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Elevate Eldercare — 366 episodes
Redefining Independence, with Lynne Katzmann
Designing Better Environments for Aging with Maggie Calkins
A Bit About the Longevity Summit: How to test your balance, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD, and Karen Stellick
Research That Actually Makes a Difference, with Liza Behrens, et. al.
Redefining Long-Term Care for Complex Populations, with David Skoczulek
A Bit About World Brain Day and Screening for Brain Health, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD
Bridging the Caregiving Divide, with Robert Espinoza
How Aging Forward Is Redefining Aging Through Community, with Sarah Cheney
Why Philanthropy Matters to the Future of Aging, with Peter Kaldes
The Next Generation of Eldercare, with Francis LeGasse Jr.
A Bit About Depression, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD
Reimagining Assisted Living Through the Small House Model, with George Kutnerian
Healthspan, Purpose, and the AgingIN 2026 Conference, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD
The Future of Post-Acute & Long-Term Care, with Leslie Eber, MD
Reimagining Dementia Care Through Real Homes and Real Lives, with Eloy van Hal
A Bit About Balance With Kelly Tremblay, PhD
The Evolution of Aging Services with Otis Woods, with Otis Woods
Building Bridges Between Generations, with Mary Munoz
How PACE Canada Is Transforming Community Care, with Paul Sharman
Harmony and Hope: Inside the Second Verse Choir, with Anne Rigley and Kris Boggs
A Human Rights Approach to Dementia Care, with Jennifer Carson, PhD, and Allen Power, MD
A Bit About Vision Loss With Kelly Tremblay, PhD
From Activism to Innovation: The Story of OATs, with Tom Kamber
Ethical AI in Eldercare, with Mohammad Mahoor, Phd
Rewiring Brain Health: From Memory Care to Neuro Wellness, with Sue Paul
Listening and Learning as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman
A Bit About Hearing Loss and the Brain with Kelly Tremblay, PhD
Data-Driven Change in Seniors Housing with Lisa McCracken
Rethinking Affordable Housing for Older Adults with Amy Schectman
Building Communities Where Aging Thrives with Christie Hinrichs
Healing Workplace Culture Through Nature-Inspired Leadership with MaryCay Durrant
A Bit About Dementia: Introducing "Brain Bytes"
The Power of Making Brain Science Accessible with Dr. Kelly Tremblay
Aligning Leadership, Mission, and Innovation with Mary Naber
A Daughter's Fight to Change Long-Term Care with Susie Singer Carter
Why Senior Living Leaders Can't Afford to Ignore Technology with Kim Brawley & Stu Hamilton
Bioharmony and the Future of Wellness-Centered Living
Reimagining Senior Living for the Middle Market
Brain Health, Longevity, and the Future of Senior Living
Why Longevity Demands a Cultural Shift
Measuring What Matters: How Research Can Transform Aging Services
Elder Awesome: Lessons on Saging, Sufficiency, and the Power of Paradigm Shifts
The Bold Ideas Behind University Retirement Communities
Rethinking Eldercare Across America
Building Villages to Support Aging in Place
Honoring a Renaissance Woman: Revisiting Our Conversation with Dr. Elders
Everyone Matters: The Power of Truly Human Leadership
From Farm to Future: A Model for Sustainable, Intergenerational Living
Tech, Tales, and the Power of Connection Through Storytelling
The Power of Stories in Long-Term Care
Leading With Purpose in Aging Services
Valuing Older Adults Through Intergenerational Connections and Human-Centered Technology
Living Small, Living Well: The Power of the Household Model
Redefining Eldercare: Data, Independence, and the Future of Aging
Transforming Healthcare Culture: Why Person-Centered Care Matters
From Data to Daughterhood: Shaping the Future of Eldercare
Leading with Purpose and Innovation
The Future of Resident Engagement and Connection
Advocacy and Innovation: A Vision for Aging Services
Dignity in Aging Through Policy Innovation, Community Engagement, and Collective Advocacy
AgingIN: From Rebrand to Renewed Purpose in Person-Directed Living
Elder Awesome: Barry Barkan on Saging, Sufficiency, and the Power of Paradigm Shifts
Intergenerational Connections Through Education and Collaboration
Eldercare Innovation Through Community, Design, and Determination
Exploring a Life of Service and Spirit
Well-Being as a Framework: Rethinking Communities of Care
A Nurse's Eye, a Leader's Heart: Episode 300 with Jennie Chin Hansen
Trailblazers in Eldercare Mobilize the Movement
Building Digital Equity In a Tech-Focused World
The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview
A Legacy of Care and Innovation
Inspired by Family, Driven by Purpose
Hand in Hand: Advancing the Movement to Humanize Eldercare
Creating Compassionate Organizations
Australia's First Green House Homes
The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview
Opportunities Begin with Seeing the Whole Person
Inside the EINSTEIN Option Summit
Sustaining Small Homes for Decades
Documenting the Dementia Journey on Film
The Case for Population Health Management in Long-Term Care
Paving the Way for Innovative Eldercare
Neuroplasticity and the Power of Integrated Care for Older People
Neuroplasticity and the Power of Integrated Care for Older People
Forging Good Trouble in Seniors Housing and Care
From the Theater to Dementia Advocacy
Building Villages to Support Aging in Place
A Mandate for Canada: Prioritizing Small House Care Homes
Using Robots to Facilitate Human Connection
Data as an Engine for Change in Eldercare
Rethinking Technology's Role in Eldercare and Senior Living
Learning from Household Models Around the World
Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II
Gathering Around the Gratitude Table 2024: Sarah Neuman
The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion
Balancing the Personal and Professional in Dementia Care
Top Eldercare Policy Priorities for 2024 and Beyond
Eliminating the Barriers Between Care Levels — and People
Leading Through Lifelong Learning and Growth
Breaking Through the Providers vs. Regulators Framework
Speaking Up for Nursing Home Residents Everywhere
The Beauty and Benefits of Music Therapy
Working Toward Equity in the Aging Experience
A Pacesetter for Positive Change in Dementia Care
The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion
From Corporate Exec to Homeboy Industries
The Social Prescription Connection
Protecting Elders' Right to Vote — Wherever They Call Home
The Secrets of Resilient Leadership
Building a Longevity-Ready Eldercare System
Aligning Regulations with What Residents, Workers Want
The Universal, International Language of Small Homes
Building Bridges Between Eldercare and Disability Advocacy
Grow Bolder with Green House and Pioneer This Fall
Rethinking Technology's Role in Eldercare and Senior Living
Learning from Household Models Around the World
Leading with Love: Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders
Fighting Ageism Everywhere — Even Within the Eldercare Sector
Building Intentional, Active Communities for Elders — and Everyone Else
Determined to Spread Design Equity in Eldercare and Beyond
Creating Person-Directed Alternatives to Guardianship
Meet the Nursing Leaders Building the Next Generation of Eldercare
Inside the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center
Lessons from a Lifetime of Advocacy
Improving Nursing Home Care with Transparent Data
Opening Creative Doors for People Living in LTC
Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II
Tackling Diversity and Inclusion on All Fronts
Equipping Solo Agers for Success
Building New Frameworks to Tackle Racial Inequality in Eldercare
Remembering Naomi Feil, a Pioneer of Dignified Dementia Care
Finding the Will to Change Systems and Champion Equity
Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech
Banding Together to Protect Empowering, Non-Profit Care
Incubating Innovations from Ideas to Practice
Building Safe, Empowering Spaces for Family Caregivers
Fostering Creativity, Growth, and Fulfillment in Nursing Homes
Diversify the Perspectives, Reimagine the Care
Revisiting – and Re-Energizing – Teaching Nursing Homes
Predicting the Future of Eldercare Innovation
Highlights, Hardships, Hesitations, and Hope: 2023 in Review
Checking In with the Moving Forward Coalition
Finding Hope and Light in the Darkest of Times
Speaking Up for Nursing Home Residents of All Ages
Creating "Unpretentious" Housing and Care for All Ages
Gathering Around the Gratitude Table 2023
Cross-Pollination: Sharing Person-Directed Practices Across Silos
Probing the Incentives that Shape Eldercare
Surviving vs. Thriving: Training for Long-Term Success
Reframing Nursing Home Reform as a Housing Issue
The Heart and Soul of Person-Directed Living
Envisioning an Eldercare System Beyond Nursing Homes
Architecture as a Verb: Creating Human-Centered Aging Spaces
Finding Creative – and Social – Solutions to Top Eldercare Issues
Rebuilding Trust After a Complete System Failure
Empowering Elders to Build Age-Friendly Communities
Find an Adventure No Matter Your Age
Building Empowered and Collaborative Nurse-CNA Teams
Support, Guidance, Advocacy: Rethinking the Ombudsman Role
Designing New Ways to Age in Place
A Destination, Not a Regret: Nursing Homes as Community Hubs
Enshrining Eldercare as a Civil and Human Right
Learning from the Past to Build a Whole-Person Health System
Building Palliative Care Communities – Right from an App
Bridging the Gap Between Health and Tech
Celebrating 200 Episodes of Elevate Eldercare
Using Tech to Kickstart Person-Directed Care in LTC
Fighting the 'Demographic Drought' with Diversity, Dollars
Using Data to Break Stereotypes Around Aging
'You Made Me Feel Relevant': Telling Elders' Tales on the Road
From Aging in Place to Aging in the Right Place
Prioritizing Emotional Safety in Long-Term Care
Moving Forward with Real LTC Workforce Solutions
The Case for Compassion in Eldercare and Beyond
Bringing Green House Homes to Australia
Powering Workforce Recruitment, Retention with Data
Inside the First Annual CFI Conference
Abilities, Not Deficits: The Montessori Approach to Dementia Care
Opening a Box of Memories: Exploring Dementia on Stage
BONUS: Introducing the Mission Possible Podcast
Founders' Perspectives: Pioneer Network's Rose Marie Fagan
Inside Key Nursing Home Policy Discussions
Founders' Perspectives: Pioneer Network's Barry Barkan
Bringing Nature to Elders, One Garden at a Time
Building a Circle of Care for Elders
Raised in Eldercare: The Story of a 16-Year-Old CNA
Art and Expression at Any Age
Reports to Results: Solutions for Real Change
Leadership at Play: Inside the Evolution of a Green House Community
Taking Action with the Moving Forward Coalition
2023 Eldercare Reform Outlook
Rethinking Geriatrics for a Person-Centered Future
Looking Back – and Forward – After a Year of Change
Embracing Dementia as a Stage of Life
Fighting for Rick: A Dementia Caregiver's Story
Bringing Social Design to Eldercare and Beyond
Building an 'Unstoppable' Coalition for Change in LTC
Gathering Around the Gratitude Table: St. John's
Inside the Center for Innovation: The New Home for Pioneer and Green House
Building LTC Bridges Across Borders
Compassionate Care Starts with Compassionate Leadership
Rethinking "Surplus Safety" in Long-Term Care
Reframing the "Workforce Crisis" in Long-Term Care
Breaking the Binary Between Funding and Transparency
Autonomy Through Community: The Citizenship Model in LTC
Incentives Matter: Paying for Performance in Long-Term Care
Workforce Voices: Different Paths, Same Heart
DEI Beyond Workshops: Creating Real Belonging
Volunteers and Validation: Infusing Humanity into Care
"Let Me Say This About That" – June Recap
Beyond EAPs: Building the Mental Health Support Pyramid
Respect, Wages, Education: Paying It Forward for CNAs
Keep Learning, Keep Growing, Keep Thriving
Inside the Green House Project-Pioneer Network Alliance
What Do You Want to Do When You're Older?
Bringing a European-Style Dementia Village to New Jersey
How Nurses Can Drive Nursing Home Culture Change
Growing the Next Generation of Caregivers
"Let Me Say This About That" – April Recap
A Comprehensive Roadmap for Meaningful Reform in Nursing Homes
Dismantling Institutional Culture in Long-Term Care
Going Beyond Good Enough for Elders and Workers
Maintaining Leadership in LTC as the World Moves On
"Let Me Say This About That" – March Recap
Building Morals into Long-Term Care
Emphasizing the Living in Senior Living
Who Cares for the Caregivers?
"Let Me Say This About That" – February Recap
Getting Closer to Home with Marvell Adams, Jr.
Editing the Genetics of Alzheimer's
Reframing Dementia and Caregiving for the Future
"Let Me Say This About That" – January Recap
Overcoming Inertia in Eldercare Reform
"Be Kind and Be Useful": Finding Common Ground in Eldercare Reform
Building a True Eldercare System with Rep. Jan Schakowsky
COVID 2022: Hope and Reality with Dr. William Haseltine
Revisiting the Biggest Ideas of 2021
"Let Me Say This About That" - Speaking the Truth with Dr. Joycelyn Elders
Speaking the Truth with Dr. Joycelyn Elders
"Let Me Say This About That" – From Victimization to Empowerment with Dr. Edith Eger
From Victimization to Empowerment with Dr. Edith Eger
Setting the Gratitude Table for Caregivers
"Let Me Say This About That" – Solve Workers' Challenges, Solve the Workforce Challenge
Solve Workers' Challenges, Solve the Workforce Challenge
"Let Me Say This About That" – More Than "Warm Bodies": Building a Stronger LTC Workforce
More Than "Warm Bodies": Building a Stronger LTC Workforce
"Let Me Say This About That" – Change the Incentives, Change the Care
Change the Incentives, Change the Care
"Let Me Say This About That" – Research Matters During a Pandemic
Bonus Episode: Turning Research into Action
Embracing Practice-Based Evidence in Long-Term Care
A Future Without Lockdowns: Inside the Essential Caregiver Movement
A Future Without Lockdowns: Inside the Essential Caregiver Movement
"Let Me Say This About That" - Why Choosing Home Isn't a Zero-Sum Game
Why Choosing Home Isn't a Zero-Sum Game
"Let Me Say This About That" – Building a True Eldercare Coalition with PACE
Building a True Eldercare Coalition with PACE
"Let Me Say This About That" - Building Pandemic Resiliency Amid Rising Uncertainty
Building Pandemic Resiliency Amid Rising Uncertainty
"Let Me Say This About That" – Looking for the Next Champion for Elders: A Tribute to Larry Polivka and Claude Pepper
Looking for the Next Champion for Elders: A Tribute to Larry Polivka and Claude Pepper
"Let Me Say This About That" - Breaking Down Barriers Between Eldercare Reformers
Breaking Down Barriers Between Eldercare Reformers
"Let Me Say This About That" - Architecture as Empowerment for People Living with Dementia
Architecture as Empowerment for People with Dementia
"Let Me Say This About That" - Marking 100 Episodes of Elevating Eldercare
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Marking 100 Episodes of Elevating Eldercare
Recap: Navigating LGBTQ Elderhood with Mindy Cheek
Navigating LGBTQ Elderhood with Mindy Cheek
Recap: Integrated Memory Care as a Civil Right: Pat Sprigg and Carol Woods
Integrated Memory Care as a Civil Right: Pat Sprigg and Carol Woods
Recap: Fifty Years of Eldercare Innovation with Jennie Chin Hansen
Fifty Years of Eldercare Innovation with Jennie Chin Hansen
Recap: Building Age-Friendly Cities from the DC Blueprint
Building Age-Friendly Cities from the D.C. Blueprint
Recap: Innovative Eldercare and a Pioneering Spirit in Michigan
Innovative Eldercare and a Pioneering Spirit in Michigan
Recap: The Serenbe Story of Biophilic Living
The Serenbe Story of Biophilic Living
Recap: Leading a Senior Living Revival
Leading a Senior Living Revival
Recap: Biophilic Design and the Healing Powers of Nature
Biophilic Design and the Healing Powers of Nature
Recap: A Nursing Home Medical Director's Perspective on COVID
A Nursing Home Medical Director's Perspective on the COVID Crisis
Recap: A Unique Call to Lead
A Unique Call to Lead
Recap: Leadership and "Healthy Aging"
Leadership and "Healthy Aging"
Recap: Senior Living Investment Banking: A Post-Pandemic View
Senior Living Investment Banking: A Post-Pandemic View
Recap: Resiliency and Leadership During Crises
Resiliency and Leadership During Crises
Susan Ryan and the Genius of Wonder
The Women Leaders of Senior Living: Courage & Passion Amid Chaos
Recap: A Quest for Quality Eldercare Across the Continuum
A Quest for Quality Eldercare Across the Continuum
Recap: Passion and Fortitude: Stories from a CNA Activist
Passion and Fortitude: Stories from a CNA Activist
Recap William Haseltine: A Sobering Look at the COVID-19, Variants & Immunity
William Haseltine: A Sobering Look at the COVID-19, Variants & Immunity
Recap: Eldercare & Social Isolation: A Policy Perspective
Eldercare & Social Isolation: A Policy Perspective
RECAP: A Call to Action: Observations on Long-Term Care Financing and Quality
A Call to Action: Long-Term Care Financing and Quality
Recap: A Profile in Leadership: Katie Smith Sloan & LeadingAge
A Profile in Leadership: Katie Smith Sloan & LeadingAge
Recap: The Rise of Home Care Amid the Pandemic & Leading with Love
The Rise of Home Care Amid the Pandemic & Leading with Love
Psychological First Aid and Its Relevance to the Pandemic
Psychological First Aid & Its Relevance to the Pandemic
Recap: A Woman of Action Amid an Eldercare Crisis
A Woman of Action Amid an Eldercare Crisis
Recap: Leadership & Eldercare Amid the Pandemic
Leadership & Eldercare Amid the Pandemic
Recap: Challenging the Status Quo: Strategy and Innovation in Eldercare
Challenging the Status Quo: Strategy and Innovation in Eldercare
Rapid Fire Recap of Past Elevate Eldercare Episodes
The COVID-19 Vaccine: Myths and Facts Uncovered
Recap: Ashton Applewhite: Ageism, COVID-19, and Grassroots Opportunities
Ashton Applewhite: Ageism, COVID-19, and Grassroots Opportunities
Recap: Daniella Greenwood: Fighting for Better Eldercare in Australia
Daniella Greenwood: Fighting for Better Eldercare in Australia
Recap: The Vital Role of Advocacy in Supporting People Living with Dementia
The Vital Role of Advocacy in Supporting People Living with Dementia
Recap: COVID-19, Dementia, and the Importance of Social Connections
COVID-19, Dementia, and the Importance of Social Connections
Recap: Ibasho & Elder-Led Design
Ibasho & Elder-Led Design
Recap: Living with Early-Onset Dementia: A Story of Courage and Hope
Living with Early-Onset Dementia: A Story of Courage and Hope
Recap: The Importance of Design & Architecture in Senior Living Environments
The Importance of Design & Architecture in Senior Living Environments
Recap: Opportunities & Disruptive Moments
Opportunities & Disruptive Moments
Recap: Palliative Care and the Pandemic
Palliative Care and the Pandemic: A Conversation with Dr. Diane Meier
Recap: Elderhood, Ageism, and COVID
Louise Aronson on Elderhood, Ageism, and COVID
Recap: Consumer Voices in Long-Term Care
Consumer Voices in Long-Term Care
Recap: Innovation, Technology, and Aging
Innovation, Technology, and Aging
Recap: New York City, COVID-19, and the Future of Aging Services
New York City, COVID-19, and the Future of Aging Services
Recap: Eldercare & COVID from a Global Perspective
Eldercare & COVID from a Global Perspective
Recap: Dementia & COVID-19: Two Leaders Who are Making a Difference
Dementia & COVID-19: Two Leaders Who are Making a Difference
Recap: COVID and Small Homes – A Good Story to Tell
Leadership, COVID, & the Small House Model
Recap: Tackling COVID and a Broken System
Avoidable: David Grabowski's Take on the Pandemic's Impact on Nursing Homes
Recap: Howard Gleckman
Flaws and Possible Solutions to Fixing the Eldercare Crisis: A Conversation with Howard Gleckman
Friday Recap: Interdependence & Understanding Bias
Karyne Jones and the NCBA: Disparities, Racism, and Ageism Amid COVID
Friday Recap: How the Green House Model Came to Be
Origin Story: Dr. Bill Thomas and Steve McAlilly and the Genesis of The Green House Project
Friday Recap: Tammy Marshall's Eye-Opening Perspectives
Salutogenesis: Tammy Marshall and Proactive, Holistic Approaches to Care
Friday Recap: Dr. James Wright and the Eldercare Narrative
Galvanized: Dr. James Wright and His Journey to Becoming an Advocate for Elders
A Crucible Moment: Carol Silver Elliott Meets COVID-19
Introducing: Elevate Eldercare
Friday Recap: Warrior Mode and Leadership through Crisis