What if solving the senior living staffing crisis didn’t require reinventing care – but rethinking who we invite into the workforce?

In this episode of Welcome Disruption, we’re joined by Elyse Forbush, Director of Employment & Community Development at Run the Gamut in Boston. Elyse shares her journey from hospital operations to building inclusive employment pathways for neurodivergent adults – and why skills-based hiring, hands-on interviews, and meaningful job paths are the future of aging services.

We explore how inclusive hiring isn’t about accommodation or charity – it’s about matching real skills to real roles. From dining and housekeeping to facilities and front desk support, Elyse explains how senior living communities can fill workforce gaps while creating richer, more connected, intergenerational environments.

You’ll hear:

• Why traditional interviews fail great candidates

• How skills-based hiring improves retention and culture

• The power of warm handoffs and supported onboarding

• How inclusive employment benefits both staff and residents

• Why neurodiversity already exists in senior living – whether we acknowledge it or not

This conversation challenges assumptions, dismantles myths, and offers a practical, human-centered roadmap for building a workforce where every ability belongs.