Guidebook & Podcast
Here’s your guidebook.
Download the free guidebook – written by industry insider and The Ridge Senior Living CEO, Mandy Hampton – to help you better understand the senior living landscape and make the right decision for your loved one.
The Podcast on Retirement
For an ideal companion to the guidebook, follow regular podcast episodes and explore topics and trends in senior living. Hosted by Mandy Hampton, CEO at The Ridge Senior Living, “As the Walker Turns” takes you deeper into what you need to know about your senior living choices.
Tune in now for podcasts on aging.
Season 2
Understand the National Legislative Impacts on Senior Living
VA Benefits for Senior Living
Mandy chats with Suzette Graham of Patriot Angels about how she helps senior Veterans get the benefits they deserve for their service.
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Advice, Tips & Tools to Harness Emotions and Navigate the Senior Living Journey
Mandy chats with Britt Frank, LSCSW, licensed psychotherapist, author and speaker about how to tame your inner critic and make sense your emotions throughout the senior living journey.
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The Importance of Communication, Trust & Collaboration
Mandy visits with Klint Burningham, Executive Director at The Ridge Cottonwood, about his role in caring for residents and communicating and collaborating with families.
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A Day In The Life of Assisted Living
Mandy chats with Kristal, Assisted Living Director of The Ridge Pinehurst, to learn more about a day in the life of Assisted Living from the perspective of a Nurse Director and a Caregiver.
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Managing the Delicate Conversation About Hospice Services
This week, Mandy chats with Sonya Harmer, RN, about the right time to choose hospice services, navigating that change with family and the loving care it brings.
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Learn How Specific Geriatric Care Makes a Difference in Seniors’ Health Outcomes.
Mandy spoke with Carley Florence, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, to understand the need for advance practice providers and the benefits to seniors because of their specific and unique care needs.
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The Impact of Women on Senior Living
Mandy has an encouraging conversation with Rachel Keller about the amazing women who work and lead in senior living and knowledge that growth happens outside your comfort zone.
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Season 1
Why Senior Living Experts Matter
Your Senior Living Guidebook: A Tool to Simplify Your Search
What to Look for in a Senior Living Community
Understanding Senior Living Ownership Structures
Senior Living Financing: What You Need to Know
Senior Living Search 101: First Steps to Take
Mandy breaks down the first steps of finding the right senior living community, helping you navigate the process with ease and clarity.
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Senior Living Staffing: Who’s Who & Why It Matters
Learn why staff training and experience matter in senior living and how they impact your loved one’s quality of care and daily life.
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The Ripple Effect of Senior Living Decisions & Care
Hear from a 12-year-old on how Alzheimer’s impacted his family, offering insight into the far-reaching influence of senior care.
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Moving a Parent to Senior Living: Our Story – Part 1
Learn from Mandy & Eric firsthand as they navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of transitioning their mom to senior living.
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Moving a Parent to Senior Living: Our Story – Part 2
Mandy & Eric continue their journey, sharing insights on transitioning a loved one into senior living and lessons learned along the way.
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Understanding Care Levels & Cost in Senior Living
Mandy and Penelope break down the different levels of care in senior living, helping you understand services, costs, and what to expect.
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Senior Living Tech: What Matters Most for Residents
Discover how technology enhances senior living communities and what features truly improve safety, comfort, and connections.
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What Residents Look for in Senior Living Tours
Hear directly from a resident on what to look for when touring senior living communities and what truly makes a place feel like home.
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Making the Most of Your Senior Living Community Tour
Mandy and Amber break down senior living tours — what to look for and how communities create meaningful experiences for your loved one.
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The Perfect Senior Living Move-In: Stress Free Tips
Make your move to senior living as seamless as possible with advice from Gisela Dennis – prioritizing comfort, care, and connection.
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The Ultimate Decision Checklist: Senior Living Made Simple
Don’t let stress take over your search. Use Mandy’s expert checklist to confidently evaluate senior living options at your own pace.
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Assisted Living Tour with Mom
See a typical Assisted Living apartment as Mandy and her mom walk us through her apartment and talk about the things that she’s done to make it home.
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Assuming Best Intentions
Listen in as Mandy describes the emotions she and her family have as their mom’s move to Memory Care became necessary and their reminder to always assume best intentions on behalf of the community.
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The Host & Author
Mandy Hampton, CEO at The Ridge Senior Living
“My 20+ years of experience in the management, operations and development of senior living communities has taught me many lessons on how to navigate the complexities of this time in both the resident and caregiver’s lives.
My intent with this guidebook is to give those lessons to you with ease and a no-nonsense approach. Every situation is complex and unique. Take what you need and leave what you don’t behind. You’ve got this!”
