Summary In this conversation, Pat and John discuss Life Plan communities, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). They explore the concept of senior living and the different levels of care available in these communities. John also highlights the limited number of Life Plan communities in Colorado Springs and the aging population in America. Overall, the discussion provides background information on what a Life Plan...
Nicole Loughlin from Florida law firm, Loughlin Law P.A. (https://loughlinlawpa.com/) simplifies the why and how of estate planning including wills, trusts, guardianships, and living documents (living wills, durable power of attorneys, etc). We learn how important it is to make estate planning, guided by an attorney, an act of love. I do want this topic to become mainstream. Not mainstream in that we want to go with all of these DIY options....
Episode Description Dr. Tiffani Huckels, Pharm.D, is The Herb Doctor (www.theeherbdoc.com). She is an herbalist with a background in pharmacy, she helps her clients take a holistic approach to health. In this episode, she talks with us about cold plunges, whole body vibration, and how food and exercise are the key to living our best lives. "Well, vibration therapy has actually been around for years. Actually, back in 1895, Dr. John...
Episode Description Mary Jane Fitts is a Senior Vice President of Marketing at Greystone Communities, a developer of senior living communities. In this episode we speak with her about trends in senior living, where it's been and where it's going. "What's it going to be like for you? Well, I think one thing we're seeing is, again, going back to just the Boomer segment and how they can afford to do more than maybe their ancestors did through the...
Episode Description Reverend Fawn Mikel is a pastor with the United Methodist Church. She spoke with us about how faith evolves as we age. Her observations and 'companionship' with us through this conversation are everything I adore about her. Judgement-free, she speaks about the role of our faith community, soul and spirit in our life's journey now and into the beyond. "You know, I wanted to serve like Jesus would at serving. And oh, I was...
Episode Description Jane Woloson, Executive Director at Aberdeen Ridge (and dementia practitioner and dementia practitioner trainer), joined us to share her insights and experience caring for people with memory loss and dementia. Her stories, techniques to help people help themselves, and authentic passion for empowering people will go straight to your heart. And, with a topic that can be difficult, the undercurrent of this conversation is joy,...
Episode Description We are joined by Dr. Patrick Coll, geriatrician and professor of family medicine at the University of Connecticut and Medical Director for Senior Health across the UConn Health System. No matter what your age, this episode is a shower of practical insights to keep your physical, cognitive, and emotional health the best it can be. We discuss lifestyle behaviors that decrease our chances of dementia, the opportunity for...
Episode Description In a relationship that lasts decades, where the dynamic shifts so deeply, it's easy to think we know each other. But how well do parents and adult children actually know each other? In this episode, we test our knowledge of each other's lives and encourage listeners to make some space to release their 'roles' of parent/child and get to know each other as humans...all over again. "What this recognizes is really how much the...
Episode Description We've heard it for years: exercise with a friend. But why? In this week's episode, we dig into research reported in a March 2023 Washington Post article that points to reduced cognitive impairment (especially in older age) when physical activity is done in the company of a buddy. Join us for a conversation on making exercise more interesting and join the experiment of trying something new (with a friend) once-a-month....
Episode Description In part two of the two-part series with "Things Forgotten, Not Gone", Rick Troyer and Jennifer Brink share tips on where we can shop for the great stuff that others part with. And, we dig into the reality that even expert-declutters can hold onto too many things. Produced and Edited by:Sabrina Hill "That's why you don't want to get rid of them. Because if they do go away, you might forget about that special occasion...
