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ProAging Podcast

ProAging Podcast

By Positive Aging Community

Discussions on a variety of topics related to positive aging and the longevity marketplace.

These podcasts are recordings of our live digital discussions on the Zoom platform, to view all recordings and see the upcoming schedule, visit www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/digital-discussions
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The Future of Medicine For Older Adults with Dr. Mikhail Kogan

ProAging PodcastSep 29, 2022

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Innovative Program for People with Advanced Dementia
Dec 14, 202357:35
Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia.

Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia.

Join us for a special NRSRN Lunch that will explore Frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia.
While the most common form of dementia among all age groups is Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is the most common for those diagnosed before age 60. It can occur as early as 21and as late as 80. FTD differs from other types of dementia in that memory loss is not a hallmark symptom. A group of related, heterogeneous disorders, initial symptoms bring progressive changes to personality, behavior, decision making, communication or movement. The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration will present the signs and symptoms of FTD, the importance of early diagnosis and person-centered care, and highlight current research opportunities and support resources for those living with FTD and their care partners.
Presented by Will Reiter, AFTD Education Program Manager and Jen Morabito, AFTD Ambassador, you’ll hear both the family experience of this challenging disease and learn how it differs from other dementias as far as symptoms, support and care.
Objectives:
Learn how Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) differs from other types of dementia
Identify the common signs and symptoms of FTD
Learn how this younger onset dementia impacts families
Discover helpful resources provided by The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Presenters:
Will Reiter, MA | AFTD, Education Program Manager
Will joined AFTD in May 2021 as Education Program Manager. He works to expand AFTD's relationships with healthcare providers in order to support early FTD diagnosis and comprehensive person-centered FTD care. He has worked in the dementia field for more than 30 years. In a variety of local and regional settings, he has provided direct support and education to those living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare providers. William previously worked at the Family Caregiver Alliance in San Francisco as well as the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most recently, he served as the Health Systems Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region, initiating and strengthening connections to clinicians and regional health systems.
Jen Morabito | AFTD Ambassador, Maryland
Jen first learned about AFTD after her mother was diagnosed with FTD in 2014. She began hosting events for AFTD’s Food for Thought campaign, and became known for her Cindy’s Cakes fundraiser. Soon after, she became a liaison to assist other Food for Thought hosts. Jen has been in close contact with volunteers and staff at AFTD, and has found a strong sense of community and support, which she wants to share with others. As an Ambassador, Jen is looking forward to working with individuals, groups, and agencies to support AFTD’s mission of awareness, education, support, and advocacy.

Dec 04, 202301:02:50
Dr. Bill Thomas; Live & Interactive Discussion
Oct 12, 202301:04:44
Real-Life Stories About Moving & Downsizing and Senior Living Decisions

Real-Life Stories About Moving & Downsizing and Senior Living Decisions

Listen to a recording of a live and in-person discussion that was held at the impressive JK Moving headquarters in front of their innovative training house in a warehouse. Our panel of four sharing their real-life stories of moving and downsizing experiences, for themselves to active adult communities and helping their loved ones navigate the system of hospitals, aging life care, independent living, assisted living, memory care and much more!

Oct 12, 202356:33
Discussion with the Gregory Hunter of Hunter Cleaning Services

Discussion with the Gregory Hunter of Hunter Cleaning Services

Gregory Hunter created and established the Hunter Cleaning Services dynamic signature brand of intensive home cleaning services called the High Impact Transformation. The High Impact Transformation procedure transforms neglected and contaminated indoor home environments into medicinal spaces that induce overall wellness and recovery of outpatients.

Oct 04, 202332:37
A New Approach to Homesharing - Perch Houses
Oct 01, 202301:16:28
Dementia Man: An Existential Journey - Discussion with Sam Simon - Playwright & Actor

Dementia Man: An Existential Journey - Discussion with Sam Simon - Playwright & Actor

The critically acclaimed autobiographical story of a man who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by actor and playwright Samuel A. Simon. Simon takes the stage as a man facing his cognitive decline and asks the hard questions of what to do next in the face of what he calls “an existential journey.” It is a peek into the head and heart of the struggle with a broken medical system and a personal and family challenge.

Brief outline of discussion

  • 0:00 Personal experiences, career, and health challenges.
  • 4:44 Cancer journey and its impact on partners.
  •  9:37 Dementia diagnosis and treatment journey.
  •  16:53 Dementia diagnosis and suicide prevention.
  •  24:03 Living with dementia and finding purpose.
  •  29:20 Disability rights and accessibility.
  •  34:53 Cognitive impairment and accessibility in theater.
  •  40:45 Dementia diagnosis and support.
  •  47:51 Mental health, cognitive decline, and improvisation.
  •  54:37 Dementia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease.
  •  1:00:26 Dementia care and support.


Oct 01, 202301:08:27
Dr. Bill Thomas; Live & Interactive Discussion
Oct 01, 202301:06:01
Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner) + Death Cafe

Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner) + Death Cafe

This was a planned discussion with Michael Hebb Author of Let's Talk about Death (over Dinner): An Invitation and Guide to Life's Most Important Conversation and Co-Founder of Death Over Dinner  Death Over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; and has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a million dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations.

Unfortunately Michael had a last minute emergency that prevented him attending (he is excited about scheduling a follow up).

This discussion was led by Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community.  Steve shared the steps he took to host a Let's Have Dinner and Talk About Death Dinner Party.  Steve walked through the steps of signing up, inviting guests and the prompts and conversations he used at the dinner.  

As a special bonus Jason Popko, who hosts regular Death Cafe's in Berkley, CA shared information about the Death Cafe Movement and how his meetings help stimulate conservations on the end of life topic.

Resources:

Aug 17, 202352:51
Marketing Masterminds in Senior Living
Aug 07, 202301:05:35
Tech Support for Older Adults? Ryan Greene with Go Go Quincy
Aug 04, 202359:14
Evidence-Based Guided Meditation for Persons with Cognitive Impairment with Dr. Mansbach
Jul 28, 202357:31
Real-Life Story: "Mall Walking Helped Change My Life" Staying Positive and Motivated When Your Health Changes
Jul 28, 202353:18
The Joys of Swedish Death Cleaning
Jul 25, 202301:10:53
PACE® - Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

PACE® - Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

PACE serves individuals who are age 55 or older, certified by their state to need nursing home care, able to live safely in the community at the time of enrollment, and live in a PACE service area. Currently, there are 151 PACE Programs operating in 32 states and DC with a total census of 68,578 

Peter Fitzgerald,  Executive Vice President, Policy and Strategy with the National PACE Association

peterf@npaonline.org     |     703-535-1519     |     www.npaonline.org

Jul 18, 202355:39
Innovative Dental Health for Older Adults with Dr. Seth Dubin of District Mobile Dental & Truthbrush
Jul 13, 202301:03:09
"The Health Tech Futurist" Alfred Poor, Editor of the Health Tech Insider
Jul 12, 202301:03:24
Brain Health As You Age with Dr. Simmons & Jodi Lyons
Jun 29, 202301:04:13
Elevating the Global Dementia IQ with Ellen Belk, BC-DEd, CDP
Jun 25, 202301:04:44
Technology Solution for Estate Planning with Addio
Jun 22, 202301:19:29
Understanding Life Insurance Settlements

Understanding Life Insurance Settlements


  • According to research from the Insurance Studies Institute, more than 500,000 individuals lapse their life insurance policies, 2 million surrender their policies each year, yet only 3,000 took advantage of a life settlement.
  • About 90% of seniors report that they might have considered a life settlement if they had been made aware of the option.  

Lisa Rehburg

  • (714) 349-7981
  • lrehburg@aol.com
  • Rehburglifesettlements.com

Troy Wirth Investment Adviser Representative with Wirth Financial & Insurance Services

  • troy@wirthfinancial.com

Jun 22, 202301:02:59
Laughter Yoga & Grief Yoga
Jun 14, 202359:00
Tips for Overcoming the Paper Clutter
Jun 14, 202301:09:31
Reimagining Care Delivery: Toward A More Perfect Health Care System with Howard Gleckman
Jun 14, 202301:05:38
Supporting Those Living with Dementia & Reframing Challenging Behaviors

Supporting Those Living with Dementia & Reframing Challenging Behaviors

A discussion that  explores fostering new skills to manage challenging behaviors and decrease stress for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP
RAFT Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator  

Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team

  • 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 200 Annandale, VA 22003
  • Cell: 703-814-2701 
  • spalinkas@arlingtonva.us

Jun 06, 202301:01:42
What To Do With All Those Photos?

What To Do With All Those Photos?

A live and interactive discussion with a leading expert on organizing, right-sizing, and preparing your legacy photo collection for your loved ones or clients. Rachel Jenkins of the Photo Archivers Produced in partnership with the Silver Group

 Rachel Jenkins

  • rachel@photoarchivers.com
  • Mobile 443.226.9801  |  Website PhotoArchivers.com
  • Address 9192 Red Branch Rd, Suite 190, Columbia, MD 21045

May 24, 202301:21:10
Real-Life Story: An Amazing Healthcare Recovery: From Nursing Home to Hospice to Independence
May 19, 202301:04:14
How Can Role Playing & Playback Theatre Help Senior Living?
May 16, 202358:46
The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease + Dementia Connection Model
May 12, 202359:49
Healthy Lighting for Older Adults

Healthy Lighting for Older Adults

A live interactive discussion with David Thompson of Healthy Senior Lighting on how to use proper lighting and light exposure to improve Health and Vitality Proper lighting can help us Reduce Fall Risk, Depression, and Sundowning with Natural and Artificial Light, using science backed solutions

  • Cell - 630-797-0808
  • HealthySeniorLighting.com
  • dt@healthyseniorlighting.com

Click here for the video recording and chat transcript https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/videos/healthy-lighting-for-older-adults

May 10, 202301:07:12
3 Tips to Add Value to Families & Care Workers
May 09, 202301:00:02
Understanding Self-Directed Care
May 05, 202301:00:43
Author Your Last Life Lesson: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families, Amy Miller
May 03, 202359:17
Parkinson's Awareness Month Special Event with Dr. Drew Falconer
Apr 28, 202358:32
Estate Plan for Your Dogs or Cats? How to Protect Them
Apr 28, 202301:03:07
Overwhelmed by Too Many Photos? You Aren’t Alone
Apr 26, 202301:06:36
Tackling the Caregiving Crisis by Design with Esther Greenhouse
Apr 20, 202301:00:40
Author of Dementia Home Care How to Prepare Before, During, and After: Tracy Cram Perkins
Apr 18, 202301:09:06
Real-Life Caregiving Story with Nicole Smith
Apr 14, 202354:35
The Stuff About Your Stuff Isn’t About Your Stuff with Lisa Geraci Rigoni

The Stuff About Your Stuff Isn’t About Your Stuff with Lisa Geraci Rigoni

Join us for a live & interactive discussion with Lisa Geraci Rigoni, a professional organizer, move manager and the author of 17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg. Lisa has contemplated why we keep accumulating and holding on to objects and at what point stuff becomes clutter. She will share the culmination of decades of lessons and conversations with her clients, with the goal to make letting go less stressful and more insightful.

For full recording and chat transcript

Apr 13, 202359:53
Building Your Personal "Village" For Your Solo Aging, Aging in Place, Affordability and More!
Apr 07, 202301:24:10
The Future of Senior Living: Discussion with Bob Kramer
Apr 06, 202301:08:17
A JOURNEY TO DISCOVER ANSWERS FOR THE MOST CRITICAL QUESTIONS IN YOUR LIFE
Apr 06, 202301:01:25
Aging with Developmental Disabilities
Apr 04, 202301:07:21
Discussion with the Playwright of “Because She’s My Mother”

Discussion with the Playwright of “Because She’s My Mother”

"Because She's My Mother" by Paula Stone combines both poignancy and humor to follow the bittersweet journey of an adult daughter as she cares for both her mother and herself. Among the many issues the play raises are the challenges and conflicts of both the caregiver and care recipient as they each struggle to face loss and let go into the nature of life.  This link to an unlisted youtube videorecording of the play is being offered to the ProAging Community for only streaming at no charge as a community service and not for commercial purposes.

Link on the National Alliance for Caregiving website (where the play is a Take Care Community Resource) Direct link to the play https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K47-vzRQ9ZQ

Paula Stone paulastone95@verizon.net

View discussion and see chat transcript

Mar 23, 202359:17
Dangers of Kitchen Fires for Older Adults - Affordable Solution
Mar 22, 202301:00:37
Exploring Life and Work Transitions with Dee Cascio author of Ready To Retire? and Where Will YOU Retire?

Exploring Life and Work Transitions with Dee Cascio author of Ready To Retire? and Where Will YOU Retire?

A live & interactive discussion with Dee Cascio, LPC, LMFT, BCC author of Ready To Retire? and Where Will YOU Retire? A certified coach and a licensed psychotherapist, Dee enjoys helping people create the life they desire amidst the challenges of daily living and the transition periods we all experience.

Mar 17, 202358:40
Spotlight on Seniors Real Estate Institute® with Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D., CSHP, CSDC

Spotlight on Seniors Real Estate Institute® with Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D., CSHP, CSDC

A live & interactive discussion about all things 55+ senior living! Learn about an innovative organization focused on educating, equipping, and empowering real estate sales pro's who serve a diverse and ever-changing mature market.

Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D., CSHP, CSDC, Co-Founder and CEO

View recording and chat https://www.retirementlivingsourcebook.com/videos/spotlight-on-seniors-real-estate-institute-with-nikki-buckelew-ph-d-cshp-csdc

Mar 16, 202358:20
Essential Planning for Solo Agers with Sara Zeff Geber, PhD

Essential Planning for Solo Agers with Sara Zeff Geber, PhD

A live & interactive discussion with Sara Zeff Geber, PhD The Nation’s Foremost Authority on Solo Aging and author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, LIVE SMART AFTER 50!, and Not Your Mother’s Retirement

Dr. Geber is a recipient of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” designation by PBS’ Next Avenue. She believes Solo Agers have unique needs in later life that warrant greater foresight and a more robust approach to planning.

Mar 15, 202350:08
Using LEGO® Bricks and Pieces to Create a Positive Experience for those living with Dementia
Mar 12, 202358:58