October 16, 2024
Senior Living 101 Is Needed for Teaching Experiential Basics
Are new senior living professionals missing foundational knowledge?
In this Senior Living Minute, Dani Merlino explains why Senior Living 101 is essential for industry newcomers. With rapid turnover and an influx of new talent, many professionals lack the fundamental knowledge that experienced leaders gained over decades.
Discover how structured education can help build a stronger, more knowledgeable workforce.
Transcript: Senior Living 101 Is Needed for Teaching Experiential Basics
Senior Living 101 is something I’m incredibly passionate about. Over the years, we’ve built knowledge through experience, but new professionals don’t have decades to catch up.
When I started, you needed 10+ years of experience just to be considered for a role. Now, after COVID, the industry is saying, “Come join us!” But we’re skipping key foundational training.
New hires are thrown into the deep end without the tools they need to succeed. That’s why I believe in creating a structured crash course—a way to download years of experience into a practical, actionable framework.
Senior living is evolving, but education must evolve with it.