Elevate Eldercare

AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Peter Kaldes, president and CEO of the Next50 Foundation, to explore how philanthropy can help transform the future of aging.  Peter shares his unconventional journey from attorney and public policy leader to one of the nation's leading advocates for older adults. He discusses Next50's mission to end ageism while investing in innovative solutions that help peo...

In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Francis LeGasse Jr, co-founder and managing partner of Assured Senior Living, a growing network of small homes in Colorado, to discuss how intimate, relationship-centered living environments are transforming eldercare. Francis shares his personal journey into aging services, inspired by his family's experiences with dementia and...

Feeling sad after a loss, health change, or major life transition is a normal part of life. But depression is not a normal part of aging. In this episode of   Brain Bytes , Kelly Tremblay , PhD, explores how to distinguish between temporary low mood and clinical depression, highlighting common symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, and so...

In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with George Kutnerian, second-generation operator and co-founder of WellPoint e , a California-based organization operating 67 licensed small house assisted living locations. George shares the remarkable story of how his parents pioneered the residential assisted living model in Fresno, Cali f., in 1984 and how their vision has evolved into a scala...

In today's   episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes neuroscientist, audiologist, and educator Kelly Tremblay , PhD,   for a conversation about healthy aging, brain health, and the science behind longevity. Susan and Dr. Kelly also preview the upcoming   AgingIN Conference 2026   and its highly anticipated   Longevity Summit , where participants will explore the importance of knowing the differen...

For this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Leslie Eber, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified medical director, and president of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine ( PALT med). Her journey into the field of geriatrics was inspired by her father's commitment to humanitarian service.  Her role with PALTmed is helping to sha p e the futur...

What happens when we stop designing care around institutions and start designing it around people? In this week's episode , AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with internationally recognized dementia care innovator Eloy v an Hal, to answer this question. Drawing on decades of experience in the Netherlands, Eloy tells Susan how he helped move residents from traditional high-rise nursing homes into sm...

On this episode of Brain Bytes,   Kelly Tremblay , PhD,   explores the critical connection between balance, mobility, falls, and brain health. With falls ranking as the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths globally , especially among older adults , Dr. Kelly explains why prevention starts long before a fall occurs. The conversation highlights how physical activity in midlife and bey...

In this episode of   Elevate Eldercare , AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with   Otis Woods   for a candid and insightful conversation about the evolution of aging services, culture change, and the future of long-term care. Drawing from decades of leadership experience—from supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services ,...

This week on the podcast, Mary Munoz   sits down with AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to share her extraordinary journey from a childhood shaped by incredible hardship to a successful 26-year career at   Ziegler , and , ultimately, to launching a mission-driven nonprofit focused on intergenerational connection and opportunity. Mary's journey reflects both personal courage and a deep commitment to helping o...

AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with   Paul Sharman , founder and president of PACE Canada,   to explore how integrated, community-based care can transform aging services. Paul shares his journey from engineering and corporate leadershi p   to public service and eldercare innovation after his mother's experience with dementia reshaped his perspective. Inspired by a visit to   a Detroit PACE site...

Music isn't just an activity ; it's a powerful tool for connection, dignity, and redefining what's possible for people living with dementia. This has been proven by Second Verse Choir, a community choir created for people living with dementia and their care partners, and the subject of this week's episode. AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Second Verse Co-Founders Anne Rigley and K ris Boggs t...

In this episode of   Elevate Eldercare ,   AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan interview s two of the top experts in dementia, Jennifer Carson, PhD,   and   Al Power, MD. Together, they examine some of the most entrenched and damaging practices in dementia care and what can be done to eliminate them. Drawing from clinical experience, research, and personal caregiving journeys, they unpack how the overuse of an...

In this episode of Brain Bytes , host Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist and hearing and   brain   health   expert , examines the truth about screen time and eye health—what it does   and does n't   do to your vision. She explains why digital devices won't permanently damage the eyes, but can still cause real discomfort in the short term. The conversation expands into aging and vision loss, chall...

This week on Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Tom Kamber, founder of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet, to explore how technology can empower older adults. Tom shares his journey from a young activist inspired by his father's library to a national leader in digital inclusion. After 9/11, he shifted his focus toward technology as a tool for social cha...

This week's episode features Mohammad Mahoor, p rofessor of c omputer sc ience at the University of Denver, where he leads research in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and social robotics . AgingIN CEO sits down with Mohammad to explore how artificial intelligence can support emotional well-being and cognitive health in aging. With a unique background spanning computer science, biomedical...

Sue Paul, an occupational therapist with more than 35 years of experience, joins  AgingIN  CEO Susan Ryan  to share her journey reimagining dementia care through the lens of brain health.    Reflecting on a time when Alzheimer's care was often institutional and limiting, Sue , who is senior director of  well being  and brain health for Asbury Communities,  developed a more proactive, person-center...

In this week's episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with   Beverly Gianna, who recently became a long-term   care   ombudsman after a three-decade career with the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, now known as New Orleans & Company. Having earned at least three master's degrees—one from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology— Beverly has become a   passiona...

In this episode of Brain Bytes, host Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist and hearing and brain health expert, explores the powerful—and often overlooked—connection between hearing and the brain.  In recognition of World Hearing Day on March 3, Dr. Kelly sheds light on why hearing health is critical to overall well-being, especially for older adults. Hearing loss is one of the leading causes of yea...

In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan   sits down with industry leader   Lisa McCracken   to explore how data, innovation, and bold thinking are reshaping the future of eldercare. With more than 26 years of experience spanning   Holleran ,   Ziegler , and now   the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care , Lisa shares how research and analytics can drive access, affordabilit...

In this week's episode AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Amy Schectman , CEO of 2Life Communities, to explore   how   affordable   housing,   community   connection,   and   supportive   services   can   transform   the   experience   of   aging. She share s   insights   into   how   innovative   housing   mo dels are helping older adults thrive while remaining connected   to   their   communi...

In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Christie Hinrichs, president and CEO of Frasier, a life plan community in Boulder, Colo. , who shares her journey from growing up on a farm in rural Nebraska to pioneering the Green House model at Tabitha, a senior living community in Omaha, Neb. Throughout their conversation, Christie reflects on the experiences that shaped her commitm...

In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Mary C ay Durrant , founder of Leading Naturally. In this enlightening discussion, MaryCay s hares her journey from corporate leadership to developing nature-inspired practices that help organizations thrive. Drawing from her upbringing in North Dakota and a transformative personal awakening, MarCay challenges transactional workplace mo...

Introducing Brain Bytes , a new micro-cast h osted by Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor. Brain Bytes features "byte"-sized nuggets of knowledge  aimed at making neuroscience accessible for the senior living world.  In each episode, which will air on the fourth Friday of each month, Dr. Tremblay will share research-ba...

This week on the podcast, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, welcomes Kelly Tremblay, PhD, a neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor. As a first-generation college student, Kelly's path was shaped by lived experience. Growing up with a father who had multiple sclerosis, she became an early advocate for accessibility and healthcare equity. At the   Unive...