Mavericks of Senior Living

Discover the groundbreaking change that can reduce hip fracture risk by 35% in older adults! Join us in this eye-opening episode as we dive deep into the world of fall prevention with our esteemed guest, Joel from Viconic Fall Defense. Broadcasting straight from Denver, Colorado, this episode unpacks the staggering $50 billion annual cost of falls among older adults and introduces a revolutionary...

The Mavericks sit down with Dr. Teri Cassidy of Fitness to Drive which specializes in services for driver safety. Dr. Terri Cassidy started Health Promotion Partners in 2018 in response to a need in the community. Many hospital-based programs for driver rehabilitation had closed across the state and families were left to make decisions about driving without comprehensive medical and performance-ba...

The Mavericks sit down with Dr. Teri Cassidy of Fitness to Drive which specializes in services for driver safety. In this episode, we talk about: What a driving assessment is When to have one What the statistics are for older adults and driving How to talk to mom or dad about getting a driving assessment Dr. Terri Cassidy started Health Promotion Partners in 2018 in response to a need in the commu...

The Mavericks are blessed to sit down with Dr. Christina Vaughan, Physician Lead at UCHealth Anshutz Outpatient Palliative Care Clinic, and Jennifer Desserich, Executive Director, Dignify Dementia. Dignify Dementia started in 2022, to honor Ms. Desserich's dad, who was diagnosed with Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinsonism in 2018. Ms. Desserich's and her mother have been the most activ...

The Mavericks sit down with Mr. Jeff Gray - Founder of AgeTech Atlanta, Memory Kit, and Forever Home. Mr. Gray is going to give leading industry insights from his time at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 (CES 2024). We will be focusing on not just technology but the specific technology that is redefining the aging experience. Mr. Gray will emphasize the importance of identifying innovators who c...

Imagine the weight of 300,000 items pressing down on you—this is the staggering reality many seniors face as they approach the need to declutter their lives. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on 'Overwhelmed by 300K Items? Seniors, Declutter Now!' Featuring Beth Blacker, founder of It's Just Stuff, a passionate decluttering expert, who brings her unique blend of compassion and ruth...

The Mavericks sit down and focus on the future. What does that mean? Where does it go? Katherine and Francis dive into their predictions for 2024.

Discover the secrets to thriving in your golden years with Joy, the guru of savvy senior planning! As an aging expert and celebrated author, Joy brings over 40 years of wisdom to this enlightening discussion on the Mavericks of Senior Living. Tackling caregiver burnout head-on, Joy shares transformative insights from her latest book, "The Complete Elder Care Planner – Fourth Edition," a...

Grief is within us all. We never actually get rid of grief. The question is how can we share grief with others because it's in us all. The Mavericks have the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Eric Rooney, founder of Regeneration Earth. Mr. Rooney has been passionate about nature, regeneration, and caring for humans as a farmer, storyteller, visionary, founder, death doula, and speaker. His far...

Join us as we embark on a unique way to view the world of sales and marketing. The Mavericks sit down with Welton Hong, Founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing. Mr. Hong and his team of 125 plus people take a much different and needed approach in the world of marketing. Gone are the days of paying for no results. They have a 60-day money-back guarantee!! They truly want to be a collaborative team....

Click here to watch this episode. Experience the power of chairs in revolutionizing senior living in this invigorating discussion with Randy Schellenberg, President of ComforTek Seating. With over 23 years of experience in manufacturing chairs, Randy shares his innovative solutions to age-old problems in senior living, created through a unique blend of empathy and technology. Tune in as Katherine...

Are you ready to disrupt the aging industry? In this episode of Mavericks of Senior Living, join us as we dive into the insights and experiences of industry experts who are shaking up the landscape. Our guest, Cambria Jacobs, co-founder and executive director, takes us on a journey through the Collaboration In Aging (Un)conference. Discover how this event brought together different businesses, bro...

NOTE: There’s still time (and a handful of sponsorship opportunities) left to join us at  National Collaboration In Aging (un)Conference 2023 , Sept 27 & 28 in Denver, CO. Innovators Unite! Click here to watch this episode. What if we could add peace of mind and increased safety when using the stove? What if we never had to worry about leaving the stovetop on again? What if we were able to emp...

NOTE: There’s still time (and a handful of sponsorship opportunities) left to join us at  National Collaboration In Aging (un)Conference 2023 , Sept 27 & 28 in Denver, CO. Innovators Unite! Click here to watch this episode. The Mavericks sit down with Mr. Bryan Flynn, COO of Caring On Demand, and Mr. Stephen East, Founder & CEO of Caring On Demand, to discuss this incredible service. This...

NOTE: There’s still time (and a handful of sponsorship opportunities) left to join us at  National Collaboration In Aging (un)Conference 2023 , Sept 27 & 28 in Denver, CO. Innovators Unite! Click here to watch this episode. You read that correctly. Incisionless Brain Injury for those living with essential tremors and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s Disease. The Mavericks are sitting down with thre...

Click here to watch this episode. The Mavericks are sitting down with Dr. Marvin Berman to get an understanding of their incredible system, Neuradiant 1070. What is Neuradiant 1070? I'm glad you asked - You'll have to watch the show to get an amazing understanding but on the surface, it's designed to keep the brain capacity in all stages of life high! Photobiomodulation?? Don't wor...

NOTE: There’s still time (and a handful of sponsorship opportunities) left to join us at  National Collaboration In Aging (un)Conference 2023 , Sept 27 & 28 in Denver, CO. Innovators Unite! ------------------ Click here to watch this episode. The Mavericks sit down with the co-creators of AlzBuddy. An app developed for those living with Dementia. AlzBuddy is the Go-To App For Memory Care – Des...

Click here to watch this episode. What does it mean to truly inspire and influence positive change? How can that be achieved and what does it take to make that change happen? The Mavericks sit down with two incredible people, Marc Middleton the Founder/CEO of Growing Bolder, and Ray Fabik the President of Caring Transitions. We are going to let you all in on a not-so-little “secret” – Caring Trans...

About a month ago, we spoke with Kim Beasley of AG Rhodes, and Jennifer Guynn of Pebble Tossers, to talk about their intergenerational summer camp, Generation Connect. Today, we will have them broadcast LIVE from the last day of the event, interviewing older adults and young adults about their experiences, and what they have learned about themselves and each other. This will be fun, so don't m...

No, that's not a typo "ARTIFCTS" - it's more than meets the eye! It's an incredible platform for not only saving memories while decluttering but also connecting. Join us for an incredible discussion around preserving, remembering, and connecting with "Stuff". The Mavericks are sitting down with co-founder, Ellen Goodwin. Founders Heather and Ellen grew up together a...

What is a Death Doula, and how are they of service to the elderly and terminally ill, grief support, advocacy and education regarding greener options after death, and advocacy for Medical Aid in Dying? Click here to watch this episode. Today we speak with Eric Rooney, owner of Regeneration Earth. He has transitioned from his days of briefcase carrying and corporate living in San Francisco to becom...

Click here to watch this episode. The Mavericks are beyond excited to sit and speak with  Carrie Aalberts ,  Dementia Darling .  We believe that we must challenge that status quo and improve the way we age. Dementia Darling’s Mission is to make sure NO caregiver feels alone in their journey! Her hope is to reach as many people as possible to reduce the stigma about dementia and caregiving through...

Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. UPDATE: Join us on July 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time to see live interviews with the kids and older adults at this camp.  ————-  How powerful is serving others while bringing everyone together for an Intergenerational experience? Incredible!  We discuss a recent article in  Time Magazine that indicates youth are considered to be 66% more flouris...

Click here to watch this episode. The Mavericks of Senior Living are overjoyed to sit down and talk to  Dr. Amy Dore , trailblazer, creator of the first  Bachelors of Science in Aging Services , and Professor at  Metropolitan State University .  Her expertise and work have led her to create a business and leadership-oriented Aging Services Leadership program that enables those who want to serve ol...

The Mavericks are fortunate enough to speak with Dr. Andrew Mayo , Chief Medical Officer of St. Croix Hospice . Dr. Mayo, great grandson of the founders of the Mayo Clinic, spent many years as a family physician. When he was asked to help with hospice care, he wasn't sure as the training given to physicians is to save lives. He, like many other physicians, wondered if hospice care was giving u...