How a 98-Year-Old “Turtle Catcher” Changed Everything with Maria Hudson of Good Samaritan

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Maria Hudson, Senior Lead Administrative Assistant at the Good Samaritan Society. Maria shares how community involvement, frontline advocacy, and powerful resident experiences are reshaping perceptions of long-term care. From fishing trips to policy discussions in Washington, Maria highlights both the challenges and the joys of senior living today.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:52 Sitting with senators to share frontline stories of long-term care.

04:52 How COVID reshaped the workforce and made hiring in rural care difficult.

06:42 Why community and staff are equally responsible for elder care.

07:38 The joy and excitement of a 98-year-old’s first fishing trip.

09:37 How showing the docuseries changed local views of nursing homes.

10:47 Using storytelling and visuals to reassure new residents and their families.

Resources Mentioned:

Good Samaritan Society website

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