A Journey Towards Dignity and Purpose with Jill Vitale-Aussem of Christian Living Communities

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People Worth Caring About

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Most people overlook them. We won’t. On "People Worth Caring About," documentary producer Peter Murphy Lewis—creator of the hit series now streaming on smart TVs across the U.S.—and Jalene Carpenter, the long-term care visionary who helped build it, shine a light on the quiet heroes holding our communities together. From Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, and Kentucky, their stories come alive in four groundbreaking seasons—and continue here through raw, revealing conversations about dignity, trust, and human connection. Tune in—and discover why these are the people worth caring about.

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A Journey Towards Dignity and Purpose with Jill Vitale-Aussem of Christian Living Communities

People Worth Caring About

29 minutes 41 seconds

2 years ago

A Journey Towards Dignity and Purpose with Jill Vitale-Aussem of Christian Living Communities

In this episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities. Jill provides a refreshing perspective on senior living. She shares her insights on redefining the approach toward aging and senior care, with a specific focus on dignity, purpose and the well-being of residents.

Key Takeaways:

(03:16) Discovering your passion can significantly influence your career path and professional journey.

(10:12) Jill’s journey to leadership in the senior living industry is driven by a passion for transformative change.

(17:33) Embracing life’s ‘bright spots,’ or small victories, is crucial, especially during challenging times.

(26:57) The importance of meaningful engagement and relationship-building in senior living communities is paramount.

(33:28) Overcoming systemic challenges in senior care requires deep introspection, breaking molds and rethinking paradigms.

(42:02) The hospitality model in senior living has its flaws; meaningfulness and purpose are crucial.

(57:51) Transformative change involves shifting perceptions about aging and reframing approaches to senior living.

Resources Mentioned:

Jill Vitale-Aussem - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-vitale-aussem/ Christian Living Communities - https://www.linkedin.com/company/christian-living-communities/ The Eden Alternative - https://www.edenalt.org/ Being Mortal by | Atul Gawande - https://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/

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