Shaping The Future of Aging

Living with Purpose: Jack George's Journey Through Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia and the Power of Well-Being

In this episode, we sit down with Jack George, who is living with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). Jack shares his personal journey of navigating life with this diagnosis and how he has intentionally incorporated well-being into his daily routine. From building meaningful connections to embracing small moments of joy, Jack discusses the strategies he uses to maintain his sense of purpose, resilience, and positivity. Join us for an inspiring conversation about living well despite the challenges, and how well-being can play a pivotal role in managing life with bvFTD. 

Well-Being In Action

In this episode, Sherrie Rutherford, Clinical Program Coordinator at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA, shares how embracing the domains of well-being has transformed her approach to care. She discusses the shift from a traditional clinical mindset to a more person-directed, individualized model, where residents' unique needs and preferences are at the forefront. Sherrie offers valuable insights into how this change has improved both the quality of care and the overall experience for residents and care partners alike. 

The Essence of Well-Being is Worth Discovering

The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® are all interconnected and intertwined. “If you can find the point of entry within the seven domains, strengthening that domain will lead to one domain after the other unfolding” says Rayne Stroebel, Eden Alternative Global Alliance partner in South Africa. Learn more about how the personal exploration of well-being ripples out and makes a difference in people’s lives. 

Well-Being, Reduce Psychotropics: Arkansas’s Story

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 in the lives of individuals as they age, especially those living with Dementia. Dr. Angela Norman took the Domains of Well-Being and created an approach that was shared with over 100 nursing homes in Arkansas. The results have been a significant reduction in psychotropic drug use for those living with dementia that was sustained through the pandemic and continues to improve. 

Being Seen, Being Connected: How Being Well-Known Nurtures True Connections

In this episode, we sit down with Mary Schreiber, a dementia education specialist, to uncover the transformative power of well-being and connection at Willow Valley Retirement Communities in Lancaster, PA.  
Mary reveals practical tips and creative strategies for fostering deeper, more meaningful relationships between residents and volunteers, helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Don't miss out on these actionable ideas to create a stronger, more connected community!  

Care Plans with Purpose: Prioritizing Well-Being

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, you choose to just summarize it? Otherwise, it feels too depressing. If we don’t want to read it to them as is, then why are we writing plans of care that way? That was the inspiration for Ruth Minnema to revamp how plans of care are written and bring well-being to the forefront of the process. 

Getting to Yes: Using the Domains of Well-Being to Build Stronger Connections

In this episode, we talk with Jill Swingen, Eden Educator and Executive Assistant at Valley Senior Living in North Dakota.  Together, we discuss how understanding and applying the Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well-Being can strengthen our connections and deepen relationships. Tune in to learn how a holistic approach to well-being can enhance the quality of your connections, both personally and professionally.  

Transforming Care: The Birth of Eden Alternative’s Domains of Well-Being

The ultimate outcome of a life worth living is well-being. The Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being® provide a framework that helps care environments move beyond the physical and clinical aspects of care to address the full spectrum of human needs. In this podcast you will hear from 3 individuals who were a passionate part of the development of the Domains of Well-Being.
Guests: Suellen Beatty, Joe Angelelli, Carol Ende