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Episode 3 features two guests to help us highlight careers in aging services for #CareersInAging Month. First, Gwen Fitzgerald, Director of Public Messaging at LeadingAge (national), provides insights into the workforce landscape in aging services and touches on the Opening Doors Initiative. (psst! get excited because we'll explore this more in an episode next month!).Then, Rahim Habib, Managing Principal at CLA, shares his journey into aging services not as a nurse, a social worker, or the l...

In Episode 2, host Amanda Wiedenfeld continues her interview with Nicole Gann, MS, SPHR, President & CEO of Juliette Fowler Communities. They discuss the power of words and the importance of continuous personal growth. Nicole shares her unexpected journey into aging services, and the two discuss changing perceptions of aging services and the benefits of living in a community. Nicole shares a powerful moment that has shifted her perspective on aging and emphasizes the value of continual le...

Welcome to the Uplift Aging Podcast's debut episode! Host Amanda Wiedenfeld and special guest Nicole Gann, MS, SPHR, President & CEO of Juliette Fowler Communities, embark on a powerful conversation about the profound journey of aging. This episode elevates the conversation on aging by diving into the question, "What is aging, anyway?" and the duo chat about:Aging is more than "just getting old"; it is a testament to a life lived and a journey of growth and wisdom.It is time to shift...

Get ready to Uplift Aging! Our first episode drops January 17 - subscribe now.---Visit upliftaging.org/episodes for show notes and more information about each episode.Join the movement as we continue to elevate the conversation on aging by visiting upliftaging.org and following us on our socials @upliftaging. ---The Uplift Aging Podcast is a production of LeadingAge Texas.