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Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones
Aging isn’t easy - but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Each week, Wendy Jones offers real talk and expert advice to help you take the next steps before they become crisis steps. From navigating tough decisions to planning ahead, this podcast is your guide to aging with dignity, clarity, and confidence—so your next steps can be your best steps.
Learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, LLC at https://nextsteps4seniors.com
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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