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#222: Supporting Life at Every Stage: Our Aging Services’ Mission of Compassion
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In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Drew Raisor sits down with Leslee Schafer and Megan Turner, the compassionate founders of Our Aging Services. Together, they’re on a mission to guide both seniors and families of individuals with special needs through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Drawing from their own personal experiences—a daughter on the autism spectrum and a son with complex medical needs—Leslee and Megan have built an organization that helps others navigate the overwhelming systems of Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, long-term care, and disability resources.
Throughout the conversation, they share heartfelt insights about advocating with kindness, why early planning is crucial, and how small acts of compassion can make a life-changing difference. They also discuss their innovative community project, the Café of Mistaken Orders, which creates a space for understanding and empathy toward those living with dementia. From helping families “age out” of school services to helping older adults “age on” with dignity, this episode shines a light on the power of connection, advocacy, and care across generations
343 episodes
Manage episode 511370145 series 2949887
In this episode of the Kankakee Podcast, Drew Raisor sits down with Leslee Schafer and Megan Turner, the compassionate founders of Our Aging Services. Together, they’re on a mission to guide both seniors and families of individuals with special needs through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Drawing from their own personal experiences—a daughter on the autism spectrum and a son with complex medical needs—Leslee and Megan have built an organization that helps others navigate the overwhelming systems of Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, long-term care, and disability resources.
Throughout the conversation, they share heartfelt insights about advocating with kindness, why early planning is crucial, and how small acts of compassion can make a life-changing difference. They also discuss their innovative community project, the Café of Mistaken Orders, which creates a space for understanding and empathy toward those living with dementia. From helping families “age out” of school services to helping older adults “age on” with dignity, this episode shines a light on the power of connection, advocacy, and care across generations
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