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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
Technology In Senior Living
Active Adult
Employee Retention
Wellness
Artificial Intelligence
Operational Efficiency
Middle Market
Technology
Technology Integration
Capital Investment
Senior Care
Nic Map
Market Trends
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

Senior living is entering an unprecedented period of demand, but operators are also facing persistent labor challenges, tight margins, and technology systems that often haven't kept pace with the complexity of the business. In this special of Bridge ... more

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After more than three decades in senior living, Tana Gall has witnessed nearly every evolution the industry has experienced. She reflects on what has remained constant throughout her 32-year career: the importance of creating communities where reside... more

Cameron and Lucas reflect on one of the industry's largest gatherings to date, featuring record attendance, meaningful collaboration, and an inspiring keynote from Daymond John. The conversation explores how senior housing continues evolving beyond t... more

As senior housing enters one of its most significant growth periods in decades, how should operators prepare for unprecedented demand? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, hosts Lucas and guest co-host Cameron speak with Kevin Oakley, CFO of Maxwell Gr... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Oakley
CFO of the Maxwell Group
Maxwell Group
Episode: How to Prepare for the Senior Housing Demand Surge | Kevin Oakley
John LaHood
CEO at Fellowship Family, Georgia
Fellowship Family
Episode: The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood
Carrie Boone
Guest: Executive leader in senior living, Generation Healthcare Managers
Generation Healthcare Managers
Episode: How Strong Leadership Drives Exceptional Senior Living Communities | Carrie Boone
Bobby Guy
Partner at Polsinelli, deal attorney and frequent guest on the show
Polsinelli
Episode: Why Senior Living M&A Is Booming Again | Bobby Guy
Kimberly Erickson
COO at Bethesda Senior Living
Bethesda Senior Living
Episode: How Bethesda Senior Living Is Solving the Middle Market Crisis | Kimberly Erickson
Anna Hall
Chief Culture and Community Officer at Front Porch Communities
Front Porch Communities
Episode: Changing the Narrative on Aging Through Podcasting | Anna Hall
Matt Strange
COO, Procare HR
Procare HR
Episode: Senior Living’s Labor Crisis and the Fix Operators Are Missing | Matt Strange
Roeland Pelgrims
Co-founder of Nobi
Nobi
Episode: How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept
Stijn Verrept
Co-founder of Nobi
Nobi
Episode: How Nobi Is Transforming Fall Prevention in Senior Living | Roeland Pelgrims & Stijn Verrept

Hosts

Lucas McCurdy
Host focusing on leadership, industry trends, and market dynamics in senior living.
Joshua Crisp
Co-host and industry interviewer focusing on strategy, operations, and market trends in senior living.

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 States3 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 States3 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 bring energy and credibility to complex industry topics.
Podcast consistently features strong guests with real-world impact.
Community-focused discussions and positive industry impact are frequently highlighted.
Listeners praise practical takeaways for operators and investors.

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How to Prepare for the Senior Housing Demand Surge | Kevin Oakley
Q: How do you develop a culture of success within the organization?
The company emphasizes a deeply embedded culture created by the Thompson family, with actions like self-funding during COVID to support staff and a consistent focus on people-first values that guide decisions and outcomes.
The Importance of Building a Senior Living Legacy | John LaHood
Q: Take us back to the beginning on how this ever started.
LaHood describes his grandparents building the first community, the evolution of family ownership, and the early hands-on work that shaped a passion for caring for older adults, which later translated into a multi-community organization.
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.

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A forward-looking show focused on senior living, housing, and aging services, featuring conversations with operators, investors, policymakers, and tech founders. Episodes often explore leadership culture, capital markets and dealmaking, workforce strategies, non-profit and for-profit models, AI and data tooling in operations, and innovative care models. Notable strengths include high-profile industry guests, practical takeaways for operators and investors, and a clear emphasis on shaping the future of senior living through education, collaboration, and technology.

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1. Kevin Oakley
2. John LaHood
3. Carrie Boone
4. Bobby Guy
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7. Matt Strange
8. Roeland Pelgrims

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