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Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would have made a fine guest just to talk about one aspect of her impressive background. We could focus on…
Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would …
Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Niamh McAnally, a multifaceted cruise personality, that quite frankly would have made a fine guest just to talk about one aspect of her impressive background. We could focus on her status as a best selling author, for Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic, which was conceived in Antigua when she witnessed Paul Hopkins and Phil Pugh cross the finish line after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic; and the September release of her memoir, Following Sunshine: A Voyag…
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In September 2024, over 14,000 eager scientists, researchers, and observers attended the Five-day Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). The purpose of this annual assembly is to showcase the most recent advances in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. A “Key Takeaway” Fr…
In September 2024, over 14,000 eager scientists, researchers, and observers attended the Five-day Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). The purpose of this annual assembly is to s…
In September 2024, over 14,000 eager scientists, researchers, and observers attended the Five-day Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). The purpose of this annual assembly is to showcase the most recent advances in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. A “Key Takeaway” From AAIC: New Blood Biomarkers Offer Earliest Diagnosis The new tests were embraced as “a simple and accurate selection tool for identifying cognitively unimpaired patients who likely have amyloid-beta plaques in their brains”, and as a means to“improve early diagnos…
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Bee Davis, founder of Life, Love & Travel and podcast host of Beachside Banter with Bee, is here to share her favorite beaches in the Caribbean islands. We talk about how to find the best beaches and travel tips for solo beachgoers. Plus, Bee has been volunteering while on vacation for awhile, a…
Bee Davis, founder of Life, Love & Travel and podcast host of Beachside Banter with Bee, is here to share her favorite beaches in the Caribbean islands. We talk about how to find the best beaches …
Bee Davis, founder of Life, Love & Travel and podcast host of Beachside Banter with Bee, is here to share her favorite beaches in the Caribbean islands. We talk about how to find the best beaches and travel tips for solo beachgoers. Plus, Bee has been volunteering while on vacation for awhile, and she shares excellent tips and insights into how to volunteer while you travel. Explore Life, Love & Travel online, and listen to the Beachside Banter with Bee podcast.. Connect with Bee Davis on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. If you’ll be in Aruba and are interesting in helping…
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Make no mistake. There’s a lot you can’t control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your quality of life. Your mindset. Michael O’Brien shares his compelling story and how he learned how to p…
Make no mistake. There’s a lot you can’t control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your qual…
Make no mistake. There’s a lot you can’t control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your quality of life. Your mindset. Michael O’Brien shares his compelling story and how he learned how to prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael O’Brien joins us from the Garden State of New Jersey. _______________________ Bio Michael O’Brien is President and Founder of Peloton Coaching and Consulting. As a certified executive coach, he has advised, motivated, and inspired Fortune 50…
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My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We tend to live busy lives and only become aware of our own body when it hurts, of our own mind when we g…
My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We te…
My top 15 tips to Redefine, Rejuvenate, Reinvent your FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY Life 1. Connect to yourself: Every day when you wake up, take as little as a few minutes to check in with yourself. We tend to live busy lives and only become aware of our own body when it hurts, of our own mind when we get stressed and our own spirituality when we feel lost, helpless. Maybe you just ask yourself, how am I right now? What do I need today to feel great? Or you can use mindfulness and just stop and focus without judgement (like letting the snow settle in those glass balls). Maybe you write in a journa…
Retirement can be so much fun as you explore new learning opportunities, Here are some tales from those who took the plunge into retirement.1. Lifelong Learning for a Sharp MindWhen Nancy retired at 60, she was worried about how she would fill her days. She decided to enroll in a local a…
Retirement can be so much fun as you explore new learning opportunities, Here are some tales from those who took the plunge into retirement.1. Lifelong Learning for a Sharp MindWhen Nancy …
Retirement can be so much fun as you explore new learning opportunities, Here are some tales from those who took the plunge into retirement.1. Lifelong Learning for a Sharp MindWhen Nancy retired at 60, she was worried about how she would fill her days. She decided to enroll in a local art class, something she always wanted to do but never had time for. The class not only reignited her passion for painting but also introduced her to a whole new circle of friends. She even started learning Spanish to better communicate with her new friend from class, Maria. This new skill not only k…
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show. About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation: The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show. About Norman McNamara & …
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show. About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation: The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a steering group to try and make Torbay the first dementia-fNorrm began by asking his local shop staff to read 2 pieces of information so that they could better support people with dementia and their carers. He wrote the “Guide to Understanding Dementia” and put that together with “What is Deme…
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show.About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation:The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a steering gro…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show.About Norman McNamara & the Purpl…
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show.About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation:The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a steering group to try and make Torbay the first dementia-friendly town. Norrm began by asking his local shop staff to read 2 pieces of information so that they could better support people with dementia and their carers. He wrote the “Guide to Understanding Dementia” Two weeks later he returned and, if staf…
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Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors in Toronto, shares his insights and advice. ___________________________ It’s Back to S…
Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retireme…
Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors in Toronto, shares his insights and advice. ___________________________ It’s Back to School time. Here’s your reading list to peruse: Best Books on Retirement ___________________________ Bio Rick Atkinson is Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors specializing in retirement planning. For over 15 years, Rick has been helping people live their ideal retirement. As a human …
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Barbara Ann, a distinguished figure from the US Small Business Administration, shares her insights on how integrating business owners into federal roles brings invaluable fresh perspectives. She passionately discusses the significance of treating people as individuals and fostering inclusive environ…
Barbara Ann, a distinguished figure from the US Small Business Administration, shares her insights on how integrating business owners into federal roles brings invaluable fresh perspectives. She passi…
Barbara Ann, a distinguished figure from the US Small Business Administration, shares her insights on how integrating business owners into federal roles brings invaluable fresh perspectives. She passionately discusses the significance of treating people as individuals and fostering inclusive environments within the workplace. Barbara Ann believes that these practices can reduce mental health issues and create spaces where employees can truly be themselves. If you're interested in how inclusion can transform government support for small businesses, this conversation with Barbara Ann is one you …
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When crafting a retirement plan, be sure to include Life Purpose and Legacy. Having purpose will get you up and going each morning! My Life Plan Assessment will evaluate how satisfied you are with your current purpose. Check it out here: https://carolmarak.com/life-plan-assessmentStart with a per…
When crafting a retirement plan, be sure to include Life Purpose and Legacy. Having purpose will get you up and going each morning! My Life Plan Assessment will evaluate how satisfied you are with you…
When crafting a retirement plan, be sure to include Life Purpose and Legacy. Having purpose will get you up and going each morning! My Life Plan Assessment will evaluate how satisfied you are with your current purpose. Check it out here: https://carolmarak.com/life-plan-assessmentStart with a personal mission statement that reflects your core values, passions, and the impact you want to have during your retirement years.#1. Reflect on Core Values and PassionsBegin by identifying your core values—those fundamental beliefs that guide your decisions and actions.Ask yourself: What prin…
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Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for an update. Havok Journal is my “go-to” website for all discussion military and first responder. We do a deep dive into three poignant (and somewhat related) articles by former Army Ranger now law enforcement officer Jake Smith and Mike Warnock, Edit…
Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for an update. Havok Journal is my “go-to” website for all discussion military and first responder. We do a deep dive into three poignant (and somewhat r…
Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for an update. Havok Journal is my “go-to” website for all discussion military and first responder. We do a deep dive into three poignant (and somewhat related) articles by former Army Ranger now law enforcement officer Jake Smith and Mike Warnock, Editor in Chief of the Havok Journal. In “Half Staff Flags”, Smith discusses his changed perspective on seeing flags flying at half staff. Where he once saw them as symbols of those fallen in war or civil servants lost, as a law enforcement officer he gained a new perspective. What he sees not is a …