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Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces. Every week brings real-life guidance for seniors and families, and information to uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors

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Finding Jesus In The Storm

A storm can look like a parent’s dementia getting worse, a marriage under strain, a scary diagnosis, or simply the slow grind of caregiving that never seems to let up. When that pressure rises, the first thing many of us lose is the sense that we are not alone. We sit with that fear honestly, then talk about why the spiritual steps are not optional when life turns into a crisis. Pastor Tim joins me to unpack a powerful moment from the Gospels: Jesus tells the disciples, “We’re going to the o...

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The Promise Behind The Commandments

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Moving Seniors Without The Stress

Moving can bring out the worst kind of stress: too much stuff, too little time, and a nagging worry that the quote won’t match the final bill. That pressure hits even harder when you’re helping an older parent downsize or move into a senior living community, where trust and dignity matter as much as speed. We sit down with Avery Abraham from Pink Zebra Moving to talk about what “white glove” really looks like in senior moving services. Avery explains how his team protects furniture and fragi...

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Honoring Aging Parents

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