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As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for our futures. How and where we choose to live is often at the top of the list of things to consider. For many people, a multitude of factors must be taken into consideration before deciding whether to move into a continuing care retirement community or to age in place at home and enlist the services of healthcare professionals. Quality of life, available family assistance, the state of one’s health, and the desire for independence consistently rank as the top deciding factors on which road to take for ourselves or a loved one.
Fortunately, Aldersgate provides pathways for all avenues of care, including their innovative and highly successful service known as Aldersgate At Home, which empowers elders to stay safely independent and also gives family care partners the added support they need so they can take care of themselves with total peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are in good hands.
We are joined today by Molly Martin, Director of Aldersgate at Home (A@H) , as well as Brooks Shelley,  Aldersgate Chief Brand Strategy & Community Engagement Officer Brooks Shelly, for an informative discussion about  the various features and benefits of A@H, such as quality personal care, health and support services, technological enhancements, the admissions process, and most importantly the personal connections and lasting relationships that are built between Aldersgate’s clients, staff, and family members.
Aldersgate at Home Links:
www.aldersgateathome.org
www.facebook.com/AldersgateAtHome
www.instagram.com/aldersgatathome
www.aldersgateliving.org
www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity
www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc
#aldersgateNC #aldersgateLiving  #charlotte #eastcharlotte #retirementcommunity #wehonorelders #homecareagency #aldersgateathome #A@H #homecare
 

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 37.5 million people in the United States have reported having some trouble hearing. With age itself being the largest predicting factor in hearing loss, the population most affected are those between the ages 60-69. That being said, people of all ages and health conditions can be affected.  Needless to say, if you're living with one of the many forms of hearing loss, you’re not alone.
Joining us today is Charlotte-based audiologist Dr. Tomas Cabrera, who has partnered with Aldersgate to begin the process of providing on-site resources for residents affected by hearing loss. In this candid conversation, Dr. Cabrera discusses overall awareness of hearing loss, options for treatment, advances in technology, possible supportive legislation, common misconceptions, and his partnership with Aldersgate in their commitment to honor elders.
Links:
www.aldersgateliving.org
www.nidcd.nih.gov
https://www.verywellhealth.com/comorbidity-5081615
 
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/diabetes-and-hearing-loss
 
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-hidden-risks-of-hearing-loss
 
https://www.theaudiologyproject.com/ 
 
www.helpyouhear.com
 
#aldersgateNC #aldersgateLiving  #charlotte #eastcharlotte #retirementcommunity #wehonorelders #audiology #hearingloss
 

As a leader and innovator in Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity causes in the aging services industry, Aldersgate is constantly working to create the most welcoming environment for its residents and team members as well as their families. In their continuing their commitment to honor elders from all backgrounds and lifestyles, they have partnered with SAGE, the country's leading advocacy organization for LGBT seniors.
Joining us today to discuss their work with SAGE and SAGECare is Carola Cárdenas, Aldersagate's Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Officer. Carola describes the relationship with SAGE, the varying levels of certifications and credentials, how Aldersgate achieved the coveted Platinum certification, what being a SAGE credentialed community means, and the impact it has on the industry.
Links:
https://www.sageusa.care
https://microvideos.thediversitymovement.com/videos/sexuality-terminology-101
https://www.timeoutyouth.org/
https://www.pushkin.fm/episode/im-not-as-free-as-i-thought/
https://cbicharlotte.org/
https://www.aldersgateliving.org
#aldersgateNC #aldersgateLiving  #charlotte #eastcharlotte #retirementcommunity #wehonorelders #SAGE #SAGECare #LGBT #diversebyesign

The last year and a half has been full of challenges. The impact that Covid has had on society is undeniable.  It is indeed a time of great reckoning, as potential job seekers are reevaluating their career paths, financial needs, and personal priorities. As a result, employers are tasked with examining their own priorities and redefining job codes, benefits packages, and work environments in order to entice employees back into the workforce.
Leading the charge to revitalize the workplace culture is, of course, Aldersgate. Not only are they continuing to offer potential team members a quality-of-life approach, flexible scheduling, and an “everyone is family” philosophy, but they are constantly adding to their already impressive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, career-oriented training, a free food pantry, and an on-site learning center where parents can have their children learn under supervision while they work. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity has enabled them to grow a family of team members and residents representing over 30 nationalities, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported in their continuing mission to honor elders.
Joining us today to talk about Aldersgate’s unique hiring philosophies and career opportunities are employee relations manager Kyle Hodge, and Director of Human Resources Juliette Hyusuv. So, if you’re considering making the move back into the workplace or if you know someone who is, check out this conversation and see why Aldersgate could be right for you!
 

As we all know, the ever-evolving aging services industry—a universe unto itself—is full of challenges and complexities, yet also exciting and rewarding opportunities to change lives. Leading the charge to improve the quality of life of our seniors and move the industry forward is Leading Age. This association represents the full continuum of not-for-profit organizations that are driven by a higher moral purpose to positively transform the field from the ground up so older adults can age safely and with dignity.


We are joined today by Tom Akins, President and CEO of Leading Age North Carolina. The association, based in Raleigh, has nearly 70 nonprofit member communities statewide, including continuing care retirement communities, Life Plan communities, and affordable housing providers. With 25 years in the industry, Tom provides tremendous insight into the inner workings of Leading Age and its role in advocacy, education, research, and networking.


Also joining us today is everyone’s favorite and Aldersgate’s own—Chief Brand Strategy and Community Engagement Officer Brooks Shelley. Tom and Brooks share with us their perspectives on the rapidly shifting demographics of the industry, the ongoing workforce struggles, the challenges we face with changes in tax legislation, and the omnipresent battle with Covid, the new variants, and vaccination protocols. They share practical ideas on managing these challenges and continuing to transform the industry.
Leading Age Links:
LeadingAge North Carolina

https://www.leadingagenc.org
 
LeadingAge
https://leadingage.org
 
LeadingAge North Carolina Economic Impact Study
https://www.leadingagenc.org/page/2015ImpactStudy
 
LeadingAge Advocacy Action Center
https://leadingage.org/advocacy-action-center

 
North Carolina General Assembly
https://www.ncleg.gov
 
North Carolina Department of Insurance
https://www.ncdoi.gov/insurance-industry/continuing-care-retirement-communities-ccrc
 
 
 
 

In honor of this year’s upcoming Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas in Charlotte, we have invited two very special guests to speak about the significance of this holiday and how it is shaping modern culture
Joining us today is Pape Ndiaye, a Senegalese immigrant and the owner/operator of House of Africa, an amazing  art gallery and shop with locations in Charlotte and New York. In addition to running his shops, Pape is the founder of Charlotte’s Juneteenth Festival and has been its lead organizer for over two decades.
We also talk with Charlotte historian and the author of “Sorting Out the New South City” Tom Hatchett, who provides some additional depth and perspective on the growth of Charlotte and the impact of Juneteenth celebrations on the city and the outlying areas.
History of Juneteenth
On September 22, 1862 President Abraham Lincoln issued an executive order called Proclamation 95, otherwise known as the Emancipation Proclamation. One January 1, 1863, this proclamation went into effect, officially changing the legal status of over 3.5 million enslaved Africans and their descendants in the confederate states to free. This news was slow to spread, however.  It wasn’t until two and a half years later that Major General Gordon Granger landed in mid-June in Galveston, Texas, and shared  that the war had ended and that all slaves were now in fact free. And it is this date, June 19, 1865, that represents the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, popularly known as Juneteenth.