Erin Kelly, OTS
Finding Home with St. John’s United
Real stories of transition and belonging in senior living — because there's so much life to live. St. John’s United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities and enriching lives of all ages. They provide senior living services, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, and memory care, as well as programs supporting children, families, and intergenerational connections. Learn more at stjohnsunited.org . Produced by an occupational therapy doctoral student in fulfillment of their capstone requirements. This podcast aims to offer strategies and resources through lived experi...
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Erin Kelly, OTS
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Oct 6, 2025
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Episodes
When No Choice Becomes the Right Choice 06.10.2025 23:34
"My own doctor said I could no longer live independently, I had to move to assisted living. So, I moved not by my choice, but by hers. But I certainly have no regrets over that. They've given me the treatment I needed to get well." Hear from Donna, a current resident of The Vista, as she shares her journey from independent to assisted living—how a doctor’s decision became a new chap...
Live in Their World 01.10.2025 21:22
"We encourage them to interact and socialize but also give them the dignity of 'I'm not ready yet' and give them their space, checking in when they need it and giving them grace to adjust to new home." Hear from Domonique, Certified Nurse Assistant and Cottage Coordinator at St. John’s United, as she reflects on her work in assisted living and memory care and shares the me...
No Regrets About Moving 30.09.2025 21:43
"I am just so grateful and so happy to be there. It's so much security and freedom and just knowing whatever comes up somebody somewhere on that campus in that organization will figure it out for me." Hear from Nancy, an independent living resident at St. John’s United's Mission Ridge, as she shares her experiences, insights, and what her life is like in a vibrant senior living...
Have the Hard Conversations Early 25.09.2025 20:57
“As Dad was leaving rehab, we realized he needed more care than I could provide. That’s when we decided on assisted living instead of one of my furnished rentals. The case manager at St. John’s was so helpful—she gave me a list of facilities in the community so I could make an informed decision.” Hear from Juanita, whose father’s health emergency meant an unexpected move from rural living into as...
In Community There is Life 25.09.2025 22:12
"We try to make their lives as similar as possible to what life was like at home." Hear from Kelly Holmes, Director of Community Engagement at St. John’s United, as she shares her passion for coordinating activities that enrich seniors’ lives, foster community, and help ease the transition into senior living.
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