Discover Senior Living
Skyline Seattle, Part 1
From the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington, Skyline Seattle's Associate Executive Director Brooke Kasten and Suzanne talk about the Skyline senior living community. Skyline offers comprehensive care options including orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation, assisted living and memory support.
Advocating for Retirees in Senior Living
Courtesy of Era Living, Suzanne is joined by Stefanie Starkovich, Executive Director of the UW Retirement Association. The association is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, powered by dues-paying members and member-volunteers, and supported by the University of Washington. Stefanie talks about what's available in this organization to enrich retired seniors.
Enhancing Senior Living: de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging
Courtesy of Era Living, Suzanne is joined by Professor Basia Belza from the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging, part of the University of Washington School of Nursing.
How Art Exhibits Enhance Senior Living
June Sekiguchi, one of three art curators for Era Living, joins Suzanne to talk about art and how it plays into seniors and senior living.
A Day in the Life at Era Living: Resident Diane Miller
Resident Diane Miller at Era Living's Gardens at Town Square retirement community joins Suzanne to talk about her story, why she moved into senior living, what surprised her most about moving in, the encouraging support she got from residents, and important things she was looking for in senior living.
A Day in the Life at Era Living: Resident Shirley Hofmeister
Shirley Hofmeister, a resident of The Lakeshore near Renton, Washington, joins Suzanne to provide a resident's perspective of what a typical day is like at an Era Living retirement community.
Era Living’s Secret Sauce For Staff Longevity
Era Living's Human Resources Director Matt Bromen joins Suzanne to talk about recruiting staff, and his secret sauce for keeping staff members for a decade or more at the company.
Era Living’s In-House Director of Capital Projects
Director of Capital Projects Kristina Chalfant joins Suzanne to talk about the environmental factors/design considerations that enhance resident quality of life at Era Living.
Era Living’s Executive Director in Training Program
Susan Vahlkamp, Executive Director of Era Living's University House Issaquah, joins Suzanne to talk about the company's executive director in training program, which offers employees an opportunity for advancement to become strong, knowledgeable leaders.
A Day in the Life at Era Living: Resident Jeanne Luchtel
Era Living resident Jeanne Luchtel talks about her life with her dog at Aljoya Mercer Island's retirement community.
