Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones
Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces. Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors
Episodes
Host Wendy Jones sits down with Lynn Breuer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Senior Director at Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit, along with Beth Seelbach, Certified Dementia Practitioner and social worker, to discuss how aging affects brain health and what people can do to maintain cognitive wellness.
Lynn explains that while some cognitive decline is a normal part of agin...
Host Wendy Jones sits down with Victoria Volk, owner of The Unleashed Heart and an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, to discuss the six common myths of grief and why so many people struggle to process loss in healthy ways.
Victoria explains that grief is about more than death—it can stem from the loss of relationships, health, drea...
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In this episode of Next Steps for Seniors, host Wendy Jones welcomes Lynn Breuer and Beth Seelbach from Jewish Family Services to discuss two valuable programs: the Caring Connections Neighborhood Hub and Retirement Reimagined. Lynn and Beth share resources to support family caregivers and help retirees create purposeful next chapters.
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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 conne...
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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 wit...
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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-t...
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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...
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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 co...
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 emoti...
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.
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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 an...
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 g...
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&...
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