About
Founded in 2012 with a hope of restoring reverence, care, compassion and concern for the elderly The Senior Zone was formed. Now in its 12th year, The Senior Zone has become a forum of connection and inspiring possibilities for older adults seeking tips and directions to senior programs, services, tools, resources, events, advice and cultural tidbits. The Senior Zone serves as an invaluable and versatile resource each Monday morning at 10:00am EST on WYCB, 1340AM. To stream show live go to www.MySpiritDC.com or download the WYCB app to your smart device.
The Senior Zone is devoted to older adults, their caregivers and the families who support and encourage them. The Senior Zone provides unbiased information via a variety of professional organizations and subject matter experts throughout the U.S & beyond.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
SHAWN PERRY
Shawn Perry is the Executive Producer and Host of The Senior Zone; a weekly radio program dedicated to serving the needs of the older adult community. Since 2012, Shawn has worked tirelessly to promote the well-being of older adults and champion their causes. He attributes his reverence for the older adults to his late grandmother, Rosa Perry, whom instilled a profound sense of empathy for the vulnerable, frail and elderly.
Shawn is a retired military officer; serving nearly 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, has a B.S. from the University of Maryland, and has lived in the Washington, DC area since 1985.
Podcasts
- 12/4/2023 – (1) Civics 101 for Seniors; Democracy Matters, (2) A Special Selection of Christmas Carols.
- 11/27/2023 – (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Tips, (2) COVID is NOT Over.
- 11/20/2023 – (1) Common Mental Health Concerns Amongst Older Adults, (2) Affordable Housing Development Programs for Seniors.
- 11/13/2023 – (1) Celebrating the Family Caregiver, (2) Helping Seniors Navigate The Digital Landscape.
- 11/6/2023 – (1) Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, (2) Online Interactive Streaming Service for Seniors.
- 10/30/2023 – (1) Know Your Nursing Home Rights, (2) Medicare AND Medicaid Renewal; Know the Difference.
- 10/23/2023 – (1) Latest Scams Affecting Seniors, (2) Coping with Seniors & more…
- 10/16/2023 – (1) Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Season 2023, (2) Home Sharing Funds for Seniors.
- 10/9/2023 – (1) Our Senior of the Month – Oct ’23, (2) Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors.
- 10/2/2023 – (1) Avoiding Investor Scams (2) 4th QTR Senior Address.
- 9/25/2023 – (1) Rent Control & What It Means, (2) Senior Spotlight of the Week – Sorrell Greene.
- 9/18/2023 – (1) Falls Prevention Tips; From The Heart, (2) Housing Assistance Programs for Seniors.
- 9/11/2023 – (1) Our September 2023 “Senior of the Month“, (2) Digital Skills Training 4 Seniors.
- 9/4/2023 – (1) Preparing for the 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Therapies for Pain Management.
- 8/28/2023 – (1) New DC Laws Affecting Seniors, (2) Benefits of Senior Wellness Centers.
- 8/21/2023 – (1) Be Your Own Hero; Here’s How., (2) Senior Home Sharing is Stability.
- 8/14/2023 – (1) End-of-Life Planning; It’s Essential, (2) How You Know You Are Getting Older.
- 8/7/2023 – (1) The Beacon Newspaper “August 2023”, (2) Understanding The PACT Act.
- 7/31/2023 – (1) Confronting Racial Inequities, (2) “Oral Hygiene & Seniors…
- 7/24/2023 – (1) Affordable Services & Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Housing Programs for Seniors; Renters & Homeowners.
- 7/17/2023 – (1) Help for the Sandwich Generation, (2) Bringing Technology to All Older Adults.
- 7/10/2023 – (1) Recognizing Maryland Volunteers, (2) What’s in DC’s FY24 Budget for Seniors?
- 7-3-2023 – (1) DC Department of Aging & Community Living 3rd Qtr 2023 Senior Address, (2) Promoting Stroke Prevention Awareness.
- 6/26/2023 – (1) Accessing Legal Help Services for Free or Fee-Reduced, (2) Senior Oral Health in Crisis.
- 6/19/2023 – (1) Introducing Ms Senior DC 2023, (2) “Home Sharing for Seniors.
- 6/12/2023 – AARP Maryland presents PROTECT WEEK 2023
- 6/5/2023 – (1) Recognizing Abuse within Long-Term Care Settings, (2) Role of Poly-Victimization on Financial Exploitation.
- 5/29/2023 – (1) Avoiding Real Property Tax Lien Auctions, (2) Understanding Sexual Health for the 50+.
- 5/22/2023 – (1) How to Identify Elder Fraud & Neglect, (2) Protecting Seniors Against Current Scams.
- 5/15/2023 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Laughter is Good Medicine.
- 5/8/2023 – (1) The Importance of Internet Access & Adoption for Seniors, (2) The Value of End-Of-Life Planning.
- 5/1/2023 – (1) Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Let’s Have a Senior Sex Talk.
- 4/24/2023 – (1) Benefit Changes with End of COVID Public Health Emergencies, (2) Oral Hygiene, Dentures & more…
- 4/17/2023 – (1) Identifying Mental Health Disorders, (2) Lowering Internet Costs for Seniors.
- 4/10/2023 – (1) Check Your Utility Bill!, (2) Budgets, Advocacy & Events.
- 4/3/2023 – (1) Introducing the New DACL Director, (2) Avoiding Financial Scams & more.
- 3/27/2023 – (1) FREE Legal Services in DC for the 60+, (2) COVID Is Not Over!.
- 3/20/2023 – (1) Improving Sleep Quality, (2) Seniors & the Digital Divide 101.
- 3/13/2023 – (1) Understanding Medicare, (2) Chasing Dreams.
- 3/6/2023 – (1) The Beacon Newspaper; Past & Present, (2) Signs of Problem Gambling.
- 2/27/2023 – (1) Recognizing Social Workers, (2) Phases of Retirement.
- 2/20/2023 – (1) Alopecia & It’s Impact. (2) Black Women 50+ for Wellness.
- 2/13/2023 – (1) Cutting Your Internet Costs, (2) Tip to Navigating a Serious Illness.
- 2/6/2023 – (1) Conquering Your Diabetes. (2) Your Story. Your Wellness.
- 1/30/2023 – (1) A Story; From Tragedy to Triumph, (2) Avoiding Social Security Scams.
- 1/23/2023 – (1) An Age-Friendlier Maryland, (2) Budgets, Stories & Grants.
- 1/16/2023 – (1) Promoting Whole-Person Health, (2) Older Feet Need Special Care.
- 1/9/2023 – (1) Helping Seniors Develop Digital Skills, (2) Confronting Our Aging Beliefs.
- 1/2/2023 – (1) Addressing Senior Food Insecurity in the District of Columbia, (2) Vision Care is Self-Care.
- 12/26/2022 – (1) Bridging the Racial Divide, (2) End of 2022 Wrap-Up.
- 12/19/2022 – (1) Holiday Health Tips & Beyond, (2) Tis’ The Season 2022; For The Old School Senior.
- 12/12/2022 – (1) Xfinity Mobile benefits for Seniors, (2) Tis’ The Season 2022; Uninterrupted Christmas Carols.