Retirement Lifestyle (Page 20 of 22)

Personality Disorders in Older Adults: Insights from a Subject Matter Expert

This Living to 100 Podcast explores the nature of psychological disorders in late life. Our guest is Dr. Erlene Rosowsky, a Professor in the Clinical Psychology Department at William James College and Teaching Associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Erlene shares with our audience descriptions of psychological disorders in older adults, with a special focus on what are called personality disorders. This disorder is described as an unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving.

Creating New Income Streams through Side Hustles

Today’s Living to 100 Club guest is one of the leading authorities on ‘side hustles,’ the practice of building job-free income. We learn all about creating new income streams through side hustles. Nick Loper is the creator and owner of Side Hustle Nation, a resource of tips and ideas on finding income-earning opportunities outside of traditional jobs. We are a population that is living longer, and healthier, with loads of talent and creative energies. Where are the “side gigs” that we hear so much about, particularly that the younger generations are gravitating toward? Where can I contribute in my post-retirement years? How can I find side hustles that do not require a huge initial investment or even any special skills? This is a conversation you do not want to miss, as we hear from our guest the answers to these and other questions. Join us.

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University-based Retirement Communities: Opportunities for Residents and Students

This Living to 100 Club Podcast highlights an innovative university-based retirement community that is based on a college campus in Westchester County, New York. Our guest is Ashley Wade, Chief Executive Officer and Marketing Director of Broadview Senior Living. We discuss the benefits for seniors who decide to move to a university-based community. Many want to continue their education in their new living environment and build meaningful inter-generational friendships. How will students benefit from exchanging their views with another generation? What learning opportunities exist for students in their interactions with Broadview residents? How will these opportunities impact the students’ education?

How to Embrace Aging: A Conversation with a Geriatrician

This Living to 100 Club Podcast invites as its guest Dr. Jeannette Guerrasio, a physician specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics. We discuss age-related physical changes in our body systems, like heart, kidneys, and lungs. In addition, we discuss other undesirable changes that are common, such as incontinence, osteoporosis, and arthritis. What bodily changes take place as we get older – what can we expect and what changes frequently accompany aging but are not part of the normal course of aging? Importantly, what changes can we manage on our own, and when should we get professional medical help? We will also discuss Dr. Guerrasio’s just-published book, Embrace Aging: Conquer Your Fears and Enjoy Added Years. Tune in for more education about age-related health conditions and what we can do about them.

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Creating an End of Life Plan for Peace of Mind

Our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Johanna Munson, an End of Life Navigator. In this conversation, we explore how Johanna offers families peace of mind as she helps them navigate through the myriad decisions to plan for a peaceful death. We discuss her role as a communicator with families. Hear how she helps them take the important steps to create an end of life plan. We discuss how to have the necessary conversations so they can honor the wishes of a loved one whose death may be imminent, or sudden and unexpected. These are often difficult conversations. But our guest explains how these conversations around end of life open up a new way to live in the present.

The Benefits of In-Home Care for the Older Adult Population

In this Living to 100 Club Podcast, we explore the world of in-home care, a service that allows older adults to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Our guest is Russ Knopp, the owner of Comfort Keepers Home Care in Traverse City, Michigan. We discuss how to know when in-home assistance is needed, what services are available, and the types of individuals who benefit the most from having care brought into their home.