Authored by Dr. Joe Casciani This is an introduction to the new BETTER, LONGER & HAPPIER GUIDE. The GUIDE is comprised of 12 card decks or modules that have been developed for Program Directors and Lifestyle Directors working with residents in senior living settings. The Directors’ goal is to engage residents in activities, programs and […]
This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our listeners to the new world of Peppermint, a virtual clubhouse for seniors. Our guest is Rich Maggiotto, CEO of the company. We explore the opportunities for the members of Peppermint. What are the classes and workshops it offers? How does it bring together those with shared interests? […]
Our conversation on this Living to 100 Club podcast explores the nuances of “making meaning” out of experiences of older adults. The guest is Dr. Susan Mazer, a co-founder of Healing Health Care Systems, a CONTINUOUS AMBIENT RELAXATION ENVIRONMENT (“CARE CHANNEL”) for hospitals and other health care settings. We discuss the varied perceptions that the […]
Active Aging Week (AAW) is a national initiative that promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It offers older adults the opportunity to experience diverse activities, exercise, and experiences in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Together, Humana and the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) present this national event; it is organized by ICAA. […]
This conversation invites as its guest Angela Coleman, author of The Art of Chilling Out. This is a conversation about burnout, worry, and stress. What are ways to replace these negative states with spiritual healing, self-care, and self-love. Angela discusses the need for resilience and adaptation. She highlights how important these are today in the […]
By Barbara Croyle “There are six myths about old age: 1. That it’s a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3.That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.” Maggie Kuhn, Founder of the Gray Panthers “It is not true that people […]
by Joe Casciani, PhD Successful aging, the heart of the Living to 100 Club, involves a certain resolve to not worry about things we cannot control, a focus on things we can do instead of cannot do, and many other changes in our thinking. As I like to say, it’s rarely a smooth road ahead […]
Our Living to 100 Club conversation today takes a close look at gender ageism. This are the ageist societal views held against older women – the views that older women are irrelevant. Our guest is Dr. Sara Hart, the developer of Prime Spark, an organization that encourages senior women to find the spark deep inside […]
In this Living to 100 Club Podcast, we invite as our guest Dr. Noelle Nelson. We discuss longevity secrets, the common thread found in older adults who enjoy longevity: doing what you love. Noelle is the author if 15 books including The Longevity Secret: How to Live Happy, Healthy, and Vibrant into your 70s, 80s, […]
Our guest for this Living to 100 Club Podcast is Jeff Seckendorf. At age 70, in about two years, Jeff will attempt to break a U.S. or international cycling hour record. Our guest shares with us his process-oriented training program, incorporating both mental and physical dimensions in his cycling competition. In addition, this conversation takes […]
