The Senior Zone

Hello family. Monday through Friday, I’ll be posting one simple question to spark real conversation, real wisdom, and real connection.

🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

💬 Today’s Question:

👉 What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?

💬 Drop your answer in the comments — somebody else may need the wisdom you’re carrying.

This Monday, 6/1, on The Senior Zone with Shawn Perry...

🧠 Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
🏡 Aging in place with dignity and independence
❤️ Real conversations for older adults and families

Guests include:
• Dr. Juan Rodriguez, AARP
• Dr. Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, Gerontologist, Home Insteadtead

Plus:
🎂 Birthdays of the Week
💌 Dear Grave Woman featuring Joél Simone
🌟 Later Life Lowdown

📻 WYCB Spirit 1340am
🕙 Monday | 10am EST
💻 Stream live at www.MySpiritDC.com
🎧 Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music & more after the show.

This Monday, May 18th, on The Senior Zone, we’re talking about two issues impacting so many older adults right now — healthcare and financial security.

🇺🇸 First, we’ll sit down with Vamsee Potluri of the Washington DC VA Medical Center to discuss veteran care, caregiver support, mental health resources, and improving access to services throughout the DMV.

💵 Then, Money Ripples with Chris Miles joins us for a real conversation about retirement, passive income, and creating more financial flexibility after 50.

And of course:
🎂 Birthdays of the Week
💌 Dear Grave Woman featuring Joél Simone
🌟 Later Life Lowdown

📻 Listen live Monday from 10am–11am EST on WYCB Spirit 1340am
🌐 Stream live at https://www.myspiritdc.com
🎧 Podcast available immediately after the broadcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music and more.

Family, this week’s episode of The Senior Zone is all about purpose, power, and aging forward.

We’re joined by Karyne Jones of National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc., for a powerful conversation on leadership and community impact.

Plus Birthdays of the Week, Dear Grave Woman featuring Joél Simone, and the Later Life Lowdown.

📻 Tune in Monday at 10am on WYCB Spirit 1340am
🎧 Or listen on-demand after the show

Alright family… this week on The Senior Zone, we’re bringing you a powerful conversation about growth, resilience, and impact.

We’re joined by my longtime friend Dr. Valeria Saulsberry Edmonds, author of GrowThrough What You Go Through, and we celebrate Denise Parker, recipient of the 2025 AARP DC Andrus Award.

Plus, your monthly update from The Beacon Newspapers!

🎧 Tune in Monday at 10AM on WYCB Spirit 1340am
🌐 Stream live: www.MySpiritDC.com
🎧 Podcast available after 11AM