The Joy of Knowing Another Person Deeply with Susan Ryan

In this episode of Compassion and Courage, Marcus speaks with Susan Ryan, CEO of the Center for Innovation, about transforming elder care through compassion and person-centered practices. They discuss the importance of deinstitutionalizing care environments, teaching compassionate behaviors, and the impact of meaningful relationships on the well-being of both caregivers and care recipients. Susan shares inspiring real-world examples of how innovative models, like the greenhouse model, are changing the landscape of elder care, emphasizing the need for love and respect in all interactions.Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/ Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/ Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanryan2018/ Learn more about Marcus’ Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/ Learn more about Center for Innovation: https://www.aginginnovation.org Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast Subscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcastMore about Susan Ryan, RN, MA:Susan Ryan serves as CEO of the Center for Innovation, the non-profit organization of The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, leading the organization on its mission to fundamentally transform eldercare in America and around the world. As a member of the Green House team since 2008, Ryan has become an internationally recognized leader in long-term care reform – with a particular focus on the organization’s vision for small-home eldercare campuses that provide person-directed alternatives to traditional nursing homes. At CFI, she works to create a future where every elder receives high-quality, person-directed living in the setting of their choice.Date: 5/5/2025 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 167 - The Joy of Knowing Another Person Deeply with Susan Ryankeywordselder care, compassionate communication, nursing, healthcare innovation, person-centered care, aging population, greenhouse model, meaningful relationships, caregiving, resilience