Jonathan Bryant from Rendever joins us to discuss virtual realty and how it can help overcome social isolation in seniors and create positive, shared experiences.

Residents and friends, Donna and Ellen join us for a casual chat about their decision to move to The Lakeside at Amelia Island and how they spend their days inside and around the community they call home.

In this episode of Senior Living LIVE! We discuss the benefits of positive mental health for seniors and steps you can take to improve your mental health after the holidays and in the future. Tabitha Wilson from Hope Counseling Centers joins us to discuss small, tangible action items seniors can take to improve their mental health.

What is a digital estate? Rachel Donnelly, Founder and CEO of Black Dress Consultants, joins us to discuss the importance of digital estates - what it entails what happens when your digital estate is overlooked, and how to create a plan for now and in the future.

Debbie Tavares joins us from Lakeside at Amelia Island to chat about independent living communities and what to expect. We will cover the benefits of living a stress-free retirement, transition tips, and how to build rewarding social circles in your new community.

Tabitha Wilson from Hope Counseling Centers joins us to discuss what anxiety may look like for some people and natural ways to combat the feelings of nervousness, anxiousness, and overall stress.

Chef Shane, Dining Director, brings his culinary and hospitality expertise to life at The Lakeside at Amelia Island. Professionally trained at the Ritz Carlton in Germany, Chef Shane shares his passion for resort-worthy meals and what it takes to pursue a career in senior dining.

Hear from two current residents, Glen and Sonya, as they talk about their journey to The Lakeside at Amelia Island, and share what a day in the life is like at the community.

Legacy planning is often not thought about until it's too late. Rachel Donnelly of Black Dress Consultants joins us to discuss the importance of legacy planning, considerations for the legacy you'd like to leave behind, and where to begin with the process.

The holidays are here! Hanukkah started this past Sunday, and Christmas is this coming weekend. As families visit their senior loved ones during this time, we wanted to provide tangible tips to help maximize time with loved ones in our Senior Living LIVE! Maximizing Time for the Holidays episode. Mallorie Richardson, VP of Engagement with The Arbor Company, shares information on making the holidays special with your family and senior loved one(s), whether at home or in a senior living community.

In this webinar preview, Emily Schwarz of ElderLife Financial talks to Melissa about a variety of financial resources that are available to help pay for senior living and gives us just a glimpse of what we will learn in the full webinar.

Paula Schatz, Sales Specialist with The Arbor Company, shares tips for getting the most out of your time spent with senior loved ones this holiday season.

Emily Schwarz, VP of Sales for ElderLife Financial, gives us a sneak peek into the benefit education and information she will be sharing in our webinar, Senior Living LIVE! Understanding the VA Benefit for Senior Living.

In this preview for our upcoming Senior Living LIVE: Aging In Place Is an Illusion webinar, Brandt Ross, senior living transition expert, joins us to share first-hand experiences of the benefits of transitioning into a senior living community vs. aging in place at home.

Susan Robbins, Regional Director of Dementia Training for The Arbor Company, gives us a preview into Senior Living LIVE! Is It Dementia or Just Normal Aging?

Carl Archer, from Archer Brogan Elder Law & Estate Planning, joins Melissa to talk about the difference between guardianship and conservatorships as well as the entire guardianship process.

Jason Waugh, President, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate, shares the importance of working with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) when you or your loved one is selling a home to transition into a senior living community.

Lucas Siegel, CEO of Harbert Life Settlements, joins Melissa to share how life insurance policies can be used to pay for senior care and living.

Diane Lang, MA, Therapist and Certified Positive Psychology Coach, talks us through common reactions to grief and how to recognize the damaging effects it can have when it goes unresolved and how to help our loved ones do the same.

Emily Schwarz, President of AidandAttendance.com, joins us to share valuable information regarding the Aid and Attendance benefit available to Veterans and their spouses. Many Veterans and surviving spouses do not even know they are entitled to this monthly benefit from the VA to help pay for senior living. Through this episode, Emily teaches us how to navigate eligibility and how to apply for this lesser-known VA benefit.