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Episodes

Your Time Is Valuable
May 28, 2024

Your Time Is Valuable

In this insightful episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations of Aging, we delve into the importance of recognizing the value of our time and the necessity of focusing on our health and what matters most. As we age, maki...
Fall Free Living: Safety for Seniors
May 24, 2024

Fall Free Living: Safety for Seniors

Join us this week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, as Wendy welcomes experts Erica Ansel and Marianne Engstrom. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of keeping our seniors safe from falls. Falls are a s...
Food Is Fuel
May 22, 2024

Food Is Fuel

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Next Steps for Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones. In this episode, Wendy is joined by the insightful Bev Ferrari, a passionate health minister, to dive into nutrition ...
Fitness Wellness Check In
May 16, 2024

Fitness Wellness Check In

Join us for an informative and interactive episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging. In the studio today with Wendy is senior fitness expert Karen Milam of “Age Strong with Karen” to chat about the Fitness Wel...
Is there a Link between Hearing Loss and Brain Health?
May 14, 2024

Is there a Link between Hearing Loss and Brain Health?

Is There a Link between Hearing Loss and Brain Health? This week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging Wendy is joined by Audiologist Nina Lopatin, owner of Direct Hearing, to shed light on the importance of priori...
Nursing Homes of Today
May 9, 2024

Nursing Homes of Today

Tune in for a delightful journey into the past with Wendy and special guests David Duffy and Jeanette Paquette from The Orchards of Michigan on the latest episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging! Have you eve...
In Case of an Emergency
May 7, 2024

In Case of an Emergency

This week on the Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging podcast, embark on a journey with Wendy as she delves into the “ Vital 6” essential things you must know about your elderly loved ones. These precious tidbits of ...
Surviving Your Future
May 2, 2024

Surviving Your Future

Wendy is sharing a story in today’s episode that hits closer to home to so many of our vulnerable seniors. The latest Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging episode appropriately titled “Surviving our Future” is about ...
Marye's Words of Wisdom
April 30, 2024

Marye's Words of Wisdom

Join Wendy on the latest episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as she delves into a delightful conversation with Marye Miller, one of the original board members of Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. Together,...
Protecting your Kidney before Dialysis
April 24, 2024

Protecting your Kidney before Dialysis

Join Wendy Jones on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as she welcomes Charles Dunn and Ryan Height to delve into the fascinating world of kidney health and dialysis. In this enlightening episode, we explore simple ...
Emotional Components of Aging
April 23, 2024

Emotional Components of Aging

Join Wendy on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging Podcast this week for an uplifting chat that hits close to home for caregivers everywhere. Grab a cozy seat as Wendy welcomes a dear friend to explore the emotional u...
Your Pharmacist and Your Loved One
April 18, 2024

Your Pharmacist and Your Loved One

Welcome to another uplifting episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones! Wnedy’s passion shines through as she emphasizes the importance of getting to know your pharmacist. After all, your phar...
Affordable Care Solutions
April 16, 2024

Affordable Care Solutions

Get ready for another delightful episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging! Wendy is thrilled to welcome Laura Melcher from Ascencion Living PACE to the show for an enlightening discussion on Affordable Care Sol...
Listen Up! Embracing Hearing Health
April 11, 2024

Listen Up! Embracing Hearing Health

Welcome to another enlightening episode of “Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging”! Wendy is thrilled to have you join her as she dives into one of her top passions of hearing loss with a compassionate and informative...
What to Do When a Loved One Passes
April 5, 2024

What to Do When a Loved One Passes

Welcome back to our eagerly anticipated Season 2 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations of Aging! We are thrilled to have you join us for another round of insightful discussions on all the topics about aging gracefully! We a...
What?  Do I have hearing loss?
Jan. 24, 2024

What? Do I have hearing loss?

Join Wendy and Kristen Hinderliter, AU.D., in the latest episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, where they tackle the age-old question: “What? Do I have hearing loss?” Get ready for a lively discussion as th...
Staying Safe: Aging in Place
Jan. 17, 2024

Staying Safe: Aging in Place

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, Wendy is joined by Charles Dunn, CEO of Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Centers, and Corinna Denhart, Director of Nursing. Together, they delve into the cruci...
Next Steps 4 You
Jan. 10, 2024

Next Steps 4 You

As we step into the year 2024, emotions may vary - some find it exhilarating, while others might feel a sense of apprehension. Have the recent holidays brought noticeable changes in your loved ones, prompting consideration fo...
Driving
Jan. 3, 2024

Driving

Discover the crucial insights into evaluating your loved ones driving capabilities in this week's episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging. Host Wendy Jones is joined by Bill Cataldo, former Chief Trial attorne...
Standing in the Gap
Dec. 27, 2023

Standing in the Gap

This week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, Wendy is sharing a unique episode to bring the awareness of food insecurity within the senior population to light. Wendy invited Dr. Phil Knight from the Food Bank Co...
Peace of Mind
Dec. 20, 2023

Peace of Mind

Join Wendy as she sits down with the knowledgeable and delightful Bob Mannor from the Mannor Law Group, PLLC in the latest Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging episode. Bob, an Estate and Elder Law Attorney brings a c...
Simplifying Your Life
Dec. 13, 2023

Simplifying Your Life

This week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, Wendy invites Alissa Agnoli of Caring Transitions to dive into the art of simplifying your life. Tune in as Wendy and Alissa chat about the importance of planning for...
The Impact of Hearing Loss and Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Dec. 6, 2023

The Impact of Hearing Loss and Thoughtful Gift Ideas

In this week’s episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, join Wendy as she delves into two topics close to her heart with a perfect blend of expertise and sincerity. The first half of the episode focuses on the...
All About Medications
Nov. 22, 2023

All About Medications

In episode #5 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones really focuses on medication with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital pharmacist Cristina Blazer. Wendy, previously in the pharmacy field, an...