Dr. Neel Chadha - Lanark Lifestyles

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://retirementlifestyles.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