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Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones
Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces. Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors
Friday, January 2, 2026
This week, we’re bringing back one of our most powerful conversations. In this Best Of episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones sits down with caregiver and advocate Deirdre Mercer for an honest, real-life look at what it means to care for aging parents while juggling teenagers, a career, and, you know… sanity.
Deirdre shares her family’s “share and care” philosophy, why support systems aren’t optional (they’re survival), and how professional caregivers can make all the difference. The conversation dives into the emotional weight of caregiving, the role of empathy, and finding joy in the small moments...because sometimes that’s all you’ve got.
If you missed it the first time, this one’s worth a listen. If you heard it already, trust us, it hits differently the second time.
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