Aging Well Anyway

Elizabeth Marquis

Aging Well Anyway is a podcast about senior living stories, resources and support. Hosted by Liz Marquis, she will be bringing in experts to share information related to topics surrounding this complex and growing population of aging adults, as well as real-life stories from people who are supporting older adults through the journey of aging. Each episode will provide information and understanding with the goal of helping families avoid emergencies by creating proactive solutions to address needs before they arise in areas such as senior housing options, changes in health, memory loss and other cognitive decline, loneliness, paying for care, loss and grieving, safety and advocacy.  Keywords: senior living, elder healthcare, geriatrics, gerontology, caregiving, Dementia, cognitive decline, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, sub-acute rehab, long-term care, long-term care insurance, family dynamics, adult child, caregiving, caregivers, aging well, healthy aging, Medicare, Medicaid Since 2008, Liz Marquis has spent her career helping families and organizations navigate significant change by “creating an environment for success.” Through each episode, she’ll help you understand the complexities of finding the right balance between caring and care while addressing potential challenges and pitfalls that can come along in the journey of aging and help make sure that the older adults in your life are aging well anyway.  Aging is a privilege. Aging well is getting harder. Subscribe now so you never miss an opportunity to learn how you can help the older adult in your life age well with care, compassion and understanding.  Learn more at AgingWellCT.net

Episodes

  1. JAN 26

    Selling Your Well-Loved Home with Sheila Gschwind

    In this conversation, Liz Marquis and Sheila Gschwind discuss the complexities and emotional aspects of selling a long-time, well-loved home. Sheila shares insights on preparing a home for sale, the importance of engaging a real estate agent early, and strategies for making a home appealing to buyers without extensive renovations. They also touch on the significance of curb appeal, virtual staging, and understanding buyer preferences, emphasizing that a well-maintained home can attract buyers even more than modern updates. Takeaways Selling a home can be overwhelming at any age.The emotional journey of selling a long-time home is significant.Engaging with a real estate agent early can ease the process.Home preparation should focus on being neat, clean, and well-maintained.Curb appeal is crucial for first impressions.Virtual staging can help buyers visualize potential.Buyers have different preferences; not all renovations are necessary.Highlighting maintenance and updates can attract buyers.A well-maintained home can be more appealing than a renovated one.There is a buyer for every home, regardless of its condition.Connect with Sheila Gschwind at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Website: https://sheilag.bhhsneproperties.com/ Email: sheilag@bhhsne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gschwind LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sheilagschwind Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/ Email: emarquis@agingwellct.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarquis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingWellAnyway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583244707345 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aging_well_anyway/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: 9CDBLDBYFBAXRF3Q

    23 min
  2. 12/12/2025

    Purposeful Aging with Jack Maged

    In this episode, host Liz Marquis welcomes Jack Maged, founder of Finding Next, for an in-depth discussion on purposeful aging. The conversation highlights the significance of recognizing strengths and making thoughtful choices as aging adults transition into later life stages.Jack shows us that aging isn’t about slowing down—but rather tapping into a lifetime of experiences and rediscovering forgotten strengths in order to move forward with purpose.Jack highlights his own experiences and stories from a distinguished advertising career to creating Finding Next—a program initially developed to support career transitions but offers astonishing insights for older adults navigating significant life decisions.The dialogue also examines the complexities of decision-making amid fear and external influences, presenting effective strategies for empowerment and achieving clarity.Together, Liz and Jack advocate for aging as a period of growth and opportunity, encouraging older adults to rediscover latent strengths, build self-assurance, and pursue a meaningful, purpose-driven life. Connect with Jack: https://findingnext.guru Email: jack@findingnext.guru Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/ Email: emarquis@agingwellct.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarquis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingWellAnyway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583244707345 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aging_well_anyway/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: 9CDBLDBYFBAXRF3Q

    35 min
  3. 10/14/2025

    Trailer

    Aging is a privilege. Aging well is getting harder. Aging Well Anyway® is a podcast about senior living resources and support. Hosted by Liz Marquis, the show brings in experts to share insights on topics affecting the growing population of aging adults, as well as real-life stories from those supporting older adults through the journey of aging. Each episode provides practical information to help families avoid emergencies by creating proactive solutions for challenges such as: Senior housing optionsChanges in healthMemory loss and other cognitive declineLonelinessPaying for careLoss and grievingSafety and advocacyKeywords: senior living, elder healthcare, geriatrics, gerontology, caregiving, dementia, cognitive decline, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, sub-acute rehab, long-term care, long-term care insurance, family dynamics, adult child, caregivers, aging well, healthy aging, Medicare, Medicaid Since 2008, Liz Marquis has spent her career helping families and organizations navigate significant changes by developing and implementing long-term strategies for success. Aging Well Anyway® helps listeners understand the complexities of balancing caring and care by anticipating challenges and addressing potential pitfalls in the aging journey. The goal is to ensure the older adults in your life are aging well, anyway. Subscribe now to never miss an opportunity to learn how you can support the older adults in your life with care, compassion, and understanding. Visit https://www.agingwellct.net/ to learn more about support for aging well and to request a free consultation. Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/ Email: emarquis@agingwellct.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarquis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingWellAnyway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583244707345 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aging_well_anyway/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: 9CDBLDBYFBAXRF3Q

    2 min
  4. 10/14/2025

    The Hidden Crisis of Loneliness in Aging

    Social Connection Isn’t Just Nice – It’s Necessary for Aging Well In this conversation, Liz Marquis and Deb Bibbins discuss the profound impact of loneliness on aging adults, emphasizing the difference between loneliness and social isolation. They explore the physiological and psychological effects of loneliness, particularly its association with increased risks of dementia and other chronic diseases. Deb shares insights on the importance of social connection as a modifiable risk factor for maintaining health and well-being and offers practical steps for individuals and professionals to combat loneliness in older adults. The conversation also highlights collaborative efforts to address loneliness as a public health crisis and encourages listeners to foster meaningful connections in their communities. Thanks for joining us! Connect with Deb Bibbins and For All Ages: Website: https://forallages.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/for-all-ages/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forallagesorg/Connect with The CT Collaboration to End Loneliness: Website: https://endlonelinessct.org/Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway: Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/Connect with Liz Marquis and Aging Well Anyway Website: https://www.agingwellct.net/ Email: emarquis@agingwellct.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarquis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingWellAnyway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583244707345 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aging_well_anyway/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/higher License code: 9CDBLDBYFBAXRF3Q

    30 min

About

Aging Well Anyway is a podcast about senior living stories, resources and support. Hosted by Liz Marquis, she will be bringing in experts to share information related to topics surrounding this complex and growing population of aging adults, as well as real-life stories from people who are supporting older adults through the journey of aging. Each episode will provide information and understanding with the goal of helping families avoid emergencies by creating proactive solutions to address needs before they arise in areas such as senior housing options, changes in health, memory loss and other cognitive decline, loneliness, paying for care, loss and grieving, safety and advocacy.  Keywords: senior living, elder healthcare, geriatrics, gerontology, caregiving, Dementia, cognitive decline, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehab, sub-acute rehab, long-term care, long-term care insurance, family dynamics, adult child, caregiving, caregivers, aging well, healthy aging, Medicare, Medicaid Since 2008, Liz Marquis has spent her career helping families and organizations navigate significant change by “creating an environment for success.” Through each episode, she’ll help you understand the complexities of finding the right balance between caring and care while addressing potential challenges and pitfalls that can come along in the journey of aging and help make sure that the older adults in your life are aging well anyway.  Aging is a privilege. Aging well is getting harder. Subscribe now so you never miss an opportunity to learn how you can help the older adult in your life age well with care, compassion and understanding.  Learn more at AgingWellCT.net