Aldersgate OnAir

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Located in Charlotte, NC, Aldersgate CCRC is on the cutting edge of the senior living and aging services industry. Tune in to hear from residents, staff, and members of the outlying communities about the ways that Aldersgate combats ageism and fights for diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything they do. Informative and entertaining, Aldersgate OnAir provides a refreshing take on an ever-evolving industry.

03/24/2022

Aldersgate At Home: Innovative In-Home Care with Molly Martin

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

20 min
01/27/2022

Audiology at Aldersgate with Dr. Tomas Cabrera

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

46 min
01/20/2022

SAGECare OnAir: LGBT Inclusion with Carola Cárdenas

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

20 min
10/25/2021

Careers with a Cause: Join the Aldersgate Family

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!

32 min
08/02/2021

Advocacy for Elders - A Conversation with Tom Akins, President and CEO of Leading Age North Carolina

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

47 min
06/13/2021

Juneteenth - A Celebration for All

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.

38 min
05/12/2021

From Vision to Reality: Mapping Out the Future at Aldersgate

While this last year of challenges, hardships and sacrifice make it easy to view the world through a tarnished lens, we can still find positive things that bring hope and inspiration. It’s important to find things to look forward to. And perhaps no other organization better represents this positivity than Aldersgate. In addition to its commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, Aldersgate has developed plans that not only benefit its residents and neighboring communities on an immediate basis, but also an epic master site plan for the future. This master site plan completely reimagines the very definition of intergenerational living as we know it to benefit people of all income levels, ages and all backgrounds for many generations to come. Joining us today to talk about this forward-thinking vision are Aldersgate Life plan Services CEO Suzanne Pugh, Shook Kelley founding partner and principal Terry Shook, and Senior VP of Development Lee Cochran from Laurel Street Residential. Together, these three (along with other partners) are working to make these dreams a reality.

49 min
02/22/2021

Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Mary Wilson

Today’s world is full of challenges—pandemics, environmental issues, political tensions and, yes, even in 2021, the continued prevalence of racial inequality. The good news is that awareness is growing. With many movements seeking racial justice worldwide, we are having more of the important conversations so vitally needed, and we are seeing increased diversity in leadership positions. Today’s guest is the inspirational Mary Wilson, who not only serves on the board of directors at Aldersgate, but also holds the distinction of being both the first woman and the first person of color to have headed the board as chair. And while Mary’s list of accomplishments and career highlights is impressive, to say the least, she is remarkably humble while still being entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking. Mary graciously shares with us some of her early childhood experiences and how she transitioned those experiences into careers as an attorney, director of social services and seminarian. She also candidly discusses some of the challenges she’s faced and how she maintains her positive determination in a time when we shouldn’t still be having so many “firsts.” Also joining us today as cohost is Brooks Shelley, Aldersgate Director of Branding and Community Engagement, who adds perspective on the energy that Mary brings to the table at Aldersgate and their continuing work toward diversity, inclusion and equity. Links: www.aldersgateuniversity.com www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity/ www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc https://aldersgateonair.podbean.com You can also subscribe to the show on Spotify, I Heart Radio, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Amazon Music, and many other streaming platforms! Please help us spread the word about our show by sharing the episodes and telling your friends and colleagues about us!

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Located in Charlotte, NC, Aldersgate CCRC is on the cutting edge of the senior living and aging services industry. Tune in to hear from residents, staff, and members of the outlying communities about the ways that Aldersgate combats ageism and fights for diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything they do. Informative and entertaining, Aldersgate OnAir provides a refreshing take on an ever-evolving industry.

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Years Active

2020 - 2022
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18
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