Leadership in senior living is not just about operations or plans. It is about people.

In this episode of Neighbors in the Nest, we sit down with Erin Good, the Executive Director of Parker Place, for a conversation centered on employee culture, connection, and what it means to lead with people in mind.

Rather than focusing on titles or resumes, this episode explores Erin’s approach to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. We talk about why caring for staff matters so deeply in senior living, how culture shapes the resident experience, and what Erin hopes families and the community feel when they walk through the doors at Parker Place.

This conversation also serves as an introduction to Erin for the broader community. It offers insight into her heart for people, her perspective on leadership, and her hopes for Parker Place as it continues to grow as a place of connection, trust, and belonging.

If you care about the people behind the care and the culture that shapes a community, this episode offers a thoughtful and reassuring look at leadership done with intention.

When people think about aging and senior living, they often expect this chapter of life to feel heavy or full of loss. But that is not always the reality.

In this episode of Neighbors in the Nest, we talk about why this stage of life can be more positive, connected, and fulfilling than many families expect. Rather than focusing on fear or uncertainty, this conversation highlights the relief, support, and renewed sense of connection that often shows up once people stop imagining what this chapter might be like and start understanding it.

This episode is about shifting perspective. It is about recognizing that support does not take life away, and in many cases, it gives parts of it back. From improved relationships to less daily stress and more meaningful moments, this chapter can open the door to a better quality of life for both older adults and their families.

If you or someone you love feels hesitant about what comes next, this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and a hopeful outlook on what this season of life can become.

For many families, the hardest part of navigating aging is not making a decision. It is deciding when to stop waiting.

Waiting often feels like the safest option. It avoids uncomfortable conversations, preserves routines, and allows life to continue as it is. Most of the time, waiting does not even feel like a decision at all.

In this episode of Neighbors in the Nest, we explore why waiting feels easier in the moment and how, over time, it can quietly become heavier than the action it was meant to avoid.

This conversation is not about urgency or pressure. It is about understanding the emotional and psychological reasons families wait, how waiting shifts stress and responsibility, and why clarity often brings relief long before any decision is made.

If you have ever felt stuck between nothing is wrong and something does not feel right, this episode is designed to help you feel understood and less alone.