How we treat older adults says a lot about who we are as a community. In this episode, we sit down with Duana Patton, CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, to talk about what it means to age with dignity — and why social isolation is more than a personal issue.
Together, we explore:
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The myths and biases around aging
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How to talk to aging parents with empathy
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The public health impact of senior isolation
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Why intergenerational relationships matter now more than ever
Duana’s wisdom from three decades in the field reminds us that aging is not a decline — it’s a new chapter. And like every chapter, it deserves our respect, support, and celebration.
If you're new here, this is a place for everyone to laugh, learn, heal and build. Not alone. Not perfectly. But arm in arm, heart to heart. Because we were never meant to do this alone. We are always Better Together.
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