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30 episodes
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This Day and Age Holland Home, Faith Hospice, Atrio Home Care
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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It’s true—age is more than just a number. With each year comes new challenges, new opportunities, and new experiences to navigate. In this podcast, we bring together experts in all things aging from Holland Home, Faith Hospice, and Atrio Home Care to arm you with the information you need to spark conversations with your loved ones and help make confident decisions as they go through the phases of life. Topics range from preparing for senior care both at home or in a senior living community to hospice and palliative care and maintaining wellness as you age.
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Finding Hope & Healing
On any given day, over 50% of people are grieving in some way. In this episode, we explore the healing power of bereavement care for those navigating a journey through grief. Heidi VanSledright joins to share her personal experience with loss. She explains how working with Faith Hospice’s bereavement team helped her learn to acknowledge and live with her grief, ultimately allowing more joy to come back into her life.
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Cultivating Resilience As We Age
What is resilience? How can we cultivate it? How can we utilize it for a more positive aging experience? In this episode, we’re joined by author and CEO/Founder of IPV Consulting, Michelle Steffes. She dives into the topic of resilience, sharing tips for embracing change and facing life’s challenges as one ages.
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Aging with a Positive Mindset
Throughout Season 3 of This Day & Age, we’re exploring how choosing to age with a positive mindset can lead to a more enriching and rewarding experience. In this episode, we talk to two Holland Home senior living residents, Carol and Judy, to hear firsthand how they maintain a positive mindset and the impact it has on their aging journey.
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But First...A Look at Last Season
We’re excited to be kicking off Season 3 of This Day & Age, where we’ll cover topics around the theme of “The Art of Positive Aging.” But before we dive in, we wanted to share a quick recap of Season 2, in which we educated listeners on the growing, aging population in America and the implications this has. From the challenges Baby Boomers face to misconceptions about moving into a senior living community and unexpected keys to healthy aging, this episode highlights some of the most impor...
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Coping with Grief as You Age
While grief is most commonly associated with the passing of loved ones, there are a number of different factors that can lead to a higher level of grieving in aging adults. From retirement to becoming empty nesters to physical or mental decline, these natural life transitions and changes can contribute to feelings of anguish. In this episode, we’re joined by Janet Jaymin, Director of Bereavement Services at Faith Hospice, and Bereavement Counselor Jenny Gruppen to discuss how aging adults can...
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Dementia Awareness & Care
There is still a lot of stigma around dementia, and the lack of awareness and understanding leads many people to shy away from those living with the disease. In this episode, we’re joined by Lois Thomas and Rosemary Apol-Hoezee of the Dementia Institute, who educate listeners on the effects of brain change and how we can better interact with, communicate with, and approach those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.