Tips from Trestle: The Senior Living Food and Hospitality Podcast

• The Ultimate Kitchen Hack

  Ready to explore the OG culinary hack for your kitchen? Discover how speed scratch cooking transforms senior living food service operations with culinary expert Cody Middleton from Ben E Keith Foods. This essential Tips from Trestle episode explores practical solutions for labor challenges, cost management, and food safety in senior living kitchens. Learn why speed scratch techniques help small communities deliver restaurant-quality meals while maintaining tight budgets and limited staff. Middleton shares proven strategies for implementing ready-to-use products, reducing food waste, improving resident satisfaction, and enhancing staff quality of life. Perfect for senior living executives, food service directors, and culinary professionals seeking actionable insights on modern kitchen operations, menu planning, and operational efficiency. Host Aaron Fish guides this deep-dive conversation covering everything from financial analysis to staff training, making complex culinary concepts accessible for non-food service managers in today's challenging senior care environment.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenuWiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxBen E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEKAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrustConnect with Cody: [email protected]#TFT432 #SeniorLiving #ChefDriven #FoodService #CulinaryExcellence #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving #KitchenEffiency #MenuPlanning #FoodSafety #Healthcare #ElderCare #Hospitality #CommunityDining #LongTermCare #AgingInPlace #SeniorWellness

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• Culinary Hearts & Hospitality

  Discover how exceptional hospitality transforms senior living dining in this essential Tips from Trestle episode. Host Aaron Fish interviews Shawn McGregor, Senior Executive Chef at Healthcare Services Group, who oversees culinary operations for over 2,000 kitchens nationwide. Learn proven strategies for staff training, showtime cooking engagement, and managing dietary restrictions in senior care. Sean shares powerful resident connection stories and reveals why getting chefs out of the kitchen creates unforgettable experiences for prospects and residents alike. This episode provides actionable insights for senior living operators, executive chefs, and marketing directors on leveraging food service as a powerful sales and engagement tool. Topics include kitchen tours, resident satisfaction surveys, clinically-driven menus, and creating authentic hospitality moments that drive occupancy and retention in today's competitive senior living market.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenuWiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxBen E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEKAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrust#TFT431 #SeniorLiving #ChefDriven #HospitalityExperience #SeniorCare #FoodServiceInnovation #CulinaryWellness #ResidentEngagement #AssistedLiving #HealthyAging #CommunityDining #ElderCare #SeniorLivingMarketing #ShowtimeCooking #DiningExperience #SeniorNutrition

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• RE-RELEASE - Zinnia TV: Memory Magic

  We're bringing back this fan-favorite episode of Tips from Trestle as we're thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Zinnia TV! Join Aaron as he sits down with Allyson Schrier, co-founder and president of Zinnia TV, in this transformative conversation about revolutionizing dementia care through innovative streaming technology.Discover how Allyson's personal caregiving journey sparked the creation of research-driven, plot-free video content that's changing lives in senior living communities worldwide. Learn about Zinnia's proven ability to reduce agitation, foster meaningful reminiscence, and empower both professional and family caregivers with powerful connection tools.This re-release comes at the perfect time as Trestle Hospitality Concepts partners with Zinnia TV to bring this groundbreaking dementia-friendly innovation to our clients via our Fractional Director of Resident Engagement program! Hear the science, stories, and research behind this unique streaming service that's earning recognition from major institutions and transforming quality of life for people living with dementia.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenuWiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxBen E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEKAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrust#TFT421 #DementiaCare #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #TechForGood #CaregiverSupport #AgingInnovation #DigitalHealth #SeniorWellness #HealthcarePodcast #LongTermCare #DementiaAwareness #FoodService #HospitalityIndustry #CareTech #InnovativeCare

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• The Disappearing Mind

  Discover the hidden gaps destroying memory care programs in this essential Tips from Trestle episode featuring Dawn Platt, National Director of Memory Care Programs for Discovery Senior Living. Aaron Fish explores how operators can transform their dementia care approach using data analytics, micro-training strategies, and family engagement techniques across 180+ communities nationwide. Learn why traditional memory care programs fail modern residents, how to measure engagement and behavioral patterns, and practical steps for implementing personalized care plans. Dawn shares her proven methodology for reducing incidents, improving staff retention, and creating meaningful resident experiences through her award-winning podcast "The Disappearing Mind." Essential listening for senior living executives, memory care directors, and healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based solutions for dementia care excellence, staff empowerment, and family satisfaction in today's evolving senior living landscape.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenuWiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxBen E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEKAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrust#TFT429 #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #DementiaCare #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving #ElderCare #CaregiverSupport #DementiaAwareness #HealthcarePodcast #SeniorWellness #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #AgingInPlace #LongTermCare #HospitalityMatters

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• Creating Calm in Community Chaos

  Join Aaron this week as he interviews Bonnie Brindle - "The Anxiety Avenger," on managing anxiety in senior living communities. This essential episode explores practical strategies for helping seniors navigate challenging transitions while supporting overwhelmed caregivers and staff. Brindle, author of "Cracking The Crazy Maker's Code," shares evidence-based techniques for creating calmer community environments and reducing workplace stress. Discover how to identify early anxiety warning signs, improve staff wellbeing, and foster positive energy throughout your senior care facility. Perfect for administrators, caregivers, family members, and hospitality professionals seeking actionable mental health solutions in senior living settings. Learn transformational strategies that enhance resident experiences while preventing caregiver burnout in today's demanding healthcare landscape.Tips from Trestle is sponsored by:eMenuChoice: https://bit.ly/TFT_eMenuWiseOx: https://bit.ly/TFT_WiseOxBen E Keith Foods: https://bit.ly/TFT_BEKAdvantageTrust GPO: https://bit.ly/TFTAdvTrustGet Bonnie’s Resources:Her Book: https://amzn.to/45FPh4uSoaring Seniors Sourcebook: A Superhero's Guide to Mental, Physical, and Social Wellness...for Seniors 60+: https://www.bonniebrindle.com/tireswingseniors#TFT428 #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietyAwareness #Caregiving #Caregiver #AssistedLiving #ElderCare #MentalHealthMatters #SeniorWellness #HealthcareWorkers #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthSupport #SeniorTransitions #HospitalityMatters

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