This Day and Age

Navigating the Journey to Senior Care

In this episode, we dive into a reality that’s becoming all too familiar for today’s sandwich generation: balancing careers, young families, and the growing needs of their aging parents. For many adult children, this journey is filled with complex decisions, emotions, and unknowns. Our guest, Diane Lobbestaal, faced these same challenges while caring for her aging parents. She joins to share her journey, shedding light on the guidance, care, and compassionate support system available to them.

Healing After Loss: Carl Paganelli’s Grief Journey

Hospice is often thought of as end of life care. And while this is true to an extent, Faith Hospice offers a more holistic approach, even continuing to support the loved ones of their patients who have passed. In this episode, we’re joined by Grand Rapids native and NFL Referee, Carl Paganelli, as we explore the full spectrum of care that hospice provides. Join us as he shares his personal experience with hospice and his journey toward healing after the passing of his wife. 

Navigating the Role of Dementia Caregiver

In this episode, we’re joined by Susan and Annie, two individuals caring for their loved ones living with dementia. They graciously share with listeners a bit about their experience–the ups and downs, joys and sorrows, struggles and triumphs. Whether you are currently a caregiver or might be one in the future, this episode can help you understand how to navigate the journey and tap into resources that allow you to better care for your loved one and yourself. 

Good Ol' Fashioned Advice Part 2

We often take for granted the fact that some of society’s greatest resources are right here in our own communities. Older adults have a lifetime of experiences and years of wisdom to share, and we’re on a mission to help bring their advice to the masses. In this episode, we're back with Part 2 of our recap of the recent advice tent, where real people asked our panel of experts—Holland Home residents—questions on life, love, and everything in between.

BONUS EPISODE: Letters to Grief

In this special bonus episode, we welcome back Heidi VanSledright, who graciously shared her personal journey through grief in a previous episode, “Finding Hope & Healing.” As a part of that journey, Heidi talked about how writing letters to her grief became a tremendous outlet. Here, she is sharing some of those letters. Through these raw and honest words, we hope that listeners find ways to accept and live with their own grief while also finding hope and joy again.