Lessons From a 20-Year Journey in Senior Care with Sean Baessler of Elk Ridge Village

On this episode, host Peter Murphy Lewis talks to Sean Baessler, Assistant Executive Director of Elk Ridge Village. Sean shares how a part-time job at 17 grew into a two-decade career in senior care, the mentors who shaped his path, and the small daily actions that make a big difference in community life. From pranks with residents to board-level leadership in Nebraska, Sean reflects on the people and moments that defined his calling.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:59 Small gestures can mean the world.

04:24 Helping seniors live their best life.

07:52 A 90-year-old plans a prank.

11:05 Nothing is ever as bad as it seems.

12:48 Flexibility matters more than perfect planning.

14:30 Serving seniors beyond one community.

15:25 Remembering residents are still themselves.

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