Lessons From a 20-Year Journey in Senior Care with Sean Baessler of Elk Ridge Village

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People Worth Caring About

Peter Murphy Lewis

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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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Lessons From a 20-Year Journey in Senior Care with Sean Baessler of Elk Ridge Village

People Worth Caring About

17 minutes 47 seconds

2 months ago

Lessons From a 20-Year Journey in Senior Care with Sean Baessler of Elk Ridge Village

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Sean Baessler, Assistant Executive Director of Elk Ridge Village. Sean shares how a part-time job at 17 grew into a two-decade career in senior care, the mentors who shaped his path, and the small daily actions that make a big difference in community life. From pranks with residents to board-level leadership in Nebraska, Sean reflects on the people and moments that defined his calling.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:59 Small gestures can mean the world.

04:24 Helping seniors live their best life.

07:52 A 90-year-old plans a prank.

11:05 Nothing is ever as bad as it seems.

12:48 Flexibility matters more than perfect planning.

14:30 Serving seniors beyond one community.

15:25 Remembering residents are still themselves.

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