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TALAHour – Impacts from the 89th Texas Legislative Session
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TALAHour – Impacts from the 89th Texas Legislative Session

TALAHour – Impacts from the 89th Texas Legislative Session

Outcomes from the 89th Texas Legislature will impact assisted living communities, your residents, and the senior living space. Changes from the recent Texas Legislative Session that will impact Texas Assisted Living communities, senior living in general, and your residents will be reviewed. The 89th Legislative Session broke records. Find out what will become law and what you can do to prepare now. Register now! And check out other upcoming TALA [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2025-06-16T16:44:50-05:00June 16th, 2025|

TALAHour with Renovia – Seamless Senior Living Renovation
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TALAHour with Renovia – Seamless Senior Living Renovation

TALAHour with Renovia – Seamless Senior Living Renovation

Explore repainting and renovation in senior living with minimal disruption to residents and staff. We'll cover 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. Register now! And check out other upcoming TALA events here.

By Helen Hunsinger|2025-06-16T16:44:43-05:00May 28th, 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 Helen Hunsinger|2025-03-03T10:50:42-06:00March 3rd, 2025|

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

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 Helen Hunsinger|2025-02-27T14:18:00-06:00February 27th, 2025|

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

TALAHour: Improving Outcomes and Empowering Operators: Unlocking the Potential of Value Based Care
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TALAHour: Improving Outcomes and Empowering Operators: Unlocking the Potential of Value Based Care

TALAHour: Improving Outcomes and Empowering Operators: Unlocking the Potential of Value Based Care

This webinar will dive into how operators can incorporate healthcare services in their communities—from services driven by analytics and technology to models for how to deliver and pay for them - to meet residents’ needs and driving value across the healthcare continuum. Explore components including addressing unmet needs for ADL care, medication management, and social engagement. Then discover additional value creation opportunities through the integration of [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-08-15T12:54:15-05:00July 10th, 2024|

HHSC Reports Exceptionally Positive Results from a Quality of Assisted Living Study

3rd Party Study Shows Positive Impacts of Texas Assisted Living

In 2021 the Texas Legislature instructed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to survey Texas Assisted Living communities and to evaluate their quality. The study was conducted in 2022 through a partnership between the HHSC and the University of Texas (UT) at Austin’s Center for Excellence in Aging Services and Long-term Care. Researchers conducted hundreds of on-site visits, interviewed staff, met with residents, and sent out hundreds of questionnaires with over 150 questions.

The study resulted [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2025-10-30T14:33:39-05:00May 29th, 2024|

2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo

Register now to Attend or Exhibit at the 2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo. Interested in being a sponsor? Opportunities are available - but going fast! Please email [email protected] to secure your sponsorship and get your company name in front of over 600 senior living leaders. Nominate your TALA Hero Award winners to recognize the standouts in Texas Assisted Living here.

By Helen Hunsinger|2025-02-27T14:15:28-06:00April 29th, 2024|

Transparency in Leadership

This article is the fifth of a five-part series Become a Great Senior Living Leader by the TALA Workforce Development Committee.

Leading with transparency has multiple benefits to an organization and its people. Transparency is often thought to refer to something that is permeable or see though. When it comes to leadership, transparency refers more to integrity, being open and honest. While it is understood that not every aspect of a business can be shared in its totality (i.e. we don’t share our entire profit and [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-03-06T16:24:09-06:00March 6th, 2024|

Consistency in Leadership

This article is the fourth of a five-part series Become a Great Senior Living Leader by the TALA Workforce Development Committee. Stay tuned each week for the next in the series.

There are multiple traits that make a successful leader in Senior Living: high emotional intelligence, integrity, respect, self-awareness, communication. One trait that is also key in moving the needle in your business is consistency.

What Are the Benefits of Leading with Consistency?

Leading with consistency means that a leader builds a sense of security with both their team [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-02-28T18:27:07-06:00February 28th, 2024|