Glowing Older

The founder of AGEIST and host of the SuperAge podcast discusses the shift from anti-aging to positive aging, how targeting by age is an epic fail, and the endless possibilities in life’s third act. About David David is the founder and face of AGEIST , a new media company and agency that champions the vitality, capabilities, and influence of the modern 50+. He is a passionate champion and leading...

Real Talk with Steve Moran, Founder of Senior Living Foresight and Evolve 2021 Steve has his “finger on the pulse” of senior living and is not afraid to tell it like it is. Find out why life enrichment is the unsung hero, what makes a senior living community great, and whether a big shakeup is coming. About Steve Steve Moran is the founder of Senior Living Foresight, which is dedicated to helping...

Global research shows brain health is 90% lifestyle and 10% genetics. Small lifestyle changes such as nutrition, hydration, physical activity, cognitive engagement, lifelong learning, social connections—even circadian rhythms, have been proven to delay dementia while improving quality of life. About Dr. Culler Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. is the Founder of the Virtual Brain Health Center. She...

Chip Conley, Bestselling Author and Founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Modern Elder Academy , talks about the first "midlife wisdom school" and the development of intergenerational communities to support people, place, and planet. Find out why MEA’s Communities will be to the 21st Century what Del Webb® Sun City was to the 20th Century. About Chip New York Times bestselling author Chip Conle...

TSOLife is the first senior living business intelligence platform to provide meaningful resident and prospect insights while creating more engagement and connections. Learn about TSOLife’s Minerva platform—a one-stop-shop for resident data leveraging artificial intelligence and simplified data collection to personalize interactions and experiences. About David David is the Founder & CEO of TSO...

Angela founded Feet to the Fire Writers’ Workshops ® in her living room and grew it into a turnkey licensing program for senior living organizations to integrate curriculum-based writers’ groups that improve resident engagement, cognition, and joy. She shares the lessons she has learned along the way. About Angela Angela Burton is the Founder & Chief Writing Motivator of Feet to the Fire Write...

Healthy aging is serious business to Jon Warner. As CEO of Silver Moonshots , he helps startups turn ideas into scalable solutions. Jon shares his picks for communication, mobility and wellness technologies that make older adult lives better. About Jon Five-time company CEO, Jon Warner is a widely respected entrepreneur having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits). His career starte...

Ashton Applewhite is on a crusade to end the discrimination that sidelines and silences older people. Find out why her TED talk, Let’s End Ageism, has over 1.6 million views. About Ashton An internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism . A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse , she speaks widely at ve...

The message of the Masterpiece Movement is that we can continue to grow and flourish as we age. Research proves that keeping your body moving, committing to lifelong learning, staying socially connected and having a purpose contribute to resilience, longevity, and happiness. About Dr. Roger Landry Dr. Roger Landry is a preventive medicine physician, author of award-winning Live Long, Die Short: A...

One of senior living’s most influential leaders discusses why he is bullish about investment opportunities in the aging space, and bearish on the ability of many of today’s biggest operators to satisfy new demand. About Bob Bob Kramer is Founder and Fellow of Nexus Insights, a thought leadership platform dedicated to the dissemination of ideas and models that challenge the status quo and contribut...

Diane shares insights from her 25 years creating and nurturing solutions for healthy living and aging well. Listen to her favorite innovations in brain entrainment, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. About Diane Diane Doster, MS is a creator, connector and collaborator for living, aging and ending well. She is the Chief Relevance Officer and Founder of Project Relevance , a business to...

Covid-19 has been an accelerator for a wave of cool new technologies to hit senior living. Listen to Ravi discuss solutions for the aging population using robotics, passive monitoring. conversational AI—even a local biomarker technology that detects health issues from changes in your voice! About Ravi Ravi Bala is an AgeTech Evangelist and a startup mentor in AgeTech and Remote Monitoring. He is a...

Widely known as the “Queen of Culture” in senior living, Denise Boudreau-Scott knows how to create places where people want to live, and staff want to come to work every day and give their best. Learn how concentrating on culture develops a deeper alignment of purpose across your organization, and an improved bottom line. About Denise Denise Boudreau-Scott is President of Drive , which helps aging...

A “Global Leading Woman in Wellness” offers her take on how purpose-built, resident-driven communities with a focus on health and wellbeing will impact senior living, and her new passion project: love a beacon for post pandemic business. About Mia Mia Kyricos is a globally respected thought-leader in the business of wellness, wellbeing and hospitality with a specialty in brand strategy and communi...

Known as senior living’s Ambassador of Play, Jessica Daily talks about the value of finding more opportunities for joy, laughter, and fun. She also discusses career opportunities and the progression of her profession from activities and recreation to programs and experiences. About Jessica Jessica Daily is the National Director of Resident Programs for Senior Lifestyle Corporation , a senior livin...

Traci shares how Sunland’s home care services help older adults safely stay in their homes and combat loneliness during Covid-19, and how a cancer diagnosis allows her to go deeper with her clients. About Traci Traci Ahlstrom Beagley has been the Managing Partner of Sunland Home Care since its inception. In 1958, her great-grandfather and grandfather, Joe and Ross Farnsworth, built the first 55+ a...

Boomer expert Matt Thornhill shares why he believes close-knit, intentional communities are the future, and how Cozy Home Community ™ is partnering with nonprofit, faith-based senior living providers to fulfill their missions. About Matt For almost 40 years Matt has been studying consumer behavior—as a Madison Avenue advertising executive, an interactive marketer, and more recently as a futurist a...

From humble roots as a maintenance assistance in senior living to operator of a national healthcare firm serving 2,000 residents, Avi shares his insights “from the ground up.” He candidly talks Covid-19 casualties and the bright spots that have spurred industry innovation. About Avi Avi Satt is President & Co-founder of Sage Healthcare Partners & Allegria Senior Living . He is a growing an...

Learn how engagement increases conversion from lead to lease. The principals of LE3 Solutions share techniques for creating an efficient and timely engagement process, and wellness programs that originate from research and collaboration with residents, staff, families, and prospects. About Sara and Kelly Sara Kyle, Ph. D, Founder & Principal, LE3 Solutions Sara Kyle has spent the last 12 years...

Kirsten Jacobs discusses how ageism and segregation negatively impact the senior living industry—based on her work co-leading LeadingAge’s ageism work on an America freed from ageism . She also shares key takeaways from the 2020 conference, and how Covid-19 could threaten industry progress. About Kirsten With nearly 20 years of experience in older adult housing and services, memory care, and long-...

Senior living veteran Jill Vitale-Aussem shares insights from her revolutionary book; why ageism and ableism undermine the industry, how current practices offering hospitality-like comfort and amenities for older adults are misdirected, and how Covid-19 has spurred innovation and opportunity. About Jill Jill Vitale-Aussem NHA, MMH serves as President & CEO of Christian Living Communities , a C...

Meredith Oppenheim, a 20-year expert in senior housing and Founder of Vitality Society ™, talks about how Covid-19 as a disruptive force driving industry change. Learn how technology and virtual programming can entice “younger olders” and serve as a valuable sales tool at the top of the funnel. About Meredith Meredith Oppenheim is a senior housing specialist with national and international experti...

The Covid-19 Era has hurt many senior living communities. However, Harbor’s Edge in Norfolk, VA is thriving. Find out why this waterfront high-rise community has the winning formula for success. Learn about the property’s technology deployment, culinary and wellness options, and purpose-driven community engagement. About Anna As the VP of Sales and Marketing at Harbor’s Edge, Anna Little oversees...

A professional salon has become a must-have amenity for senior living communities from active living through skilled nursing and memory care. However, many properties miss the boat with poorly designed facilities and unlicensed contractors. Learn how PS Salon & Spa has become the market leader in salon and spa services with more than 1,000 locations in 37 states. About John John Polatz is the...

Jon and Kasondra are masters at matchmaking the best caregivers and estate concierge managers with the needs, goals, and personalities of their clients. The Perfect Companion offers an extensive array services—from meals, grooming, and laundry to memory care, palliative care, and family dynamics management—to individuals and senior living facilities. Their approach to 5-star service means not only...