Ageless Explorations
Aging is a journey of vitality, longevity, and cultural exploration. We invite you to join us to chart your course toward continued discovery and learning. With over 30 years of industry experience and a team of experts, MBK Senior Living's Ageless Explorations podcast is a great resource to help seniors and their families learn about the power of aging forward.
Ageless Explorations...it's what's next!
Episodes
19 episodes
Home for the Holidays: Stories of Joy, Memory, and Meaning
In this heartwarming holiday episode of Ageless Explorations, we sit down with residents Alba Galli of The Inn at Greenwood Village and Lois Tromp of Huntington Terrace to reminisce about the magic of holidays past an...
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35:03
Understanding the Role of Our MBK President's Council
In this episode of Ageless Explorations, we sit down with MBK Senior Living President, Kevin Bowman, for an inside look at one of MBK’s most meaningful resident initiatives — the President’s Council.The President’s Council unite...
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Understanding Alzheimer’s: Support, Research, and Hope for Families
In this episode of Ageless Explorations, we talk with Deborah Levy, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter, about what Alzheimer’s disease is, how it differs from other dementias, and the early signs to...
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38:47
Living Our Values Through Wellness
In this inspiring episode of Ageless Explorations, we sit down with Donal McGraw, MBK Senior Living’s Regional Director of Wellness Programming, to explore how the Living Our Values campaign brings MBK’s three core values—Agel...
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43:02
Father Figures in Senior Living
In this heartwarming episode of Ageless Explorations, we explore the meaningful bonds that blossom across generations in senior living communities. Meet Trevor Hendryx, Director of Environmental Services and Pursuit of Excellence Award...
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34:15
Maintaining a Sense of Purpose in Memory Care
In this episode, we discuss the significance of maintaining a sense of purpose for individuals with dementia. Eric Portnoff, the Regional Director of Wellness Programming at MBK Senior Living, shares insights on how memory care environments can...
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The Insider’s Guide to Choosing the Right Senior Living Community
In this episode of Ageless Explorations, hosts Kristi Walter and Piper Daniels sit down with Becky Price, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MBK Senior Living, to demystify the senior living journey. Becky shares her exten...
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Finding Love Again as a Senior
Celebrate love with us in this special Valentine's episode as we welcome Roberta and Lee Strouse, a charming couple from McDowell Village in Scottsdale, AZ. From their unique courtship to saying "I do" at the height of COVID, their love story i...
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What to Ask (and Look For) When Touring Senior Living Communities
In this episode, Kristi Walter and Piper Daniels are joined by Jonathan Stucker, Regional Director of Sales for MBK Senior Living’s Arizona and Washington communities. Jonathan shares invaluable tips for families and potential residents on what...
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41:52
The Holidays Are Better Together
Join hosts Kristi Walter and Piper Daniels for a heartwarming episode of Ageless Explorations, brought to you by MBK Senior Living. This month, we’re diving into the magic of the holiday season in senior living communities!Our s...
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30:18
Seniors Giving Back
We’re excited to share our latest podcast episode, Seniors Giving Back, featuring three incredible guests from The Creekside in Woodinville, WA! Join us as Marty Scoplitte, Director of Sales, sits down with residents Jeanne Redmond and...
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The Joy of New Friendships in Senior Living
In this episode of Ageless Explorations, hosts Kristi Walter and Piper Daniels dive into one of the most rewarding aspects of life in senior living communities—the joy of forming new friendships. Special guest Connie Burton, a resident...
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28:55
Empathy In Motion: Understanding Senior Body Movements for Better Support
In this episode, we are joined by MBK Senior Living's fitness extraordinaire Donal McGraw. Donal discusses and demonstrates ways seniors can improve their balance for better support with standing, getting out of chairs, walking, and other movem...
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Navigating Family Conversations About Senior Living
In this episode, Kristi Walter and Piper Daniels sit down with Diana "Dee" Engle, Vice President of Health and Wellness at MBK Senior Living, to discuss the sensitive topic of navigating difficult family conversations about senior living. They ...
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Episode 6
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54:49
Living Our Values
Values. We hear a lot about values from a corporate perspective, but how do we actually live and breathe these values, and what exactly do we mean? We are joined by The Palisades at Broadmoor Park's Executive Director, Fran Capritta, and The Be...
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Episode 5
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32:28
Technology and Today's Seniors
This month, we are honored to welcome a remarkable guest who epitomizes lifelong learning and innovation. Pat Archibald, a resident of The Reserve at Thousand Oaks, is a dedicated technology educator with a passion for teaching. Despite being i...
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Episode 4
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32:48
Understanding the Behaviors of Dementia
Unlock the complexities of dementia and gain invaluable insights with our special guest, Eric Portnoff, on our latest podcast episode. Join us as we delve into understanding the behaviors associated with dementia, exploring the intricacies of t...
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Episode 3
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53:12
Tips for Downsizing
It's spring and we're thinking about spring cleaning! This episode of Ageless Explorations focuses on downsizing tips for seniors. MBK Senior Living's Kristi Walter chats with special guest Connie DeLost from The Montera about how to make...
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Episode 2
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32:45
Ageless Explorations: Spring Into Active Living
The debut episode of the Ageless Explorations Podcast, "Ageless Explorations: Spring Into Active Living," dives into the concept of ageless exploration and its role in promoting active living among seniors. Hosted by MBK Senior Living's Kristi ...
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Episode 1
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