March 2023 – Going Older

E2: Why We’ve Created a Podcast

Episode Description What in the world would cause us to create a podcast? And, why in the world would you want to hang out with us here? In this episode, Pat and Amy discuss what led to them showing up in your podcast feed. And, they tell you more about who they are as people -- the experiences they've had and the experiences shaping them today. As always, Amy cries. "Talking about aging is a really tender subject sometimes, because...

E1: Moving into a Retirement Community

Episode Description The decision to move into a retirement community is more than a decision about where to live. It can be laden with emotion. And, kids often end up involved. In this episode, Amy and Pat speak with Chrissie Ammann, a Sales and Marketing Director with Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. With decades of experience helping seniors (and their kids) navigate decisions about the when, where and how. "'My parents are looking at...