Tell Our Stories Podcast

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive , leading one of Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse counties with a focus on economic growth, community development, and expanding opportunity for all residents. In his role, Crowley works to strengthen partnerships across government, industry, and community organizations to improve quality of life, drive innovation, and ensure access to critical s...

Zachary Shamberg is the Chief of Government Affairs at Saber Healthcare Group . In his role, Zachary leads advocacy strategy and government relations efforts focused on long‑term and post‑acute care, working with policymakers, provider leaders, and industry partners to navigate complex regulatory environments and advance policies that support quality care for seniors. Zachary brings more than a de...

WesleyLife Meals On Wheels ⁠   Allison Pendroy  is the Chief Operating Officer of WesleyLife, a nationally-recognized expert in aging-services operations.    Pendroy joined WesleyLife in July 2023 as chief operating officer and has played a key role in strengthening operations, supporting communities and services, and advancing organizational priorities across the nonprofit network.   Pendroy is r...

Liz Jensen, PhD, MSN, RN-BC is the Clinical Director at Direct Supply Innovation & Technology Center @MSOE. In her practice she collaborates with leaders in tech, business, academia, and senior care providers on the use of technology to improve caregiving in senior care settings. She developed the SPARK Clinical Collective, bringing clinicians, technology developers, engineers, and product des...

Congressman Tony Wied represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District covering Green Bay, Appleton, up into Door County and more. First elected to Congress in 2024, we were glad to have him stop by the Direct Supply Innovation and Technology Center to talk senior care, innovation, and workforce. Visit Tell Our Stories.com to learn more, and share your story about how senior care impacts you...

On today's episode, hear from conference attendees at the Ohio Health Care Association Conference! Listen in as they describe their own experiences in senior care, as well as what misconceptions they want to see changed.

Join us for a conversation with Stephen Davies, the author of " Granny's Got a Fart Gun: Hilarious and Heartwarming Tales from the Nursing Home" . This book details some of the more memorable interactions and occurrences from his decades of experience in and around nursing homes. Hear about his writing process, the idea for the book, and what messages he hopes it sends.

Welcome to Season 2! On today's episode, we heard from staff and participants at OneGeneration about their intergenerational care program! Offering seniors and kids from 6 weeks to 6 years old a chance to interact with a wide variety of activities, OneGeneration has been leading the way in the intergenerational care space.

Hear from the two minds behind the new docuseries, People Worth Caring About! This series followed host and producer Peter Murphy Lewis as he traveled across Nebraska, working with staff and volunteers at all levels of senior care. Hear how the project got started, some behind-the-scenes stories, and the lasting impact it's leaving on all viewers!

Hear from volunteers, seniors, and the founder of Community Projects for Seniors, a group dedicated to helping low-income seniors fight loneliness and isolation. Hear about their holiday meal delivery programs, where they deliver hot meals to over seven thousand seniors on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter!

Hear from organizers and participants in the yearly Otterbein Olympics! Listen in as we were joined by medal-winners John, Jane and Dave, and had the chance to learn all about their experiences and the various competitions the Olympics have to offer!

Hear from Frank Bright, the founder of Lifetime Running, a group of runners over 75 who are still running marathons across the country!

Hear from the President of Don't Stop Dreamin', as well as lucky dream recipient Kevin as they detail the car show that went through the parking lot of Kevin's nursing home!

When IndyCar held their Milwaukee Mile race two weeks ago, one lucky winner would be given the chance to do a few laps in the pace car. John Stockbridge, a resident at Luther Manor Independent Living in Wauwatosa, WI was that lucky winner, and got to do a few laps around the track hitting speeds over 140mph! Hear from him and his wife, Pam about their experiences from the day.

Join us as we attended the Ageless Aviation event with Dream Flights, a group that takes senior veterans up for a flight in restored 1943 planes! Hear from seniors and their families fresh off of the flight, as well as the founder and pilot for Dream Flights!

Perfect Pair is a non-profit organization that pairs college students with local seniors in an effort to help them both learn more, make new friends, and help with loneliness in senior care. With more than 70 years between their ages, the pair of Bill and Toya share their story of friendship.

Hear from the Trash Queen herself, Joyce Andrews, about her efforts to clean up beaches and roads in her community in Rhode Island!

Listen in as we hear the story of Scout, the rescue dog who escaped the shelter to move into Meadowbrook Care Facility!

Welcome to the Tell Our Stories Podcast! Listen in to hear what to expect as we're able to share more and more stories from all across senior care!