Dr. Neel Chadha – Lanark Lifestyles
- Dr. Neel Chadha - Lanark Lifestyles Nick Begin 32:30
Dr. Neel Chadha, owner of Lanark Lifestyles, discusses his experience running an Aging-in-place Retirement community and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares how he had to learn to operate the residence while navigating the changing rules and regulations due to the pandemic. Dr. Chadha also talks about the importance of having a strong team and the impact of staff burnout. He discusses the expansion plans for Lanark Lifestyles and the unique model of creating a self-contained community with a medical center. Overall, Dr. Chadha emphasizes the importance of perseverance and learning from challenges.
Dr. Neel Chadha can be found at:
https://lanarklifestyles.ca/
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-neel-chadha-44829013b
Takeaways
- Running a retirement community during the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging, but having a strong team and prioritizing resident safety helped Dr. Chadha navigate the situation.
- Staff burnout was a concern during the pandemic, and Dr. Chadha had to find creative solutions to maintain staffing levels.
- Lanark Lifestyles is expanding and creating self-contained communities with a medical center, providing a comprehensive range of services for residents.
- Perseverance and a positive mindset are key to overcoming challenges and learning from experiences in the business and healthcare industries.
Sound Bites
- “One of my residents turned a patch of grass into a putting green. We now have putting tournaments.”
- “I’m at a stage in my life where I’m just trying to take as much learning from these opportunities as possible.”
- “We’ve got a state-of-the-art clubhouse with a swimming pool, Yoga studio, big gym, sauna, lots of green space.”
Keywords: retirement community, aging in place, COVID-19, challenges, staff burnout, expansion, self-contained community, medical center, perseverance
