The Future of Senior Living Through the Eyes of Young Professionals

At the NIC Spring Conference in Nashville, Josh and Lucas sit down with two emerging leaders preparing to enter the senior living industry. Listen as these students share their paths into senior living and why they believe the industry offers tremendous opportunities for growth and impact. The conversation explores how young professionals are discovering senior housing, the importance of mentorship, lessons learned from networking at NIC, and innovative care models from around the world. The guests discuss demographic trends, the growing demand for senior living solutions, and the need to attract more students and young professionals into aging services careers.

Key Topics

• How students discover careers in senior living
• The value of NIC's Young Professionals and Scholars programs
• Real estate opportunities within senior housing
• Healthcare administration and long-term care leadership
• The role of mentorship in career development
• Demographic trends driving industry growth
• Innovative memory care village models from Europe
• Building professional networks early in a career
• The importance of industry awareness among students
• Creating meaningful impact through aging services

Meet the Hosts:

Josh Crisp : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/

Lucas McCurdy : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/

Connect with Our Guests

Michael Pittenger : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pittenger-b4a645321/

Michael Giovacco : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-giovacco-75915527a/

Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing .

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