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TALA’s 2025 Annual Conference and Industry Expo

Amidst the bluebonnets at the Kalahari in Round Rock, Texas, the 2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo kicked off with a full day of engaging nursing sessions plus a senior leadership track, a new addition to this year’s event. That evening, the TALA Board of Directors invited provider members, industry partners, and speakers to a reception at the beautiful Kalahari event barn. The board reception had record turnout! Attendees mixed and mingled, connecting with new industry contacts and reconnecting with colleagues and friends while [...]

By Helen Hunsinger|2025-05-01T10:27:11-05:00May 1st, 2025|

Study Results on the Profound Impact of Trauma on Caregivers
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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 Helen Hunsinger|2024-12-03T14:12:16-06:00December 2nd, 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 Helen Hunsinger|2024-10-09T20:08:23-05:00October 9th, 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|