The Future Leaders Awards program is presented in collaboration with PointClickCare. It aims to honor rising stars in the behavioral health, senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care industries who are shaping the future. See this year’s Future Leaders at https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/.
Joel Rosenberg, Vice President of Data and Analytics at LCS, has been recognized as a 2024 Future Leader by Senior Housing News.
To be named a Future Leader, individuals are nominated by their peers based on their exemplary performance, passion for their work, commitment to seniors, and ability to turn vision into action.
Rosenberg recently shared insights on maintaining “data-driven empathy” for senior living operators, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology-driven goals with quality care for older adults.
What drew you to this industry?
Rosenberg was attracted to the senior living industry for its unique blend of analytics and impactful work. He found LCS’s cross-functional approach and strong culture appealing, paving the way for his contributions.
What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in this industry?
Rosenberg highlights the importance of “data-driven empathy,” emphasizing the need to balance data analysis with genuine care for seniors in the industry.
If you could change one thing with an eye toward the future of senior housing, what would it be?
Rosenberg suggests creating a standardized resident wellbeing record to enhance care quality and showcase the industry’s impact on overall consumer wellbeing.
What do you foresee as being different about the senior living industry looking ahead to 2025?
Rosenberg anticipates a transition period in 2025 with increased technology integration and pilot programs, emphasizing the need to operationalize innovations to drive results.
In a word, how would you describe the future of senior housing?
Rosenberg sees “Opportunity” in the future of senior housing, driven by demographic shifts and the potential of emerging technologies like AI to enhance resident care.
What is one quality all future leaders must possess?
Rosenberg emphasizes the need for innovative-driven empathy in future leaders, stressing the importance of balancing innovation with understanding people’s needs to create competitive and focused organizations.
