Glowing Older

From developing university curriculum for senior living, to designing state of the art assisted living and memory care communities, Andy Carle has done it all. Learn about his newest project at The Virginian , where color-coded wings and multi-themed experiential engagement take memory care to the next level. About Andrew Andrew Carle is adjunct faculty at Georgetown University's Masters in Aging...

From corporate CFO to age-tech entrepreneur, Paige Wilson turned her lightbulb moment into a thriving age-tech enterprise. Find out how Naborforce ’s form of “paid volunteerism” enables aging in place, combats loneliness, and provides access to social determinants of health and purpose for an older workforce. About Paige Paige Wilson is the founder and CEO of Naborforce. She spent the bulk of her...

Age-tech pioneer Michael Mann advises and mentors early-stage startups to help founders design the best products for older adults. Listen to his views on technologies for aging in place and opportunities for growth in senior living. About Michael As founder of Tachyon Insights, Michael is an age-tech healthcare influencer who is passionate about empowering the lives of older adults and family care...

Sky Bergman was inspired by her active 100-year-old Italian grandmother to document the wisdom of older adults. After spending four years interviewing 40 people with a cumulative life experience of 3,000 years, she released the film Lives Well Lived to critical acclaim. About Sky Sky Bergman (she/her) is an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. Lives Well Lived is Sky’s directori...

Founder and President of Brilliant Aging , Kay Van Norman’s mission is to bridge the gap between programming and a culture of wellbeing. Learn about her “stages of change” model for entering senior living and how sales and marketing can optimize engagement through a focus on person-centered wellness. About Kay Kay Van Norman is a healthy aging expert and former Director of the Keiser Institute on...

For 25 years Tom Grape has been a pioneer in independent and assisted living, memory care and life plan communities. As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living , he has grown the company portfolio to 63 communities in 7 states. Benchmark’s focus on culture has made the company an employer-of-choice repeat award winner with Fortune and the Boston Globe . About Tom When Tom Grape founde...

After closing more than one billion of senior living transactions nationally, Scott McCorvie recently launched his own senior living company, Vita Senior Living . Find out why this native Floridian is banking on streamlined operations and an overall wellness model, combining healthcare with lifestyle improvement. About Scott Scott McCorvie, Founder and CEO of Vita Senior Living, leverages over 18...

As the founder and CEO of the Positive Approach, LLC, Teepa Snow is committed to educating individuals and communities about best practices in dementia. Her videos, training, coaching, consulting, and creative social media posts help millions impacted by this challenging condition, in more than 30 countries. About Teepa Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone li...

The new executive director of Milken Institute’s Center for the Future of Aging has a bird’s eye view on everything impacting aging. Former roles include chief lobbyist at AARP during the Affordable Care Act's enactment, and appointment by President Obama in 2014 to lead the White House conference on Aging. About Nora As executive director of Milken’s Institute Center for the Future of Aging , Nor...

In his 30-Year Tenure as President and CEO of RiverSpring Living , Daniel founded the nation’s first elder abuse shelter and senior living’s fine art museum, multiple intergenerational initiatives, and New York City’s first luxury life plan community. Hear how Hebrew Home at Riverdale’s visionary programs are being replicated across the country. About Daniel Daniel Reingold, M.S., J.D. is Presiden...

Proud industry disruptor John Gonzales, SVP of Consulting at Haven Senior Investments and President at Haven Senior Living, has been involved in every aspect of the business of aging well. Listen to his opinions on a healthcare versus hospitality approach, solutions for the middle market, and how to use social media to attract prospective staff and residents. About John John Gonzales has over 30 y...

The founder of the Ageful Living blog and a passionate advocate for the positive aging movement shares her opinions on empowered aging, caregiver support, and the tipping point of public awareness on ageism. About Jeanette Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, editor, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for older adult empowerment. She finds...

About Keren Keren Etkin is the founder of TheGerontechnologist.com , a media platform that covers the global age-tech ecosystem and offers online courses through the AgeTech Academy, and the founder/director of AgeLabIL at Shenkar college in Israel, an interdisciplinary R&D center focusing on age-tech. Named one of the most influential people in aging, Etkin is a sought-after public speaker an...

As the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Primetime Partners , an early-stage venture capital fund, Abby Levy builds companies from the ground up. Learn about the visionaries improving quality of life for older adults. About Abby Abby Miller Levy has spent her career helping businesses and consumer brands grow as an operator, entrepreneur, and advisor, most notably in the wellness sector. Prior to...

The founder and CEO of Chelsea Place Senior Care and senior living podcaster on why he is bullish on adult day care as a cost-effective alternative to assisted living or home care, and the value of a good laugh. About Kris An entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in senior care, Kris Chana’s personal mission is to give older adults hope and a sense of purpose that helps them live their bes...

As Partner and COO of Charter Senior Living , Jayne oversees 41 communities in seven states. Find out why the company nearly doubled in size in 5 months, and how a flat organization structure allows closer connection to associates, residents, and families. About Jayne Jayne Sallerson, a seasoned veteran in the senior living industry, is an investor, partner, and Chief Operating Officer at Charter...

With a winning combination of experience and innovation, Tana Gall is a leading voice in senior living. Listen to her insights gleaned from Merrill Garden ’s 70 communities across 20 states, with 4,000 staff members and 7,000 residents, and her vision for moderately priced senior housing. About Tana Tana Gall is responsible for all aspects of operations and growth at the 70 Merrill senior living c...

Len Fishman has worn many hats—Director of the Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston , CEO of New England’s largest non-profit senior living provider, and CEO/President of LeadingAge . Listen to his reflections on decades of experience in long-term services and support, and predictions on future challenges and opportunities. About Len Len Fishman served as director of the Gerontology Institute at...

Max Winters, Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman and co-host of the Shaping Dementia Environments podcast , talks about the company’s milestones, the importance of the built environment for older adults, solutions for the underserved 80%, and what the future holds for senior living. About Max A creative force in the senior living design industry, Max Winters, RA, has pioneered new thinking around...

AARP Innovation Labs’ Rick Robinson, VP of Product Development, and Sasha Spellman, Startup Collaboration Director, discuss their 9-month journey since launching The AgeTech Collaborative™ . Connecting industry leaders, investors, test beds, business services and startups, the platform generates big new ideas and sends thriving products into the $8 trillion age-tech economy. About Rick Rick Robins...

The president of Home Ideations and Chair of the National Aging in Place Council® talks about the renewed focus on "healthspan" and the impact of place on aging well. About Scott Scott Fulton is a longevity authority and healthy aging advocate. An evidence-based researcher, innovator, entrepreneur and pragmatic engineer, Scott is recognized for outside-the-box, direct approaches to solve big chall...

The founding president of the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers (NASMM) talks about her new book, life on the “other side of the fence” as a senior living resident, and ways the industry can improve the experience. About Margit Margit Novack is an entrepreneur, thought leader in aging and pioneer in Senior Move Management. Margit founded Moving Solutions in 1996, and is wi...

Senior living has an urgent caregiver crisis, with Covid creating even more challenges. Cathy Richard’s Power Up Program capitalizes on the relationships that exist between caregivers and residents. Small changes can have significant benefits. About Cathy Cathy Richards, M.A. is an exercise physiologist, wellness coach, and bestselling author of BOOM: Six Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life . After...

In the past 10 years, Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living at Washington State University has grown from humble beginnings to a full-fledged interdisciplinary major in senior living management. Housed in the hospitality school in the business college, the Institute runs the gamut of non-credit offerings up through PhD options. About Nancy Dr. Nancy Swanger is the Associate Dean and Founding Di...

The CEO and Executive Director of Thrive Center talks about the world’s first and only non-profit devoted to promoting healthy aging with technological innovations and specialized educational programs, and the technologies changing the lives of older adults.  About Sheri Sheri Rose is the CEO and Executive Director of the Thrive Center, a nonprofit innovation center focused on wellness and ag...