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ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast

ComForConnections: Aging and Home Care Podcast

Aging Well the Joyspan Way with Dr. Kerry Burnight

Sep 9, 2026 · 40m

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About this episode

While most families measure successful outcomes purely in years, gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight offers a refreshing perspective on a recent episode of ComForCare. Joining host Tiffany Robinson, she reveals why overall quality of life is a far better benchmark for aging well and provides practical, research-backed strategies that families and professional caregivers can use to foster joy and fulfillment, even during caregiving's most demanding moments. What you’ll learn in this episode The difference between living longer, living healthier, and living well Why a decline mindset can shape aging outcomes without anyone noticing it's happening How the joyspan framework applies to a new…