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Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast

Bridge the Gap Network
Senior Living
Senior Housing
Covid-19
Senior Living Industry
Value-Based Care
Community Engagement
Active Adult
Technology In Senior Living
Employee Retention
Wellness
Artificial Intelligence
Operational Efficiency
Technology
Technology Integration
Capital Investment
Senior Care
Nic Map
Market Trends
Middle Market
Caregivers

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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Latest Episodes

On this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Kimberly Erickson, COO of Bethesda Senior Living, to explore the future of attainable senior housing and the role nonprofit operators can play in serving the growing middle-market popula... more

What if the future of senior living isn't about healthcare—it's about purpose? This week, we welcome Anna Hall, Chief Culture and Community Officer at Front Porch Communities and host of the Front Porch Podcast. Anna shares her journey through more t... more

Josh and Lucas sit down with Kyle Gardner from NIC MAP to discuss the evolution of data-driven decision-making in senior housing and the launch of NIC MAP’s new AI-powered underwriting platform: Deal Intelligence. Kyle shares how institutional invest... more

The senior living workforce conversation is changing fast, and operators who adapt now will have the advantage moving forward. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Matt Strange, COO of Procare HR, to unpack the evolving lab... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Strange
COO, Procare HR
Procare HR
Episode: Senior Living’s Labor Crisis and the Fix Operators Are Missing | Matt Strange
Aron Will
Executive at CBRE discussed as returning guest
CBRE
Episode: Why Is Senior Housing Entering a Historic Growth Cycle? | Aron Will
Roeland Pelgrims
Co-founder of Nobi
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Episode: How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept
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Co-founder of Nobi
Nobi
Episode: How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept
Brandon Logsdon
CEO of Aline
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Episode: Evolution Over Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Senior Living Technology | Brandon Logsdon
Michael Bowden
Executive at LTC Reit
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Episode: Redefining Senior Housing Investment Through Collaboration | Michael Bowden & Shae Portnoy
Shae Portnoy
Executive at LTC Reit
LTC Reit
Episode: Redefining Senior Housing Investment Through Collaboration | Michael Bowden & Shae Portnoy
Justin Ladd
Executive at Arrow Senior Living Management
Arrow Senior Living Management
Episode: Why Senior Living Is the Most Rewarding Career You’re Overlooking | Justin Ladd
Nancy Swanger
Founding director Granger Cobb Institute for Business of Aging at Washington State University
Washington State University
Episode: How to Build the Future of Senior Living Talent | Nancy Swanger

Hosts

Lucas McCurdy
Host of Bridge the Gap Podcast
Joshua Crisp
Co-host of Bridge the Gap Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • A Must Listen for Senior Living

    There’s no better or faster way to learn about the latest trends and innovations in Senior Living.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MZamkow
    United States2 years ago
  • This is the best podcast talking about all things senior living

    These guys have the best guests and the best conversations that are needed in the senior living industry. They bring great exposure to solutions, trends and opportunities in the market. Whether you are an investor, operator, solution provider or other stakeholder in the industry, there is something here for you. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN Business
    United States2 years ago
  • These guys get it

    This podcast is the conten that the senior living industry needs. It is supportive and provides a platform for so many voices. You can learn a lot from each episode and they have outstanding guests. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MN Business
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Content

    Thankful for the team that puts this podcast on, to support and educate the senior living industry. I can always count on this show for the latest information, tips, and insights that help us serve our seniors better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HazelNblue
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the content

    Great content and thoughtful leadership guests! Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Senior living 2
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts are noted for their passion and ability to surface valuable insights from diverse perspectives in senior living.
Listeners praise the show for its high-quality guests and practical, industry-relevant discussions.
The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for professionals across operations, investment, and design in aging services.
Some listeners mention occasional disagreements with hosts on current events as a negative.
Overall, the show is described as a leading source of senior living industry knowledge and thought leadership.

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Senior Living’s Labor Crisis and the Fix Operators Are Missing | Matt Strange
Q: What changes are you seeing in the workforce as we move further from the pandemic?
There's a shift with occupancy bouncing back and a tighter job market; workers crave predictability and reliable income, leading operators to rethink scheduling norms and compensation structures to attract and retain talent.
Why Is Senior Housing Entering a Historic Growth Cycle? | Aron Will
Q: What steps do you think need to happen before meaningful development growth can resume, and is there a timing signal you're watching?
Development is not likely to pick up meaningfully for 12 to 18 months due to elevated construction costs and the need for developers and sponsors to demonstrate track records, with high-barrier markets showing more potential for prudent, measured progress and debt/equity creativity to unlock capital.
How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept
Q: Why choose a discreet, non-invasive design for fall detection and how do you balance safety with dignity?
They explain deploying the device as a visually normal light fixture mounted centrally in a room to provide full room visibility, training the AI on many scenarios, prioritizing zero misses over false positives, and designing to avoid cameras or invasive monitoring to preserve dignity.
How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept
Q: What is the core why behind starting Nobi, and how did your background influence the product?
Roeland and Stijn describe their combined experience in senior living and technology, the frustration with disruptive letters and inefficient care processes, and how a daily, on-the-ground experience led them to build a light fixture with advanced sensing that evolves into a broader smart care platform.
Evolution Over Revolution: How AI Is Reshaping Senior Living Technology | Brandon Logsdon
Q: Can you talk to us about how AI is woven into the ecosystem and your approach to deployment?
We are pursuing AI in three main initiatives. First, engineering AI on the software factory floor to change how code is built. Second, AI for the enterprise to empower non-coders to work with AI effectively. Third, embedding AI into the software to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and provide predictive analytics across dining, care, billing, and leasing.

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Bridge the Gap features in-depth conversations with senior living operators, investors, architects, and technology providers who are shaping the future of aging services. Episodes frequently explore collaborative investment models, human-centered care, governance and strategy, and the role of data, technology, and design in delivering better resident outcomes. A standout is the emphasis on partnerships—between operators and on-site teams, academia, insurers, and vendors—and on translating high-level strategy into practical, frontline action. The show tends to attract senior living professionals and real estate and tech stakeholders seeking actionable insights, market trends, and leadership perspectives in a fast-changing industry.

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1. From Leads to Leases - Senior Living Marketing and Sales
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2. Aron Will
3. Roeland Pelgrims
4. Stijn Verrept
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8. Justin Ladd

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