Seniority Authority: Recent Episodes
Cathleen Toomey
As more Americans choose to age at home, home-based support has become essential — but also misunderstood. In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur and caregiving expert Stephen Limpe, founder of CompassCare and co-founder of the new AI caregiving platform WiseBird.
Stephen shares the hard-earned lessons he gained through his own medical crises and reveals the hidden complexities of home care: what it costs, what caregivers can and cannot legally do, how state rules vary, and why families need to plan long before care is needed.
Listen to Stephen—you'll come away with practical tools for evaluating agencies, understanding the real gaps in Medicare/Medicaid, and navigating the emotional and logistical challenges of supporting loved ones who wish to age in place.
What's Next?Have a question you want Cathleen to explore on a future episode?
Send it to us at info@seniorityauthority.org — your question may be featured on the show.
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Palliative care isn’t “giving up”—it’s teaming up. Nurse practitioner Minnie Sabin explains how comfort, clarity, and support can begin from day one of a serious diagnosis—not just at the end. In this conversation, she demystifies palliative care, outlines who can benefit, and shares how early involvement can ease stress for both patients and families.
You'll learn how palliative teams coordinate with doctors, manage symptoms, and guide meaningful conversations about goals and values. Minnie also shares powerful real-world stories that highlight the difference this approach makes in quality of life and peace of mind.
Timestamps* 0:00 - Intro * 3:25 - What palliative care really is—and how it differs from hospice * 7:10 - When to involve palliative care and what families can expect * 10:45 - The interdisciplinary team: medicine, emotion, and spirit * 14:20 - Common misconceptions and real patient stories * 18:30 - How palliative care supports families and improves quality of life
What’s NextIf palliative care might help you or a loved one, start by asking your doctor for a referral. Visit The Conversation Project to explore free guides that help families talk about wishes and values before a crisis.
Stay connected with Seniority Authority on Facebook and Instagram for more practical, positive conversations about growing older with purpose.
I’ve worked with older adults for a long time, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: the hardest conversations are often the most necessary. We plan for weddings, retirements, even vacations—but not for how we want to be cared for when we can’t speak for ourselves.
That’s why I invited Kate DeBartolo, Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, to join me for a powerful, practical conversation about how to talk with your loved ones about your wishes for care through the end of life. Spoiler alert: it's not really about dying—it's about how you want to live.
🕰 Timestamps
0:00 – Why we avoid the conversation (and why we shouldn’t)
2:00 – What is The Conversation Project?
4:45 – Why it’s so hard to talk about this stuff
8:20 – Making it personal: creative ways to start the conversation
11:00 – Choosing your decision-maker (and making sure they know)
14:00 – “Just pull the plug” and other myths
18:00 – What really matters: values over medical procedures
22:00 – Free tools to help, including My Health Checklist
26:00 – How this work has changed Kate’s own family conversations
🔜 What’s Next
Want to be sure your voice is heard—no matter what happens? Head to theconversationproject.org and download their free guides. They’ll help you prepare, talk, and plan for the care you want, on your terms.
📬 Stay Connected
If this episode sparked something for you, send it to someone you love. The best time to talk is now. Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, visit seniorityauthority.org, or reach out anytime at info@seniorityauthority.org.
When you think about sunlight, you probably picture warm summer days — not a cutting-edge medical treatment. But as recent research reveals, specific wavelengths of UV light can help calm runaway inflammation, a key driver behind autoimmune diseases.
In this conversation, John MacMahon, co-founder of Cytokind and veteran medical device entrepreneur, shares how a dermatology treatment for psoriasis led to groundbreaking results for MS, COVID, and other inflammatory conditions. We dive into the science behind phototherapy, how it’s used in clinical trials, and why your immune system might be craving more sun than you realize.
You’ll hear:
- Why a narrow band of UV light can “teach” your immune system to make better decisions
- How clinical trials in COVID and MS have shown dramatic reductions in mortality and relapses
- Why inflammation — not just symptoms — should be the focus of autoimmune care
- What you can do today to naturally boost your regulatory T cells (hint: it’s free)
If you or someone you love is living with an autoimmune condition, this episode could open the door to a whole new way of thinking about treatment and prevention.
Links & Resources Learn more on Cytokind’s website:cytokind.net * Can Sunlight Cure Disease?* – Scientific American (May 20, 2025) — Explores UV light therapy for autoimmune conditions like MS, including patient Kathy Reagan Young’s “UV-fueled rebirth” and underlying photoimmunology research.
NB-UVB lights are FDA-cleared for dermatology from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Their use beyond dermatology is experimental in the US.
Timestamps0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Why sunlight matters for healthspan and immunity
4:10 - John’s journey into medical devices and phototherapy
6:55 - How UVB light “teaches” your immune system to regulate inflammation
9:22 - COVID-19 clinical trial results and survival rate impact
13:48 - The MS connection and Dr. Prue Hart’s groundbreaking study
18:36 - How the device works and what patients can expect
21:50 - Potential benefits for stress, sleep, and aging well
26:05 - Insurance coverage, FDA path, and future trials
31:42 - Simple steps you can take today to support immune health
34:40 - Closing thoughts and where to learn more
What’s Next?Do you or someone you love live with an autoimmune condition? Are you curious about simple, safe ways to reduce inflammation and improve your healthspan?
If you have questions about this episode or ideas for future topics, reach out to us at info@seniorityauthority.org
We’d love to hear from you.
I didn’t know what to expect when I showed up to my first Death Over Drinks event. The name alone was enough to stop me in my tracks—equal parts playful and provocative. But what I found that night was something I didn’t even realize I was looking for: real, meaningful connection. We laughed. We cried. We reflected. And we built something that’s in short supply these days—community.
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Cleminson, the visionary behind the Pre Dead Social Club, to talk about why she created this movement, how it’s grown, and why conversations about death are actually conversations about life.
🕰 Timestamps* 0:00 - How the Pre Dead Social Club began * 5:41 - Death cafés, mailing lists, and casting a wide net * 8:49 - What talking about death really means * 12:05 – How events are structured—and why that matters * 15:00 - Attracting all ages and backgrounds * 22:00 - Meeting people where they are * 28:30 - How to get involved, wherever you are
🔜 What’s NextIf you're curious about your own relationship with mortality—or just want to meet new people in a surprisingly joyful setting—head to predeadsocialclub.com to sign up for the newsletter and get involved.
📬 Stay ConnectedIf this episode moved you, share it with someone you care about. Let’s keep these conversations going, because the more we talk about death, the more alive we all feel. Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, visit seniorityauthority.org, or get in touch at info@seniorityauthority.org.
Are you completely burned out from caregiving? Do you feel like nobody quite understands what you’re going through?
In this heartfelt, wisdom-packed episode, caregiving advocate and author Carol Bradley Bursack joins Cathleen Toomey to talk candidly about the emotional tightrope that family caregivers walk every day. From navigating resistance to preserving dignity, Carol offers gentle, actionable strategies to help you support your loved one without losing yourself in the process.
You’ll learn how to:
- Start difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness
- Avoid the “parenting your parent” trap
- Create a caregiving plan that actually honors autonomy
- Flip the script when someone resists help
- Say “yes” when friends offer support and how to ask for what you really need
Plus, we explore how small self-care rituals can make a huge difference in managing stress and finding your footing as a caregiver.
🔗 Links
- Minding Our Elders by Carol Bradley Bursack
- Caregiver Action Network
- Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
- Better Health While Aging – Dr. Leslie Kernisan
- When Your Aging Parent Needs Help by Dr. Leslie Kernisan
⏰ Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro and caregiver statistics
- 01:11 - Meet Carol Bradley Bursack and her caregiving background
- 02:00 - Why caregiving for aging adults is uniquely challenging
- 03:01 - Opening respectful conversations with aging parents
- 05:26 - Understanding their wishes and planning ahead
- 09:00 - Why “parenting your parent” is the wrong approach
- 12:33 - The emotional toll of isolation for caregivers
- 14:50 - Online support groups and where to find them
- 17:37 - Reframing resistance to help from aging parents
- 20:45 - Daily self-care practices that actually work
- 24:53 - How to accept and direct help from friends
- 27:30 - Final reflections and caregiver encouragement
👉 What’s Next?
Feeling the caregiving crunch? Visit seniorityauthority.org for more episodes, expert advice, and resources to help you navigate aging with grace and confidence.
💌 Stay Connected
Have a question about aging you’d love us to tackle in a future episode? Email us at info@seniorityauthority.org.
What if retirement isn’t the finish line, but a new beginning you haven’t trained for?
In this powerful episode, host Cathleen Toomey sits down with Harvard Business School professor emerita Dr. Teresa Amabile to explore the surprising truths behind retirement. Based on a decade of research and 200+ interviews, Dr. Amabile challenges the myth that money and health are all you need for a satisfying life post-career. Make sure not to miss this one—we reframe retirement as a phase requiring intention and reflection (and yes… a little work!)
Dr. Teresa Amabile is the Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration, Emerita, at Harvard Business School. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford and over 40 years of research into creativity, motivation, and inner work life, she brings a deep, evidence-based lens to one of life’s biggest transitions: retirement. Her latest book, Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You, is the result of a decade-long collaborative study with colleagues from MIT, Bentley, and Boston University.
From redefining identity to rebuilding purpose, this conversation is filled with practical insights—and moving personal stories—that reframe retirement as a phase requiring intention and reflection (and yes… a little work!).
💬 What's Next?
- Check out the book Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You and start exploring what your next chapter could look like. Try journaling about what purpose and identity mean to you—without your current job title.
🤝 Stay Connected
- Subscribe to Seniority Authority wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1556496158
- Follow Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
Learn more at http://seniorityauthority.org
Is Your Financial Plan Missing Something Big?
What if your retirement plan has a blind spot you didn't know existed?
In this enlightening episode, host Cathleen Toomey welcomes wealth management experts Tom Sedoric and Casey Snyder of Clove Hitch Advisors to break down the real secrets of retirement success. With decades of experience and national recognition from Forbes, these two know exactly what can derail even the most prepared retiree---and how to fix it.
Tom and Casey dive into the psychology of financial planning, including the dangers of optimism bias and recency bias. They discuss why collaboration with estate planners and accountants is essential, and how to create tax flexibility for a more secure future.
You'll learn:
- Why your plan might not be as resilient as you think
- How to start the financial conversation with your family
- The critical importance of having a written plan
- And how financial advisors themselves can future-proof their businesses
🔗 Links and Resources:
- The Optimism Bias by Tali Sharot
- Humble Dollar
- The Economist
- Bloomberg
- Financial Times
- The New York Times
❓ What's Next?
- What are your views, comments or questions on financial planning for retirement? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
🤝🏻 Stay Connected
- Connect with host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
- Find out more on the Seniority Authority website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram
- Subscribe to Seniority Authority on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🤝🏻 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Common blind spots in financial planning and the importance of anticipating change
04:04 - The role of optimism bias and recency bias in retirement planning
06:16 - Why collaboration with accountants and estate planners is critical
08:22 - Tax flexibility and long-term strategy in light of changing laws
13:18 - The increasing gap between capability and need as we age—and why early conversations matter
17:12 - Exercises to test financial resilience and the dangers of only planning for best-case scenarios
20:11 - How to answer the "How much do I need for retirement?" question
22:14 - The importance of team diversity, continuity, and future-proofing a financial firm
23:00 - Recommended financial media
2023 | 2024 Source:
Forbes.com
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Fraudsters are getting smarter---and their biggest targets? Older adults. With a staggering $28 billion lost annually to scams, it's time to take action.
In this episode, fraud prevention expert Ron Long shares insights on how scammers operate, why elder financial abuse is skyrocketing, and---most importantly---how to stay safe. Ron has spent years working to protect seniors from fraud, from his early days at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to leading the charge at Stevens & Lee.
What are the most common scams? Who are the perpetrators? And how can you safeguard your finances? Tune in for practical steps, eye-opening stats, and real-world solutions that could save you or a loved one from financial disaster.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the Moonshot Initiative: LinkedIn Page
Stevens & Lee -- Financial fraud prevention experts: Website
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Website
FTC Scam Alerts: Website
🎧 Subscribe & Stay Informed:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
💬 Join the Conversation:What steps have you taken to protect yourself or your loved ones from scams? Share your thoughts at info@seniorityauthority.org.
Links and Resources:The Moonshot Initiative on LinkedIn -- Learn more about the global effort to combat elder financial abuse. LinkedIn Page
Sstevens & Lee -- Ron Long's firm specializing in financial fraud prevention. Website
AARP Fraud Watch Network -- AARP's resource for recognizing and preventing scams. Website
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Scam Alerts -- Updates on the latest scams targeting consumers. Website
Timestamps for Mentions:
- [00:35:03] -- The Moonshot Initiative on LinkedIn
- [00:37:42] -- Stevens & Lee and their fraud prevention services
- [00:28:00] -- The importance of family passwords to prevent fraud
- [00:21:00] -- The rising use of AI in scams, making them harder to detect
Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself apologizing for things you shouldn’t? Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author, is here to inspire you to rewrite the script. In her newest collection, I Tried Being Nice, Ann shares witty, insightful essays about overcoming lifelong tendencies to people-please, redefining kindness, and embracing the unapologetic freedom of midlife.
From confrontations with a neighbor (and their unruly dog) to honest reflections on her marriage, parenting, and self-discovery through tennis, Ann discusses the trials and triumphs of finding one’s voice later in life. Find out why she believes post-menopause is her prime and how shedding old habits has transformed her relationships and outlook.
Key Topics:
- The difference between kindness and people-pleasing
- Why midlife is the perfect time to embrace authenticity
- Parenting, empty-nesting, and reclaiming your true self
- How tennis became both a hobby and a metaphor for life
Join us for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling empowered—and ready to embrace your unapologetic self.
More About Ann Leary Official Website * Follow Ann on Instagram * Get her book I Tried Being Nice*
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- Email us at info@seniorityauthority.org
- Visit Seniority Authority on the web
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Subscribe to Seniority Authority on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today!
Timestamps1. 02:00 - Exploring Ann’s Writing Journey 2. 10:08 - Inspiration Behind I Tried Being Nice 3. 13:01 - Empty Nest Adventures 4. 19:45 - Life Lessons from the Tennis Court
24:03 - Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
The science regarding living longer is no longer just about genes---it's about the choices we make every day. In this episode, host Cathleen Toomey welcomes Maddy Dychtwald, award-winning author, speaker, and co-founder of Age Wave, to discuss her groundbreaking research and insights from her latest book, Ageless Aging: A Woman's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan.
Maddy reveals how women, who outlive men on average, often face unique challenges in maintaining their health and independence. She shares actionable strategies for managing inflammation, improving balance, and even boosting brain health with practical hacks like the "Flamingo Test" and an anti-inflammatory diet.
Tune in to learn:
- Why health is the "new affluence" and how it impacts everything from finances to fulfillment.
- The surprising link between hydration, circadian rhythms, and cognitive function.
- Why strength training is a game-changer for women over 60---and how it's never too late to rebuild muscle mass.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to take control of their health and redefine what it means to age well.
What's Next?What are your views, comments, or questions on aging gracefully and living healthier longer? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected* Connect with our host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn * You can also find Seniority Authority on Facebook, on Instagram, or connect with us on our website.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Timestamps:1. The Shift in Aging Demographics (00:00:36 -- 00:03:00)
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Health as the New Affluence (00:06:33 -- 00:07:54)
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The Role of Lifestyle in Longevity (00:05:03 -- 00:06:09)
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Practical Aging Hacks: Diet and Exercise (00:13:00 -- 00:21:15)
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Brain Health and Cognitive Decline (00:23:00 -- 00:25:54)
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Harnessing Probiotics and Hydration (00:26:00 -- 00:27:09)
Aging gracefully means navigating through years of accumulated possessions and deciding what truly matters. But this process can feel completely unmanageable and emotionally overwhelming—deciding what to do with a lifetime of possessions can definitely be complicated.
On this episode, we’re joined by Matt Paxton, who you may have seen on the fascinating show Hoarders. He is a decluttering expert, author, and host of Legacy List. In our conversation today, we dive into the emotional and practical aspects of downsizing. Matt shares insights from his latest book, "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff," guiding listeners through a transformative process that honors their past while making room for the future.
What's Next?
- Got stories, questions, or insights about decluttering and downsizing? We'd love to hear from you at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Connect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Seniority Authority on our website! Plus, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
- Subscribe to Seniority Authority on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Sometimes all you need is a helping hand! Today, we sit down with Felicia Greenfield, an advocate for dementia caregiving support, to delve into the transformative power of mentorship for caregivers. Felicia shares the origin and impact of a pioneering program designed at the Penn Memory Center, which pairs experienced caregivers (mentors) with those newly navigating the caregiving journey (mentees).
The program, rooted in compassion and shared experience, offers practical guidance, emotional support, and a sense of community, demonstrating the profound difference mentorship can make in the lives of caregivers and their loved ones. Felicia discusses the program's setup, its successes, and how it addresses the unique challenges caregivers face, from dealing with the diagnosis to finding joy in the caregiving journey.
Episode Resources:* Penn Memory Center's website * Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRC) directory (To find an ADRC in your area)
What's Next?
- Share your caregiving stories, questions, or insights with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected* Connect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn * Explore more about Seniority Authority on our website, Facebook, or Instagram. * Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.
Join us as we uncover the invaluable role mentorship plays in the caregiving experience, highlighting the importance of support, understanding, and shared wisdom.
In this transformative episode of Seniority Authority, we sit down with Adam Felts, Research Associate at the MIT AgeLab, to dive into the complexities of caregiving in today's aging society. Adam shares invaluable insights from his groundbreaking research on family caregiving, revealing the challenges and triumphs of those caring for older adults. Together, we explore the implications of our longer life spans on caregiving dynamics and the crucial role of planning and support for caregivers.
Key Discussion Points:
- The increasing prevalence of caregiving responsibilities among middle-aged adults.
- The financial, emotional, and physical impacts of caregiving.
- Strategies for balancing caregiving with personal and professional life.
- The significance of planning for long-term care and available resources for caregivers.
What's Next?
What are your thoughts or experiences with caregiving? Do you have strategies or stories to share? Reach out to us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Connect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
- Discover more about Seniority Authority on our website. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Technology can be an incredibly helpful tool as we age, but many older adults don’t take advantage of the new tools we have going for us.
Join us in an eye-opening discussion with Lauren Lachs, the visionary behind Wisebird, a website dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through digital innovation. Lauren shares her journey from a successful digital marketer to a trailblazer in the aging industry.
Learn about the inspiration behind Wisebird, its mission to provide reliable, user-friendly, and sophisticated resources for older adults, and how it's challenging societal stereotypes about aging. Dive into the insights gained from Lauren's unique perspective on aging and discover how technology can empower and enrich the lives of our senior population.
- Try out Wisebird for evidence-based tools and personalized insights.
- Follow Wisebird on YouTube and TikTok.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Podcast "Wiser Than Me"
What's Next?
- Have thoughts on how digital innovation can improve the aging experience? Share with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Connect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
- Discover more at senorityauthority.org
- Follow Seniority Authority on Facebook and Instagram
- Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
In this compelling episode of Seniority Authority, Cathleen Toomey sits down with Lauri Scharf, a seasoned social worker and Master Trainer with the Benjamin Rose Institute's “We Care Because You Do” program. Lauri delves into the critical and often overlooked aspects of caregiving, shedding light on the immense challenges and pressures that unpaid family caregivers face daily.
Lauri shares valuable insights on the evolving landscape of caregiving, emphasizing the significance of recognizing oneself as a caregiver to access necessary resources and support. She discusses the innovative approaches of the “We Care Because You Do” program, focusing on providing individualized support to caregivers through evidence-based strategies that address both the practical and emotional dimensions of caregiving.
Learn more about the Benjamin Rose Institute’s “We Care Because You Do” program. Contact the caregiver support number at (216) 373-1797, or call Lauri directly at (216) 282-3170.
What's Next?
Do you have personal experiences, insights, or questions about caregiving? Share your thoughts with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Connect with our host, Cathleen Toomey, on LinkedIn
- Discover more about Seniority Authority on our website, follow us on Facebook, and Instagram
- Subscribe to Seniority Authority on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode!
Navigating the later stages of life can be as complex as it is essential. Where does one begin when planning for the golden years? It's not just about finding the right care; it's about understanding the nuances of aging and the healthcare system.
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Lachs, a leading gerontologist and author of the book, "What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Getting Older", joins us to delve deep into the realm of geriatric care, emphasizing the vital role geriatricians play in focusing on functionality and overall well-being in older adults. Dr. Lachs highlights empowering aging strategies, stressing the importance of proactive steps such as socialization, physical activity, and having a sense of purpose for maintaining health in the later years.
Additionally, Dr. Lachs adeptly wades through the intricacies of the healthcare system, offering invaluable advice on how to be an informed and active participant in one's health journey, thus equipping listeners with the knowledge and tools needed for a more empowered approach to aging.
What's Next?* How do you plan to navigate your healthcare as you age? Share your thoughts and questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!\
Stay Connected and Informed:* Join the Conversation: Follow Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn for more insights into aging gracefully. * Discover More: Visit the Seniority Authority Website, Facebook, and Instagram for additional resources and support. * Subscribe and Stay Updated: Tune into more insightful episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Eldercare is a necessary fact of life for many seniors (and their families), but figuring out where to start can be pretty overwhelming. A Google search for “eldercare near me” is probably not going to cut it—so how do you know where to go?
In this must-listen episode of Seniority Authority, we welcome Joy Loverde, a renowned author and authority in the aging industry. As we delve into the essentials of eldercare, Joy shares her valuable insights, drawing from her extensive experience and her popular books, "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?" and "The Complete Eldercare Planner".
Discover the intricacies of planning for eldercare and learn how to maintain independence while aging. Joy addresses key aspects of personal safety, home care, and managing health and lifestyle changes. She also discusses coping strategies for overcoming isolation and loneliness, a common challenge in the aging journey.
And because it’s important to think forward, we explore technology's ever-evolving role in eldercare, providing a glimpse into how advancements are reshaping the way we approach aging.
Links to Joy Loverde's Essential Reads:
- "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?"
- "The Complete Eldercare Planner"
What's Next?
Have thoughts or questions about eldercare planning? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Chat with our host, Cathleen Toomey, on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Seniority Authority on our website
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
- Don't forget to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
As the number of individuals grappling with dementia continues to rise globally, understanding and empathizing with their unique challenges has never been more crucial. Join us as we delve deep, exploring strategies, experiences, and the transformative power of genuine connection, and partnering with dementia patients instead of doing things for them.
Meet Teepa Snow
Renowned as a beacon in the world of dementia care, Teepa Snow stands as the driving force behind "Positive Approach to Care," an organization that's revolutionizing dementia care across over 30 countries. With 40+ years of experience as an occupational therapist, Teepa's passion and expertise shine through her work, guiding caregivers and families alike. In this episode, gain invaluable insights from Teepa on caregiving challenges, the magic of proprioceptive input, and personal anecdotes that promise to touch your heart. Don't miss this enriching conversation!
What's Next?
What are your views, comments, or questions on dementia, or caring for someone with dementia? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected
- Get in touch with our host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn.
- You can also find Seniority Authority on Facebook, on Instagram, or you can connect with us on our website!
- Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
If you are a woman of a certain age, do you start to feel invisible? Do you sense that people think of you just as an “old person”—as if that were your defining characteristic? If you've experienced this sensation, then boy—do I have a book for you.
Join us in this enriching episode where author Colleen Oakley delves into her latest book, "The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise," painting a vivid picture of aging, familial bonds, and the richness of shared stories. Colleen discusses her inspirations, particularly her grandmother, and shares humorous and heartfelt anecdotes that shaped her perspectives and her writing.
Get her book, "The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise”.
Discover more about:
- The inspirations behind Colleen Oakley's writing.
- The influence of strong familial bonds and female role models.
- The challenges and vivid hallucinations experienced by her grandmother due to Parkinson's Disease.
- How shared stories form connections and help cope with grief.
What's Next?
- Share your views, comments, or questions at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Stay Connected:
- Connect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Seniority Authority on our Website. Also find us on Facebook and Instagram.
- Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Unveiling the secrets to a longer, healthier life has been the life's mission of Dan Buettner, a renowned explorer, journalist, and best-selling author. On this episode of Seniority Authority, we delve deep into Buettner's groundbreaking "Blue Zones Project", which sheds light on the regions across the globe where people live the longest, and the lifestyle choices that contribute to their longevity. Dan, who initially launched this project through a National Geographic article, expanded it into a series of informative books, a popular cookbook, and now, a riveting Netflix documentary series.
In an engaging conversation with our host, he explains the intricate research process that spanned years and took him all over the world, to regions where lifestyle and environmental factors play a crucial role in longevity. He highlights the diet patterns in these regions, which are predominantly plant-based, incorporating whole grains, greens, and legumes, with minimal processed food and meat intake, complemented by regular low-intensity physical activities.
We also explore the community health programs influenced by the Blue Zones approach in 72 American cities, witnessing notable reductions in obesity rates and heart diseases, along with an increase in life expectancy. Dan shares some of these success stories and provides tips for listeners to incorporate healthier choices in their daily routines, emphasizing environmental alterations over mere willpower.
For a deeper dive into the life-extending secrets of the Blue Zones, check out the resources mentioned during the podcast, available on the official Blue Zones website and Dan's personal website. You can also connect with him directly on Instagram: @danbuettner
What's Next?
- What are your views, comments, or questions about the secrets to living a longer, healthier life shared in this episode? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
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- Get in touch with our host Cathleen Toomey on LinkedIn
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Living a fulfilling, long, happy life is pretty much the number one thing on our wish list, particularly as we get older. But what are some things we can do to get there?
Dr. Roger Landry, a Tufts-Harvard University Decorated Military Veteran and Preventive Medicine Physician who is the President of Masterpiece and author of Live Long Die Short. Dr. Landry discusses how society has traditionally marginalized older adults and is determined to help people reach peace, fulfillment and joy, no matter your age.
On this episode Dr. Landry explains the importance of resilience, including the work of the Healthy Aging Work Group. He also talks about the inventory he created from his book, which helps people take an objective look at their lifestyle and make small changes to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Landry shares 10 tips to help people reach a level of peace and fulfillment. He stresses the importance of movement, social connection, purpose, emotional intelligence, and being mindful and present in life.
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In this compelling episode, we delve into the distinct health challenges black Americans face as they age. We’re joined by Dr. Lauren Brown, an assistant professor and gerontologist at San Diego State University School of Public Health.
Dr. Brown discusses her groundbreaking research on this critical issue. Discover the shocking underrepresentation of non-European people in genetic databases and learn about the implications of 'data capitalism'. You’ll want to stick around to learn about the historical and damaging practice of 'race norming', highlighting its persistent influence on access to health services and benefits. Further, the conversation explores 'accelerated aging', a concept that underscores how social determinants of health markedly impact the aging experiences of non-white older adults.
As we delve into the realms of race norming, genetic testing, and more, Dr. Brown provides insights on some of the unique challenges that non-white adults face.
Episode Resources
- Joel Bervell's Instagram Account
- ELSI Hub
- Data for Black Lives
- Expert panel recommends against use of race in assessment of kidney function
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Episode 27: Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks.
He is also a columnist for The Atlantic, host of the podcast “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks,” and subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit”. Arthur has written 12 books, including the national bestsellers “Love Your Enemies” and “The Conservative Heart”. His most recent book is “From Strength to Strength”, will be available this February 2022.
Links:
Arthur's book: From Strength to Strength
Facebook: Arthur Brooks
Twitter: @arthurbrooks
Podcast: How to Build a Happy Life
Podcast: The Art of Happiness
Website: arthurbrooks.com
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Engaging in open conversations around death can be unsettling, but it is a reality that we must all confront. In this enlightening episode, Taya Dunn Johnson, a writer, speaker, mother, and recent master's degree graduate in thanatology from Marian University, sheds light on this often avoided subject. Johnson's insights, deeply rooted in her personal experience of losing her young husband to a sudden heart attack, challenge societal discomfort around death and stress the importance of preparation for our inevitable end.
Johnson debunks the myth that discussing death invites it sooner, and stresses that planning for death is an act of love that can ease the emotional burden for our loved ones during a painful time. She also highlights the importance of preparing for the "business of death,"( including discussions around wills, passwords, and final wishes), and advocates for culturally appropriate grief support, with a particular focus on the African American experience.
This impactful and thought-provoking conversation that could reshape your perspectives on life, death, and everything in between.
Episode Resources:
- Article: “Please Read This Before You Post Another RIP on Social Media”
- Book: “Grieving While Black” by Breeshia Wade
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Episode 24: Carol Marak is a solo aging advisor and advocate. She is the founder of the Elder Orphan Facebook Group, which launched in 2016 and has almost 10,000 members. She also has a successful YouTube channel called Solo and Smart and a book titled SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future.
Carol attributes her seven years of family caregiving as to how she learned to plan for the future. Between her and her two sisters, caring for their ailing parents took up almost all of their time. With no children to rely on as her parents did, and knowing the amount of care that they needed, she knew she had to plan for her future and figure out what to do.
Links:
- Carol's Book: SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future
- Carol’s Facebook Group: Elder Orphans
- Carol’s YouTube Chanell: Solo and Smart
- Carol’s Website: CarolMarak.com
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As we age, the conversation around sexual health and intimacy often gets swept under the rug, but it's an important aspect of our well-being and overall happiness.
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Regina Koepp, a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in mental health and aging, to tackle the misconceptions and discuss the benefits of maintaining an active and fulfilling sex life in our later years.
Engage in our frank discussion about sex among older adults, where we delve into the physical, psychological, and cognitive benefits of maintaining sexual activity. We shine a spotlight on ageism and the stigmas that often deter open conversations about this crucial topic. Dr. Koepp brings a unique perspective to the table, stressing the importance of open dialogue about sexual health in combating these stereotypes.
Join us in this riveting episode as we bust some pervasive myths about sexuality in older adults and spark important dialogue that could transform your views on aging and sexuality.
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Episode 31: Ms. Elphick joined the Partnership for Public Health in 2014 working as an Options Counselor for the Belknap County ServiceLink office. Before joining PPH, Ms. Elphick was a Forensic Interviewer with the Merrimack County Advocacy Center in Concord, NH. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, ME.
Links:
- Service link National toll-free NO to access long term services: 1-866-634-9412
- Find all Service link info and addresses: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Sample Letter
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In this enlightening episode, we're joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Slocum to discuss the confusion between dementia, delirium, and depression in older adults. Dr. Slocum shares her journey into the field of psychiatry and her interest in geriatric patients.
We explore the overlapping symptoms of delirium, dementia, and depression, and the importance of identifying the correct condition for proper treatment and intervention. Dr. Slocum emphasizes the seriousness of delirium, which is the most common issue faced by older adults in medical settings, and its significant impact on their health and recovery.
In the second half of the episode, Dr. Slocum shares advice on lifestyle changes and habits that can help prevent delirium, such as exercise, managing chronic conditions, and engaging in a passion or hobby that brings joy. Stick with us to uncover the mysteries of dementia, delirium, and depression in older adults with Dr. Sarah Slocum.
Episode 29: Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author and the Founder of LifeEncore. Her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults, was selected as a “best book on aging well” by the Wall Street Journal. Sara also received the distinction of being named as one of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” by the PBS website, Next Avenue.
Links:
- Sara’s website: https://sarazeffgeber.com/
- Sara's book: Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers
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As we enter retirement, we're faced with a new challenge: navigating the unstructured time and the need to find purpose and fulfillment. In this episode, we're joined by 68-year-old author Andrew Robin, who shares his insights on living a "tapas life" after retirement, as introduced in his book, Tapas Life.
Andy offers advice on adding structure and cadence through routines, rediscovering passions, and exploring interests from earlier in life. We dive into the concepts of convergent and divergent thinkers and how they approach life after long careers.
We explore the VIA (Values in Action) Happiness Survey, created by Martin Seligman, as a tool to identify personal strengths and interest. And finally, we explore reevaluating and reinventing relationships, letting go of old mental models, and embracing the freedom and spaciousness offered by a “tapas life”.
Get Andy’s book, Tapas Life.
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Aging gracefully and staying healthy is a priority for many of us. In this episode, we're joined by certified yoga instructor Will Thomas, who shares his insights on the importance of stretching and strengthening as we age. Will, who began practicing yoga in grad school, explains how maintaining muscle mass and bone density is crucial for protecting our joints and preserving mobility.
We explore breathing and stretching exercises that help listeners connect with their bodies, emphasizing the significance of focusing on how everything feels and incorporating breath into the practice. Additionally, we discuss the challenges of deep breathing and how strengthening muscles can improve lung capacity and overall health.
Discover more about Will Thomas and his approach to yoga and aging by tuning into this enlightening episode.
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Join us in this live edition of Seniority Authority from the Leading Age Summit in Washington, D.C., where our host interviews Bryant Johnson, former paratrooper, Army reservist, and personal trainer to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Bryant shares his journey to becoming a certified personal trainer, his experiences working with Justice Ginsburg, and the impact their training sessions had on her health and his approach to fitness.
Together, they discuss the importance of functional fitness and the dynamic wisdom concept, which involves the interaction of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions (body, mind, and soul). Bryant shares anecdotes about training his mother and Justice Ginsburg and his motivation for writing his book, "The RBG Workout," which focuses on functional exercises for people of any age.
Learn about "prison anchors" – excuses people use to avoid working out – and the importance of overcoming them. The host praises Justice Ginsburg for her humility and willingness to learn, even at the pinnacle of her career.
Bryant shares recommendations for listeners who want to start incorporating his methods into their daily lives and emphasizes the importance of movement and seeking professional guidance for exercising. In a lightning round of questions, Bryant reveals his guilty pleasures, favorite healthy practices, and favorite book, among other things.
Discover how you can incorporate Bryant Johnson's functional fitness methods into your own life and embrace the power of exercise for aging well by tuning into this inspiring episode.
Episode Resources:
"The RBG Workout" by Bryant Johnson
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In this enlightening episode of Seniority Authority, we're joined by Dr. Jennifer Smith, Director of Research at Mather Institute and an expert on positive aging. Dr. Smith shares her insights on the importance of savoring positive experiences for happier minds and healthier outcomes. She highlights her research on increasing positive emotions and offers practical advice for incorporating savoring practices into daily life.
Dr. Smith delves into her recent research, the Age Wealth Study, a five-year longitudinal study on life plan community residents. She discusses her excitement in analyzing changes in savoring and wellbeing over the five-year period, which also encompasses the pandemic.
Episode Resources:
- Mather Institute Website
- Harvard Business Review article on “busyness”
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Show NotesOptimizing your brain health is essential for living a fulfilling, vibrant life at any age. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Vonetta Dotson, a gerontologist, neuropsychologist, and the director of Aging Well for Everyone at Georgia State University. Dr. Dotson sheds light on the lifelong journey of brain health and the simple, yet powerful habits we can adopt to maintain cognitive wellness.
Together, we debunk common myths surrounding brain health, discuss the significance of exercise and social connections, and explore the unique challenges faced by older Black adults. Dr. Dotson also introduces her innovative business, Cerebro Fit, a one-stop-shop for brain health services designed to make it easier for individuals to access the support they need.
Tune in for a fascinating conversation on the intricacies of brain health and take away actionable tips to enrich your cognitive wellbeing.
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Discover the secrets to designing a meaningful and fulfilling retirement with Joe Casey, a podcast host, author, and executive coach specializing in retirement planning. Joe shares his unique approach to helping clients envision and plan their next chapter in life using the Design Your Life process. He emphasizes the importance of exploring one's values, generating ideas, testing experiences, and maintaining strong social connections.
In this episode, Joe discusses his journey and provides insights on overcoming challenges in retirement, such as boredom and societal expectations. He also shares a technique for rediscovering interests by going back in time, decade by decade. Additionally, Joe talks about the importance of experimentation in retirement, trying several small things instead of focusing on one main thing.
Learn more about Joe Casey's coaching practice, which offers one-on-one and group coaching sessions, by visiting retirementwisdom.com and checking out his Retirement Wisdom Podcast. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on how to create a meaningful and satisfying retirement.
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"Data shows that if you know about the scam, you’re far less likely to engage with it."
Show Notes
We hear about prevalent scams and fraud in today’s world and we all like to think “it couldn’t happen to us”. But in today’s eye-opening episode, we dive into the world of fraud and scams with Kathy Stokes, the Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP. Kathy has led national efforts to transform the US approach to consumer fraud and currently serves on an advisory council to the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigations. She discusses the alarming rise in fraud losses and the importance of filing a police report if you fall victim to a scam.
Together, we explore different types of scams, the role of organized crime in fraud, and the frightening use of AI technology to deceive victims. Kathy highlights the need for increased awareness and education to combat these threats.
Kathy provides practical advice on protecting yourself from scams and shares information about the AARP Fraud Watch Network, which offers valuable resources and alerts to keep you informed about potential frauds.
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Ageism is something that you may not always spot if you experience it, but it can really affect your day-to-day life as you get older. That’s why Dr. Tracy Gendron is actively fighting it.
Dr. Tracy Gendron is a researcher and author of the book Ageism Unmasked. She has 25 years of experience examining and studying age bias and its effects on society. Dr. Gendron has given talks and interviews on the topic of ageism and its consequences, and she has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, BBC, and Forbes. She is a strong advocate for confronting ageism and redefining what it means to age.
In this episode, we discuss ageism and how to recognize and combat it. Dr. Gendron discusses the origins of the concept of retirement, and suggests that the term “elderhood” be used instead. We’ll provide resources for learning more about ageism, as well as ways to combat the ageism we impose upon ourselves.
Learn more at oldschool.info or the Reframing Aging Initiative
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The science is in—expressing gratitude is amazing for our well-being. Then why is it that so many of us have a hard time doing something that so clearly helps us every day?
Janice Kaplan is an acclaimed writer and producer who has popularized the concept of a gratitude journal. She is the author of two books - The Gratitude Diaries and The Genius of Women - both of which explore the power of gratitude and how it can help us be happier and more content. Janice's journey to understand the power of gratitude started when she conducted a national survey and discovered that while most people thought being grateful made them happier, only a few people actually expressed gratitude. This prompted her to challenge herself to spend a year living more gratefully and the result was the best year of her life.
On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by journalist Janice Kaplan to discuss the power of gratitude. Janice shares her own journey to understand the power of gratitude and how it can help us be happier, more content, and less thrown off by life’s curveballs. Janice talks about how being grateful can help decrease stress, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. She also shares her tips for how to start a gratitude practice, such as keeping a gratitude journal, reframing difficult moments, and focusing on the positives.
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Living a fulfilling, long, happy life is pretty much the number one thing on our wish list, particularly as we get older. But what are some things we can do to get there?
Dr. Roger Landry, a Tufts-Harvard University Decorated Military Veteran and Preventive Medicine Physician who is the President of Masterpiece and author of Live Long Die Short. Dr. Landry discusses how society has traditionally marginalized older adults and is determined to help people reach peace, fulfillment and joy, no matter your age.
On this episode Dr. Landry explains the importance of resilience, including the work of the Healthy Aging Work Group. He also talks about the inventory he created from his book, which helps people take an objective look at their lifestyle and make small changes to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Landry shares 10 tips to help people reach a level of peace and fulfillment. He stresses the importance of movement, social connection, purpose, emotional intelligence, and being mindful and present in life.
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Missy Buchanan, an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith, has dedicated her life to helping others find hope in the midst of these struggles. She is an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith. She has appeared on Good Morning America and has co-authored a book with Robin Roberts. Her first book, Living With Purpose in a Worn Out Body, remains a top seller. Missy's message of hope and faith has reached thousands of people, counteracting the effects of ageism. In addition to her books, Missy has written articles on intergenerational relationships and how older adults can be proactive in planning their own future.
On today’s episode, Missy shares her journey of becoming an author and speaker, which began with her own experiences as a caregiver to her aging parents and how that inspired her to write her own/She encourages people to use their gifts to serve others, to practice change in order to stay flexible, to limit cable news, talk radio, social media, and more.
Learn more about Missy Buchanan at missybuchanan.com.
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Are you worried about growing old? Are you afraid of making the same mistakes as your parents? What can you do to ensure that you age gracefully and with dignity? Steven Petrow has had these questions—and answered them.
Steven is an award-winning journalist and author of the book "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old." Steven has used his experience from observing his parents’ mistakes to help the boomer generation do things differently. He has also defined the term “civilist” - someone who looks beyond themselves to think about their community, state, country, and planet. Steven has opened many conversations about aging with his book, which has been successful in helping people have these conversations. He also encourages people to embrace technology and have intergenerational friendships, as well as to not take themselves too seriously and to embrace humor. Steven is passionate about helping people live smarter, healthier and happier as they age.
In this episode, we get into Steven’s definition of a "civilist, why emphasizes the importance of embracing technology and having intergenerational friendships, and shares that a positive attitude towards aging can add seven and a half years of longevity.
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We all want to lead healthier lives and live longer, but the process of aging can be difficult. From ageist stereotypes to a lack of research into women's health, there are many obstacles to overcome. Thankfully, Zora Benhamou is here to help.
Zora is a 52-year-old digital nomad who has traveled to over 50 countries and speaks six languages. She is also the founder of the podcast “Hack My Age” and her messages reach over 100,000 people. Zora is currently completing her master’s degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California. Her mission is to disrupt age stereotypes and to do this by living an unexpected life.
On today’s episode, Zora discusses her life as a digital nomad, as well as her decision to live a minimalistic lifestyle with her husband, focusing instead on experiences. She also discusses why ageism is implicit and how it affects our health. We also talk about Zora's mission to disrupt age stereotypes and to do so by living an unexpected life.
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Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming and confusing, and making informed decisions can be a daunting task. Because of this, we have people like Aileen Gerhardt.
Aileen is an independent, board-certified patient advocate who can help make sense of it all. In this episode, Aileen will explain how patient advocacy can help people make informed decisions, how it differs from geriatric care management, and how a patient advocate might assist a client who is preparing for an elective surgery. She will also discuss why it is important to create a “micro board of directors” for support and how to find a patient advocate.
Additionally, she shares her experience in working with solo agents, offers advice for putting together a “Go Plan” for potential medical emergencies, and provides advice for finding a patient advocate (and why she suggests using the Patient Advocate Certification Board).
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Our healthcare system is always evolving and changing—which means that doctor’s recommendations are too. It’s important to stay on top of these to keep our body in tip top shape, particularly as we get older.
Dr. Michael Berry is the Vice Chair of the US Preventative Services Task Force and a leading authority on health and aging. He is a board-certified family and preventive medicine physician, with training in integrative medicine, and specializes in primary care. Dr. Berry has dedicated his career to helping people understand how to improve their health and wellbeing through preventive measures. He has been a guest lecturer at medical conferences, a featured speaker on podcasts, and a contributing author to medical publications. Dr. Berry has an extensive background in preventive services, with a particular focus on the latest health recommendations for aging. He has been a part of the US Preventive Services Task Force since 2008, and currently serves as its Vice Chair. He is passionate about helping people practice preventive medicine and live longer, healthier lives.
On today’s episode, Dr. Berry explains the importance of aspirin for people between the ages of 40 and 59 (and why those over the age of 60 should not start taking it), he explains the importance of lung cancer screening, colon cancer screening and much more.
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With 2 out of every 3 adults over 70 experiencing hearing loss, it’s something we all need to think about—odds are it will happen to us or someone we know. Unfortunately, up to 23 million adults are left untreated for hearing loss. Fortunately, there is hope on the horizon.
On today’s podcast we talk to Shelley Stein from Access HEARS, a Baltimore-based 501-C3 nonprofit. Access HEARS provides low cost, high quality over the counter listening devices and resources directly to individuals. She discusses how Access Hears provides a hearing device that is easy to use, making better hearing available to more people of different income levels.
If you or someone you know has experienced hearing loss, get the resources you need to understand how you can stay connected to your hearing and the people you love.
Learn more at accesshears.com.
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We’ve all heard of the dreaded “midlife crisis”. But what if it didn’t need to be a crisis at all—but a motivating awakening?
Michael Clinton is a former Hearst Magazine publisher and bestselling author. He is best known for his book, ROAR, which encourages people to develop new identities and personas for themselves beyond the roles of partner, parent, and career. Clinton had an epiphany that led him to make changes to his life in his mid-forties, such as taking flying lessons, starting a vineyard, and becoming a marathon runner. He is a strong advocate for lifelong learning, rejecting the traditional notion of retiring, and replacing words such as “midlife crisis” with “midlife awakening.” Clinton has also conducted research at Yale University that shows that people with a positive attitude towards aging live longer and spend less time and money in the health care system.
On this episode, host Cathleen Toomey interviews Michael about the concept of life layering and how it can help people live a more meaningful and fulfilled life. Michael encourages people to pursue lifelong learning and reject the traditional notion of retiring.
Michael also discusses research conducted at Yale University that shows that people with a positive attitude towards aging live longer and spend less time and money in the health care system. He believes that the Boomer generation will lead the charge in changing old-fashioned attitudes towards aging. He also encourages people to start a counter-culture movement against ageism.
Learn more at roarbymichaelclinton.com or get his book ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late).
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LinkedIn- Michael Clinton
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Let’s face it, living with a disability can be isolating, but one man is doing something about it. Todd Hansen, an award-winning architect and disability advocate, is working to create an accessible and equitable world for people of all abilities.
Todd cares for the needs of people he designs for and has experienced first-hand the difficulty of being mobility challenged and being physically prevented from being part of the community. After being diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis, Todd founded the nonprofit organization Access Navigators with the goal of providing an up-to-date online guide to accessibility for others. Access Navigators is crowdsourcing accessibility, helping businesses find new ways and small tweaks to make it easier for people to navigate and become more welcoming to a wider range of potential customers. Todd shares how he has worked towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world for people of all abilities—and encourages people to reach out to him if they want to bring Access Navigators to their town.
Find out more at AccessNavigators.com.
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On this episode of Seniority Authority, Nancy Davis Kho talks about her book, "The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time", which she wrote to encourage people to write thank you letters to those who have impacted their lives. She discusses how writing gratitude letters can help cultivate happiness and strengthen our positive recall bias. She also explains how writing letters can help us take responsibility for our actions and lead to forgiveness. Nancy also shares stories about the impact of writing thank you letters, such as a woman who wrote 100 letters in 100 days and her friend who wrote 50 letters for her 50th birthday.
Nancy also talks about how writing these letters made her feel calmer, more centered, and relaxed, and how it changed her attitude towards life. Lastly, Nancy talks about refraining from posting photos on social media when it is not her news to share, her guilty pleasure, her favorite healthy practice, her favorite source of laughter, the last book she loved, and her favorite escape.
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Today we are joined by Rabbi Jeffery Wildstein, founder of Kavod Daily Money Management. Jeffrey discusses his experience as a former attorney and college administrator and why he chose to become a Daily Money Manager. We learn about the services a Daily Money Manager provides, which includes going through bills, mail sorting, tracking insurance claims, and more. We also hear about the process one must go through to become a licensed or bonded money manager, and the importance of having a money manager who is a member of the Alliance of Daily Money Managers.
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Dr. Michelle Rozen knows a thing or two about change—but she’s also figured out a way to not only embrace it, but use it to help her thrive.
Show NotesHave things felt a bit stagnant in your life? Many seniors feel that way too. But sometimes, it can be due to our own decision making.
In this episode of Seniority Authority, Cathleen interviews Dr. Michelle Rozen, a change consultant and PhD in Psychology from NSU who has written a book called Two Second Decisions. Dr. Rozen explains that craving change in life can lead to amazing things and that fear of change is largely physiological. We’ll talk about how she suggests making specific and granular changes and repeating them for 30-45 days to create a neural pathway in the brain—and what that can do to our decisions.
Dr. Rozen also encourages people to find their special purpose and passion in life and how to use the “two second decisions” technique to make quick, winning choices!
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Find out more about Dr. Rozen or get her book on her website!
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"I just tell them, like, you need to pick your lane, because not everybody is the same here, and they have very different outlooks on their future, and you need to understand that before you start trying to talk to people."
David Stewart is the founder of AGEIST, an agency that specializes in marketing to older adults. He is also a world-renowned photographer and has been featured in Vogue, New York Times Magazine, and other publications.
This is David Stewart's story...
David Stewart was a world-renowned photographer who began to notice a disconnect between the way older adults were being represented in the media and the way they actually looked and felt. He decided to start his own agency, AGEIST, to change the way businesses thought about and marketed to older adults. Now, businesses come to AGEIST for help understanding how to correctly communicate with and develop products for the 50+ population. Stewart and his team have identified a small group of 18% of this population who they feel are the most open to new ideas and who they focus their messaging on. Despite the fact that this group is not representative of the entire 50+ population, Stewart believes that by changing the way this group thinks about aging, the rest of the population will follow.
In this episode, you will learn:
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David Stewart's experience as a world-traveling photographer and how it led him to notice a disconnect between how older adults are represented in the media and advertising, and how they are actually living their lives.
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The challenge businesses face in understanding and marketing to a highly fragmented population of older adults with diverse backgrounds, interests, and needs.
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The importance of expanding people's imagination of what is possible as they age, and how this can lead to positive changes in attitudes and perceptions about aging.
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What are your views, comments or questions on positive aging and ageism? Share them with us at info@seniorityauthority.org!
Learn more at ageist.com or listen to the SuperAge podcast!
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Rico Caveglia is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and athlete who has dedicated his life to promoting wellness through his consulting company in San Diego. He is the author of the Ageless Living book and podcast, which has many hundreds of followers.
"Our natural state is to be healthy and energetic all of our lives."
In this episode, you will learn the following:
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How to stay fit at any age
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The benefits of living a purpose-driven life
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The importance of nutrition in overall health and wellness
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Get Rico’s book, “Ageless Living: The Ultimate Lifestyle for Health Vitality Longevity” on Amazon. Listen to his podcast, Fearless Aging, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Danielle Oristian York is the executive director and president of the nonprofit organization 21/64. She is a graduate of James Madison University and the center for Creative Leadership Coaching Program. She has more than 18 years experience helping families, leaders, and organizations do work around changing identity and the future.
This is Danielle Oristian York's story...
Danielle York is the executive director and president of the nonprofit organization 21/64. 21/64 provides multigenerational advising, facilitating, and training for next generation level engagement with a focus on family, philanthropy and foundations. York and her team work with families of different generations to help them understand their values and how to operationalize them to make the world a better place.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
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What does it mean to live 20 years past retirement age?
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How can families of different generations work together more effectively?
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What are the benefits of giving back to the community?
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Find out more about 21/64 and what they’re doing, at 2164.net
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Today’s guest, Patricia D’Antonio, is the Vice President of Policy & Professional Affairs of the Gerontological Society of America, Project Director Reframing Aging, has a BS from Duchanne and an MS from Temple, and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. On today’s episode, Tricia and I discuss changing mindsets and attitudes towards aging, ageism, and age stereotypes - and the surprisingly positive results for everyone when those mindsets change. Aging happens to all of us, and we can choose how we think about it - from buying age-positive birthday cards to research and public policies that benefit us all.
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Today’s episode topic is thanks to a listener suggestion on the topic of bereavement.
Today’s guest, Dr. Toni Miles, is an expert on the field of bereavement, fellow on the Gerontological Society of America, faculty on the University of Georgia College of Public Health, MD and PhD from Howard University, and recognized as a national expert on chronic health epid, gerontology, and bereavement. She has researched the topic of bereavement since 2012 and her work is used by a number of efficacy groups. Her team has disseminated best practices on bereavement care and trains healthcare professionals on bereavement, and has recently been quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
On today’s episode, Dr. Toni and I talk about her decade of studying bereavement and public health and translating her understanding of bereavement so our listeners can put it into practice. Practices like reversing the assumption that most bereaved people are older adults, how to talk to people who are grieving (don’t tell them how to feel - just listen!), and the major health benefits of going for a walk with someone who is grieving. We also discuss generational differences in bereavement, how to talk about your own eventual death, and best practices for showing up for the grieving people in your life (hint: bring healthy food, and stay off social media).
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Episode 43: True confessions: I love to sing. (Note that I didn’t say people would want to hear me singing, but singing to me is a joyful expression!) In high school I tried out for every musical, and was roundly rejected! But as an adult, I found a local singing group to join, Voices from the Heart, and it was a fabulous experience.
Even if you’re no Pavarotti, there are so many health benefits to singing that it’s worth forging ahead despite any initial embarrassment. In fact, singing can provide concrete benefits if you have Parkinson’s or other vocal or breathing challenges.
Today’s guest, Angelynne Hinson, has decades of experience as a regional soprano soloist in a wide variety of genres. She has been a member of a critically acclaimed classical vocal duo as well as an award-winning a cappella jazz quartet. She has spent more than 25 years in voice instruction, rehabilitation, workshop development, and has created arts education curriculum for many regional programs.
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To learn more about on-line and in-person singing workshops email info@angelynne.com or visit her website.
Dartmouth Medical Online 5-week Workshop beginning Oct. 20
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Episode 42: People used to retire at 65 because it was the end. But with medical technology and general health getting better all the time, a person’s life doesn’t have to stop just because they age.
Melissa Davey was in the throes of corporate America, successful in both the non-profit and for-profit worlds. However, after the excitement started to fade, she realized that she needed a change.
After a chance encounter with M. Night Shyamalan, she suddenly had a different dream—one that had never even occurred to her before. Before she knew it, she was making her own documentary—highlighting women beyond 60.
Links:
- Check out “Beyond Sixty”, Melissa Davey’s documentary.
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Episode 41: Chris previously worked for 3M for over twenty-five years, leading sales teams and driving change. On top of that, he has ten years of experience in the consulting arena specializing in Conscious Leadership. He has since leveraged his hands-on business experience, holistic perspective, and extensive coaching training with high-achieving leaders and family businesses to drive self-discovery, resulting in higher levels of consciousness and, ultimately, peace.
Chris studies meditation, religion, philosophy, and martial arts in his free time and became a Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner and was mentored by Wyatt Woodsmall (Tony Robbins' original trainer). By building a business that worked for him, Chris has been able to create amazing experiences with his family, and has helped others do the same by living in alignment with their values.
Links:
- Chris's Book: SOUL INTENTION: An Executive Guide to Building a Life by Choice not by Chance.
- Website: https://chrisyonker.com
- The Secret Thoughts of CEOs on Apple Podcast
- The Secret Thoughts of CEOs on Spotify
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Episode 40: James A. Fitts is a CFP®, and Principal and Senior Family Wealth Advisor for The Colony Group. He is an experienced financial advisor who consults families on inter-generational gifting strategies, family wealth education, governance, and philanthropy. He’s the author of the book “Your Next Adventure: Planning for Life After the Sale of Your Business”, which helps detail the next steps one can take after they move past the chapter of their life owning a business.
With over 40 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Jim has provided planning to individuals since 1996 and was awarded the Certified Financial Planner (CFPTM) designation in 1999.
Links:
- Get Jim's book “Your Next Adventure: Planning for Life After the Sale of Your Business” on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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Episode 39: Ryan serves on the National Advisory Board of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and is a Fellow for Nexus Insights, a think tank advancing the well-being of older adults through innovative models of housing and healthcare. He publishes a consumer blog and other consumer content at www.smartliving360.com.
Ryan is a graduate of Princeton and Stanford University, and currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and three children.
Links:
- Ryan's Book: Right Place Right Time
- Ryan's SmartLiving website: www.smartliving360.com.
- To download the personal Healthy Aging dashboard: https://www.rentlab.org/smart-living-dashboard
- SmartLiving 360 Assessment: https://www.smartliving360.com/assessment
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Episode 38: Denis is a member of the Trusts & Estates Department and practices in the areas of taxation, estate planning, probate law, and elder law, including Medicaid planning. He handles all aspects of federal and state taxation including income taxation, and estate and gift taxation. He also advises clients concerning sophisticated tax, business, succession, and estate planning.
Denis received his LL.M. Taxation from Boston University School of Law (1997), J.D. from Western New England College School of Law, Cum Laude, (1992), and an M.B.A. from Nichols College (1989). He began his career as a tax attorney in 1992, and before joining McLane Middleton, he practiced law in Boston.
Links:
- Dillon in LinkedIn: Denis.P.Dillon
- Check out the CMS, health & human services: https://www.cms.gov/
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Episode 37: Michelle is an Emmy® nominated award-winning filmmaker whose documentary features have included “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson” and festival favorite, “A Finished Life: The Goodbye & No Regrets Tour” among others.
Michelle also authored a book of personal essays chronicling her grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's called “Oh, For God's Sake Whisper It”. She's currently engaged in launching free community screenings for her new film, and “It's Not a Burden” is currently available on iTunes and whenever you rent or buy movies online.
Links:
- Check out “It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents”.
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Episode 36: Paula Span is a former Washington Post reporter and teaches at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalists. Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Philadelphia Enquirer, New York Magazine, Washingtonian, Glamour, Esquire, USA Today, and many more. She's the author of the new Audible book, The Bubbe Diaries, as well as When The Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions.
Links:
- Check out The Bubbe Diaries on Audible
Reading List:
- When The Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions by Paula Span
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Episode 35: Bob Kramer is Co-founder, former CEO, and now Strategic Advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). He is also the Founder and Fellow of Nexus Insights, founded to help transform housing and aging services for older adults.
On today’s episode, we talk about how Nexus Insights aims to change the future, how having purpose is crucial to thriving in old age, and what we can do now to help set ourselves up for success.
- Find out more about NIC
- Connect with Bob on LinkedIn
Reading List
- Essential retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults by Sara Zeff Gerber
- Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life by Ryan Fredrick
Don’t miss Sara Zeff Geber’s episode on Seniority Authority!! Ep. 29: Solo Agers: The Keys to Planning Your Life in Retirement
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Episode 34: Dr. Brown is the president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada and is the Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Dr. Brown received her medical degree at McGill University and has been practicing family medicine in Toronto since 1982. In 2018, the North American Menopause Society awarded Dr. Brown the Media Award for her work in raising awareness about women’s health issues and healthy aging through her numerous speaking engagements and books.
Dr. Brown also works to help shape health policy in Canada, through numerous advisory bodies including as past President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, Immunize Canada, and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative, Medical Board of Directors, HealthChoicesFirst, Past Chair of the Consumer Education Committee of the North American Menopause Society, Member, Faculty Advisor, McGill Medical School. She is also the VP for North America Medical Women’s International Association.
Links:
- Dr. Brown's book: The New Woman's Guide to Healthy Aging
- Dr. Brown on Twitter: @drvivienbrown
- Dr. Brown'sLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvivienbrown/?
- Dr. Brown's Website: www.drvivienbrown.com
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Ellen Waldorf didn't succeed in her first career goal as a new Yale graduate. She interned as a comedy writer on “Late Night with David Letterman" then turned her attention to Law. She has a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. Before meditation, she worked for a private investor, practiced corporate law, clerked for a federal appellate court judge, and taught English in China.
Ellen transitioned to mediation work full-time in 2001. Her firm, eWaldorf Mediation, has successfully mediated hundreds of cases including divorce, family, probate, and business issues. She co-leads Divorce Mediation Training Associates and Step to Center. Ellen also serves on the board of the Community Dispute Settlement Center.
Links:
- eWaldorf meditation website: eWaldorf meditation
- Ellen's LinkedIn: Ellen Waldorf
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Dr. Esty holds a Ph.D. in social psychology from Boston University. To write her book, she interviewed more than 120 people over 80 from across the United States. Dr. Esty focused on interviewing those living exciting lives, purposeful lives, and who would have something to share about what is possible when you're in your 80s. Katharine is on a mission to foster a new understanding of living fully in our 80s and beyond.
Dr. Esty, now 87, continues with her private practice and is featured in the New York Times’ opinion section. She lives in a retirement community West of Boston and is a mother of four sons, as well as being a grandmother.
Links:
- Copies of Dr. Esty’s book may be purchased here.
- You can subscribe to Dr. Esty’s monthly newsletter here, or visit her website at www.katharineesty.com.
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Ms. Elphick joined the Partnership for Public Health in 2014 working as an Options Counselor for the Belknap County ServiceLink office. Before joining PPH, Ms. Elphick was a Forensic Interviewer with the Merrimack County Advocacy Center in Concord, NH. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, ME.
Links:
- Service link National toll-free NO to access long term services: 1-866-634-9412
- Find all Service link info and addresses: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Sample Letter
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Dr. Howard Friedman was the past president of the Western Psychological Association (WPA). He received the James Mckeen Cattell Award from the Association of Psychology Science, a top career award for applied scientific research in psychology for his work on ‘Changing How we Think About the Nature of Health'. Professor Friedman has also received multiple teaching awards, with ‘Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award' being the most recent.
Longevity Project, co-authored by his former Ph.D. student Dr.Leslie Martin, has won worldwide recognition including 1st place in the “Wellness” category in the books for A Better Life Awards and was one of the ten books on J.P Morgan's Annual Summer Recommended Reading List and Editors pick by the journal Nature.
Links
- Check out Dr. Howard's book: The Longevity Project
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Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author and the Founder of LifeEncore. Her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults, was selected as a “best book on aging well” by the Wall Street Journal. Sara also received the distinction of being named as one of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” by the PBS website, Next Avenue.
Links:
- Sara’s website: https://sarazeffgeber.com/
- Sara's book: Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers
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In this episode, we get an up-close and personal look at how Riverwood Durham opened in 2019, how it created a sense of community for its residents, and what plans they have for the future.
Kim discusses her goal of creating a fun and supportive environment for the residents, and how the pandemic has created a feeling of family within the community. They also touch on how the community was affected by the pandemic, where they got their positive outlook from, and what assumptions they had concerning COVID on older adults. We wrap up with the community's future plans, and give directions on how one can join a positive and uplifting community such as RiverWoods.
Links
- https://instagram.com/riverwoodsdurham
- http://riverwoodsdurham.org
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Feel free to share your questions for Kim and Deb with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks.
He is also a columnist for The Atlantic, host of the podcast “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks,” and subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit”. Arthur has written 12 books, including the national bestsellers “Love Your Enemies” and “The Conservative Heart”. His most recent book is “From Strength to Strength”, will be available this February 2022.
Links:
Arthur's book: From Strength to Strength
Facebook: Arthur Brooks
Twitter: @arthurbrooks
Podcast: How to Build a Happy Life
Podcast: The Art of Happiness
Website: arthurbrooks.com
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What are your questions about finding meaning in the second half of life? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Justine began working at RiverWoods as part of the pre-opening team in June 1994. Her tenure at RiverWoods began as the Director of Accounting, with growth into the role of CFO in 1997, COO in 2005 and President/CEO in 2007. She became CEO of the RiverWoods Group in 2012.
Justine is a certified public accountant in the state of New Jersey and formerly served as Trustee and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Leading Age of Maine and New Hampshire. Justine has lectured at the University of New Hampshire and is a frequent speaker at local, regional, and national industry conferences on topics including strategic management, growth planning, culture development, and financial oversight.
Links:
- RiverWoods Group website: www.riverwoodsgroup.org
What’s Next?
Want to know more about RiverWoods’ way of life? We want to hear from you! Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Jo Ann Allen has extensive on-air experience as a radio journalist,having startedher career at Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison. She spent 24 years at various news organizations in New York City including 18 years at WNYC/New York Public Radio.
After New York, Jo Ann moved to San Diego for 5 years and worked mainly at KPBS Radio. From San Diego, she movedto Philadelphia and spent 4 years at WHYY Radio. In addition, Jo Ann taught radio journalism for 7 years as an adjunct professor at Long Island University in Brooklyn, where she was on the committee that decides the recipients of the George Polk Awards for Investigative Journalism. She is currently an anchor, reporter, and mentor at Colorado Public Radio in Denver.
Links:
Jo Ann’s podcast: Been There Done That
Jo Ann’s LinkedIn: Jo Ann Allen
What’s Next?
Are you over 60? We want to hear from you! What's your life look like right now? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Carol Marak is a solo aging advisor and advocate. She is the founder of the Elder Orphan Facebook Group, which launched in 2016 and has almost 10,000 members. She also has a successful YouTube channel called Solo and Smart and a book titled SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future.
Carol attributes her seven years of family caregiving as to how she learned to plan for the future. Between her and her two sisters, caring for their ailing parents took up almost all of their time. With no children to rely on as her parents did, and knowing the amount of care that they needed, she knew she had to plan for her future and figure out what to do.
Links:
- Carol's Book: SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future
- Carol’s Facebook Group: Elder Orphans
- Carol’s YouTube Chanell: Solo and Smart
- Carol’s Website: CarolMarak.com
What’s Next?
What are your questions about solo aging? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Pat Bennett is the President of Longevity Planning, in Portsmouth, NH. She is a Certified Long Term Care Councilor with over twenty-five years of experience in insurance planning. Pat works both with families looking to do long-term care planning as well as those who are looking for immediate help for a loved one who needs care.
As a family caregiver herself, Pat is very aware of the emotional and financial dynamics involved in long-term care planning. Her desire is to help families have access to the highest quality of care, freedom of choice, and peace of mind. By using a holistic approach, she involves the family as well as their legal, tax, and financial advisors in the planning process.
Links:
- Longevity Planning
- Pat Bennett LinkedIn
What’s Next?
What are your questions about long-term care insurance? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Cathleen Toomey
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Katie Smith Sloan is President and CEO of LeadingAge. Guided by the mission to be the trusted voice for aging, Sloan advances the organization’s strategic priorities to increase impact through advocacy, enhanced member value and generates ideas to improve our current system of services and supports. As LeadingAge’s President and CEO, Katie Smith Sloan seeks common ground with other stakeholders to address ageism and to promote innovation.
Sloan also serves as the executive director of the Global Ageing Network, an organization with a presence in over 50 countries committed to improving the quality of life for people as they age throughout the world.
Links:
- LeadingAge
What’s next?
Do you have any questions on the future of aging? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Cathleen Toomey
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Richard Peck is a certified financial planner, a chartered advisor in philanthropy, and a chartered financial consultant. Prior to the Charitable Foundation, Richard served Dartmouth Hitchcock Health, the Geisel School of Medicine, and Dartmouth College in their philanthropic work. He is a volunteer member of the marketing and development committee of the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council in Lebanon, NH. He also serves on the NH Race and Equity All Workgroup and the Civic Engagement subgroup in Concord, NH. And, he is a member of the board of directors of the International Association of Advisors in Philanthropy and serves on its webinar and marketing committees as well.
For fun, in non-COVID times, Richard likes to perform improvisational comedy on stage with his troupe, which has been playing to groups large and small for over 25 years.
Links:
- NH Charitable Foundation
- Picture Your Legacy Cards
- Your Next Adventure
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What are your questions about volunteering as a retiree? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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In 2018, Dr. Pilcher founded Clear Guidance in order to return to her passion of working directly with clients and their families. Dr. Pilcher presently serves as President of the New England Association of Aging Life Care and is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Aging Life Care.
Dr. Pilcher has career-long experience working with people with dementia and their families. Prior to founding, Clear Guidance, she was affiliated with Hearthstone Alzheimer Care Assisted Living where she held a number of management positions; AZA Care Management as a Care Manager/Director of Operations; Overlook CARE as Clinical Director and Executive Director of Care Management and Home Care
Links:
- Clear Guidance
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Would you consider seeking help from a care manager? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Dr. Leslie Kernisan is a practicing geriatrician and the founder of the website and podcast Better Health While Aging. She has literally written the book we all need – When Your Aging Parent Needs Help, A geriatrician’s step-by-step guide to memory loss, resistance, safety worries and more. A clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco Division of Geriatrics, Dr. Leslie also offers online courses for adult children, in addition to the website and podcast.
What next?
What are your questions about supporting your aging parents better? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Dr. Leslie Kernisan
- Website: BetterHealthWhileAging.net
- Podcast: Better Health While Aging
- Book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help
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Dr. John Randolph is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, brain health coach and consultant, and member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology at Washington State University, and completed clinical and research fellowships in Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He's Past President of the New Hampshire Psychological Association, a National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Fellow, and recent Program Chair for a national conference focused on the science of brain health. He's also the author of the recently released general audience book, The Brain Health Club: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life. He works with individuals, groups, and organizations interested in developing better strategies to enhance brain health.
Links:
- The Brain Health Book
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What day-to-day activities are you engaging in to improve your brain health? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Dr. John Randolph
- Website: www.randolphnp.com
Cathleen Toomey
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Ashton is a pioneer, speaker, writer, blogger, author, and internationally recognized expert on ageism. She began investigating ageism in her mid-50s, and what she discovered led her to write her book, This Chair Rocks – A Manifesto Against Ageism, as well as creating a number of other resources to combat ageism. She speaks widely at venues that have included the TED Mainstage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.
Links:
- Oldschool.info
- This Chair Rocks – A Manifesto Against Ageism
What’s next?
Have you experienced any discrimination based on your age? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Executive Director at HFC. Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hamilton College and an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School.
Bonnie has extensive experience building organizations from the ground up, including chairing successful multi-million-dollar capital campaigns, designing and managing strategic planning projects, and growing board leadership. She is bringing HFC into the next phase of growth to become a leading voice in brain health awareness and care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Links:
- Brain It On
- CareCon
- Women's Alzheimer's Movement
What’s next?
After listening to this episode, what areas in your life are you re-thinking in terms of your own brain health? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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Bonnie Wattles
Linkedin: Boonie Wattles
Website: HFC
Instagram: wearehfc
Twitter: WeAreHFC
Facebook: WeAreHFC
Join HFC’s next event, Head to Head, hosted by Seth Rogen: Streaming Live November 10th.
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Lisa McCracken is the Director of Senior Living Research and Development at Ziegler - the nation’s leading lender for senior living. Lisa’s primary focus is concentrated on conducting industry research and trend analyses for educative purposes in the form of presentations, newsletters, and research publications. In addition to providing support to the investment banking practice at Ziegler, she also facilitates the Ziegler CFO Hotline℠, an electronic interchange of information among CFOs of senior living providers, and coordinates national and regional educational workshops for senior living professionals.
Links:
- Ziegler’s website: www.ziegler.com
What’s next?
Have you witnessed how the key trends are impacting senior living? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Jean Ketcham is a former small business owner and talk show host. She is also a proud parent, an avid skydiver, and a cancer survivor. To put it mildly, Jean is up to any challenge. After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating and less adventurous. That’s how Aging But Dangerous® was born 12 years ago. Today, Jean is 81 years old, has over 130,000 followers on social media, and she’s convinced that aging can be so exciting and fun.
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How has Jean’s story changed your perception of aging? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
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- Jean Ketcham www.agingbutdangerous.com
- Facebook: Aging But DANGEROUS
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Dr. Everett Moitoza is a business psychologist who has consulted with hundreds of businesses across all industries. His focus has been on interpersonal and organizational conflict and change management issues – especially those related to family businesses and partnerships. His opinions and solutions regarding business and performance issues are frequently sought and published by the business and news media. Everett has a doctorate in psychology from Boston University, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, a master’s in behavioral sciences from Bridgewater University, and a bachelor’s in music from Berklee College of Music. He has taught graduate-level courses at Harvard, Boston, Northeastern, and Lesley Universities. At present, he is conducting research on the experience and management of change in family businesses and partnerships.
In today’s episode, Dr. Moitoza joins the podcasts to explain the process of change, why it can be so intimidating and how we can become more change hardy.
Links:
- Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
- Dr. Moitoza’s Website: http://moitoza.com/
What’s Next?
What are some ways you will try to become more change hardy? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Roger Whitney has been walking life with clients as a financial advisor for more than 25 years and is the host of the award-winning Retirement Answer Man® podcast. He is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about retirement, one little conversation at a time. Roger established Rock Retirement Club in 2018 to help foster a safe online space for soon-to-be retirees to learn, plan, and interact with other like-minded folks on the path to retirement. Investopedia has named him to the Top 100 Most Influential Advisors 2017-2021, and he has brought home Plutus Awards for Best Financial Planner Blog (2019) and Best Retirement Blog (2015 and 2017).
In today’s episode, Roger talks about what it means to be a conscious entrepreneur. He also shares an inside view on how you can make money by making a difference and how balancing your lifestyle can let you have a life both before and during retirement.
What’s Next?
Do you still believe that retirement is a “magic number”? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Links:
Roger’s website: www.rogerwhitney.com
Mr. Spooner joined Greystone in 1986 and now serves as co-CEO. His responsibilities include managing and driving annual business performance, formulating and executing strategies for clients, and interacting with clients, employees, investors, and other stakeholders. Mr. Spooner is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics involving the business of senior living. Mr. Spooner received a B.A. in Public Administration/Economics from Drake University, an Advanced Fellowship in Economics from the University of London, and completed graduate work in Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh.
In today’s episode, John chats with Cathleen about how today’s aging experiences are vastly different from prior generations, the different stages of living, and the evolution of how we are living longer, more purposeful lives.
Links:
Greystone’s website: https://greystonecommunities.com/
Jeremy grew up in a small town in Ontario and went to school in Montreal, Quebec at McGill University. He initially thought he’d become a doctor only to decide two years into college that he didn’t want to spend 10 more years in school. So, he dropped out and decided he’d help older adults. He and his friends spent a year living in a nursing home, and the result of their year was a product called Sensassure, which Jeremy piloted, perfected, and marketed. He sold that company and has started a new journey with his next venture, called Bloom — an online community of adults 50+ who are looking to redefine their new phase of life.
In today’s episode, Jeremy chats with Cathleen about his passion for solving the real-life problems of older adults. He discusses how his year with nursing home residents inspired the creation of Sensassure, and, once that company was sold, his new inspiration. Jeremy’s new company is called Bloom, which started as a meetup group focused on connecting like-minded 50+ adults. Bloom is now on a mission to change the aging narrative and redefine retirement. After all, why retire, when you can Bloom?
Links:
Bloom’s website: http://www.hellobloomers.com
What’s Next?
Do you have a plan for your future retirement, or have you even thought about it yet? Share your opinions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform. Have a question about aging you’d like answered?
Submit them online.
Steele began his professional life as a physicist. Growing up, he was fascinated by space, just like many other scientists. It was after his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Oxford that he decided that aging was the single most important scientific challenge of our time, and switched fields to computational biology.
In this episode, Andrew chats with Cathleen about developing therapies that are bound to eliminate the physical and mental decline associated with aging, what occurs biologically as we age, as well as practical ways we can slow down the process. The hope isn’t that we get to live longer for the sake of it, it is that we live longer in good health.
If you agree that it is vital to petition government officials for additional funding for aging services and would like to know how to write to your congressional representatives, here are a few resources:
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Dr. Steele’s petition to the UK House of Lords
- How to find and contact your Congressional Representative
- How to find and contact your Senator
Links:
- Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steel
What’s Next?
Do you think humans could ever attain negligible senescence or pause aging? Share your opinions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform. Have a question about aging you’d like answered?
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Kathy Anderson is an innovating leader that has served as CEO for two large multi-state nonprofits that cater to older adults. She now stays active coaching and mentoring brand new CEOs across the country. Kathy is a passionate advocate for older adults and those who serve them.
Links:
- Kathy Anderson
- Goodwin House
What’s Next?
How will you find meaning and purpose in your next chapter? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Andrea Daly is an experienced attorney and litigator of Robinson, Boesch, Sennott & Daly, and recognized as a top attorney in the United States. Andrea has helped hundreds of individuals and families avoid probate and ensure their affairs are in order. She joins the podcast today to share her expertise about wills, trusts, and probates. She also gives tips on how families can save time, money, and headaches.
Links:
- Andrea Daly on LinkedIn
- Robinson, Boesch, Sennott and Daly
What’s Next?
Do you have your affairs in order? Share your questions with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
The Baby Boomer generation—adults born between 1946 and 1964—represents 44% of the US population, and in the next 5 years, they’re projected to hold 70% of US disposable income and buy 49% of total consumer-packaged goods.
This generation continues to smash cultural expectations and redefine the playing field. In this episode, we delve into the mind of the Boomer to understand what’s next for this active, opinionated, and powerful demographic.
Do you consider age a number or more of a mindset? How has this affected the choices you’ve made about your future? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Links:
Boomer Consumer by Matt Thornhill and John Martin
Discussing your parent’s wishes can be a difficult process, but Dick Edwards is here to help. Dick has spent 36 years in the eldercare field and is currently an administrator of the award-winning Charterhouse, run by Mayo Clinic. Edwards is the author of the book Mom, Dad, Can We Talk? A guide on how to have more loving and productive conversations around the changing age of parents. He joins the podcast today to discuss his best tips and methods to avoid.
Links:
- “Mom, Dad… Can We Talk?” By Dick Edwards
What’s Next?
How do you plan on talking to your parents about their plans? Share your stories with us at info@seniorityauthority.org or find us on your favorite social media platform.
Dr. Maureen O’Connor is the Associate Director of Boston University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center Education Core and Director of Neuropsychology at the Bedford VA Hospital. She has dedicated her career to studying dementia and cognitive decline and hopes to assist families in patients through the difficult transition. She joins the podcast today to define what dementia is, explain the impact of a positive outlook, and encourage listeners to discuss any changes they see with their primary care provider.
Links:
- Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for FamiliesBy: Dr. Maureen O’Connor
- Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It By: Dr. Maureen O’Connor
Cindy Martin is the Vice President of Quality for the RiverWoods Group. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare field in a variety of settings. In the past 15 years at RiverWoods, she has set the standard for nursing within three communities. She currently leads quality efforts within the RiverWoods group, including maintaining state and federal quality guidelines. She joins the podcast today to discuss assisted living and types of long-term care.
Links:
- Compare Long Term Care Facilities Here
What’s Next?
Is your loved one a night owl or early bird and what do they want their days of retirement to look like? Share your stories at info@seniorityauthority.org
Ashley Campbell has recorded two records, The Lonely One (2018) and Something Lovely (2020). She is the daughter of Glen Campbell, popular American entertainer, who passed away in 2017. Ashley accompanied her father on his last tour playing banjo and was able to help him navigate his final years as he struggled with Alzheimer’s. We listen as Ashley shares Remembering, a song written about her father and featured in the documentary that followed Glen Campbell’s goodbye tour.
- Ashley Campbell’s Website
- Remembering by Ashley Campbell
- Glen Campbell’s Website
In 2015, award-winning New York Times journalist John Leland set out to meet members of America’s fastest-growing age group – adults over the age of 85. He anticipated learning of the challenges of growing old, of isolation and decline of health. What he discovered was the opposite, revealing that the later stages of life can be, in actuality, quite the opposite.
In this episode, Leland shares some surprising insights gleaned from conversations with the six octogenarians he followed for his book, a few hilarious anecdotes from 87-year-old Fred, and, the real secret to enduring happiness.
- Jonas Mekas
- New York Times articles by John Leland
- “Happiness is a Choice you Make” By John Leland
Kate Grondin is an experienced professional move manager and started her own transition management company, Home Transition Resources, in 2008. The company has since been acquired by WayForth, the largest full-service provider of total home transition solutions. In her current role, Kate serves as Vice President of New Business Development. Kate has helped hundreds of families and multiple generations to downsize with grace, calm, and ease. In this episode she joins the podcast to discuss some of the challenges of downsizing and offers insight into making the process easier.
- WayForth Move Management
Longevity, according to Martin Pazzani, has been increased by pharmaceuticals and surgery, not by the quality of life and mind. The alternative to increasing your life span is using fitness as preventative medicine —fitness can prolong the cognitive and physical decline of your body. He proposes that the simple activity of getting outside and walking can have an immense effect on mood and physiology. In this episode, Pazzani explains how the fitness industry has failed us, offers a better alternative, and explains the powerful impact of JOBO – the Joy of Being Outside.
Dan Heath is a New York Times best-selling author previously known for his work as one-half of the Heath Brothers. In his first solo book, Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen, Heath explores the concept of “Upstream Thinking,” and identifies barriers like tunneling, problem blindness, and a lack of ownership. Upstream Thinking could be as simple as purchasing a second power cord, or scheduling time to go on a walk. Whatever the outcome is, upstream thinking helps us avoid problems and save time.
- Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath
- Irving Zola
- Marcus Elliott
- Community Aging in Place—Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE)
- Anita Tucker
Dr. Robert Waldinger, a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, currently serves as the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. The longest of its kind, this longitudinal study has been following two groups over the last 75 years to identify the psychosocial predictors of healthy aging. The surprising result of this research revealed one important lesson about what really makes for a happy and healthy life — and it’s not what you’d expect.
- Harvard Study of Adult Development
- Dr. Robert Waldinger
- Lifespan Research Foundation
- “Good genes are nice, but joy is better” The Harvard Gazette
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