Shaping The Future of Aging- The Eden Alternative Podcast
Episodes
From Prickly to Powerful: How Words Make a Difference
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 25 years, the Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven Special Care Home, in Saskatoon, SK, have been on a thoughtful journey—rei...
Shifting the Language, Shaping the Culture: Connecting Care’s Story
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you shift the language across multiple care communities? This team would say ‘one word at a time and build from there.’ Tune in to hear the...
Compassionate Communication: Turning Everyday Conversations into Culture Change
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Shaping the Future of Aging, we explore Compassionate Communication and why it sits at the heart of meaningful relationships in el...
Language Awareness Expands Possibilities
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode welcomes Jennifer Carson and Casey Venturini with the DEER project (The Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research Program) from the Sc...
Real Life Driving Language, It Makes a Difference
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Bowman returns to Shaping the Future of Aging to talk about the power of language to change thinking and practice. Think about it. How often ...
The Words We Choose: How Language Shapes Culture in Care
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the powerful connection between language and person-directed care with guest Joan Devine. Together, we look at how everyday wor...
Beyond Labels: How Language Shapes the Dementia Experience
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the incredible power of language and how the words we choose can either build dignity or create barriers for people living...
Recognizing Your Essence: The Elderwise Way
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to age well? This is a question that Sandy Sabersky has explored in her own life. Then she asked herself, “What does it mean to ...
Person-Directed End-of-Life Care: What Does a Death Doula Do?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is an End-of-Life Doula and why is their work important? Join us for a conversation with Sandy Place, an End-of-Life Doula. Sandy brough these sk...
The Power of Growing from Within: The Denali Center Story
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Denali Center has been committed to the Eden Approach® for over two decades now. What inspired them to get started? What has sustained them in co...
Respite for All Creates a Community of Joy
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation with Daphne Johnston and Alison Smith will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart. The name of the organization tells the ...
Celebrating Aging Makes a Difference
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as the stereotypes (what we think), prejudice (what we feel), and discrimination (how we act) based...
Herbs Have a Role in a Caring, Inclusive and Vibrant Community
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Seiders developed an interest in herbology as a part of her second wind in life. In this podcast she shares how her knowledge of herbs, and their...
Honoring Lives & Transforming Grief
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Shaping the Future of Aging, Emily Connors sits down with Hannah and Tonja to explore how nursing homes can transform the way we ho...
Volunteerism Has Far-Reaching Benefits
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Volunteerism is not a ‘nice to have,’ it is essential! Listen in to this podcast to hear from Dr. Paul Falkowski, Founder and President of the Nat...
Magic Moments: Why Spontaneity Matters
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when care teams let go of rigid routines and start saying “yes” to the moment? In this episode of the Eden Alternative podcast, we si...
Magic Moments: Why Spontaneity Matters
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when care teams let go of rigid routines and start saying “yes” to the moment? In this episode of the Eden Alternative podcast, we si...
Beyond the Playlist: The Power of Personalized Music in Dementia Care
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: What if a simple song could unlock a person’s identity, joy, and connection to the world around them? In this episode, we explore the o...
The Gathering Place
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: The MRC Creekside team wanted to make an impact in their larger community of Huntsville, TX. They came upon an idea that another organiza...
Real Food First, Dining Practice Standards
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: In this podcast Carmen Bowman, MHS, with Edu-Catering, speaks about the Dining Practice Standards. The conversation covers how the standa...
Bringing Well-Being to Life, One Step at a Time
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grancare Nursing Center in Green Bay, WI, knows how to create home. During this podcast you will get a glimpse of how they are turning what others mig...
More Than a Meal: A Holistic Approach to Dining
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Francina Russ, Deputy Director at Clairmont Place, as she shares the transformative impact of incorporating a well-b...
Creating a Culture that Promotes Well-Being
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angie McAllister, NHA, Eden Alternative Board Chair, and Eden Educator, has been working with organizations on shifting the culture of care for well o...
Beyond Care: Nurturing Well-Being for Residents and Care Partners
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Reanne Evans discusses the transformative impact of focusing on the Eden Alternative's Domains of Well-Being for both residents and c...
Living with Purpose: Jack George's Journey Through Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia and the Power of Well-Being
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jack George, who is living with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). Jack shares his personal journey...
Well-Being In Action
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sherrie Rutherford, Clinical Program Coordinator at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, shares how embracing the domains of well-being ha...
The Essence of Well-Being is Worth Discovering
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® are all interconnected and intertwined. “If you can find the point of entry within the seven domains, s...
Well-Being, Reduce Psychotropics: Arkansas’s Story
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Allen Power, MD, and Dr. Angela Norman, DNP, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, speak to the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being and the difference they can make...
Being Seen, Being Connected: How Being Well-Known Nurtures True Connections
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Schreiber, a dementia education specialist, to uncover the transformative power of well-being and connection at...
Care Plans with Purpose: Prioritizing Well-Being
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that plans of care are often written with clinical, deficit-based language and that when you have to read it to the individual, ...
Getting to Yes: Using the Domains of Well-Being to Build Stronger Connections
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Jill Swingen, Eden Educator and Executive Assistant at Valley Senior Living in North Dakota. Together, we discuss how ...
Transforming Care: The Birth of Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well-Being
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate outcome of a life worth living is well-being. The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® provide a framework that helps care environmen...