"Young is not a compliment, old is not an insult, it's just where you happen to be in the life cycle." Summary: The world is changing quickly around aging—how can we ever stay on top of what’s going on? Luckily…
"Purposeful longevity is framed around empowerment, engagement, experience, and education. It's not driven by deficits, it's about thriving." Summary: Around the topics of aging and senior care, “the future” can be a touchy topic—but my guest today sure doesn’t…
"People need to understand how aging has changed and that it is quite different from what we expected and what we were taught... we have to do a lot of revisiting and thinking about it." Summary: How can you live…
"I want us to think about healthy aging, and what changes we could realistically undertake to make our communities more accessible to all." Summary: What happens if you're an older adult and have run out of resources? In today's episode,…
"The social, the legal, and the financial are the most important aspects of being a healthy solo ager." Summary: Want to learn valuable information and suggestions for how to age safely and happily, even as a solo ager? With a…
"The deeper meaning of a community goes beyond the beautiful buildings, gorgeous spaces, and beautiful rooms and dining rooms. It is more of moving into a smaller home to live a bigger life." Summary: The greatness of a community is…
"You're not putting the burden of decision-making on your children or your spouse - you're not waiting for a crisis." Summary: What do most older adults want? Community, purpose, and peace of mind. What if I told you there was…
"We need to see each other's humanity. If you see someone else as being your equal, that helps us to ease some of the hardships and the pain we're seeing right now." Summary: Aging can be confusing and isolating. It…
"Be patient with yourself, find ways to give yourself the best self-care possible, and treat yourself exceptionally." Summary: As people age, the dynamics of a family invariably change. In the last decades of life, parents often cede decision-making to adult…
"The emotional challenge of a health care crisis is much easier to handle when the financial challenge has been addressed." Summary: As we age, there can be significant expenses associated with a prolonged illness that may require special care. This…