In this episode of Aging Unscripted, “The Fight for Funding: Seniors, Medicaid, and the Road Ahead,” we break down the complex world of Medicaid funding — what it means for older adults, senior living organizations, and all of us who care about the future of aging services. Hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with Doug Farmer, President & CEO of the Colorado Healthcare Association to make sense of a challenging funding landscape in clear, everyday terms and share what each of us can do to advocate for change before the next legislative session. Join us for an empowering discussion about understanding the issues, taking action, and protecting the dignity and care of older adults.

The Empathy Project: Seniors in Crisis – Video explaining the real impact of Medicaid Cuts, please copy and share with friends, family, lawmakers – https://youtu.be/qK6uugKAk_g?si=taRG3fC7q7UrwrfN

Find & Contact Your Lawmaker - https://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator

Medicaid Counseling from the Colorado Gerontological Society - https://www.senioranswers.org/counseling/medicaid-counseling/

Colorado Healthcare Association – https://www.cohca.org/

When Care Is on the Line: The Human Impact of Medicaid Cuts in Colorado - https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/the-human-impact-of-medicaid-cuts-in-colorado/

In this episode of Aging Unscripted, “Seasons of Grief: Finding Meaning in Life’s Transitions,” we explore how grief weaves through every stage of life — not only after loss, but during moments of change and growth.

With the holidays approaching, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with Chaplain Robert Smith and Jenn Flaum from the HeartLight Foundation to discuss how to honor old traditions, create new ones, and find meaning amid both grief and gratitude.

Join us for an honest, compassionate conversation about how aging invites us to hold joy and sorrow side by side.

Heartlight Center: www.heartlightcenter.org

Grief Support During the Holidays: https://heartlightcenter.org/grief-support-during-the-holidays/

Creating a Better Experience when Dementia is Involved: https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/creating-a-better-holiday-experience-when-dementia-is-involved/

The Immense Value of Holidays and Traditions to Your Well-being: https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/the-immense-value-of-holidays-and-traditions-to-your-well-being/

In this episode of Aging Unscripted, we talk with Cierra Olmstead of A Move Handled with Care about the emotional and practical realities of downsizing later in life. From knowing when it’s time to move to navigating the hardest conversations, this episode offers heartfelt insight and practical tips for turning a major life transition into a meaningful new beginning.

Guest: Cierra Olmstead, Co-Owner of A Move Handled with Care

Links and Resources:

https://amovehandledwithcare.com/

https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/having-the-conversation/