Join us as we sit down with Naomi McLeod and Dr. Elena Gilbert as we talk about what the APDA is, and the amazing work they do! They provide education and resources, as well as all the important research they are doing.


For more information on the APDA, click here.
For more information on the Virginia Chapter here.

If you would like to reach out to Naomi directly, her email is:
nmcleod@apdaparkinson.org

Join us for a discussion with one of our residents Mary, who shares her positive outlook on adjusting to big life changes, and what life is like here at Mennowood!

Join us as we wrap up the final episode of Season 1. We're recapping the season, answering some frequently asked questions and talking about what is coming for Season 2.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode we are joined with Ginger Spencer, a licensed massage therapist since 2003 and is the proud owner of Heart Felt Touch Massage Therapy. We talk about how something so small can make such a huge impact!

Learn more about Heartfelt Community here!
Contact Heartfelt Community at connect@heartfeltcommunity.org.

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Smith about her experience in caregiving, senior living, and how it has helped her develop and shape Senior Advocate! Her knowledge and experience in the industry has helped seniors all over Hampton Roads connect and educate senior citizens about resources and services that are available to them.

Mentioned in this episode:
Senior Advocate website here
Check out events here
Peninsula Agency on Aging here

This episode we are joined with Chef Cody and Tina to talk about our scratch kitchen, the importance of eating healthy and how food can keep us all connected!

In this episode we discuss grief and how to navigate through healing and the importance of connection while grieving. We are joined by Marcella Williams, a licensed Funeral Director and the Community Outreach Coordinator for Altmeyer Funeral Homes in Newport News, VA.


Mentioned in this episode: Storycorps
Altmeyer Funeral Home

We talk with Debbie Compton who is an author, Community Educator for the Alzheimer's Association and full-time caregiver. She shares her tips, where she draws her strength and how to recognize and avoid caregiver burnout with a few funny stories along the way!

Learn more about Debbie and what she's doing here
"Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting go" and other titles here