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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|
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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 |2026-06-15T13:58:26-05:00December 2nd, 2024|
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TALAHour: AI in Action: Real-World Applications for Elevating Care Quality and Operational Efficiency in Senior Living

Discover how AI-driven solutions are not only enhancing patient outcomes but also optimizing operational efficiency in senior living communities. This session will explore real-world applications, from proactive fall prevention to personalized care, and delve into how AI is reshaping the landscape of elder care. Earn CEU credits while gaining valuable knowledge on leveraging AI to improve care quality, reduce costs, and meet the evolving needs of [...]
By |2024-11-22T14:40:34-06:00November 22nd, 2024|
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TALAHour: Safer Med Passing, Happier Residents: Using AI to Reduce Med Errors with ECP

This webinar will cover using AI-powered tools that make medication administration simpler, safer, and easier. A typical resident can be on a dozen or more medications, each with a different dose, route, and schedule. Join us for a discussion on how AI is changing the game in both eMAR innovation and resident safety, helping senior living communities, staff, and their residents live healthier and happier lives.

By |2024-11-19T10:59:03-06:00November 19th, 2024|
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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|
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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 |2026-06-15T14:13:59-05:00October 9th, 2024|
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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|
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Ruling on the FTC Non-Compete Final Rule and Texas Guidance on Non-Competes

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 |2026-06-15T14:12:26-05:00September 16th, 2024|
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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 |2024-08-15T12:54:15-05:00July 10th, 2024|
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