Serving Seniors Podcast: Helpings Those 55 and Older Not Just Survive in Retirement, But THRIVE!

Episodes

Episode 71: Wealth Without Worry: Gregg Lunceford’s Playbook for a Secure and Thriving Retirement
Aug. 14, 2025

Episode 71: Wealth Without Worry: Gregg Lunceford’s Playbook for a Se…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Gregg Lunceford, Ph.D, CFP® , Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management , to uncover the keys to building lasting financ...

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Episode 70: Declutter Your Space, Unclutter Your Life with Jennifer Vazquez of JV The Coach
Aug. 11, 2025

Episode 70: Declutter Your Space, Unclutter Your Life with Jennifer V…

In this inspiring episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Jennifer Vazquez , Owner of JV The Coach , to explore the powerful connection between clearing your physical space and finding peace i...

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Episode 69: Strategic Uses of Reverse Mortgages
July 24, 2025

Episode 69: Strategic Uses of Reverse Mortgages

In this powerful solo episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton dives into one of the most misunderstood — yet incredibly powerful — financial tools available to seniors: reverse mortgages . If you've ever won...

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Episode 68: Nurturing Minds and Memories: Inside Abe’s Garden’s Dementia-Centered Model
July 17, 2025

Episode 68: Nurturing Minds and Memories: Inside Abe’s Garden’s Demen…

In this deeply informative and compassionate episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes two extraordinary guests from Abe’s Garden Community — Jackie Scully , Community Relations Specialist, and Judy G...

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Episode 67: Home with Heart: Beth Bedore on Real Estate, Aging, and Independence
June 26, 2025

Episode 67: Home with Heart: Beth Bedore on Real Estate, Aging, and I…

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Beth Bedore , an accomplished Occupational Therapist, REALTOR®, ECHM, CPS with COMPASS . With over 23 years of experience in ...

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Episode 66: Branding Joy: How Saudia Gajadhar and Comfort Keepers Turn Senior Care into Soul Care
June 19, 2025

Episode 66: Branding Joy: How Saudia Gajadhar and Comfort Keepers Tur…

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Saudia Gajadhar , Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Comfort Keepers , for a conversation that will leave you...

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Episode 65: Paging Dr. Home: How Emily Manning Brings the Clinic to the Couch
June 12, 2025

Episode 65: Paging Dr. Home: How Emily Manning Brings the Clinic to t…

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with the incredible Emily Manning, PA-C , Owner of homeRN Franklin , to discuss how she’s changing the face of health...

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Episode 64: Empowering Seniors Through Movement Education with P.J. Olsen
June 5, 2025

Episode 64: Empowering Seniors Through Movement Education with P.J. O…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with P.J. Olsen, founder and owner of Restorative Strength, to dive deep into the powerful world of movement education for seniors. P.J. sha...

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Episode 63: Understanding Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing with Vivian Johnson
May 27, 2025

Episode 63: Understanding Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing with …

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Vivian Johnson , Founder of VJ’s Consulting Services , to demystify one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — aspects of senior healt...

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Episode 62: What Is A Reverse Mortgage?
May 20, 2025

Episode 62: What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

Welcome back to the Serving Seniors Podcast with your host, Matt Helton of One Trust Home Loans ! In this solo episode, Matt dives deep into a question many seniors (and their families) are asking: "What is a reverse mortgage...

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Episode 61: Protecting Personal & Business Information from IDENTITY Theft Thieves ft. Jim Hughes
April 23, 2025

Episode 61: Protecting Personal & Business Information from IDENTITY …

In this eye-opening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Jim Hughes , President of Business Risk Solutions , to dig into a critical topic affecting families, small businesses, and employees...

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Episode 60: Forget the Rocking Chair: Rewire Your Brain & Life After Retirement with Cyn Meyer
April 1, 2025

Episode 60: Forget the Rocking Chair: Rewire Your Brain & Life After …

In this energizing episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Cyn Meyer , Founder of Second Wind Movement , to talk about how retirement is not the end of the road—it's the start of your next big...

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Episode 59: Caring for the Caregivers: Dr. Megan Schwalm on Advocacy, Support & Overcoming Burnout
March 25, 2025

Episode 59: Caring for the Caregivers: Dr. Megan Schwalm on Advocacy,…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Dr. Megan Schwalm , President and CEO of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition . With over 15 years of experience as a nonprofit leader, Dr. Schwalm...

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Episode 58: Housing for All – How The Housing Fund is Shaping Affordable Communities ft. Joanna Foust
March 11, 2025

Episode 58: Housing for All – How The Housing Fund is Shaping Afforda…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Joanna Foust, MBA , Relationship Manager for Community and Economic Development at The Housing Fund . Joanna brings over 12 years of expertise i...

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Episode 57: Better Days Ahead: Alzheimer’s Education and Empowerment for Families
March 4, 2025

Episode 57: Better Days Ahead: Alzheimer’s Education and Empowerment …

In this enlightening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with two incredible guests: Barbara Abramson, Founder of Making Meaningful Connections, and Allen Ross, CEO of Better Days on the Horizo...

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Episode 56: Retire Smart with Don ("The Senior Solutions Guy") Hastings
Feb. 12, 2025

Episode 56: Retire Smart with Don ("The Senior Solutions Guy") Hastin…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Don Hastings , the founder of Senior Solutions Today . Don, also known as "The Senior Solutions Guy" , is a Registered Social Security Analyst (...

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Episode 55: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Rita and Jason’s Commitment to Independence and Home Comfort
Feb. 5, 2025

Episode 55: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Rita and Jason’s Commitment t…

In this episode of Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Rita Huffer, Owner, and Jason Shrum, Director of Community Relations, from Rita’s Care at Home LLC to discuss the importance of aging in place and m...

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Episode 54: Your Happiness Equation: Unlocking the Formula for Lasting Fulfillment
Dec. 11, 2024

Episode 54: Your Happiness Equation: Unlocking the Formula for Lastin…

In this inspiring episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with two remarkable guests: Barbara Abramson, Founder of Making Meaningful Connections, and Leighton O. Campbell, President of 1st Allegian...

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Episode 53: Legacy in the Making: Roy Matlock, Jr.'s Formula for Financial Freedom
Dec. 4, 2024

Episode 53: Legacy in the Making: Roy Matlock, Jr.'s Formula for Fina…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with financial visionary Roy Matlock, Jr., Founder of Roy Matlock, Jr. & Associates. Together, they dive into the world of financial plannin...

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Episode 52: Kathy and Kayleigh’s Lifelong Mission to Move Lives Forward with SYNERGY HomeCare
Nov. 20, 2024

Episode 52: Kathy and Kayleigh’s Lifelong Mission to Move Lives Forwa…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Kathy Root, Owner of SYNERGY HomeCare of Middle Tennessee, and Kayleigh Rogers, the Client Care Coordinator. Together, they discuss the...

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Episode 51: Redefining Retirement: How a Reverse Mortgage is Helping Vickie Knight Thrive
Nov. 8, 2024

Episode 51: Redefining Retirement: How a Reverse Mortgage is Helping …

In this compelling episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Vickie Knight, a client of OneTrust Home Loans, to dive into her unique journey with a reverse mortgage and how it has transformed he...

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Episode 50: Senior Solutions: Navigating Medicare & Social Security with Ben Davis III
Oct. 2, 2024

Episode 50: Senior Solutions: Navigating Medicare & Social Security w…

In this milestone 50th episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Ben Davis III, CSA, Director of Outreach at Select Pointe LLC. Ben brings over 15 years of experience in the Medicare and long-term car...

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Episode 49: Living Well with CenterWell: Personalized Care, Right Where You Are
Sept. 25, 2024

Episode 49: Living Well with CenterWell: Personalized Care, Right Whe…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with Denisse Bernal , a Community Engagement Professional from CenterWell Senior Primary Care . Together, they dive into how CenterWell is revol...

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Episode 48: The Cyber Shield: Safeguarding Your Business and Personal Identity
Sept. 18, 2024

Episode 48: The Cyber Shield: Safeguarding Your Business and Personal…

In this exciting episode of Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with Jim Hughes, President of Business Risk Solutions, to dive deep into the critical topic of cyber security and identity theft prevention...

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