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TALAHour with Renovia – Seamless Senior Living Renovation

A virtual event covering how to execute a seamless repainting process with minimal disruption to residents and staff. It will explore aspects of planning such as the scope of work, phasing to minimize community disruption, safety considerations, resident and staff communication, design and aesthetics, choosing the right contractor, and post-project completion details for longevity.
By |2025-05-28T19:10:18-05:00May 28th, 2025|

TALABook featuring Pete Smith and his book Dare to Matter: Choosing an Unstuck and Unapologetic Life of Significance

Join TALA 2025 Keynote Speaker Pete Smith for this TALABook event featuring his book Dare to Matter: Choosing an Unstick and Unapologetic Life of Significance. Pete reveals the findings of his self-described "obsession" with what it takes to live a life of significance. Interviewing and studying the lives of those who are making a difference in the word today - including stories from people you may [...]
By |2025-05-12T13:35:54-05:00May 9th, 2025|

So, You Want to Open an Assisted Living Community?

An in-person event

This is an introductory in-person workshop with industry experts discussing key considerations for opening an assisted living community on April 4th from 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm in Round Rock, Texas at the Kalahari Resort.


Course Description

Thinking of opening an assisted living community in Texas? This intensive 4.5-hour in-person workshop presented by Texas Assisted Living Association is designed to introduce you to the intricate process of establishing and running a successful assisted living community.

Gain invaluable insights from industry experts as they share their knowledge and [...]

By |2025-03-03T10:50:42-06:00March 3rd, 2025|

TALAHour – From Excuses to Enthusiasm: Boosting Senior Fitness Participation and Retention

Fitness and wellness professionals play a crucial role in overcoming barriers and boosting motivation for individuals to start and maintain exercise programs. Older adults face unique challenges, both real and perceived, in engaging with fitness activities. This presentation will explore strategies senior living organizations can use to increase participation, foster consistency and build habits that shift residents' mindsets from “I don’t have time, to "I can’t [...]
By |2025-02-27T14:18:00-06:00February 27th, 2025|

Study Results on the Profound Impact of Trauma on Caregivers

Have you ever taken a moment to truly consider the profound impact of trauma on our dedicated caregivers? In the insightful research study, "The Influence of Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing in the Workplace," KARE and the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) delve deep into this often-overlooked aspect of caregiving.[1]

The study surveyed 1,142 long-term care professionals to better understand the current state of the care force’s wellbeing in the workplace. Results shed light on the micro-traumas that individuals in caregiving roles [...]

By |2024-12-03T14:12:16-06:00December 2nd, 2024|

TALAHour – Breaking Down the Retention Relationship: Insights from Assisted Living Healthcare Professionals

Staff retention is a persistent challenge in the assisted living industry, and understanding the root causes is critical to addressing this issue. In this webinar, NurseDash will share insights from a recent study and analysis conducted from a variety of healthcare professionals sharing insights on their personal work experiences. We’ll explore the gap between worker expectations and reality, uncover what makes or breaks staff satisfaction, and discuss actionable strategies that providers can implement to [...]
By |2024-10-23T13:20:33-05:00October 23rd, 2024|

TALA’s Workforce Survey Results Reveal the Heart of “Why” People Choose a Career in Senior Living

In July and August of 2024, TALA’s Workforce Development Committee conducted a survey distributed to TALAView subscribers. One hundred and three (103) individuals responded to the survey to share their stories. Below is a summary of what respondents expressed on “WHY” they choose a career in senior living.

When asked,How did you hear about jobs in Senior Living? “respondents were most referred by family or a friend, followed by [...]

By |2024-10-09T20:08:23-05:00October 9th, 2024|

TALAHour – Strength for Life: Building Skeletal-Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance for Older Adults

One size certainly does not fit all when it comes to exercise programming for older adults. This webinar will examine whether we are pushing older adults hard enough to elicit physiological change in skeletal muscle strength, power, and endurance, to impact daily functionality in older adults. While skeletal muscle function can be improved in older adults, the concepts of overload and progression must be applied in [...]
By |2024-09-16T17:00:15-05:00September 16th, 2024|

Ruling on the FTC Non-Compete Final Rule and Texas Guidance on Non-Competes by Richard Cheng

On August 20, 2024, in the Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, Judge Ada Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, struck down a final Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule to ban non-competition agreements asserting that the rule will not be enforced by the FTC or have the ban take into effect. The Texas district court’s decision setting aside the FTC rule makes it the first court to reach a final decision.

What is the FTC Non-Competition Rule?

The FTC non-competition [...]

By |2024-09-16T10:25:17-05:00September 16th, 2024|
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