Elevate Eldercare
by AgingIn
Latest episode
Leading the Way in Nursing Home Transformation, with Suellen Beatty
Leading the Way in Nursing Home Transformation, with Suellen Beatty
About this podcast
Let's Elevate Eldercare Together!
Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That's why we launched Elevate Eldercare—to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely.
Join Susan Ryan, CEO of AgingIN (formerly Center for Innovation), every Wednesday for enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore opportunities and challenges in person-directed living and empowered cultures in the community of one's choice.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 377 episodes
- Leading the Way in Nursing Home Transformation, with Suellen Beatty · 1 h 1 min · Episode 368AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes nurse, longtime eldercare leader, and author Suellen Beatty to discuss her forthcoming book, She Would Rather Die: Why Long-Term Care Must…
- Beyond the Dementia Diagnosis, with John Zeisel · 57 min · Episode 367In this episode, host Susan Ryan welcomes internationally recognized dementia care pioneer John Zeisel for a conversation about seeing beyond a diagnosis and recognizing the…
- A Bit About Space and Design, with Kelly Tremblay · 15 min · Episode 9How can senior living environments support brain health, preserve identity, and help residents feel at home? In this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly talks with Sandi Soraci…
- Climbing, Parkinson's, and Discovering What's Possible · 58 min · Episode 366Neurologist Doug Redosh, MD, and Up ENDing Parkinson's founder Molly Cupka join AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to explore the powerful connection between exercise, climbing, confidence…
- Rethinking Long-Term Care, with Howard Gleckman · 53 min · Episode 365Aging policy expert, author, and journalist Howard Gleckman joins AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to explore the fragmented U.S. long-term care system, the challenges of financing care…
- A Quest for Best Practices in Eldercare, with Barbara Infante · 55 min · Episode 364Barbara Infante joins AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to share how a family member's difficult rehabilitation experience led her from a 25-year career in process improvement and project…
- Understanding Elder Abuse and Prevention, with Lori Mars · 50 min · Episode 363Lori Mars, director of the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), joins the show this week to explore elder abuse, ageism, and what can be done to prevent both. AgingIN CEO Susan…
- The Case for a New Kind of Senior Living · 51 min · Episode 362James Balda, president and CEO of Argentum, joins Elevate Eldercare this week to explore how senior living can help address some of the biggest challenges facing aging and…
- A Bit About Nutrition and Healthy Aging, with Kelly Tremblay and Jenny Overly · 15 min · Episode 8What we eat plays a critical role in brain health, muscle strength, bone health, and healthy aging. In this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly Tremblay talks with Jenny Overly, senior…
- Integrating Health, Food, and Community, with Kimberly Green, PhD · 1 h 10 min · Episode 361In this week's episode, Kimberly Green, PhD, CEO of Sage Integrated Health, shares her fascinating story of 34 years of experience in eldercare. AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down…
- Finding Purpose and Joy Through Music, with Paul and Deanna Stroud · 55 min · Episode 360What happens when Parkinson's changes nearly everything you love to do? For Paul and Deanna Stroud, music became an unexpected path back to purpose, connection and joy. In this…
- Redefining Independence, with Lynne Katzmann · 56 min · Episode 359In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with Lynne Katzman, founder of Juniper, a senior living company based in New Jersey. Inspired by her Holocaust-survivor parents and…
- Designing Better Environments for Aging with Maggie Calkins · 1 h 0 min · Episode 358What happens when we stop designing eldercare environments around institutions—and start designing them around people? In this episode, renowned researcher, architect, and…
- A Bit About the Longevity Summit: How to test your balance, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD, and Karen Stellick · 19 min · Episode 7How does standing on one leg connect to brain health and longevity? In this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly Tremblay talks with physical therapist Karen Stellick about the…
- Research That Actually Makes a Difference, with Liza Behrens, et. al. · 1 h 6 min · Episode 357What happens when nursing home residents, direct care workers, administrators, clinicians, and researchers all have an equal seat at the table? In this episode of Elevate…
- Redefining Long-Term Care for Complex Populations, with David Skoczulek · 1 h 7 min · Episode 356In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes David Skoczulek, vice president of business development and communications at iCare Health Network, for a…
- A Bit About World Brain Day and Screening for Brain Health, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 13 min · Episode 6In recognition of World Brain Day, Dr. Kelly Tremblay explores why brain health requires a whole-person approach. She explains how hearing, vision, nutrition, mobility, and…
- Bridging the Caregiving Divide, with Robert Espinoza · 57 min · Episode 355What will it take to build a long-term care system that truly works for everyone? In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Robert Espinoza, founder of the CareWorks…
- How Aging Forward Is Redefining Aging Through Community, with Sarah Cheney · 1 h 1 min · Episode 354What does it take to build communities where older adults can continue learning, connecting, and thriving? In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Sarah…
- Why Philanthropy Matters to the Future of Aging, with Peter Kaldes · 59 min · Episode 353AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Peter Kaldes, president and CEO of the Next50 Foundation, to explore how philanthropy can help transform the future of aging. Peter shares…
- The Next Generation of Eldercare, with Francis LeGasse Jr. · 1 h 3 min · Episode 352In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Francis LeGasse Jr, co-founder and managing partner of Assured Senior Living, a growing network of small…
- A Bit About Depression, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 14 min · Episode 5Feeling sad after a loss, health change, or major life transition is a normal part of life. But depression is not a normal part of aging. In this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly…
- Reimagining Assisted Living Through the Small House Model, with George Kutnerian · 1 h 2 min · Episode 351In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with George Kutnerian, second-generation operator and co-founder of WellPointe, a California-based organization operating 67…
- Healthspan, Purpose, and the AgingIN 2026 Conference, with Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 42 min · Episode 350In today's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes neuroscientist, audiologist, and educator Kelly Tremblay, PhD, for a conversation about healthy aging, brain health, and the…
- The Future of Post-Acute & Long-Term Care, with Leslie Eber, MD · 51 min · Episode 349For this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Leslie Eber, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified medical director, and president of the…
- Reimagining Dementia Care Through Real Homes and Real Lives, with Eloy van Hal · 1 h 4 min · Episode 348What happens when we stop designing care around institutions and start designing it around people? In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with internationally…
- A Bit About Balance With Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 11 min · Episode 4On this episode of Brain Bytes, Kelly Tremblay, PhD, explores the critical connection between balance, mobility, falls, and brain health. With falls ranking as the second leading…
- The Evolution of Aging Services with Otis Woods, with Otis Woods · 1 h 4 min · Episode 347In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with Otis Woods for a candid and insightful conversation about the evolution of aging services, culture change…
- Building Bridges Between Generations, with Mary Munoz · 1 h 2 min · Episode 346This week on the podcast, Mary Munoz sits down with AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to share her extraordinary journey from a childhood shaped by incredible hardship to a successful…
- How PACE Canada Is Transforming Community Care, with Paul Sharman · 49 min · Episode 345AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Paul Sharman, founder and president of PACE Canada, to explore how integrated, community-based care can transform aging services. Paul…
- Harmony and Hope: Inside the Second Verse Choir, with Anne Rigley and Kris Boggs · 49 min · Episode 344Music isn't just an activity; it's a powerful tool for connection, dignity, and redefining what's possible for people living with dementia. This has been proven by Second Verse…
- A Human Rights Approach to Dementia Care, with Jennifer Carson, PhD, and Allen Power, MD · 1 h 1 min · Episode 343In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan interviews two of the top experts in dementia, Jennifer Carson, PhD, and Al Power, MD. Together, they examine some of…
- A Bit About Vision Loss With Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 11 min · Episode 3In this episode of Brain Bytes, host Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist and hearing and brain health expert, examines the truth about screen time and eye health—what it does and…
- From Activism to Innovation: The Story of OATs, with Tom Kamber · 1 h 2 min · Episode 342This week on Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Tom Kamber, founder of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet, to explore how technology…
- Ethical AI in Eldercare, with Mohammad Mahoor, Phd · 57 min · Episode 341This week's episode features Mohammad Mahoor, professor of computer science at the University of Denver, where he leads research in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and…
- Rewiring Brain Health: From Memory Care to Neuro Wellness, with Sue Paul · 56 min · Episode 340Sue Paul, an occupational therapist with more than 35 years of experience, joins AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to share her journey reimagining dementia care through the lens of brain…
- Listening and Learning as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman · 60 min · Episode 339In this week's episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Beverly Gianna, who recently became a long-term care ombudsman after a three-decade career with…
- A Bit About Hearing Loss and the Brain with Kelly Tremblay, PhD · 13 min · Episode 1In this episode of Brain Bytes, host Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist and hearing and brain health expert, explores the powerful—and often overlooked—connection between…
- Data-Driven Change in Seniors Housing with Lisa McCracken · 59 min · Episode 338In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with industry leader Lisa McCracken to explore how data, innovation, and bold thinking are reshaping the future of…
- Rethinking Affordable Housing for Older Adults with Amy Schectman · 58 min · Episode 337In this week's episode AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities, to explore how affordable housing, community connection, and supportive…
- Building Communities Where Aging Thrives with Christie Hinrichs · 46 min · Episode 336In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Christie Hinrichs, president and CEO of Frasier, a life plan community in Boulder, Colo., who shares her journey…
- Healing Workplace Culture Through Nature-Inspired Leadership with MaryCay Durrant · 1 h 2 min · Episode 335In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with MaryCay Durrant, founder of Leading Naturally. In this enlightening discussion, MaryCay shares her journey from…
- A Bit About Dementia: Introducing "Brain Bytes" · 11 min · Episode 1Introducing Brain Bytes, a new micro-cast hosted by Kelly Tremblay, PhD, neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor. Brain…
- The Power of Making Brain Science Accessible with Dr. Kelly Tremblay · 41 min · Episode 334This week on the podcast, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, welcomes Kelly Tremblay, PhD, a neuroscientist, World Health Organization advisor, NIH grant reviewer, advocate, and professor…
- Aligning Leadership, Mission, and Innovation with Mary Naber · 56 min · Episode 333In this episode, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, sits down with Mary Naber, president and CEO of PACE Southeast Michigan, to explore her remarkable leadership journey and the…
- A Daughter's Fight to Change Long-Term Care with Susie Singer Carter · 59 min · Episode 332This week on the podcast, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan is joined by Susie Singer Carter, a filmmaker, advocate, and caregiver, who shares her deeply personal journey into…
- Why Senior Living Leaders Can't Afford to Ignore Technology with Kim Brawley & Stu Hamilton · 55 min · Episode 331What if better care actually costs less? And what if technology is the bridge to get us there? In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan is joined in this week's episodeby Kim…
- Bioharmony and the Future of Wellness-Centered Living · 1 h 0 min · Episode 330In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Gautam Gulati, MD, physician, entrepreneur, producer, and "health artist." Also known as "Dr. G," hisbackground makes for a…
- Reimagining Senior Living for the Middle Market · 58 min · Episode 329In this episode, Joe Jasmon, CEO of American Healthcare Management and co-founder of Elevate Senior Living, joins AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan on the podcast to share the origin story…
- Brain Health, Longevity, and the Future of Senior Living · 53 min · Episode 328In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with longtime senior living leader and consultant Michele Holleran for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, resident…
