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 7th 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 go to www.MySpiritDC.com.
The Senior Zone is devoted to senior citizens, their caregivers and the families who support and encourage them. The Senior Zone provides unbiased information through a variety of professional organizations and subject matter experts throughout the U.S.
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
- 2/22/2021 – (1) New Legal Network in DC, (2) New Vaccine Hotline in MD
- 2/15/2021 – (1) Protecting Your Heart, (2) The Laugther Zone
- 2/8/2021 – (1) COVID-19 Vaccine Update, (2) Surviving Cancer
- 2/1/2021 – (1) Worrying About Parents Living Alone?, (2) Senior Hunger & COVID
- 1/25/2021 – (1) Systemic Issues Facing Seniors, (2) The Laughter Zone
- 1/18/2021 – (1) Your Health & Health Disparities, (2) COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Veterans
- 1/11/2021 – (1) 1st QTR Senior Address by DC DACL, (2) Life Coaching for Seniors
- 1/4/2021 – (1) National Glaucoma Awareness Month, (2) Credit, Debt & Seniors
- 12/28/2020 – (1) Protections & Rights of Veterans, (2) The Laughter Zone
- 12/21/2020 – (1) Keeping Seniors Safe During the Holidays, (2) End-Of-Life Options
- 12/14/2020 – (1) Aging Networks & COVID-19, (2) Health, Wealth & Self
- 12/7/2020 – (1) Older Adult Driver Safety, (2) Christmas Carols
- 11/30/2020 – (1) Rental Property Maintenance and Responsibilities, (2) Advance Care Planning
- 11/23/2020 – (1) Tips & Resources for Caregiver’s in Crisis, (2) Ending Senior Hunger
- 11/16/2020 – (1) Understanding Diabetes & It’s Effects
- 11/9/2020 – (1) Caregiving in the times of Coronavirus
- 11/2/2020 – (1) Virtual 50+ Expo, (2) Energy Saving Programs in DC
- 10/26/2020 – (1) Medicare Enrollment Season, (2) Voter Engagement in Maryland
- 10/19/2020 – (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Voting Options in Washington, DC
- 10/12/2020 – (1) Fire Prevention Week, (2) Ending Prostate Cancer
- 10/5/2020 – (1) World Investor Week, (2) Active Aging Week
- 9/28/2020 – (1) Voter Engagement, (2) DC Dept. of Aging 4th QTR Senior Address
- 9/21/2020 – (1) Durable Medical Equipment & (2) AARP Meal Pack Challenge
- 9/14/2020 – Examining Male Aging
- 9/7/2020 – Tackling Senior Hunger One Meal at a Time.
- 8/31/2020 – (1) Navigating Public Benefits, (2) Aging & Disability Networks during COVID-19
- 8/17/2020 – (1) Yoga Benefits for Seniors, (2) COVID-19 Effects on Nursing Homes
- 7/27/2020 – (1) Evictions During Coronavirus, (2) Musical Selections to Ease Your Spirit.
- 7/6/2020 – (1) State of the Senior Address by DACL, (2) Leadership, or lack thereof, & Face Masks
- 6/29/2020 – (1) COVID-19 & Nursing Homes, (2) Maryland Senior Call Check Program
- 6/1/2020 – (1) Senior Spotlight w/former drummer for James Brown, (2) Senior of the Month, Andi Johnson
- 5/25/2020 – (1) COVID-19 Evictions & Foreclosures, (2) Celebrating 2020 Older American’s Month
- 5/18/2020 – (1) Taking Control Of Your Healthcare, (2) Did You KNow, May is Senior Sex Month?
- 5/11/2020 – (1) Feeding Seniors During Coronavirus, (2) Preparing to Age Solo
- 5/4/2020 – (1) Caregiving During Coronavirus, (2) Easy Fasten Clothing Options
- 4/27/2020 – (1) COVID-19 Scams, (2) Developing A Winning Mindset in 5 Steps
- 4/20/2020 – (1) D.C. 2nd QTR Senior Address, (2) April is Financial Capability Month
- 4/13/2020 – (1) Coronavirus; Available Resources in DC, (2) Rejoicing Through The Tears
- 4/6/2020 – (1) Coronavirus & Upcoming DC Elections, (2) Caregiving in the Time of Coronavirus .
- 3/30/2020 – (1)Coronavirus & Legal Matters, (2) Coronavirus Humor
- 3/23/2020 – (1) Dementia & Coronavirus, (2) A Message More Powerful Than Coronavirus
- 3/16/2020 – (1) Senior Downsizing, (2) Coronavirus & Compassion
- 3/9/2020 – (1) Common Sense Caregiving, (2) Ageless Sexuality
- 3/2/2020 – (1) AARP – The Longevity Economy: A Snapshot”, (2) Listener Call-In’s
- 2/24/2020 – (1) Accommodating Tenants with Disabilities, (2) Supporting Community-Based Organizations
- 2/10/2020 – (1) M-NCPPC Programs for Seniors, 60+, (2) Tips to Manage Your $$$
- 2/3/2020 – (1) Utility Scams & Senior Rates, (2) Listener Call-In’s
- 1/27/2020 – (1) Choosing Long-Term Facilities, (2) Food Safety Tips
- 1/20/2020 – (1) End-of-Life Caregiving, (2) Expanding End-of-Life Rights
- 1/13/2020 – (1) DC Senior Update, (2) Ask Social Security
- 12/30/2019 – (1) Advocating for DC Elders, (2) Seniors. Debt. Credit.
- 12/16/2019 – (1) Preventing Loneliness & Depression, (2) Prescription Drug Costs