Elevate Eldercare

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Let's Elevate Eldercare Together! Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That's why we launched Elevate Eldercare—to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely. Join Susan Ryan, CEO of AgingIN (formerly Center for Innovation), every Wednesday for enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore opportunities and challenges in person-directed living and empowered cultures in the community of one's choice.

  1. 3D AGO

    Healing Workplace Culture Through Nature-Inspired Leadership with MaryCay Durrant

    In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with MaryCay Durrant, founder of Leading Naturally. In this enlightening discussion, MaryCay shares her journey from corporate leadership to developing nature-inspired practices that help organizations thrive. Drawing from her upbringing in North Dakota and a transformative personal awakening, MarCay challenges transactional workplace models and instead looks to ecosystems as a guide for cooperation, resilience, and trust. She introduces her WORK framework — Wake Up, Orient, Reimagine partnering, and Keepnourishing what matters — and the concept of Return on Energy (ROE), encouraging leaders to measure vitality and alignment, not just ROI. Through approaches such as equine-assisted learning, MaryCay helps organizations reduce burnout, strengthen connection, and build sustainable cultures grounded in partnership. More about MaryCay here: https://marycaydurrant.com

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 27

    A Bit About Dementia: Introducing "Brain Bytes"

    Introducing Brain Bytes, a new micro-cast hosted by Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor. Brain Bytes features "byte"-sized nuggets of knowledge aimed at making neuroscience accessible for the senior living world.  In each episode, which will air on the fourth Friday of each month, Dr. Tremblay will share research-backed information related to aging and brain health. This week, she explores the different types of dementia and examines what evidence-based researchtells us about it. While encouraging listeners to take practical steps to support healthy aging, Dr. Tremblay explains that a significant portion of dementia risk may be modifiable. Factors such as education, physical activity, cardiovascular health, hearing and vision care, and social connection all play a role in supporting brain health across the lifespan. The following links accompany today's episode: • https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia • https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract • https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk We are grateful to Parker Health for their sponsorship of this micro-cast.

    11 min

  3. FEB 25

    The Power of Making Brain Science Accessible with Dr. Kelly Tremblay

    This week on the podcast, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, welcomes Kelly Tremblay, PhD, a neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor. As a first-generation college student, Kelly's path was shaped by lived experience. Growing up with a father who had multiple sclerosis, she became an early advocate for accessibility and healthcare equity. At the University of Washington, Kelly led research focused on the aging brain and collaborated with the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization to help translate science into global health strategies. In this wide-ranging conversation, Susan and Kelly discuss health literacy and Kelly's desire to bridge the gap between research and real life by making science accessible, practical, and actionable. This goal comes to life in the launch of Brain Bytes, a new monthly micro-cast debuting Friday, Feb. 27, with new episodes dropping on the fourth Friday of each month. Designed to deliver bite-sized, evidence-based insights, Brain Bytes will focus on six key areas of brain health: nutrition, hearing loss, vision loss, mood, cognition, and balance Throughout the episode, Kelly reminds us that knowledge is power—but only if it's accessible. Brain Bytes aims to empower listeners with clear, plain-language information that supports better decisions, stronger advocacy, and healthier aging.

    41 min

  4. FEB 18

    Aligning Leadership, Mission, and Innovation

    In this episode, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, sits down with Mary Naber, president and CEO of PACE Southeast Michigan, to explore her remarkable leadership journey and the transformative potential of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model of care. Mary shares how her career evolved from respiratory therapy into executive leadership. With degrees in psychology, business, and an MBA from the University of Michigan, Mary blends clinical insight, business acumen, and people-centered leadership. Susan and Mary discuss how Mary's transition to PACE was deeply personal. After navigating the healthcare system during her mother's dementia journey, Mary became committed to improving care for older adults. She found that in the mission of PACE: a model designed to keep older adults living safely in their communities rather than in nursing homes. Mary and Susan discuss the organization's development of the Green House homes at the PACE site in Detroit, Mich. This episode is a powerful look at what's possible when leadership, mission, and innovation align to support healthy aging in community. More about PACE Southeast Michigan here: https://www.pacesemi.org/

    56 min

  5. FEB 11

    A Daughter's Fight to Change Long-Term Care

    This week on the podcast, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan is joined by Susie Singer Carter, a filmmaker, advocate, and caregiver, who shares her deeply personal journey into caregiving—and how it transformed her life, her work, and her mission. Inspired by her mother's 16-year battle with Alzheimer's disease, Susie recounts moving from "caregiver by surprise" to outspoken advocate for systemic reform in long-term care. Her mother, Norma Pecora, a former opera singer and art dealer, wasdiagnosed at age 72. Norma lived with Susie for a year following the death of her husband—an experience that was both profoundly challenging and unexpectedly beautiful. That journey ultimately led to Susie's award-winning documentary, "No Country for Old People," which exposes the harsh realities of institutional long-term care, including chronic understaffing, neglect, and a lack of transparency and accountability. The film has since become a catalyst for national conversation and action. Susie also discusses how her advocacy grew from grief, leading to the creation of the ROAR movement—a growing effort to raise public awareness, empower families, and push for legislative change to protect older adults and other vulnerable people in care settings. This episode is a powerful exploration of love, loss, rage, resilience, and the urgent need to reimagine how we value and care for older people. Watch the film HERE on Amazon Prime.

    59 min

  6. FEB 4

    Why Senior Living Leaders Can't Afford to Ignore Technology

    What if better care actually costs less? And what if technology is the bridge to get us there? In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan is joined in this week's episodeby Kim Brawley, regional vice president of AgeWell Solvere Living, and Stu Hamilton,CEO and founder of Amba Health and Care, for a timely conversation about how technology—when implemented thoughtfully—can transform senior living.  Against the backdrop of demographic shifts, aging infrastructure, workforce challenges, and rising healthcare costs, the discussion explores how passive sensor technology, remote patient monitoring, and value-based care models can improve resident outcomes, empower caregivers, and strengthen organizational performance. Hamilton and Brawley emphasize that successful technology adoption in aging servicesmust be intuitive, integrated, and designed to support—not replace—caregivers. In addition, they explore the growing opportunity for senior living providers to participate in value-based care, including Medicare-funded remote patient monitoring (RPM) and emerging federal programs.  This conversation makes a compelling case that technology—when aligned with strong values and a clear wellness philosophy—can be a powerful catalyst for cultural change in senior living.  More about Amba here: https://amba.co More about AgeWell Solvere Here: https://www.awsliving.com

    55 min

  7. JAN 28

    Bioharmony and the Future of Wellness-Centered Living

    In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Gautam Gulati, MD, physician, entrepreneur, producer, and "health artist." Also known as "Dr. G," hisbackground makes for a wide-ranging discussion that bridges medicine, storytelling, real estate, and wellness design. He shares his unconventional journey from medical doctor to real estate professional and certified interior designer—and how that path led him to reimagine the home as a powerful driver of health. At the center of the conversation is Dr. G's framework for optimizing well-being through what he calls the seven levers of bioharmony: sleep, movement, nutrition, mindfulness, connection, purpose, and safety. He explains how these levers can either support vitality or contribute to disease, depending on how well our environments and daily lives are designed around them. Dr. G draws from his own personal experience, including his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis and how intentional changes to the home environment dramatically improved his father's quality of life and reduced reliance on medication. The conversation also explores The Well Home, Dr. G's approach to designing spaces that support longevity and well-being. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion about the future of building design, longevity science, and the potential for homes to function as therapeutic systems. Find out more about Dr. G here: https://www.drgautamgulati.com

    1h 1m

  8. JAN 21

    Reimagining Senior Living for the Middle Market

    In this episode, Joe Jasmon, CEO of American Healthcare Management and co-founder of Elevate Senior Living, joins AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan on the podcast to share the origin story and philosophy behind Elevate, a mid-market senior housing model designed from the ground up around residents—not corporate overhead. Drawing on a career spanning hospitality, healthcare turnarounds, and senior living operations, Jasmon explains how Elevate was born from a simple question: "What would senior living look like if we designed it entirely around personal needs, dignity, and efficiency?" From small-scale neighborhood design to technology-enabled safety and a long-term vision that reaches beyond brick-and-mortar communities, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to rethink senior living at scale. As demand grows for affordable, high-quality senior living, Jasmon offers a rare, transparent look at what it takes to challenge entrenched models and design communities that truly serve residents. His insights underscore a powerful theme: when you listen closely to older adults and frontline staff, better systems—and better outcomes—follow.

    58 min
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Let's Elevate Eldercare Together! Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That's why we launched Elevate Eldercare—to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely. Join Susan Ryan, CEO of AgingIN (formerly Center for Innovation), every Wednesday for enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore opportunities and challenges in person-directed living and empowered cultures in the community of one's choice.

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  • Creator
    AgingIn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    334
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Elevate Eldercare

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