Old People The Podcast

In this heartwarming episode, we step inside Brookdale Smithfield to experience what life is really like in a senior living community. Our guests, Hannah Townsend, Sales & Marketing Manager, and Mary Jayne Hanson, a vibrant resident, share candid insights about the joys, friendships, and sense of belonging that come with community living.

From meaningful connections to the comfort of knowing you’re never alone, Hannah and Mary Jayne open the door to the real day-to-day experiences—without sugarcoating. If you’ve ever wondered what life in senior care is really like, this conversation will give you the inside scoop.

✨ Take a listen to Episode 2—you don’t want to miss this genuine, uplifting look at the companionship and fulfillment found in senior living.

We’re back with Season 2, and we’re starting strong with a powerful conversation on Aging in Place—the importance of keeping loved ones in the comfort and familiarity of their own home as they age. Whether care is provided by a trusted agency or a dedicated family member, home care plays a vital role in preserving dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Our special guest, Jacqueline Bell, owner of Mary’s Place Homecare, joins us to explore the many benefits of home care, what families should consider, and how personalized support can make all the difference.

Tune in as we unpack what it really means to age in place—with compassion, care, and community.

Hi Guys Season, 1 is wrapping it up! Oh how I love you all! Listen to these Realtors Gurus Danielle Butler and Rashida Clarke about Reverse Mortgage. Don't know what Reverse Mortgage is, if you qualify, or any questions you may have about reverse mortgage the answers are here in this episode. Take a listen to our Senior Moment and Resource Segment! Thank you for tuning in, in advance!

Episode 9 is here guys! We are talking about Familial Caregiving, the most popular type of caregiving. Our guest Shelton Perry discusses his experiences with being a caretaker for his special family member. Our Senior Moment takes us back in time, with some history trivia! Take a listen to get this week's amazing resource we provided to assist familial caregivers with benefits for substantiality. Thank you for tuning in, in advance!

This week's highly anticipated episode discuss the pros and cons and long-term care insurance with the Owner of Comfort LTC Insurance Group, Bill Comfort. Bill digs deep in providing all the benefits of why LTC is important to have. We also had a laugh by answering Trivia questions from "old sayings"! Take a listen, and don't forget to laugh a little!

This week we are dropping episode 7 and we will not disappoint! This week's guest, Ganiya Chance CEO of RL's Homechoice and staffing gave us an introduction to the home health industry. With so many levels of care that seniors transition to and from, home health is the most popular. Senior Moment is hilarious this week, make sure you take a listen and don't forget to laugh!

This week's episode 6 we talk about caregiver support, with guest Chasity Simms a traveling CNA II. Caregivers job is to pour into others who need it, we have to ensure they are also getting the support they need. Senior Moment was a great one, it gives a warm feeling of hope and love so be sure to take a listen. The National Caregiver Support Program is this week's resource segment, they provide great resources to cater to our caregiver population. Thanks for tuning in, and please share our link with a friend!

No guest this week but a amazing sit down with the host to do a recap on 2021, the first part of Season 1. Answering social media questions, getting feedback from listeners, and a preview of what's to come in 2022!

This weeks episode provided guidance and insight on how to facilitate care coordination for yourself or a loved one. Our guest, Danica Graves a seasoned Care Coordinator and Scheduler for Visiting Angels Homecare gives her secrets, and process when coordination caregivers with clients. Also, this week's Senior Moment is one of my favorites, it brings that warm fuzzy feeling to your heart. Don't forget to tune into the resource segment and take a listen tot he closing out quote of gratitude. Hope you enjoy guys!

This week's episode 3 discusses Real Estate, and why it's beneficial to have a realtor when selling or buying a home. Julianne Shelton, Realtor for KW Realty who specializes in Senior Real estate guides us on the process of selling a home and provides insightful information on the real estate market. The Senior Moment segment gave us chills in the recording studio, a beautiful song by Miranda Lambert "The House That Built Me" I promise you don't want to miss episode 3!