LeAnne Gendreau
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta
LeAnne Gendreau has more than 20 years of experience in news and more than 15 years in digital journalism. Before joining Aging Untold, she was a digital content producer in Connecticut and a member of the news team that earned the George Foster Peabody Award.
She has prior editing and news management experience in Boston and Pennsylvania.
LeAnne is a graduate of the University of Hartford and Boston University with degrees in politics and government and journalism.
An older loved one saying "no" to treatment can feel alarming, but it's rarely that simple. We explore what it really means and how families can navigate that choice with compassion and support.
Walking is one of the simplest tools we have for healthy aging. We are sharing practical ways to walk smarter, improve stability and boost your stamina with every step.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore how dementia can make eating challenging for your loved one and offer practical strategies to help at mealtime.
For some older adults, the word “therapy” carries a stigma. We examine how moving past the stigma of therapy can promote healing at any age.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down the daily realities of living with lupus, shedding light on the unpredictable fatigue, pain and invisible burdens of this autoimmune condition.
The choices surrounding feeding tubes can be complex. The Aging Untold experts explain what families should understand when they are recommended and what questions to ask.
Gerontologist Sam Cradduck opens up about her lupus diagnosis, the judgment she's faced, and what she wishes more people understood about living with an invisible illness.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we share practical steps to help families manage mounting medical bills and navigate debt after a health crisis. We examine the Beers Criteria to highlight common medications that carry increased risks after age 65.
We are sharing practical steps to help families manage mounting medical bills and navigate debt after a health crisis.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we look into the emotional and financial realities grandparents face when stepping in to raise their grandchildren full-time.
The emotional weight of nursing can be immense, but burnout is not caused by one factor alone. Workload, staffing shortages, safety concerns, documentation demands and the loss of meaningful connection with patients are all pushing experienced nurses away from the bedside.
Photographer Mikel Conrad's “250 Faces of Service & Sacrifice” project is a tribute to the men and women who served to ensure veterans’ stories live on long after they are gone.
Emojis are used daily, and they might have secret meanings that parents don't understand. Aging Untold expert Amy O’Rourke said the use of coded language among kids reflects a pattern seen across generations.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we look into senior discounts to see which perks are actually worth asking for and how to maximize your savings. Then we examine tinnitus, the constant ringing or buzzing in the ears, and share practical ways to manage symptoms and protect your hearing.
We break down how to figure out if you need to revisit firearm safety with an aging loved one as abilities change and how to have the conversation.
The Aging Untold experts are breaking down the Beers Criteria list, which highlights common medications that carry increased risks after age 65.
The Aging Untold experts share what grandparents need to know when they suddenly take on full-time parenting of their grandchildren — from legal guardianship to pacing your energy.
Dementia can make eating challenging for your loved one. We are offering practical strategies to help at mealtime.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down Medicare Advantage to help you navigate coverage options, costs and hidden limits. We also explore the complex world of autoimmune conditions, what happens when the immune system turns on itself and tips for managing daily life.
We are exploring the complex world of autoimmune conditions, what happens when the immune system turns on itself and tips for managing daily life.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we navigate the unimaginable grief of losing a child and discuss where parents and families can find meaningful support. We also break down what causes involuntary tremors, how to distinguish them from conditions like Parkinson’s and when to consult a physician.
Losing a child is something no parent expects to face, no matter their age. We are talking candidly about why this grief is so often overlooked in older adults and where parents and families can find meaningful support.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we look at how nutrient absorption changes as we age, what warning signs to watch for and the key vitamins to keep on your radar. We also explore the mental health benefits of spending time solo and how embracing “me time” can boost your confidence and mood.
We are examining a concerning rise in cancer among younger adults and what early detection means for families.
We are exploring the mental health benefits of spending time solo and how embracing "me time" can boost your confidence and mood.
