Elevate Eldercare

Let's Elevate Eldercare Together!Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That's why we launched Elevate Eldercare—to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely.Join Susan Ryan, CEO of AgingIN (formerly Center for Innovation), every Wednesday for enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore opportunities and challenges in person-directed living and empowered cultures in the community of one's choice.

Elevate Eldercare is a business podcast hosted by AgingIn, with 369 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

AgingIn hosts Elevate Eldercare, a business show with 369 episodes published.

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  Episode #362

  The Case for a New Kind of Senior Living

  Sep 29, 202651 min

  James Balda, president and CEO of Argentum, joins Elevate Eldercare this week to explore how senior living can help address some of the biggest challenges facing aging and long-term care. Balda sits down with AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to discuss his journey to Argentum and the organization's policy priorities, including developing stronger care workforce pipelines, expanding senior housing, and finding new ways to serve the "forgotten middle," older adults who struggle to afford private-pay care but don't qualify for Medicaid. The conversation also explores what quality senior living should look like: home-like environments, resident choice, dignity, social connection, meaningful engagement, and strong memory care. He and Susan also delve into the potential of AI and other technologies to support caregivers while emphasizing that technology should enhance—not replace—the human side of care. The episode closes with a call to change the public narrative around senior living through storytelling and to give residents, families, and caregivers a stronger voice in shaping the future of aging. More about Argentum here: https://www.argentum.org/ Information on AgingIN Education Opportunities: https://aginginnovation.org/solutions/education/

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  Episode #8

  A Bit About Nutrition and Healthy Aging, with Kelly Tremblay and Jenny Overly

  Sep 24, 202615 min

  What we eat plays a critical role in brain health, muscle strength, bone health, and healthy aging. In this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly Tremblay talks with Jenny Overly, senior director of nutrition and wellness for CCL Hospitality Group, explore the mind-gut connection, the importance of whole foods, and what to know about protein as we age. They separate evidence-based nutrition guidance from social media hype, discuss quality protein sources, including plant-based options, and share practical tips for spreading protein throughout the day. This episode breaks down how nutrition is not just about how much protein we eat, but the quality, variety, and overall pattern of what's on our plate. More about CCL here: https://www.ccl-hg.com .

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  Episode #361

  Integrating Health, Food, and Community, with Kimberly Green, PhD

  Sep 22, 20261h 10m

  In this week's episode, Kimberly Green, PhD, CEO of Sage Integrated Health, shares her fascinating story of 34 years of experience in eldercare. AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Kimberly to discuss how a life-changing accident reshaped her perspective and how her work with Sage has fueled a vision for more holistic, home-like communities. She explores integrated health, food as medicine, staff education, and the power of creating environments where residents and staff can thrive. Kimberly also discusses the regulatory and cultural barriers that can make change difficult, and why transforming eldercare will require collaboration, new ideas, and policy change. More about Sage Integrated Health here: https://sageih.com/ To learn more about AgingIN education : https://aginginnovation.org/solutions/education/

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  Episode #357

  Finding Purpose and Joy Through Music, with Paul and Deanna Stroud

  Sep 15, 202655 min

  What happens when Parkinson's changes nearly everything you love to do? For Paul and Deanna Stroud, music became an unexpected path back to purpose, connection and joy. In this episode, the Strouds talk candidly about Parkinson's, grief, caregiving and the losses that come with changing abilities. They also share how the Second Verse Choir, a program for people living with dementia, transformed Paul's outlook and gave him something to look forward to again. For Paul, music gave him something to look forward to. Rehearsals restored a sense of purpose and belonging, while singing familiar songs created opportunities for connection and engagement. At a time when Paul had been struggling deeply with his sense of meaning, the choir helped him reconnect with life. More about Second Verse here: www.secondversechoir.org . Giving Voice is another resource for starting a choir in your own community: www.givingvoicechorus.org . For more information on AgingIN education opportunities: https://aginginnovation.org/solutions/education/

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  Episode #359

  Redefining Independence, with Lynne Katzmann

  Sep 8, 202656 min

  In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with Lynne Katzman, founder of Juniper, a senior living company based in New Jersey. Inspired by her Holocaust-survivor parents and entrepreneurial grandmother, Lynne has spent decades challenging conventional approaches to aging. As the first woman-led senior living company, Juniper has evolved from its beginnings in 1988 to a growing organization operating 20 communities across five states. Lynne discusses with Susan how culture, data, and innovation can transform senior living and improve outcomes. In addition to sharing Juniper's experience using technology and evidence-based approaches to care, Lynne describes the company's Connect for Life care transitions program, which has dramatically reduced hospital readmissions. At the heart of their conversation is Lynn's powerful redefinition of independence, which isn't about having no support, it's about having choice. She imagines a future where older adults have more options for how and where they live, with the community, resources, and support they need to live rich and meaningful lives. More about Juniper here: https://junipercommunities.com/ .

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