The Senior Zone

06/01/2026

What’s one thing you enjoy more now than you did when you were younger?

05/30/2026

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.

05/29/2026

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.

05/25/2026

If you missed today’s edition of The Senior Zone, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

This Monday, May 25th, on The Senior Zone with Shawn Perry, we talked about protecting your home, protecting your finances, and protecting your future.

First, guests from Legal Counsel for the Elderly break down the DC Real Property Tax Lien Auction and a tax relief program called Schedule H that may help qualifying homeowners.

Then, USAging CEO Sandy Markwood joins us for a powerful conversation about caregiving, aging with dignity, independence, and helping older adults stay connected and empowered.

📻 Listen LIVE Monday from 10am–11am EST, WYCB Spirit 1340am
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🌐 Stream Now at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570758/episodes/19234604

05/18/2026

If you missed today’s episode of The Senior Zone, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

Today’s conversations focused on veteran healthcare, financial freedom, and moving forward after 50.

Guests included:
🇺🇸 Vamsee Potluri — Washington DC VA Medical Center
💵 Money Ripples with Chris Miles

🎧 Listen on demand now via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music and more.

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This week on The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry brings together two meaningful conversations centered around veteran care, financial freedom, and thriving after 50.First, Shawn welcomes Vamsee Potluri, Medical Center Director of the Washington DC VA Med...

05/15/2026

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.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

🚨 IT’S FREE TIP TUESDAY 🚨
Add these tips to your toolkit and share with your community.

In May, communities celebrate vibrant traditions from seasonal foods to cultural holidays to the symbols that help us make sense of life’s transitions. These same elements often become anchors when families face death, grief, and end-of-life decisions. Culturally competent death care recognizes that remembrance is shaped by what nourishes us, what we celebrate, and what we pass down. When we honor the foods, symbols, and stories that guide a family’s identity, we create space for final farewells that reflect lineage, love, and cultural truth.

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05/09/2026

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

05/01/2026

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