Senior Living Today
The Ohio Masonic Communities
Welcome to The Ohio Masonic Communities' podcast Senior Living Today! In this podcast, we will be discussing all aspects of senior living. From debunking myths about senior living to caregiving tips and health and wellness advice for seniors, we are here to answer all of your questions, and what life is like at our communities. We are excited to share our expertise on a variety of senior living topics, with a new podcast every two weeks. We will have a wide variety of guests ranging from experts in the field to those living their best life in one of our communities.
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Top 10 Senior Living Today Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Senior Living Today episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Senior Living Today for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Senior Living Today episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Myths About Senior Living Pt. 2
Senior Living Today
06/10/22 • 7 min
In today's episode, we welcome back Springfield Masonic Community President Tony Berardi. Tony dives deeper into the common misconceptions surrounding senior living communities. We discuss topics such as the benefits of moving to a community before you have a need to, what to expect when moving into a community, and will answer some questions regarding long-term care insurance.
Senior Living Today - Financial Planning
Senior Living Today
08/19/24 • 10 min
Do you have questions about financial planning for retirement? We know we do! Stacia Kerlin-Welch from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in Oakwood, Ohio joins this episode to tell you the top things you should know about how financial planning can help you now throughout retirement. Tune in as Stacia talks about the value of setting goals and just how important they are.
Senior Living Today - Understanding Medicare, Medicaid and LTC Insurance
Senior Living Today
10/14/24 • 30 min
In this episode, Alan Zins from Medicare Resource Center is sharing all about how he helps people with Medicare and retirement planning. He suggests that everyone get help from an advisor to know what’s best for their situation and goals. Hear him explain what Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance are, plus what they cover, who is eligible, and how you can learn more.
Some of the resources Alan mentions in the episode are:
Advice4medicare.com
1-800-Medicare
Benefits.gov
Medicaid.gov
800-324-8680
If you would like more information on the Medicare Resource Center, or would like to schedule an appointment with Alan, you can visit their website at https://www.resourcemedicare.com/locations/beavercreek-ohio or give them a call at 937-416-2991
Financial Planning for Retirement: Expert Advice to Maximize Your Savings
Senior Living Today
05/14/25 • 42 min
Live the retirement of your dreams! Sound too good to be true? With a little expert advice from a financial planner you can maximize your savings and have the retirement you dream of.
It all starts with a goal. Think about the ways you want to enjoy your life and retirement. A financial planner can work with you to identify the tools and strategies to maximize your savings. You just have to start with the plan and work the plan.
Are you interested in learning more from Connie or diving deeper into financial planning topics? Be sure to check out her book, Financial Abundance: Real-Life Stories That Inspire Your Path to Prosperity on Amazon!
Senior Living Today - Listener Questions RE-RELEASE
Senior Living Today
09/03/24 • 16 min
The Ohio Masonic Communities gathered a group of experts to answer things like why you might move before you need assistance and what you need to know about affordability. You won’t want to miss what they have to say about bringing pets, being a Mason, planning activities, and more. Tune in now!
Senior Living Today - Brain Health: Tips for Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
Senior Living Today
06/24/24 • 22 min
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. To recognize it, Senior Living Today is back with another special episode featuring Scott Griswold, a Volunteer Community Educator for the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. You won’t want to miss him share his story, including about his own Alzheimer's diagnosis 5 years ago! Tune in as he talks about 10 tips for keeping your brain healthy and what he does to slow his disease down (hint: his dog is an important part!).
How many of these 10 healthy brain tips are you doing? Let us know in the comments!
Senior Living Today - The Other Talk: When Your Parents Tell You They're Moving to Senior Living
Senior Living Today
07/15/24 • 23 min
Sometimes you have to convince your parents or loved ones that they should move to a senior living community. But, other times, they come to you and tell you they want to move. That’s exactly what happened to Janie. In this episode, she shares the collaborative approach her family took and the two tips she has for all adult children. Plus, she talks about the hesitancy her parents experienced, even though moving was their decision.
What makes you or your loved ones hesitant about moving to a senior living community? What made you want to make the move? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Maintain Independence as an Older Adult with Occupational Therapy
Senior Living Today
04/11/25 • 18 min
Occupational therapy has many benefits at every stage of life. For older adults, it can even help maintain independence. Cindy, an occupational therapist, joins us to discuss how OT can help older adults.
Senior Living Today - Having the Talk: Encouraging Your Parents to Move to Senior Living
Senior Living Today
07/15/24 • 13 min
For Jaclyn, The Ohio Masonic Communities is a family affair. In this episode, she shares how her parents always knew they wanted to move to Springfield Masonic Community but still drug their feet until an illness pushed them to move. In addition to sharing her own story, she offers advice and what she recommends when it’s time to talk to your parents or loved ones about moving to a senior living community.
Do you have advice for talking to your parents or loved ones about moving to a senior living community? Let us know what it is in the comments below!
Senior Living Today - What is a CCRC
Senior Living Today
04/27/23 • 16 min
A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can make life more vibrant. Learn more about what a CCRC is and how the care can adjust as your needs do – without upending your life. Plus, The Ohio Masonic Communities shares what each level of care in senior living is – from independent living and assisted living to memory support and skilled nursing – and when you should consider each.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Senior Living Today have?
Senior Living Today currently has 52 episodes available.
What topics does Senior Living Today cover?
The podcast is about Dementia, Alzheimer'S, Podcasts, Health And Wellness, Education and Brain Health.
What is the most popular episode on Senior Living Today?
The episode title 'Veteran's Day: Memorable Stories from Our Residents' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Senior Living Today?
The average episode length on Senior Living Today is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Senior Living Today released?
Episodes of Senior Living Today are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Senior Living Today?
The first episode of Senior Living Today was released on Sep 27, 2021.
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