Episode 8:6 Kris Chana on the Bright Future of Adult Day Care

The founder and CEO of Chelsea Place Senior Care and senior living podcaster on why he is bullish on adult day care as a cost-effective alternative to assisted living or home care, and the value of a good laugh.

About Kris

An entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in senior care, Kris Chana’s personal mission is to give older adults hope and a sense of purpose that helps them live their best life. Chelsea Place Senior Care (named after his wife, Chelsea) includes adult day care, private in-home care services, and assisted living.

Kris is the host of “The CAREpreneur” podcast and the show, “Senior Care Uncensored” which take people behind the scenes of a growing senior care organization. Kris documents exciting adventures that include taking seniors parasailing, flying, air boating, motorcycling, riding in mustang convertible, and much more.

A graduate from the University of Florida with a BS in Business Administration, Kris and his wife owned, operated, and lived in an assisted living facility for the first 3 ½  years of their marriage.

Key Takeaways

• Offering senior living services on site and at home allows a continuum of carethat meets people where they are.
• Senior living must attract a younger generation of service workers to the industry. Employees can make a difference in people's lives.
• Chelsea’s active day care leverages technology, for example, a 9’ x 16’ foot video wall that broadcasts interactive experiences and Obie, provides an active play platform.