On this week’s Tips from Trestle, Aaron chats with Heather Burns, a seasoned resident engagement professional, to explore innovative strategies for enhancing senior living communities. Heather shares her resident-first philosophy, emphasizing holistic well-being that foster independence and purpose. She highlights the importance of bridging departmental silos, fostering teamwork, and training staff on empathy and compassion to elevate resident care. The discussion also unveils exciting initiatives in her role as the new Corporate Director of Resident Engagement for Trestle Hospitality Concepts - like a comprehensive engagement guidebook & tailored training programs to support activities directors in creating meaningful connections and thriving communities.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:

• eMenuChoice
• WiseOx
• ClarkPro
• Ben E Keith Foods

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This week’s episode of Tips from Trestle finds Aaron immersing himself into the world of Residential Assisted Living (RAL) with guest Isabelle Guarino, COO of the Residential Assisted Living Academy. Together, they explore how RAL homes offer a unique, personalized alternative to traditional senior living communities by blending residential comfort with professional care. Isabelle shares insights on staffing, creative resident engagement, and the financial models that make RAL a compelling choice for families and entrepreneurs alike. With the "silver tsunami" approaching, this episode sheds light on how RAL homes can address the growing demand for senior care.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:

• eMenuChoice (https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenu)
• WiseOx (https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOx)
• ClarkPro (https://bit.ly/ClarkPro_TFT)
• Ben E Keith Foods (https://bit.ly/TFT_BEK)

Social - RAL Academy

• TikTok: @ralacademy
• IG: @ralacademy
• X/Twitter: @ralacademy
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/residential-assisted-living-academy/
• Website: www.ral101.com

#TFT406 #SeniorLivingInnovation #ResidentialAssistedLiving #SilverTsunami #CreativeCaregiving #SeniorCareRevolution #ResidentEngagement #PersonalizedSeniorCare #SmallHomeBigImpact #SeniorLivingTrends2025 #ElderCareSolutions #FoodServiceInSeniorLiving #CommunityCareMatters #InnovativeSeniorHousing #CompassionateCaregiving #FutureOfSeniorLiving

In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Aaron catches up with Sara Mitchell, co-founder and president of Solinity Marketing, to explore how food and hospitality can elevate senior living communities. Sara shares her unique journey from sports reporting to senior living marketing, emphasizing the power of storytelling in connecting with residents and families. They discuss leveraging culinary excellence as a key marketing strategy, the importance of authentic resident testimonials, and how everyday dining experiences can enhance community branding. Sara also provides practical tips for integrating food into social media campaigns and fostering collaboration between departments to create impactful narratives.

Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:

• eMenuChoice
• WiseOx
• ClarkPro
• Ben E Keith Foods

#TFT405 #SeniorLiving #CulinaryExcellence #FoodAndHospitality #Marketing #DiningExperience #Storytelling #ResidentVoices #CommunityConnections #FoodMemories #HospitalityMatters #Branding