The percentage of long-term care workers planning to leave the industry has fallen by about 25% over the last three years. Yet 78% of senior care leaders still cite workforce shortages as a top challenge in meeting demand, virtually unchanged since 2021.

Where else are we making progress as senior care professionals, and where are the gaps still showing?

Join this dynamic panel discussion from McKnight's Long Term Care News, with senior care leaders as they unpack the most pressing workforce and technology challenges facing the industry today. They’ll review trends uncovered in the 2025 “Senior Care Survey Report: Workforce 360” from ShiftKey and OnShift, and discuss how it compares to past reports. Panelists also will explore real-world insights into what’s working and what still needs work.

Whether you're facing daily workforce challenges or planning long-term workforce strategy, this conversation will offer fresh ideas, tested approaches, and candid perspectives from the front lines of senior care.

Attendees will take part in a deep dive into key themes such as:

• Technology adoption: What technology is making the biggest impact for senior care professionals and how do you get teams on board with new tools?
• Engagement, retention and burnout: What’s actually improving morale and loyalty, and how do you address stress before it drives professionals out?
• Workforce demand growth: What strategies are other organizations using to stay ahead as needs accelerate?

Speakers: 

• Sydney Teters, Talent Acquisition Supervisor, Koelsch Communities 
• Cynthia Burleson, Vice President of Clinical Services, Greenbrier Senior Living 
• Nathan Rodriguez, LNHA, Van Buren Health and Rehab 
• Joy Patel, Regional Vice President of Sales, ShiftKey