Aegis Living and Bentley Price Associates Look to Veterans

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and memory care communities, partners with Bentley Price Associates and signs on as member of Hospitality Heroes.

The job search for many veterans is a rather troubled area, especially with the demand for a certain type of individual in some circumstances or particular positions requiring experience.  However, one hospitality executive search firm has seen the benefit that veterans can bring to the table in assisted living community management and has gotten a very favorable response from Aegis Living, a leader in the senior living industry.

Dennis P. Rizzo, CEO of Bentley Price Associates, Inc., is a Vietnam Veteran and is the founder of Hospitality Heroes.  Hospitality Heroes is a program that helps returning veterans find jobs in the hospitality industry.  Now Rizzo has moved beyond just the traditional hospitality industry and included luxury senior living facilities, as well.

Like most companies, luxury senior living/healthcare companies need management talent, and particularly for those with a genuine interest in caregiving.  For organizations in this sector, beyond excellence in organizational management, the possession of a compassionate heart is an absolute must.  Aegis Living is one of the first senior living companies to embrace the idea of employing returning veterans.

"For this particular niche of the hospitality sector, we need to find those who care deeply and treat others with the utmost respect and kindness." Jerry Meyer, President/COO for Aegis Living, said.  "The position of 'caregiver' is not just a title; it is a critical ingredient at all levels of a senior housing company.  The servicemen and women returning from the front lines might not immediately jump to the front of mind as members of the management ranks of senior housing companies; however, they might be the ones, through their sense of teamwork and caring for comrades, who possess a profound degree of caring.  It all comes back to the heart; to the ability to understand, to nurture, and to work with people that are vulnerable, who are in need of assisted living services and may even be in various stages of dementia.  To provide this level of care to these populations in a first-class atmosphere requires a special individual who can adapt and flourish providing this type of service.  It is our belief that some of our recently returned veterans may be among those special people who will continue in this proud tradition of service in the senior living industry.  Thus, Aegis is proud to be a member of Hospitality Heroes!"

With the job market becoming tougher, perhaps a new career may be unfolding for more than a few veterans.  While one door closes another door may be held open by Hospitality Heroes, an initiative borne out of 35 years of service in the hospitality executive search field.

About Aegis Living 

Aegis Living is a national leader in assisted living and memory care, offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing needs of today's aging population. Providing the finest in senior lifestyle and living options available, "We're the people who make life better" emphasizes health, quality of life, well-being and community. Aegis Living is guided by a simple philosophy: strive to treat all people with the highest possible standards. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington privately held Aegis Living operates 28 communities in Washington, California and Nevada. Additional information about Aegis Living and its services are available at www.AegisLiving.com, Twitter @aegisliving and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AegisLiving

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