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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|

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|

TALABook: Intelligent Emotions with Stephen Barth

Join TALA and Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston Professor Stephen Barth to discuss his book Intelligent Emotions: On Self Responsibility, Owning Our Emotional Power, and Changing Our Reactions. This fun, insightful book delivers the tools to develop intelligent emotions, then demonstrates how to practice that emotional intelligence in daily life. Barth teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2024.

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-04-30T15:32:40-05:00April 29th, 2024|

TALAHour: UTI Management in Assisted Living with Allen Flores Consulting

Urinary tract infections are among the most commonly diagnosed infections in older adults. The incidence rate in women over age 85 is almost 30%. It is time we take a more sophisticated approach to managing UTIs in our residents. The good news is we can partner with labs, pharmacies, and primary care providers to help tackle this challenge. Compounding factors include increased acuity and the increased role of AL in healthcare. During this webinar we will discuss effective treatment approaches, standards of care, and avoiding [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-04-30T15:33:10-05:00April 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|

Self-Differentiation & Why It’s Important in Work Relationships

This article is the third 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.

Differentiation of self is a psychological state in which someone can maintain their sense of self, identity, thoughts, and emotions when emotionally or physically close with others, particularly within intense relationships.

What Is Differentiation of Self?

Differentiation of self means separating personal feelings and thoughts from those of co-workers, friends, or other networks. Doing so may sound simple, but [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-02-21T11:05:36-06:00February 21st, 2024|

What is Emotional Intelligence?

This article is the second 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.

Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. The term was first coined in 1990 by researchers John Mayer and Peter Salovey but was later popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman.

The most effective leaders are alike in one crucial [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-02-13T16:08:25-06:00February 13th, 2024|

Getting to Know Staff Needs

This article is the first 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.

Let’s start off by stating the fact that we all want to be truly seen and truly known. The workplace is no exception. Famous psychologist, Abraham Harold Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs[1] lists five basic needs for all humans:

Self-Actualization
Self-Esteem
Love & Belonging
Safety & Security
Physiological needs

Four of the five relate [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-02-13T16:21:31-06:00February 9th, 2024|

TALA Achieves Great Place to Work Certification for 4th Consecutive Time
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TALA Achieves Great Place to Work Certification for 4th Consecutive Time

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TALA Achieves Great Place to Work Certification for 4th Consecutive Time

TALA has been recognized for the January 2024-January 2025 year as a Great Place to Work®, an internationally respected workplace culture authority.

TALA President and CEO Diana Martinez said, “Being recognized with the Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification is an honor. The team at TALA is the backbone of this organization, being certified as a great place to work means TALA employees feel working at TALA is a positive and enriching experience. This is the fourth certification in a row that TALA has received [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2024-02-05T15:14:52-06:00February 5th, 2024|