Jason Bishop: Elevating Senior Living with Engaging Facilities

16/07/2025 29 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13
Jason Bishop: Elevating Senior Living with Engaging Facilities

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Senior Care Unscripted, hosts Craig Heatherly and Sara Johnson interview Jason Bishop, the director of Facilities at Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona. Jason discusses the unique approach of Friendship Village in building relationships and creating a family-like culture for its residents and staff. He also shares innovations in facility amenities, such as rooftop pickleball courts and a nano microbrewery. With a background in emergency and healthcare services, Jason reveals how he transitioned into senior living, emphasizing the importance of leadership, operational resilience, and proactive team management. He addresses industry challenges like workforce instability and aging infrastructure while expressing optimism about the potential for individual leadership and cross-departmental collaboration to drive positive changes in the senior care sector.