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The Senior Zone
The Senior Zone is the DMV’s #1 weekly radio program dedicated to empowering adults 50+ to live fuller, healthier, and more informed lives — now available on demand as a podcast.
Hosted by Shawn Perry since 2012, The Senior Zone features thoughtful conversations with trusted experts, community leaders, advocates, and everyday people doing extraordinary work in aging, health, finance, caregiving, and purposeful living. From timely resources and consumer protections to inspiration, wisdom, and real talk — this is where experience meets opportunity.
Whether you’re planning your next chapter, supporting a loved one, or simply committed to thriving beyond expectations, The Senior Zone delivers insight, clarity, and encouragement — one meaningful conversation at a time.
🎙️ New episodes weekly
📍 Originally broadcast on WYCB 1340AM (Washington, DC)
Episodes
22 episodes
Ep. 708 | Brain Health, Aging Strong & Living Well at Home
This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry welcomes two nationally respected voices for conversations centered on healthier aging, independence, and quality of life after 50.First, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Dr. Juan ...
Ep. 707 | Protecting Your Home, Your Money & Your Future
This week on The Senior Zone with Shawn Perry, we focus on protecting what matters most as we age. In Segment One, Shawn welcomes Bryony Coiner and Willow Hasson from Legal Counsel for the Elderly for an import...
Ep. 706 | Veterans, Money & Moving Forward
This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry brings together two meaningful conversations centered around veteran care, financial freedom, and thriving after 50.First, Shawn welcomes Vamsee Potluri, Medical Center Director of the W...
Ep. 705 | Power, Purpose & Aging Forward
What does it mean to age with purpose—not just gracefully, but powerfully?This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry leads a compelling conversation on leadership, legacy, and the importance of staying visible and valued after 50...
Ep. 704 | Grow Through It. Honor the Journey. Celebrate the Impact.
This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry brings you a powerful blend of insight, inspiration, and celebration.We kick things off with The Beacon Newspapers’ May 2026 edition—helping you stay informed and ahead of the curve....
Ep. 703 | Plan It Now. Live It Fully: Taking Control of Your Future
What does it truly mean to stay in control of your life—especially when it comes to your healthcare and housing decisions? This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry brings you a powerful and practical conversation focused on planning w...
Ep. 702 | Protect Week 2026: Safeguard Your Future
Fraud is evolving—but so are the tools to stop it. This week on The Senior Zone, we bring together top experts on the front lines of protection to help you stay one step ahead. 🎙️ Overview (What This Episode Is About)
Ep. 701 | Plan With Purpose. Live With Power. | Housing & Healthcare Decisions
What happens when you stop delaying—and start deciding? Overview: This week on The Senior Zone, we’re tackling two critical areas that directly impact your quality of life after 50: housing stability and he...
Ep. 700 | 700 Strong — Protecting Your Future in a Digital World
🎯 Hook 700 episodes strong—and still moving with purpose. This milestone edition of The Senior Zone is all about protecting what you’ve built and preparing for what’s ahead.🧭 Overview Host Shawn Perry celeb...
Ep. 699 | Stay Ready, Live Empowered
Scams are evolving—and so must we. This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry breaks down housing scams targeting older adults with Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Derrick Dy...
Ep. 698 | Real Talk, Real Support, Real Living
This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry opens up two powerful conversations that impact how we live, age, and thrive. First, we break the silence around urinary incontinence—what causes it, why it’s mo...
Ep. 697 | Protect Week 2026: Staying One Step Ahead of Scammers
Fraud and scams targeting older adults are evolving—and staying informed is one of the best defenses we have.On this episode of The Senior Zone, host Shawn Perry begins a special series leading up to Protect Week 2026 (Ap...
Ep. 696 | Momentum: Staying in Motion After 50
This week on The Senior Zone, host Shawn Perry explores the power of momentum in life after 50.In recognition of National Kidney Month, Shawn speaks with Mike Spigler of the American Kidney Fund about why kidney disease oft...
Ep. 695 | Awareness, Agency & The Power to Move Forward
March brings longer days—and deeper conversations. This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry explores awareness and action in later life.We begin with The...
Ep. 694 | Your Voice. Your Time. Your Move.
This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry explores the power of participation and the cost of waiting.First, Rhonda Cunningham Holmes and Peter Rankin of Legal Counsel for the Elderly break down how DC residents can influence real decisi...
Ep. 693 | Clarity, Courage & Aging Forward
What does strength really look like as we age?This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry guides listeners through two powerful conversations about truth, resilience, and redefining independence after 50. Dementia care expert Lisa...
Ep. 692 | Connection, Purpose & Aging Forward
This episode of The Senior Zone centers on connection, purpose, and what it truly means to age forward with intention.This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry opens the hour with a moment of reflection and encouragemen...
Ep. 691 | Listening to the Heart. Honoring the Journey.
What does it really mean to take care of your heart—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—as you age? This episode of The Senior Zone opens February with clarity, compassion, and community...
Ep. 690 | Clarity, Empowerment & Thriving After 50
On Episode 690 of The Senior Zone, host Shawn Perry brings clarity and encouragement to the 50-plus community with two timely conversations focused on informed living and personal empowerment.The show opens with a plain-l...
Ep. 689 | Advocacy, Dignity & Aging Forward
Advocacy isn’t just about policy—it’s about quality of life, peace of mind, and aging with dignity.On this episode of The Senior Zone, host Shawn Perry presents a powerful, quarterly all-AARP broadcast focused on what matters mo...
Ep. 688 | Living Longer. Living Wiser. Living Well.
This episode originally aired live on WYCB 1340AM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am EST. Living Longer. Living Wiser. Living Well.On this episode of The Senior Zone with Shawn Perry, the DMV’s #1 wee...
Ep. 687 | A New Year, A New Chapter — Reflections, Vision & What’s Ahead in 2026
Welcome to Episode 687 of The Senior Zone.In this special New Year episode, host Shawn Perry reflects on the journey, purpose, and evolving mission of The Senior Zone — while setting the tone for what listeners can...
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