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Season 2

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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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