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Episodes

Advocating for Yourself: Midwest Diagnostics
Jan. 28, 2025

Advocating for Yourself: Midwest Diagnostics

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, we dive into why self-advocacy is crucial, especially as we age. Learn how speaking up, asking questions, and understanding your health can lead to better outco...
Preparing for Retirement: How to Balance Enjoying Today with Saving for Tomorrow
Jan. 24, 2025

Preparing for Retirement: How to Balance Enjoying Today with Saving for Tomorrow

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones discusses the importance of financial planning for aging individuals with financial expert Brian Kurtz. Brian, who recently retired from his p...
Maintaining Independence As We Age
Jan. 18, 2025

Maintaining Independence As We Age

In the episode of " Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging ," host Wendy Jones and guest Erica Ancel, director of operations for Next Steps for Seniors, discuss strategies for seniors to maintain their independence. The...
Tips for Navigating Difficult Family Conversations
Jan. 15, 2025

Tips for Navigating Difficult Family Conversations

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors," host Wendy Jones converses with Dr. Kimberly Harms, an international speaker and author of "Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For." They discuss strategies for initiating d...
The Importance of Socialization
Jan. 11, 2025

The Importance of Socialization

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...
The Best of 2024: Kidney Health & Dialysis
Jan. 8, 2025

The Best of 2024: Kidney Health & Dialysis

We’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes from 2024—because it’s that good! Join Wendy Jones on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as she welcomes Charles Dunn and Ryan Height to explore the fascinating w...
Next Steps 4 Seniors: A Year in Review of the Foundation and Business
Jan. 4, 2025

Next Steps 4 Seniors: A Year in Review of the Foundation and Business

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, Wendy Jones recaps the year, highlighting the vital work of Next Steps for Seniors’ business and foundation teams. Learn how they provide personalized senior li...
Keys to a Long Life
Jan. 1, 2025

Keys to a Long Life

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging," host Wendy Jones explores the keys to a long and healthy life. She emphasizes the importance of quality over mere longevity, highlighting habits like mindful ...
Are You a Family Caregiver? Essential Tips to Navigate the Journey Ahead
Dec. 28, 2024

Are You a Family Caregiver? Essential Tips to Navigate the Journey Ahead

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging," host Wendy Jones offers essential tips for family caregivers of elderly loved ones. Drawing from her healthcare experience, Wendy discusses the financial burd...
Faith, Forgiveness, and Friendship: The Keys to a Meaningful Holiday Season
Dec. 25, 2024

Faith, Forgiveness, and Friendship: The Keys to a Meaningful Holiday Season

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors," host Wendy Jones and guest Pastor Lorenzo Sewell from 180 Church in Detroit discuss the emotional complexities of aging during the holiday season. They emphasize the importance of fo...
The Best Strategies to Combat Inflammation as You Age
Dec. 21, 2024

The Best Strategies to Combat Inflammation as You Age

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones discusses inflammation and its impact on aging with Dr. Paul Kraft, a chiropractor from Kraft Chiropractic in Rochester. Dr. Kraft explains th...
The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: A Major Threat to Senior Health
Dec. 18, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: A Major Threat to Senior Health

In this episode of "Next Steps 4 Seniors," Wendy Jones hosts Dr. Paul Kraft, a chiropractor from Kraft Chiropractic, to discuss the topic "Sugar is Poison." They delve into the harmful effects of sugar on health, especially f...
Healthcare at Home: Doctors at Your Doorstep
Dec. 14, 2024

Healthcare at Home: Doctors at Your Doorstep

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones sits down with Imani Wilson from Integrated Visiting Solutions to explore the essentials of homebound care and house call services. Discover wh...
Social Security: Retirement, Care Costs, and Divorce Benefits
Dec. 11, 2024

Social Security: Retirement, Care Costs, and Divorce Benefits

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , with Wendy Jones. Wendy explains Social Security essentials, including how to calculate benefits, plan for retirement, and navigate divorce-related benefits. S...
Navigating Alzheimer's Care at Home
Dec. 7, 2024

Navigating Alzheimer's Care at Home

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors, host Wendy Jones discusses the critical aspects of preparing a home for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Joined by Nate Gardin, COO of Life Skills Village , they explore the impor...
Navigating the Unknown: Funeral Services Explained
Dec. 4, 2024

Navigating the Unknown: Funeral Services Explained

Podcast Description: In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones engages with Cheryl Marshall, a funeral services expert, to demystify the often uncomfortable topic of funeral planning. ...
Loving, Leading, Serving Back to the Basics
Nov. 30, 2024

Loving, Leading, Serving Back to the Basics

Tune in to this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging as Wendy and Doug Kaherl from Creekside Christian Church as he tackles meaningful topics like faith, love, leadership, and serving others with grace and ...
Engage & Enhance your life after being diagnosed with Dimentia
Nov. 20, 2024

Engage & Enhance your life after being diagnosed with Dimentia

Join host Wendy Jones and guest Nate Cardin, Chief Operations Officer at Life Skills Village, as they dive into the critical conversation about living with dementia. In this episode, Nate sheds light on how adaptive technolog...
Grace and Tolerance: Getting Along in Emotional Family Care Decisions
Nov. 15, 2024

Grace and Tolerance: Getting Along in Emotional Family Care Decisions

In this episode, Wendy Jones delves into the complexities of family dynamics when caring for aging loved ones. Through real-life stories, she offers insights on managing differing perspectives and emotions among siblings. Tun...
Supporting Seniors with Natalia from Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation
Nov. 13, 2024

Supporting Seniors with Natalia from Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation

In this insightful episode of Next Steps for Seniors with Wendy Jones , Wendy welcomes Natalia, Vice President of Operations at the Next Steps for Seniors Foundation, to discuss the comprehensive support the Foundation provid...
Honoring Veterans with Vito Pampaloma
Nov. 8, 2024

Honoring Veterans with Vito Pampaloma

In this special Veterans Day episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors with Wendy Jones , Wendy welcomes military veteran Vito Pampalona to the show. Vito, who has dedicated himself to supporting fellow service members at Walter Reed M...
Dental Health as we Age with Dr. Fred Schimon DDS
Nov. 6, 2024

Dental Health as we Age with Dr. Fred Schimon DDS

On this week’s Next Steps for Seniors , Wendy Jones welcomes Dr. Fred Schimon DDS to explore “Healthy Teeth for Life.” Learn essential tips for keeping your smile strong as you age, from tackling gum health to mastering daily...
Maximizing Social Security: Essential Tips for a Secure Retirement
Nov. 1, 2024

Maximizing Social Security: Essential Tips for a Secure Retirement

In this episode, Wendy Jones shares practical insights and real-life stories to help you make the most of your Social Security benefits and plan confidently for retirement. From timing your claims to exploring support options...
Medicare Changes You NEED to Know for 2025
Oct. 30, 2024

Medicare Changes You NEED to Know for 2025

In this episode, Wendy Jones welcomes Medicare expert Victor Whang from Insurance Warehouse. Together, they dive into 2025’s Medicare shake-ups—from the closure of the “donut hole” in prescription coverage to expected rises i...