Mastering Aging Gracefully

What if the one thing missing in senior care is not another list of phone numbers, but a person you can trust to connect the dots? On this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, host Brittany Singleton welcomes Greg Sarlo, founder and CEO of EverCare Senior Placement and founder and executive director of Senior Connection Arizona, for a conversation about trust, community and the idea he believes...

What happens to the family home when mom or dad can no longer stay in it? For so many families, that question arrives in the middle of a crisis, and the wrong answer can cost far more than money. On this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, host Brittany Singleton sits down with Andres Vargas, a real estate advisor, Certified Senior Pro, and the founder of Trust Point Property Solutions, for a c...

Would you trust this person to care for your own mom or dad? Before choosing senior care, that question deserves an honest answer. In this heartfelt episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, Brittany Singleton welcomes Ashley Holmberg of Modern Care Homes for a conversation about trust, friendship, faith and the people behind compassionate care. What began as a carefully built business partnership be...

What does aging gracefully look like? It can look like ten people around a breakfast table in Salzburg, Austria, passing eggs, pastries and stories across a language barrier. On this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, host Brittany Singleton sits down with her longtime friend Kari Kearney for a conversation about purpose, connection and the people who show us how to live well at any age. Kari...

On this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, host Brittany Singleton welcomes Hector and Omar Rivera of Royal Destiny Assisted Living & Memory Care. Only 60 days after opening, the couple reflect on a fast start and why residents deserve more than a list of services. For them, daily care matters, but so do connection, purpose and the feeling of being seen. Hector describes their approach as...

What happens when a coach who has spent more than 40 years helping athletes discover what their bodies can do brings that same belief, joy, and fire into senior living communities? In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, host Brittany Singleton sits down with Wendi Fiarkoski, whose energy has shaped lives across generations. Wendi traces her love of movement back to growing up in Omaha, Neb...

Guest: Jennifer "Jenn" Wassermann, Attorney, Davis-Miles Law Offices In this episode, we sit down with Jenn Wassermann, an attorney whose practice focuses on representing regulated businesses and licensed healthcare professionals before the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings, professional licensing boards, and state and federal courts. Her path into senior care started long before...

Guest: Drew Seifried, Owner and President of TruBlue Home Service Ally of Phoenix In this episode, we sit down with Drew Seifried, a U.S. military veteran and the Owner and President of TruBlue Home Service Ally of Phoenix, serving the entire Valley. Drew's philosophy is simple: take care of people, build relationships, and always do the right thing. His passion is helping seniors, veterans,...

In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , we sit down with Rebecca Poger, Vice President of Community Relations at Brightwood Health , for a candid, funny, and insightful conversation about senior care, caregiving, care coordination, family dynamics, and what it really means to help people age with dignity. Rebecca works closely with hospitals, assisted living communities, home care organiza...

What does it really take to run an assisted living home today? It is about far more than providing compassionate care. Behind every residential assisted living home is a complex world of staffing, regulations, operations, compliance, zoning, documentation, and constant change. In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , host Brittany Singleton sits down with Nico Galsim , a second-generation a...

What if great senior care wasn't just about providing care, but about creating a life worth looking forward to? In this sweet episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , host Brittany Singleton sits down with Kori Zarinegar , a senior care professional, dementia educator, residential care home owner, and longtime advocate for families navigating aging and memory care. With more than 20 years of e...

Hospice isn't about giving up. It's about comfort, dignity, quality of life, and helping families navigate one of life's most difficult transitions. In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, Brittany Singleton sits down with hospice professional Kelli Tucker to talk about what hospice really means, how hospice can support families at home, and why understanding your options bef...

Today, we had the absolute pleasure of connecting with Cindy Sorber of Dove Song Retreat and this conversation is one that truly stays with you. From the moment you walk into one of their homes, you feel it… warmth, peace, and something so many families are searching for: a true sense of home . As Cindy shares, Dove Song Retreat was born out of a deeply personal experience one that many families c...

In this heart-melting episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , we sit down with the incredible Jessica Wilson a fitness specialist, caregiver, and someone who truly embodies what it means to serve with love. What started as a simple connection over lemon cupcakes turned into a beautiful journey of friendship, purpose, and meaningful work. From launching a COVID bakery to transforming lives through...

In this episode Brittany Singleton sits down with attorney Paul Ticen to discuss an often overlooked topic in senior care: liability, legal protection, and the importance of working within the proper scope of practice. Drawing from his experience as both an insurance claims adjuster and personal injury attorney, Paul shares practical insights into the legal risks assisted living homes, caregivers,...

In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , we sit down with Jenny Rockrich-Arena, owner of Holistic Homes of AZ, to explore a completely different approach to assisted living one rooted in whole-person care. With a unique background as a registered nurse and licensed acupuncturist, Jenny shares how her life experiences led her to create a holistic living model that prioritizes body, mind, and...

In this episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, we sit down with Meagan Paige and Stacey Heintzman to explore what it truly means to provide exceptional care while building a thriving business and maintaining strong family connections. What begins as a conversation between longtime friends unfolds into a meaningful discussion about caregiving, entrepreneurship, and the journey of growing both perso...

Sometimes the path to purpose is anything but predictable. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, host Brittany Singleton sits down with Bonnie Shimko, a passionate advocate for seniors whose journey into care was shaped by both professional success and profound personal challenge. Bonnie shares how her early career in senior living quickly evolved into something much deeper after her daug...

In this heartfelt episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully, we welcome Tina Westlund, a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and certified Health Coach whose journey into caregiving is rooted deeply in faith, purpose, and compassion. Tina shares the powerful story of how life changes and a leap of faith led her from Oregon to Arizona without a clear plan, but with a strong belief that she was being...

Welcome back to Mastering Aging Gracefully , in this episode, we sit down with Braxton Fenter , a residential assisted living home owner whose journey into senior care started on the front lines as a certified nursing assistant. What she shares is eye opening, deeply human, and something every family should hear. If you have ever wondered what truly separates good care from great care, this conver...

Building a Senior Care Legacy Paul’s Journey from the 80s to Today. Welcome to Mastering Aging Gracefully, the podcast dedicated to elevating how we care for ourselves and our loved ones as they age. In this episode, we welcome back Paul from Modern Care Homes for a powerful conversation that spans decades of experience in the senior care industry. From getting his start in the 1980s working along...

Welcome back to Mastering Aging Gracefully, the podcast dedicated to elevating how we care for ourselves and our loved ones as they age—with intention, compassion, and connection. In this episode, we’re joined by Cheryl Scheidell of Barrett Financial Group to break down one of the most misunderstood financial tools available to seniors: reverse mortgages. With over two decades of experience in the...

Welcome to Mastering Aging Gracefully , the podcast dedicated to elevating how we care for ourselves and our loved ones as they age. In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Lebster , founder of Palms Assisted Living , to explore a powerful and deeply human approach to senior care. What started as a background in home design and renovation turned into a mission to transform the way seniors experi...

What if assisted living was never meant to feel like a facility… but like home? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Paul Bomongcag , a seasoned assisted living entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience designing, building, and operating senior care homes that truly put people first. Paul’s story starts long before business plans and investments. It began in the 1980s, when his mother...

In this heartfelt episode of Mastering Aging Gracefully , we welcome Tundi Lela, whose journey into senior care began with a simple but powerful inspiration from her mother’s dedication to caring for women in their church community. What started as witnessing acts of kindness quickly grew into a deep passion for serving seniors in a more meaningful, intentional way. With a unique background and a...