AgingChoices Unfiltered

Rachel Ridgeway, the owner of Ridge Senior Fitness, shares some helpful tips for seniors who would like to get started with an exercise program. She also has advice for adult children who would like to help their loved ones stay active. Watch the video version here. Visit https://www.agingchoices.com/ to learn more about senior care options.

Our miniseries on Park Springs continues as we feature the experiences of three employees who lived on campus during the lock-in. They’ll share the personal sacrifices they made to protect the community from the spread of COVID-19. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

In the first part of our two-part series on Park Springs Life Plan Community, we bring you the story of 75 healthcare heroes who volunteered to live 75 days on campus to protect their members from exposure to COVID-19. Watch the video version here. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Take an inside look at the true cost of senior living communities. Guest, Ted Doyle, vice president of marketing and communications for LCB Senior Living, breaks down the monthly costs and explains what you get for your money.  Watch the video version here. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Brenda & Terri introduce you to a robot that can check temperatures, sanitize the air and connect residents in senior living communities with friends and family.   Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

We bring you the story of a middle school in Connecticut sharing their love for music with local senior living communities. Also, we celebrate two milestone birthdays.  Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Senior living communities across the country have been on lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are they still open? Ted Doyle, vice president of marketing and communications with LCB Senior Living, joins the show to answer this question. Doyle also describes the safety precautions LCB Senior Living is taking to stop the spread of COVID-19.  Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options. 

Terri & Brenda take an in-depth look at senior isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Vaishali Nileshwar, owner of HomeWell Care Services. Nileshwar explains what senior isolation is, the signs to look out for and how her team is helping residents who have feelings of isolation. Watch the video version here. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

You see the hearts on doors and windows in neighborhoods across the world, but do you know how this movement began? We have a very special interview with Mandy Gill, the founder of #AWorldofHearts. Plus, we share the story of a couple of creative kids and how one senior living community is thanking its healthcare heroes. Watch the video version here. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

This week we put the spotlight on good news from senior living communities across the country with the debut episode of Senior Living Good News. We bring you a story about hearts, a story from the heart and a story that says thanks to our healthcare heroes with a BIG heart! Watch the video version here. Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Searching for senior living community options can feel overwhelming! Guest Victoria Archable, the owner of CarePatrol of Metro Atlanta, shares some helpful questions you should ask while touring senior living communities.  Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Everyone needs a break at some point, even caregivers. The key is to recognize when to take a break before you start seeing the negative impacts on your own life. Guest Molly Rowe, co-owner of FirstLight Home Care of the North Shore in Massachusetts, explains why it’s important for caregivers to take a break, the benefits of taking a break and how to find support options.  Visit AgingChoices.com to learn more about senior care options.

Understanding the different terminology associated with senior care can be confusing! But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Guest Cynthia Perthuis, certified senior advisor and elder care strategist with Senior Care Authority, explains the difference between assisted living communities and nursing homes.  Learn more about senior care options at AgingChoices.com.

Brenda and Terri give you an inside look at how FirstLight Home Care of Boston Northwest continues to provide quality service during the coronavirus pandemic. Guest Girish Lahoty, CEO and owner of FirstLight Home Care of Boston Northwest shares the steps his team is taking to ensure the safety of all clients and caregivers.

This is a question that many families will debate. While there is not a one-size-fits-all answer, we’ll give you a few tips to help you and your loved one decide the best option. Michelle Woodbrey, CEO and co-owner of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors shares four factors to consider when deciding to move to a senior living community or stay at home.