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Episodes

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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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,...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Medicare & You

On episode #4 if Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones really focuses on Medicare Advantage with Medicare expert Eric Zawicki of Health Markets Insurance. Learn more : https://nextsteps4seniors.com/ S...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Diving into Dementia

On episode number 3 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones dives deep into a dementia diagnosis with expert guests Joanna LaFleur from Memory Lane Foundation and Erica Ancel Bu Next Steps 4 Seniors....

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Nov. 1, 2023

Solving the Medicare Puzzle

Wendy Jones welcomes Medicare Hero Clarence Broadnax to this week’s episode on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging. Clarence and Wendy sit down with the goal to solve the Medicare Puzzle and make the complex simple. ...

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Oct. 25, 2023

Funding Your Future

On the inaugural episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversation on Aging, show host Wendy Jones is welcoming her new audience and is sharing her plan to answer your questions about tomorrow, today for all who are caring for ou...

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