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Reverse Mortgage: What Are the Pros & Cons?

When implemented correctly, a reverse mortgage can offer a great amount of stability and security to retirement.

What is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does it Work?

For seniors living on a fixed income, and in need of some financial help, a reverse mortgage can be a great option. Available to homeowners over the age of 62, a reverse mortgage is a type of loan that allows those with considerable equity to borrow against the value of their home.

The Second Half of Life: Re-visioning our Future with Margit Novack

We discuss ageism and ways to combat negative stereotypes about aging. As Margit reminds us, there are abundant possibilities in later life. But, many of these possibilities take effort to realize. Though her storytelling and personal lessons in downsizing, our guest shares what she has learned about future opportunities from her decades of work helping seniors re-locate from their own homes. And we learn how to manage the decisions about parting with treasured objects. Above all, this conversation is truly about re-visioning the future, while dealing with purpose, growth, and opening new doors.

Life After Death: Do I Survive after My Body Dies?

The answer to this question depends on your definition of “I.” This Living to 100 Club podcast explores the subject of life after death. The conversation discusses the scientific evidence that supports the continued existence of our identity or stream of consciousness after we die. This is a belief not subscribed to by most of the general population. Our guest, Robert Ginsberg, discusses the Family Forever Foundation that he and his wife began in 2004. In short, the focus of the Foundation is that we survive physical death. And, it has a mission to educate the public about the belief in life after death.

Aging in Place: How it Helps Older Adults Remain in Their Own Homes

This podcast focuses on the Aging in Place movement. Above all, we highlight the means for seniors to remain in their own homes for as long as they like. Our guests for this podcast are Tara Ballman, Executive Director of the National Aging in Place Council, Julia Uhll, a San Diego Realtor, and Ryan McEniff, owner of Minute Women Home Care in Lexington, MA. (Image shows Julia Uhll, Tara Ballman, and Ryan McEniff.)

Stronger Memory Program: A Breakthrough Approach to Improved Mental Function

Our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast discusses an innovative program developed in Japan, the Stronger Memory program. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. are now testing this program. Rob Liebriech is the CEO of Goodwin House in Virginia. Goodwin House is a multi-level senior living complex, incorporating residential, age in place, low income senior housing, hospice, and home health programs.

Defying Limitations: How to Make Our Second Half the Better Half!

This Living to 100 Club podcast guest is T. Kari Mitchell. Kari has embarked on an empowerment journey that focuses on defying the limitations that come with advancing age. In this conversation, we discuss how to re-claim our confidence, purpose, and power when they have diminished in our retirement years. As an integrative wellness coach, Kari knew that aging brings with it a vibrancy that can be tapped. How can we open the doors to the endless possibilities of transformation in our senior years. What are some of the lifestyle shifts that help restore our sense of power and confidence? How did we lose our confidence and sense of mastery, and how do we get it back? In short, can we truly make the second half our best years? You will enjoy this conversation and learn more about thriving in later life.

How to Manage Your Retirement Like You Are the Chief Executive of Your Own Company

This conversation explores pre-retirement planning but goes beyond the usual recommendations for financial stability. Terry takes a holistic approach to include other necessary ingredients for successful planning. In short, the ways to manage your retirement cover mental and physical readiness, and legacy planning, as well as financial health. We discuss the concerns of the 50+ age group. In addition, Terry addresses frequent mistakes that individuals make when charting their post-employment course. Importantly, we also cover early strategies to minimize these mistakes.