Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones

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In this informative episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Morgan Bird, Leasing Consultant at Oakmont Northville, to discuss the importance and benefits of respite care for seniors and their families. Morgan explains respite care as a short-term stay in a senior living community that gives caregivers a much-needed break while providing seniors with full support, meals, activities, and a safe, en...

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Host Wendy Jones sits down with Jac Hilgendorf, General Manager at Nekter Juice Bar in Michigan, a health-focused juice bar and nutrition brand. Jac breaks down the foundations of healthy aging in a simple and practical way, focusing on how daily habits—what you eat, how you sleep, how you move, and your mindset—directly determine long-term health outcomes. We dive into the concept of...

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In this informative episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Brian Kurtz, a seasoned financial advisor with AIP Financial. Brian breaks down complex retirement planning topics in a simple and practical way, including how RMDs work, why they matter, and how failing to take them properly can lead to IRS penalties. We dive into the world of annuities, explaining the differences between immediate and...

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Can leveraging home equity and reverse mortgages actually help seniors manage retirement expenses and care costs? In this enlightening episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Joe Bigelman, a mortgage loan consultant with John Adams Mortgage. Joe shares his expertise on how seniors can use their homes—their largest financial asset—to cover high costs of care, including assisted living...

Pastor Tim Helland joins host Wendy Jones on  Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging to discuss how faith and perspective can transform the way we face life’s trials especially while caring for aging loved ones. Drawing from personal experience as a caregiver and a father, Pastor Tim shares how biblical truth brings lasting hope in the midst of grief, stress, and uncertainty. He r...

Navigating senior care be easier when you have the right support system by your side. In this heartfelt episode, host Wendy Jones welcomes longtime friend Kristi Kirschmann and Spiritual Support team leader Roz Burns to discuss the journey families face when caring for aging loved ones and the importance of supporting seniors both physically and spiritually. The conversation explores the mission o...

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Can enhancing brain function actually help seniors improve mobility, memory, and overall quality of life? In this enlightening episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Jennifer Krieter, a physical therapist and founder of Mind in Motion Performance Training, LLC. Jennifer shares her journey from traditional physical therapy to exploring applied and functional neurology. She reveals how simple sens...

In this episode of  Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones sits down with Kristy Kirschmann and Roz Burns to discuss the vital work of the Next Steps for Seniors Foundation. While the business helps families with the logistics of senior living transitions, the foundation focuses on the most critical piece: spiritual care. Listen in to hear moving stories about how sim...

Can creativity actually help us heal from trauma and build a lasting legacy? In this inspiring episode, host Wendy Jones sits down with Sheryl Hauk, a retired music director of 41 years and the award-winning author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity . Sheryl shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma and navigating life’s u...

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Does age really dictate what we can and cannot do? In this episode of  Next Steps for Seniors: Conversations on Aging , host Wendy Jones sits down with Chris Moore—certified Aging in Place specialist, owner of Senior Remodeling Experts, and author of  Age Out Loud . Together, they explore the profound impact that mindset has on the aging process and why "old" is truly just a state...

Are anxiety and depression stealing your joy as you age? In this episode, Jennifer explains how to tap into your  Vagus Nerve  to consciously shift your body from stress and isolation into calm and purpose. Discover how God designed our bodies to heal and regulate themselves using simple, non-pharmaceutical, everyday tools. Show Schedule: Fridays:  Deep dives into the  emotiona...

This week on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, we explore the growing conversation around brain health, cognitive wellness, and neurological support with a discussion focused on My Brain Restore™ and their 2X Active Formula. We discuss the body’s glymphatic system, emerging research surrounding brain function, and why so many families are searching for proactive ways to sup...

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Wendy Jones sits down with financial expert Joe Mackey, founder of MKD Wealth, to break down what financial preparedness really looks like—especially if you’re juggling kids and aging parents (aka… welcome to the sandwich generation). With over 20 years of experience, Joe shares practical insight on why most families avoid these conversations—and why that’s exactly t...

Surrender to Serenity: Finding Peace in Caregiving Through Spiritual Surrender Caregiving can be overwhelming—but peace doesn’t come from trying harder. In this episode, Wendy Jones and Pastor Tim Holland explore how true serenity comes through surrender, not control. They share how faith, prayer, and letting go of anxiety can bring a deeper kind of peace—even in the middle of st...

What does “the senior space” actually mean—and why does it feel so overwhelming? In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, Wendy Jones sits down with Director of Operations Erica Ancel to break down the full landscape of care, support, and services available to aging adults. From in-home care and therapy to senior living communities, pharmacy coordination,...

Caregiving doesn’t always go as planned—and that’s where this conversation begins. Wendy sits down with Pastor Tim Helland to talk about releasing control, shifting how we pray, and finding peace in “Not my will, but Yours.” This episode offers encouragement for caregivers navigating exhaustion, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of it all. 💭 Takeaway: Sometimes p...

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Caregiving can push you to your limits—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever felt like you have nothing left to give, this episode is for you. Wendy Jones is joined by Pastor Tim Helland to talk about caregiver exhaustion, the weight so many carry silently, and how to find strength when you feel completely drained. Together, they explore how faith, community, and sim...