EP 031: As we were creating our podcast, we looked around the State of Maine to see if anyone else was having similar conversations as what we’re having here. We reached out to our next guest, Diane Atwood, about her “Catching Health Blog” and “Conversations About Aging Podcast” to discuss her writing and audio show. Many in Maine might have seen Diane’s previous work as a Health Reporter at WCHS6 for over 20 years. Diane, with her reporter expertise, highlights individuals 60 and older life stories and also explores the joys and challenges of what they are currently facing. Join us on episode #31 as we have “Conversations about Aging” and hear more about Diane’s passion project!Â
Chapters:
Welcome, Diane! [1:20]
How did Diane’s blog and podcast come to life? [11:56]
Why is it that aging and loneliness seem to go hand in hand? [24:13]
What are some of the best responses that Diane has received to her question, “If you could go back and change anything, would you?” on her podcast. [31:19]
What is Diane seeing in the realm of Caregiving, specifically with children/grandchildren stepping in to provide care for their parents? [34:16]
How did Charles Garfield’s book, Our Wisdom Years, personally impact Diane? [44:16]
What does Retirement Success mean for Diane? [50:00]
Ben, Abby, and Curtis wrap up the episode. [52:50]
Ben's focus with our clients is to direct the investments of their investable portfolios. In teaming with Curtis Worcester and Austin Minor, Ben combines his investment expertise from attaining the CFA Charter with Curtis & Austin's financial planning expertise to provide clients with the tools, confidence, and education to make informed decisions about their retirement. As Ben, Curtis, and Austin have a number of clients that are Northern Light Health employees, they've developed a specialty in serving clients in the healthcare field. You can read their "Employee Guide to the Northern Light Health Retirement Plans" here.
He has spent his entire career devoted to serving individual clients and institutions by developing and implementing investment strategies, setting portfolio structure, and providing the highest level of client service. He's passionate about helping clients maximize their savings and retirement income using the many financial planning and portfolio management tools available to Guidance Point consultants. Prior to working for Guidance Point Advisors, Ben worked for Acadia Trust, N.A., a subsidiary of Camden National Corporation, as Vice President, Portfolio Manager based in Bangor, Maine. Ben assumed responsibility for and oversight of over $300 million in client portfolios, including individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, foundations, businesses, and trusts; and he served on the Company’s Investment Committee.
