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Located in Charlotte, NC, Aldersgate CCRC is on the cutting edge of the senior living and aging services industry. Tune in to hear from residents, staff, and members of the outlying communities about the ways that Aldersgate combats ageism and fights for diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything they do. Informative and entertaining, Aldersgate OnAir provides a refreshing take on an ever-evolving industry.
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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
COVID-19 has had an immense impact on the world. Everyone is affected. The team at Aldersgate recognized the immediate impact it was having on its frontline workers, and set out to create an assistance program to help these employees and their families make it through this tough time. Their innovative brand of brainstorming led to the creation of three unique programs: The Hero Fund, which provides direct financial support for non-salaried employees and is matched by Aldersgate up to $100,000; The Learning Lab, which provides children of Aldersgate employees a free-of-charge place to learn, work and stay while the parents are at work; and The Food Pantry, where employees can receive necessary food staples while remaining completely anonymous. These amazing programs have allowed employees to keep their jobs and provide for their families during a time when many are faced with difficult decisions and circumstances.
Joining us today to talk about these innovative solutions are Kathlene Hendrick, Director of Human Resources and Brooks Shelley, Director of Branding and Community Engagement. Tune in to hear them discuss the genesis of these epic programs and how they are able to provide this much needed relief.
Links:
www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity/
www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
In part two of this two-part episode, we speak with Aldersgate resident George Moffat, who learned later in life that he was adopted and had an entirely different identity and ethnicity than those he grew up with. George paints a vivid picture of how these discoveries changed his outlook and perspective on life, and also drove him to become a volunteer mentor with ourBridge for KIDS. This is a unique and incredible tale of self-discovery and inspiration that you won’t want to miss!
ourBRIDGE for KIDS links:
www.facebook.com/ourBRIDGEkids/
www.instagram.com/ourbridgeforkids
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
In 2003, Sil Ganzó arrived in the United States from Argentina when an opportunity for work presented itself. Seven years later, having recognized the lack of educational, social and emotional support for newly arrived children, Sil began working with refugee and immigrant families through an afterschool program called The Bridge. She eventually became its program director. In 2014, The Bridge was set to close down. Because of her close relationships with families, schoolteachers and community partners, Sil decided she could not allow the program to simply end and walk away. So, Sil created ourBridge for KIDS, a nonprofit that provides a safe, nurturing and respectful environment for refugee and immigrant children and their families. It supports the children as they learn English and encourages academic excellence and cultural pride. At ourBridge for KIDS, families feel welcomed and embraced as they strive to start their lives anew in the United States.
In part one of this two-part episode, Sil details her experiences within the refugee and immigrant communities, the formation of ourBRIDGE for KIDS and its partnership with Aldersgate. She shares how ourBRIDGE has evolved into a multifaceted organization that feeds thousands of people a week, provides free transportation to schools and helps close the communication gap between schools, teachers and families. We also talk to a very special group of kids who share their experiences of growing up in the program and what it has meant to them.
ourBRIDGE for KIDS links:
www.facebook.com/ourBRIDGEkids/
www.instagram.com/ourbridgeforkids
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
In today’s OnAIR episode, we’re chatting it up with Mick and Maggie Miller, two members of a loosely knit group of Aldersgate resident cocktailers who have become known by some as “The Sunset Crew.” Though not an official club, the gang is known to host informal get-togethers by the outdoor firepit, usually around sunset and usually over, well … cocktails!
Mick and Maggie enthusiastically told us about the formation of the crew, the idea behind it, what they hope to accomplish and, of course, some of their favorite cocktails. If there’s one thing that the Sunset Crew has been successful at, it’s bringing people together to celebrate friendship and share stories. So today, we thought we’d share this really fun episode with you. Cheers!
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
James Truslow Adams, coined the term "The American Dream" in his 1931 book The Epic of America. His American Dream is "...that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. ... It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position."
In this very special double episode, we’ll explore this definition of the American Dream and what it will take to make it a reality. We’re joined today by two very special guests who work tirelessly to make the world a better place: Boris Henderson, Aldersgate Chief Strategy Officer and Veronica Calderon, Aldersgate Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Officer. Boris and Veronica speak from their personal experiences of growing up in the United States and being treated differently based on the color of their skin, and they answer questions about what it will take to leave behind outdated ways of thinking and acting to come up with real-world collaborative solutions. And because the best way to solve a problem is to start with the truth, they will be speaking unedited, honestly, and from the heart.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Ageism is a quiet “ism” in the United States. In reality, it isn't addressed as often as other "isms." In fact, AARP research uncovered that advertising targeted at older adults is pervasively ageist and that 9 out of 10 people over 50 find advertising messages to be missing the mark.
Part of the Aldersgate mission is to call attention to ageism and help people see through the filters. And since Aldersgate’s own Maria Hagadorn and Brooks Shelly are both loud and proud about tackling this topic head-on, we asked them back on the show to discuss it. We also invited Aldersgate resident Anne Behrend to share her thoughts on ageism and the remarkable way that she is making the most of her time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Links:
Email: OnAir@aldersgateccrc.com
Website: www.aldersgateuniversity/podcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
While the 24/7 news cycle floods us with coronavirus updates across the country and around the globe, what is often most useful is to hear how COVID-19 is affecting our local communities. There's still so much we just don't know - even medical professionals are looking for guidance. So while we wait for new developments, we can feel grounded by concrete examples of daily life close to home.
Today, we check in with with Aldersgate’s own Director of Health Services Brooke Hodge for a boots-on-the-ground perspective, as well as with Director of Marketing and Engagement Brooks Shelley for his inside scoop on some fun "distant socializing" activities he has planned for the community. We also hear from Aldersgate residents Beth and Wes Argabrite about living in a community like Aldersgate during these times and how they feel the company is handling the pandemic.
Links:
Email: OnAir@aldersgateccrc.com
Website: www.aldersgateuniversity.com/podcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Welcome to Aldersgate OnAir!
Aldersgate OnAir provides an entertaining and informative look at the world of Aldersgate CCRC through the eyes of our residents, staff, and even those out in the greater community. We’ll share their stories, experiences, ideas, and philosophies in our quest for knowledge and entertainment.
Today we're joined by Director of Sales and Development Maria Hagadorn and Director of Marketing and Engagement Brooks Shelley for an inside look at several facets of Aldersgate that makes the organization truly unique. We dive deep into their philosophies on aging and what life in a CCRC can (and should!) be like, and their unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We're excited to bring you the first-ever episode of our new show. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to sharing our stories and experiences with you!
Links:
Email: OnAir@aldersgateccrc.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AldersgateSeniorLivingCommunity/
Website: www.aldersgateuniversity.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aldersgatenc