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S2:E35 Making Aging Fun with Melissa Cocuzza

Hello Care Partners,

Please welcome our special guest this week, Melissa Cocuzza, and her amazing compassion for other people. She is the founder of A Balanced Life, Health Expos. For 27 years, her company served thousands of employees at companies like UPS, ESPN, and LEGO. During the pandemic, Melissa pivoted to address the needs of older adults and founded Club 62+, a virtual community launched on August 1st, 2024.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges of caring for older adults, particularly the issue of loneliness. It started with Melissa’s journey from corporate wellness to creating a virtual community aimed at combating loneliness among seniors. The conversation highlights innovative solutions, including the ElliQ robot companion and advanced wet incontinent pads, designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults and support their caregivers.

ENJOY THE VIDEO INCLUDED IN THIS PODCAST SHOWCASING ElliQ!

Contact Melissa Cocuzza:
Club 62+, Making the golden Years Golden!

Melissa resides in CT with her husband Charlie, & together have 4 children, & 9 grandchildren.

Discover more at https://club62.us/

Founder, Club 62+ – Making Aging Fun
Founder, A Balanced Life – Health Expos
Market Area Director – H7 East Coast
C: 860-620-4700
E: melissa@ablexpos.com
W: www.club62.us
W: www.ablexpos.com

H7 Network – Connect * Serve * Ask
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To schedule a 121, calendar link is below
Calendly Link – https://calendly.com/abalancedlife/consultation

You Got This,
Teresa

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Who am I?
Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach to Memory Care and brings personal experience to her wealth of knowledge after spending a decade caring for her own Mom with Dementia. She has experience in many medical areas, including Emergency and Trauma, Labor and Delivery, OR, ICU, Medical Surgical, Rehab, Hospice, Home Care, IV Specialist, Private Duty Care, Caregiver Trainer, and Assisted Living and Memory Care Director. Once her Mom was showing symptoms she became a Certified Dementia Practitioner then went to North Carolina to train under Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care (PAC). She is still a Certified Independent Trainer with PAC. At A Better Approach to Memory Care, Teresa can be hired as a Speaker, Staff Trainer and Family Consultant. She also trains first responders like Fire and Emergency Medical Service providers.

DISCLAIMER
This video is for general informational purposes only. You should not make any change in your health regimen or Diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! Remember to bring them joy in the moment! I’ll see you in the next video.

Teresa Youngstrom RN Dementia Specialist and Podcaster

Teresa Youngstrom is a season registered nurse with almost 40 years of clinical and leadership nursing experience. She is the founder and owner of She is the founder and owner of A Better Approach To Memory Care, where she provides Family consultations and a weekly podcast to share insight on caring for individuals living with dementia. The podcast is Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom, and can be found on YouTube, Spotify or on her website, www.teresayoungstrom.com.

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