Chris Shelby
VP of DesignThe Springs LivingAs VP of Design for The Springs Living, Chris Shelby oversees new community construction and remodels as the company's design expert. Chris has been with TSL since 2008, but his first project with TSL was 10 years earlier as an architectural intern. Chris worked with several architectural firms before joining TSL and has a 27 year history in seniors housing, including independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities. His resume also includes extensive work including multi-family, large retail, sacral, and custom homes. Chris has a Bachelor of Architecture and Allied Arts from the University of Oregon.
E17 – Resident Reality Check: Are We Getting Senior Living Right?
This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communi…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interacti…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have work…This continuing education course offers a unique, resident-centered perspective to provide a deeper understanding of life within senior living communities. Through recorded interviews, firsthand narratives, and real-world case studies, this interactive panel will explore how residents experience daily routines, care services, and the social and emotional fabric of their communities. For years, owners, operators, and design professionals have worked to improve senior living environments based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and personal expertise. But are these improvements truly enhancing the lives of those who live there? This session invites attendees to pause and listen directly to the people most impacted by these decisions. We'll examine how elements such as staff interactions, physical environments, programming, and care delivery are perceived and valued by residents themselves. A panel of experts will reflect on these insights and offer practical strategies for incorporating resident feedback into both existing communities and new developments. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to create more responsive, empathetic, and effective senior living environments. Participants will be challenged to re-evaluate assumptions and consider new ways to elevate resident voices in decision-making, with a focus on improving quality of life and person-centered care.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
