides custom concierge, fitness and wellness experiences for reside...

The CEO of AIPEX Technologies share the latest in voice technologies and how virtual concierges can ease common pain points in caring for older adults. About Dana Dana Young founded AIPEX Technologies, a platform that enables tailored industry-specific solutions leveraging voice technology. AIPEX has solutions for both hospitality and senior living use cases. Dana is also the owner of The Lodge at...

The founder of LivWell Health talks about providing one-on-one fitness training in senior living communities and as a personal in-home wellness service. About Andrew Andrew has always been involved in the fitness world. His love for health and wellness led him to an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at Bowling Green State University then to a graduate degree from one of the nation’s top...

The founder and CEO of W Lawson talks about his initiatives on the board of Leading Age and the Green House Project, the move to resident-directed supports and services, and his work breaking down barriers in the not-for-profit space. About Marvell Marvell Adams Jr. has known since high school that he would serve older adults as a part of his life’s work. He has been a project manager, nursing hom...

The Founder & CEO of Carefeed talks about the company’s secure, cloud-based and HIPAA-compliant digital communication solutions for skilled nursing and senior living communities. Learn how Carefeed creates efficiencies and improves the experience for staff, residents, and families. About Terry Terry’s entire career has been focused on digital transformation. Prior to founding Carefeed, Terry s...

As a strategic consultant and policy analyst, Jem takes a global, interdisciplinary approach to addressing the issues of an aging population. Here he shares his passion for making cities more green-friendly, and how places like Japan, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands make nature and interaction among generations part of the fabric of life. About Jem Jem holds an MA in Public Policy and an MA in In...

The founder of Artfull Enrichment talks about developing art programs in senior living communities, and their library of 200 online art programs, step-by-step programs video tutorials and live workshops. About Cailey Cailey Massey is an artist who has been developing and implementing person-centered art programs in older adult communities for over a decade. With hands-on industry experience, She h...

The founder & CEO of Empower Living talks about his new venture, his Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, and why career path and empowerment go hand in hand. About Mark In addition to his role as CEO of Empower Living, Mark Reisman, CPA, is Chief of Acquisitions and Asset Management at Touzi Capital , a private equity firm specializing...

Nancy Griffin welcomes back Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging®. ICAA’s business and consumer initiatives create new paradigms of healthy aging across the globe. About Colin Colin Milner is the founder of the active-aging industry in North America. He is the leading authority on the health and wellbeing of the older adult, and has been recognized by the World Economic F...

The Founder of The Gerontologist Inc. talks technology, elder abuse, and the need to create autonomy for older adults. About Kerry Kerry Burnight , Ph. D., is a nationally renowned gerontologist and the founder of The Gerontologist, Inc., an advisory firm that helps companies understand and meet the needs of older adults. She is an aging expert determined to help others improve the second half of...

The Co-founder & CEO of Bella Groves talks about how his caregiver-first perspective shaped his new venture, and the pitfalls of treating dementia as a normal part of aging. About James Jams Lee is an icon in senior living and aging services, as an executive in large corporations and as founder of several entrepreneurial ventures. In 2021, he transitioned from an executive position in an estab...

The Assistant Vice President of Wellness Strategies for Mather discusses his pivot from hospitality to senior living. Myers shares his wellness architecture for Mather’s new $500 million Tyson’s corner life plan community, which includes two full-service spas. Catering to senior living’s new generation resident, two-thirds of the depositors are Baby Boomers or Generation X. About William William W...

The CEO of SALT Chamber and Founder of the Salt Therapy Association discusses respiratory wellness and why dry salt therapy is an ideal offering for older adults. Learn how senior living communities can convert and existing space into a solo, couples or multipurpose salt room. About Leo Leo M. Tonkin has been CEO of several companies over the past 30 years focused on strategic, organizational, and...

Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it . She shares her insights from 25 years of experience as a gerontologist, serving as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging. About Dr. Gendron Dr. Tracey Gendron has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in...

The Founder & CEO of UpsideHōM shares company milestones and how to create organic intergenerational connection and successful co-housing. Learn how this exciting alternative to traditional senior living is creating solutions for social isolation and affordable housing.  About Jake Jake Rothstein is the CEO and Founder of UpsideHōM, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for olde...