Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones

In this meaningful episode, host Wendy Jones welcomes Meme Mulugeta, founder of The Legacy Project and The 1 & Only Publishing, to discuss the importance of preserving family stories and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

Meme shares how professionally documenting life stories through documentary-style videos and keepsake books helps families preserve memories, foster healing, and strengthen connections across ge...

In this informative episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Morgan Bird, Leasing Consultant at Oakmont Northville, to discuss the importance and benefits of respite care for seniors and their families.

Morgan explains respite care as a short-term stay in a senior living community that gives caregivers a much-needed break while providing seniors with full support, ...

Host Wendy Jones sits down with Jac Hilgendorf, General Manager at Nekter Juice Bar in Michigan, a health-focused juice bar and nutrition brand.

Jac breaks down the foundations of healthy aging in a simple and practical way, focusing on how daily habits—what you eat, how you sleep, how you move, and your mindset—directly determine long-term health outco...

In this informative episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Brian Kurtz, a seasoned financial advisor with AIP Financial.

Brian breaks down complex retirement planning topics in a simple and practical way, including how RMDs work, why they matter, and how failing to take them properly can lead to IRS penalties.

We dive into the w...

Can leveraging home equity and reverse mortgages actually help seniors manage retirement expenses and care costs? In this enlightening episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Joe Bigelman, a mortgage loan consultant with John Adams Mortgage.

Joe shares his expertise on how seniors can use their homes—their largest financial asset—to cover high costs o...

Pastor Tim Helland joins host Wendy Jones on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging to discuss how faith and perspective can transform the way we face life’s trials especially while caring for aging loved ones. Drawing from personal experience as a caregiver and a father, Pastor Tim shares how biblical truth brings lasting hope in the midst of grief, stress, and uncertainty.

He reflects on the emotional and physica...

Navigating senior care be easier when you have the right support system by your side. In this heartfelt episode, host Wendy Jones welcomes longtime friend Kristi Kirschmann and Spiritual Support team leader Roz Burns to discuss the journey families face when caring for aging loved ones and the importance of supporting seniors both physically and spiritually.

The c...

Can enhancing brain function actually help seniors improve mobility, memory, and overall quality of life? In this enlightening episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Jennifer Krieter, a physical therapist and founder of Mind in Motion Performance Training, LLC.

Jennifer shares her journey from traditional physical therapy to exploring applied and functional neu...

In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones sits down with Kristy Kirschmann and Roz Burns to discuss the vital work of the Next Steps for Seniors Foundation. While the business helps families with the logistics of senior living transitions, the foundation focuses on the most critical piece: spiritual care.

Listen in to hear moving stories about how simple acts—like gifting a cozy bl...

Can creativity actually help us heal from trauma and build a lasting legacy? In this inspiring episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Sheryl Hauk, a retired music director of 41 years and the award-winning author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity.

Sheryl shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and navigating life’s unexpected hardships—including ...

Does age really dictate what we can and cannot do? In this episode of Next Steps for Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones sits down with Chris Moore—certified Aging in Place specialist, owner of Senior Remodeling Experts, and author of Age Out Loud. Together, they explore the profound impact that mindset has on the aging process and why "old" is truly just a state of mind.

Chris shares incredible, real-...

Are anxiety and depression stealing your joy as you age? In this episode, Jennifer explains how to tap into your Vagus Nerve to consciously shift your body from stress and isolation into calm and purpose. Discover how God designed our bodies to heal and regulate themselves using simple, non-pharmaceutical, everyday tools.

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Fridays: Deep dives into the emotional and spiritual components of agin...

This week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, we explore the growing conversation around brain health, cognitive wellness, and neurological support with a discussion focused on My Brain Restore™ and their 2X Active Formula. We discuss the body’s glymphatic system, emerging research surrounding brain function, and why so many families are searching for proactive ways to support cognitive health and overall wellnes...