Anthony Ormsbee-Hale talks with Alex Yndo (Texas Assisted Living Association) about what to expect at the 2026 TALA Conference, April 8–10, at the Kalahari in Round Rock. Listen in to learn more about the Renaissance Movement theme, can’t-miss moments (networking receptions, the Expo, and recognition events), and cover what’s new this year—“Renaissance Meets Residents,” a resident art exhibit. Alex also shares practical tips for maximizing CEUs and planning your schedule in the conference app, plus a few logistics to make the experience smoother.

Key dates & deadlines

• Feb 20: Deadline for resident art submissions + HERO Award nominations
• Feb 24: Early-bird registration deadline
• Apr 8 (5:00–7:00 p.m.): Board Reception
• Apr 9: HERO Awards Luncheon
• Apr 10 (morning): Sunrise Yoga
• Registration note: Conference registration stays open through the conference (no early cutoff).

Learn more at: https://tala.org/confandexpo/

To learn more about TALATalks and stay updated on upcoming episodes, visit https://tala.org/talatalks/ or reach out to Anthony Ormsbee-Hale at anthony.ormsbee-hale@tala.org.

In this short, practical episode, we share three smart tips Texas assisted living communities can use to reset their compliance approach in Q1. From reviewing past citations and incidents for patterns, to revisiting prevention plans that may not be working, to prioritizing focus using HHSC citation trends, this episode helps operators move from reactive fixes to proactive control.

Ideal for owners, executive directors, and administrators who want to start the year survey-ready, focused, and confident.

Helpful Links:

TALA Conference Info: https://tala.org/confandexpo/

TALA AL Manager Course Schedule: https://tala.org/assisted-living-manager-courses/

TALA Talks Podcast with Rose Saenz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2314814/episodes/15047426

To learn more about TALATalks and stay updated on upcoming episodes, visit https://tala.org/talatalks/ or reach out to Anthony Ormsbee-Hale at anthony.ormsbee-hale@tala.org.

Year-end is prime season for scams, data breaches, and financial fraud—and senior living communities are a high-value target. In this episode of TALA Talks, Anthony walks listeners through the biggest risks facing residents, families, and communities, and breaks them down into three practical fronts: resident/family scams, internal data security, and operational/billing fraud. You’ll leave with a 30-day checklist you can use right away to tighten controls, educate your teams and families, and better protect the people and information entrusted to your community.

To learn more about TALATalks and stay updated on upcoming episodes, visit https://tala.org/talatalks/ or reach out to Anthony Ormsbee-Hale at anthony.ormsbee-hale@tala.org.