Foresight Radio

Finding the right care for an aging loved one can feel overwhelming, especially when families do not know what services exist, what questions to ask, or where to begin. In this episode of Foresight Radio, Rachel Hill speaks with Heather Todd, co-founder and CEO of Aging Sidekick, about helping families navigate senior care with greater clarity and confidence. Drawing on nearly 30 years in healthcare and more than a decade in senior care, Heather explains why families often pursue solutions that do not match their actual needs and how Aging Sidekick helps connect them with the right resources faster. Rachel and Heather also discuss the myths surrounding aging, the value of senior living, and why operators must understand a family's care needs before promoting their amenities. Topics include: How to determine the right level of senior care The differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and home care Questions families should ask senior care providers Why "feature dumping" fails senior living prospects How Aging Sidekick helps caregivers identify their needs Using AI to strengthen human connection instead of replacing it Planning proactively for aging in place Challenging ageism and embracing the joy of getting older Learn more about Aging Sidekick at agingsidekick.com.

What will shape the next era of senior living? Steve Moran sits down with Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, to explore the trends, research, and investment forces changing the industry. They discuss whether today's senior living model reflects what older adults actually want, why communities must offer more than a place to live, and how operators can create stronger connections with people who choose to remain at home. Lisa also shares what attendees can expect at the 2026 NIC Fall Conference, taking place October 21 through 23 in Chicago, including conversations around healthy aging, artificial intelligence, capital markets, development, middle-market senior housing, hospitality, and the economy. In this episode: What future generations want from senior living Healthy aging, wellness, purpose, and human connection NIC's research with the MIT AgeLab Moving beyond the traditional bricks-and-mortar model Creating senior living communities that serve as social hubs The outlook for senior housing development and capital markets How operators and investors are currently using AI How first-time attendees can make the most of the NIC conference What longtime NIC attendees may still be getting wrong The future of senior living may not be an either-or choice between staying home and moving into a community. It could be an "and."

Self-care for nurses and caregivers has become a buzzword. But what does it look like when healthcare organizations make it part of the culture? In this episode of Foresight Radio, holistic nurse and wellness coach Tammy Drummond-Rowland shares how the Eight Minutes Method™ can help busy healthcare professionals reduce stress, reset their nervous systems, and build healthier habits without adding another overwhelming task to their day. Tammy also explains why meaningful employee wellness requires more than pizza parties, generic advice, or telling caregivers to "take care of themselves." In this conversation, you'll learn: • How small wellness practices can fit into a busy healthcare shift • Why recognition should extend beyond employees who constantly overwork • How breathing exercises can shift the body from fight or flight to focus • Why healthy workplace cultures support caregivers during the workday • How leaders can incorporate grounding, hydration, gratitude, and movement into team huddles • Why supporting employee well-being can improve retention and recruitment • How eight intentional minutes a day can create lasting change Creating a healthier workforce does not always require a large budget or an elaborate wellness program. Sometimes it begins with two deep breaths, a drink of water, a real break, and a leader who makes employees feel seen. Subscribe to Foresight powered by ProCare HR for more conversations about leadership, workforce culture, caregiving, and the future of senior living. #NurseBurnout #CaregiverSupport #HealthcareLeadership #EmployeeWellness #SeniorLiving #WorkplaceCulture #NurseWellness #ForesightRadio

What if growing older meant becoming bolder, more creative and more connected to who you truly are? In this episode of Foresight Radio, Rachel Hill sits down with Valerie Van de Zilver, host of Always Ageless with Valerie V, to challenge the outdated assumptions society makes about aging. Valerie shares how launching a radio show opened the door to powerful conversations with older adults who are writing plays, building fitness communities, hosting podcasts and creating meaningful new chapters later in life. The conversation also gets personal. Valerie discusses caring for her nearly 107-year-old mother, the difficult transition into assisted living and the emotional and financial uncertainty facing adult children of aging parents. Together, Rachel and Valerie explore: • Why age should never erase someone's identity • How ageism shapes the way older adults are treated • Why senior living cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach • How communities can create more meaningful resident experiences • The realities of caregiving and choosing assisted living • Why purpose, creativity and possibility do not have an expiration date This honest and uplifting conversation is a reminder to stop asking how old someone is and start asking who they are, what they have experienced and what they still want to become.

What would senior living look like if communities stopped defaulting to "no"? In this episode of Foresight TV, Steve Moran speaks with Honor Barrett, CEO of Birchgrove, the United Kingdom's first company dedicated exclusively to later living for rent. Honor shares how Birchgrove is challenging the UK's deep attachment to homeownership while creating independent living communities where older adults are treated as neighbors, not simply residents. They explore the differences between senior living in the United States and the UK, the realities of marketing a new rental model, and why storytelling is critical to increasing occupancy. Honor also explains Birchgrove's "culture of yes," an approach that gives residents greater choice, encourages employees to pursue new opportunities, and makes each community feel more like home. The conversation covers: How Birchgrove introduced later living for rent to the UK Why pricing can influence the average resident move-in age The challenge of overcoming resistance to renting in later life How a "culture of yes" improves the resident and employee experience Why Birchgrove calls its residents "neighbors" The role of storytelling and customer education in senior living sales How Birchgrove achieved an 85% employee retention rate What senior living operators in the US and UK can learn from one another This episode offers practical ideas for senior living leaders seeking to improve culture, occupancy, employee retention, and the overall resident experience.