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"Moments That Matter," from the Voyage Senior Living, hosted by Melise Oakley, is a life‑giving space where we celebrate laughter, connection, and the moments that truly matter. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, breathe in the joy around them, and remember that life is meant to be lived fully. Through real stories, shared wisdom, and genuine conversation, this podcast becomes a gentle reminder that even in challenging seasons, there is beauty worth noticing and moments worth holding close.

Recent Episodes

Navigating Medicare Part 1

Navigating Medicare, Part 1: What You Need to Know Medicare can be confusing, especially when it comes to open enrollment, choosing coverage, and knowing where to turn for help. In Part 1 of this two-part series on Navigating Medicare, host Melise Oakley talks with Jessica Gibson, Medicaid Specialist and SHIP Coordinator for Voyage Senior Living. Jessica shares helpful information about the basics of Medicare, what open enrollment means, how to consider coverage options, and what to do when y...

13 MIN

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services On this episode of Moments That Matter, host Melise Oakley talks with Mikilyn Walker, Center Director of Active Day of Marion, about the important role adult day services can play for individuals and their families. Mikilyn shares how Active Day provides a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where adults can enjoy meaningful activities, social interaction, personal support, and opportunities to remain active and connected. The conversation also explores how adult day...

14 MIN

The Conversation Before the Crisis

The Conversation Before the Crisis Some of the most important conversations we need to have are often the ones we put off. On this episode of Moments That Matter, a podcast from Voyage Senior Living, host Melise Oakley continues her conversation with Joni Binkley Ross of Binkley Ross Family of Funeral Homes. This time, the focus is on how to talk with a loved one about final wishes, funeral planning, healthcare decisions, and other important choices before a crisis happens. Joni shares practi...

12 MIN

Making an Uncomfortable Conversation Comfortable

Pre-Planning a Funeral: Making an Uncomfortable Conversation Comfortable There are some conversations in life that can be difficult to have—but they are also some of the most important. On this episode of Moments That Matter, a podcast from Voyage Senior Living, host Melise Oakley talks with Joni Binkey Ross, a licensed embalmer and Illinois insurance producer with Binkley Ross Family of Funeral Homes, about the importance of pre-planning a funeral. Talking about final wishes, funeral arrange...

14 MIN

WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE?

WHAT IS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE?What if better healthcare isn’t about choosing between conventional medicine and functional medicine—but bringing the best of both approaches together? On this episode of Moments That Matter by Voyage Senior Living, host Melise Oakley welcomes Shoshana Church, Physician Assistant with Priority Medical Group, for a conversation about integrative medicine and its whole-person approach to health and wellness. Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medical...

18 MIN