Aging Well: Creating a Sense of Belonging - with Dr. Raj Shah

In this episode, we get the opportunity to take a deep dive with Dr. Raj Shah of Rush University Medical Center exploring ideas revolving around brain health, caregiving, and what it truly means to age well. Drawing from decades of dementia research and community-based work, Dr. Shah reflects on the power of connection, the role of care partners, and how belonging shapes our health across the lifespan. Together, they unpack the small, meaningful actions at home, in clinics, and throughout our communities that can make aging a more supported, inclusive, and thriving experience. Resources: Dementia Friends Illinois - Illinois Cognitive Resources Network Dementia Friendly America Dementia Friendly Illinois Monthly Meetings - Illinois Cognitive Resources Network Dementia Friendly Initiative – AgeGuide Dementia Friendly Efforts in Illinois Raj Shah | LinkedIn Design For Belonging Initiative  Memory Cafe Directory 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's | Alzheimer's Association How the CARE Act Helps Caregivers Facebook: facebook.com/AgeGuideTwitter: twitter.com/AgeGuide Instagram: instagram.com/theageguidepodcastPodcast: ageguide.org/the-age-guide-podcastWebsite: ageguide.org