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Big Facilities = High Ratios. RAL = More Personalized Care. With 4 to 1 or 5 to 1 resident-to-staff ratios, RAL homes offer more attention and better care. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2b1799 Connect with Isabelle & RAL Academy: @ralacademy on all platforms #TFT406 #ResidentialAssistedLiving #FutureOfSeniorLiving

Residential Assisted Living (RAL) isn’t a large facility—it’s a single-family home designed for senior care. Unlike nursing homes or big-box communities, RAL homes are: ?? Zoned residential and located in regular neighborhoods ?? Smaller and upscale, offering private rooms and bathrooms ?? Integrated into the community, with next-door neighbors just like any other home There are no big signs or institutional settings—just home-style living with professional care. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2b1799 Connect with Isabelle & RAL Academy: @ralacademy on all platforms #TFT406 #ResidentialAssistedLiving #SeniorLivingInnovation #FutureOfSeniorLiving #PersonalizedSeniorCare

Traditional senior living isn’t the only option. Residential Assisted Living Academy (RAL) homes offer a more personalized, home-like environment while still providing professional care. In this episode of Tips from Trestle, Isabelle Guarino, COO of the Residential Assisted Living Academy, breaks down: What makes RAL homes unique How staffing and engagement work in smaller settings The financial models that make RAL a growing opportunity for families and entrepreneurs With the "silver tsunami" on the horizon, now is the time to explore how RAL homes fit into the future of senior care. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2b1799 Connect with Isabelle & RAL Academy: @ralacademy on all platforms #TFT406 #ResidentialAssistedLiving #SeniorLivingTrends2025 #SilverTsunami #CompassionateCaregiving #InnovativeSeniorHousing

Food is more than sustenance—it’s a connection to memories and a reflection of care. Are you leveraging your culinary program to tell your community’s story? In this week's episode, Sara Mitchell from Solinity Marketing goes deep on this and so much more! Take a sneak peek here, and then go listen to the full episode to hear it all! Full episode: https://pod.fo/e/2ae45f #SeniorLiving #CulinaryMarketing #Storytelling Aaron Fish Trestle Hospitality Concepts Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast

Sara Mitchell explains why culinary storytelling is a powerful way to showcase senior living. From resident testimonials to social media visuals, sharing what happens around the table builds a connection before a tour even begins. If prospects see delicious meals and happy residents online, they’ll want to experience it for themselves. Is your community telling the right story? ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2ae45f #TFT405 #SeniorLiving #CulinaryExcellence

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Senior living communities have incredible stories to share—but one of the most effective marketing angles? Culinary excellence. Sara Mitchell explains why food is tied to memory, culture, and comfort, making it a powerful way to connect with residents and families. A great dining program is more than a perk—it’s a competitive advantage. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2ae45f @solinitymktg @saramitchelltv #TFT405 #SeniorLiving

Sara Mitchell shares why culinary excellence is a make-or-break factor in senior living communities. When done right, food becomes an effortless marketing strategy. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2ae45f Solinity Marketing #TFT405 #SeniorLiving #FoodAndHospitality #Marketing #DiningExperience

Sara Mitchell, co-founder of Solinity Marketing, shares how culinary excellence and authentic resident stories can transform senior living marketing. From leveraging food in social media to using testimonials for brand trust, this conversation is packed with insights on creating deeper community connections. ?? Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/2ae45f #TFT405 #SeniorLiving #CulinaryExcellence #Marketing #DiningExperience #Storytelling #ResidentVoices #Branding