Episodes
Aug. 30, 2024
Harmony at Home: Aging with Dignity
This episode, titled “Harmony at Home: Aging with Dignity,” features special guest Kim Sprangler from Harmony Cares and dives into the comprehensive services they offer, all within the comfort of your home. Whether you’re loo...
Aug. 20, 2024
30 Days of Hope: Caring for Aging Parents
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Kathy Howard, a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience. Kathy has taught in numerous states and internationally, in venues ranging from multi-church conferences to lar...
Aug. 14, 2024
Navigating Pain Medication and Immunizations
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones welcomes back Cristina Blazer for an informative discussion on the essentials of over-the-counter pain medications and immunizations. Understan...
Aug. 7, 2024
Embracing Your Aging Skin
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones welcomes back Dr. Treyger for the second installment of their discussion on aging skin. They dive into the effects of sun damage and explore va...
July 31, 2024
Understanding the Aging Brain vs. Alzheimer’s Disease
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging! In this episode, your host Wendy Jones sits down with the esteemed Dr. Ana Daughtery, Assistant Professor and Director of the Aging Brai...
July 24, 2024
Your Aging Brain
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones is joined by Dr. Ana Daugherty, Director of the Detroit Aging Brain Study (DABS) at Wayne State University's Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging L...
July 17, 2024
Downsize & Thrive: Your Smart Move Guide
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones welcomes back to the studio: Alissa Agnoli from Caring Transitions to delve into the inevitable journey of downsizing. This insightful conver...
July 2, 2024
The Essential Role of Your Pharmacist in Senior Care
In the latest episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy sits down with Cristina Blazer, Pharm.D., to uncover the critical role pharmacists play in your healthcare plan. As seniors often juggle multi...
June 26, 2024
Embracing the Aging Skin
In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , Wendy welcomes Dr. Gary Treyger and Jenn Meller from St. Clair Dermatology to discuss the vital topic of skin health for seniors. Join us as we explore what to...
June 20, 2024
Womens Health As We Age: Part 2
Welcome back to Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with your host, Wendy Jones! In this highly anticipated second part of our series on Women's Health As We Age , we delve deeper into the crucial topic of hormones a...
June 19, 2024
Womens Health As We Age: Part 1
Welcome to Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , your trusted source for insights and advice on aging gracefully. In this special two-part series on Women's Health, Wendy is joined by esteemed Women's Health Coach an...
June 13, 2024
Essential EMS Insights
Join Wendy in the latest enlightening episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as she sits down with Nancy Butty, an Injury Prevention Specialist working with Community Risk Reduction. Together, they delve into...
June 12, 2024
Understanding CapTel Phones
In this enlightening new episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversation of Aging, Wendy and guest Jennifer Weallans are taking a deep dive into the world of CapTel phones – a game changer for those with hearing loss. Wendy and...
June 6, 2024
Alzheimer's Awareness
In this special episode of “Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging.” Wendy is joined by Erica Ansel, Director of Operations at Next Steps 4 Seniors in the studio to discuss Alzheimer's Awareness. The upcoming longest d...
June 4, 2024
Socialization- Why it's Important to Have a Community
In this episode of “Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging,” Wendy passionately delves into the importance of staying socially active and how it impacts our overall well-being as we age. Join us as Wendy shares her insi...
May 30, 2024
Heart Health Essentials: Understanding Heart Attacks and Stroke
Join us on the latest Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging episode for a heart-to-heart conversation with Wendy and guest Elizabeth Jackson. Wendy is thrilled to have Liz in the studio, sharing her invaluable insigh...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...