Suggestions from the Senior Care Team at Wesley Enhanced Living
Many Baby Boomers may recall sitting around the radio with their families, listening to the radio. You might still have your favorite tunes swimming in your head from your teen years. For decades, the radio has served as a conduit for news, sports, songs, and stories. How many times did you tap your fingers on the wheel and sing along with the Beatles, James Taylor, or The Doors? Similarly, today’s audience listens to podcasts. If you are not familiar with the term, these are pre-recorded radio shows that can be found online, downloaded, and enjoyed at your leisure.
There is more to a podcast than just a few shows from the same names you hear over the airwaves. Noted personalities create these shows that focus on a wide range of topics. You can use them for personal growth, entertainment, inspiration, and to learn new ideas and interests. The team at Wesley Enhanced Living encourages our residents to engage in life one-on-one and to never stop learning.
How to Find a Podcast that is Right for You?
Listening to a podcast is easy; however, finding the right shows may take a little more time. Before you can search for the show you want, you need a podcast player. If you are using a smartphone, you can download a player app and listen via your phone. Have a family member or staff at Wesley Enhanced Living help you find the app that works with your phone. For iPhone users, there is an app built into your phone. For Android users, look for Google Play Music. Both are free.
Once installed, the app will give you the ability to search for shows based on topics. Each one will also give you suggestions of the most popular podcasts in different genres. Click on the one you want to hear and enjoy!
Enjoy these Popular Podcasts for Seniors
We all want to keep our little grey cells growing and thriving even as we age. Audio uses a different part of the brain that is better for brain health. With so many free options, you are bound to find several that hit the spot. Here are a few you can test out:
- Good Job, Brain! – Do you enjoy trivia? Then you will enjoy Good Job, Brain! This show is part quiz show, part offbeat news. If Trivial Pursuit is a favorite game, you will love this show.
- Lux Radio Theater –You might remember this show from your childhood since it originally aired on the radio from 1936 to 1945. Each hour-long episode is an adaptation of a Broadway play or a Hollywood movie from the Golden Age. Lux Radio Theater is sure to please.
- Planet Money – Remember the days of heading down to the pub for a drink and a chat with your buddies? That is how Planet Money is described by NPR, with a twist. Your buddy is an economist. Get the low-down on events in the world of money by listening to this enjoyable podcast.
Share Your Favorite Podcasts with Your Friends at Wesley Enhanced Living
Keep your brain growing when you find the best podcasts for your interests, then share them with the community you build when you move into a
Wesley Enhanced Living continuing care residential community (CCRC). Contact one of our
six Philadelphia area locations and find out why our seniors love it here. Our staff is happy to discuss your elder’s needs or your own; give you a tour and inform you of our services.
Wesley Enhanced Living provides high-quality senior retirement communities for you or your loved ones. Please visit us to learn more or click here to request more information today.
