Shaping The Future of Aging- The Eden Alternative Podcast

Welcome to Shaping the Future of Aging, an Eden Alternative Podcast. Together we will explore the changing landscape of aging, and how culture, mindset, and innovation can shape the way we grow older.

Shaping The Future of Aging- The Eden Alternative Podcast is a education podcast hosted by theedenalternative, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

theedenalternative hosts Shaping The Future of Aging- The Eden Alternative Podcast, a education show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Eden Down Under (and across the ditch!)

  Jul 23, 20261h 12m

  Did you know that The Eden Alternative has been growing and expanding in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia since 2000? They have a great story to share which is the topic of this podcast. Learn more about how Eden grows down under and across the ditch from Sally Hopkins, Executive Director of Eden in Oz and NZ, Juliette Tuckey, CEO and Hilda Johnson, General Manager People and Community, with Howick Baptist Healthcare in Auckland, NZ. In our global world, learn how aging is experienced and supported in these countries and how the Eden Approach® makes a difference. For more information, check out https://edeninoznz.com.au/

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  Episode #34

  Building Culture Through Language

  Jul 9, 202635 min

  Language reflects what we believe. In this episode, Pam Mendoza and Samara Fisher from Parker Health Group join us to discuss how they intentionally embedded person-directed language into their culture from the start — shaping how elders are viewed, how teams collaborate, and how dignity and autonomy are supported every day.

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  Episode #33

  More Than Words: Changing the Story in Care Plans

  May 7, 202641 minS0

  <p>Care plans are meant to reflect a person, but the language we use often tells a different story. In this episode, Emily Connors and Ruth Minnema explore how everyday phrases like “non-compliant” or “refuses care” shape how people are seen and treated. They unpack why deficit-based language persists, and what it takes to shift toward person-directed, partnership-based care. Because changing care doesn’t start with rewriting everything. It starts by noticing the words we choose. For more information, check out https://www.perspectivescoaching.us/</p> <p> </p>

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  Episode #32

  Words Make Worlds for Us Too!

  Apr 23, 202624 minS0

  <p>Person-first language is essential to honoring individuals who accept support from others. In this podcast, Jessica discusses how person-first language is just as crucial in our interactions with one another as members of the care partner team. The words we choose affect not only our assumptions and beliefs about the work we do but also our relationships with teammates, our value to the team, and our sense of belonging. Language shapes the culture within an organization, which in turn influences whether employees choose to stay or leave. Tune in to learn how to make intentional language choices as a...

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  Episode #31

  From Prickly to Powerful: How Words Make a Difference

  Apr 9, 202653 minS0

  <p>For more than 25 years, the Sherbrooke Community Centre and Central Haven Special Care Home, in Saskatoon, SK, have been on a thoughtful journey—reimagining the words we use and the impact they have on the people around us. In this episode, you’ll hear heartfelt stories and practical insights from Kim Schmidt, Deb Schick, Eric Anderson, and Cheryl George as they share what they’ve learned along the way. Together, they explore language through a lens of abundance and normalcy, showing how small shifts in words can create big shifts in culture. You’ll discover some of their “prickly words” and how t...

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