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Shaping The Future of AgingThe Gathering PlaceDescription: The MRC Creekside team wanted to make an impact in their larger community of Huntsville, TX. They came upon an idea that another organization was implementing called The Gathering Place. They learned and acquired the resources they needed. They reached out into the community and found a location and volunteers. Together they have created a gathering place of connections, love, growth, and an abundance of blessings to go around. Listen in to learn more about their story and how you might create a Gathering Place in your own community.
2025-07-1744 minShaping The Future of AgingReal Food First, Dining Practice StandardsDescription: In this podcast Carmen Bowman, MHS, with Edu-Catering, speaks about the Dining Practice Standards. The conversation covers how the standards were developed, who was involved, and the focus of each standard. The goal of the Dining Practice Standards was to establish nationally agreed upon standards of practice supporting individualized choice and self‐directed living versus traditional diagnosis‐focused food options. Examples are shared of how organizations have changed their approach to dining and the difference it is making in the lives of Elders.
2025-07-0334 minShaping The Future of AgingBringing Well-Being to Life, One Step at a TimeGrancare Nursing Center in Green Bay, WI, knows how to create home. During this podcast you will get a glimpse of how they are turning what others might call a facility into true home for those who live and work there. This team has integrated the Eden Alternative Principles and Domains of Well-Being deep into systems, processes, practices, and education. That effort has shaped the culture of care in the home. It was not a process that happened overnight. It has taken time, commitment, and ongoing efforts to be successful. Tune in to learn more about their story.
2025-06-2026 minShaping The Future of AgingMore Than a Meal: A Holistic Approach to DiningIn this episode, we sit down with Francina Russ, Deputy Director at Clairmont Place, as she shares the transformative impact of incorporating a well-being approach into the dining experience for elders and their care partners. Francina explains how the focus on holistic health—nourishing not only the body but also the mind and spirit—has reshaped mealtimes. She discusses the innovative changes in dining that prioritize connection, choice, and joy, and how this shift has enhanced the overall quality of life for residents and care partners alike. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how a mindful approach to food...2025-06-0525 minShaping The Future of AgingCreating a Culture that Promotes Well-BeingAngie McAllister, NHA, Eden Alternative Board Chair, and Eden Educator, has been working with organizations on shifting the culture of care for well over 20 years now. The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® have played a big role in her consulting work and supporting organizations in creating person-directed living environments. Angie believes the domains are tangible outcomes that are achievable and measurable. Well-being is about meeting basic human needs for all of us. Angie’s goal has always been to help organizations operationalize their processes around well-being so that the people living and working there thrive. You are invited to lis...2025-05-2229 minShaping The Future of AgingBeyond Care: Nurturing Well-Being for Residents and Care PartnersIn this episode, Reanne Evans discusses the transformative impact of focusing on the Eden Alternative's Domains of Well-Being for both residents and care partners. Reanne shares her expertise on how the Eden Alternative framework fosters a sense of autonomy, purpose, and companionship, enriching the lives of residents and empowering care partners in long-term care settings. Reanne provides insights into how its application can create a more vibrant, fulfilling environment for everyone involved. From fostering meaningful relationships to supporting care partners’ emotional well-being, this episode offers practical advice and real-life examples of how the Eden Alternative is changing the landscape of...2025-05-0826 minShaping The Future of AgingLiving with Purpose: Jack George's Journey Through Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia and the Power of Well-BeingIn this episode, we sit down with Jack George, who is living with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). Jack shares his personal journey of navigating life with this diagnosis and how he has intentionally incorporated well-being into his daily routine. From building meaningful connections to embracing small moments of joy, Jack discusses the strategies he uses to maintain his sense of purpose, resilience, and positivity. Join us for an inspiring conversation about living well despite the challenges, and how well-being can play a pivotal role in managing life with bvFTD.
2025-04-2436 minShaping The Future of AgingWell-Being In ActionIn this episode, Sherrie Rutherford, Clinical Program Coordinator at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, shares how embracing the domains of well-being has transformed her approach to care. She discusses the shift from a traditional clinical mindset to a more person-directed, individualized model, where residents' unique needs and preferences are at the forefront. Sherrie offers valuable insights into how this change has improved both the quality of care and the overall experience for residents and care partners alike.
2025-04-1027 minShaping The Future of AgingThe Essence of Well-Being is Worth DiscoveringThe Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® are all interconnected and intertwined. “If you can find the point of entry within the seven domains, strengthening that domain will lead to one domain after the other unfolding” says Rayne Stroebel, Eden Alternative Global Alliance partner in South Africa. Learn more about how the personal exploration of well-being ripples out and makes a difference in people’s lives.
2025-03-2637 minShaping The Future of AgingWell-Being, Reduce Psychotropics: Arkansas’s StoryDr. Allen Power, MD, and Dr. Angela Norman, DNP, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, speak to the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being and the difference they can make in the lives of individuals as they age, especially those living with Dementia. Dr. Angela Norman took the Domains of Well-Being and created an approach that was shared with over 100 nursing homes in Arkansas. The results have been a significant reduction in psychotropic drug use for those living with dementia that was sustained through the pandemic and continues to improve.
2025-03-131h 19Shaping The Future of AgingBeing Seen, Being Connected: How Being Well-Known Nurtures True ConnectionsIn this episode, we sit down with Mary Schreiber, a dementia education specialist, to uncover the transformative power of well-being and connection at Willow Valley Retirement Communities in Lancaster, PA.
Mary reveals practical tips and creative strategies for fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships between residents and volunteers, helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Don't miss out on these actionable ideas to create a stronger, more connected community!
2025-02-2718 minShaping The Future of AgingCare Plans with Purpose: Prioritizing Well-BeingHave you ever noticed that plans of care are often written with clinical, deficit-based language and that when you have to read it to the individual, you choose to just summarize it? Otherwise, it feels too depressing. If we don’t want to read it to them as is, then why are we writing plans of care that way? That was the inspiration for Ruth Minnema to revamp how plans of care are written and bring well-being to the forefront of the process.
2025-02-1338 minShaping The Future of AgingGetting to Yes: Using the Domains of Well-Being to Build Stronger ConnectionsIn this episode, we talk with Jill Swingen, Eden Educator and Executive Assistant at Valley Senior Living in North Dakota. Together, we discuss how understanding and applying the Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well-Being can strengthen our connections and deepen relationships. Tune in to learn how a holistic approach to well-being can enhance the quality of your connections, both personally and professionally.
2025-01-2724 minShaping The Future of AgingTransforming Care: The Birth of Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well-BeingThe ultimate outcome of a life worth living is well-being. The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® provide a framework that helps care environments move beyond the physical and clinical aspects of care to address the full spectrum of human needs. In this podcast you will hear from 3 individuals who were a passionate part of the development of the Domains of Well-Being.
Guests: Suellen Beatty, Joe Angelelli, Carol Ende
2024-12-1945 min