On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guest is Michael Adams, CEO of SAGE. SAGE is the world’s largest organization dedicated to advocacy, services, and innovations for LGBTQ+ older adults. Michael introduces our audience to the mission of SAGE, its policy advocacy role, and the array of community-based services it offers in New York […]

If you’re 50+ and believe that there is so much more to explore in life, welcome to Age & Attitude. Host Malin Svensson – celebrity trainer to the 50+ crowd such as Jane Fonda, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Maria Shriver – will get you feeling empowered and motivated through conversations with people who embrace their […]

This Living to 100 Club’s podcast introduces our listeners to Samaritan’s Feet International. This is an organization devoted to giving shoes to seniors around the world. Our guest is Deborah Cox-Roush, Development Officer, and Senior Program Manager for the organization. We discuss the prevalence of foot problems in older adults. How does the lack of […]

by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD In the midst of the doctor’s appointments, forgetfulness, medications, and other setbacks, it’s easy to lose sight of the benefits of getting older. Here’s a short list of the many reasons to celebrate aging, and what to be mindful of. Greater Appreciation for Life Richer Relationships Modeling and Mentoring The […]

Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis Neurogenesis refers to the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain. This can happen both during development and in adulthood. Neuroplasticity, on the other hand, is the brain’s ability to change and adapt in response to experience. This includes things like changes in synaptic connections and the growth of […]

In this podcast about healthy aging, Dr. Joe Casciani is interviewed by Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager for the Vi Senior Living Communities. Vi operates 10 Life Plan Communities across the United States. Residents enjoy stylish apartments, varied lifestyle programming, and deep friendships. Their podcast series, Senior Living Straight Talk, hosted by Pam Fultz, […]

For a variety of reasons (see our blog on Retreat), encouraging greater engagement and building connection among residents in their community requires patience. It often requires a gradual process of trust-building and relationship-building activities on the part of staff. Recognizing the many barriers that reluctant and avoidant residents may face, efforts to build the trust […]

There are many factors to consider when trying to understand a resident’s reluctance to engage in community activities. This article presents many reasons why residents may isolate in their community settings. Some reasons may relate to the feelings of loss of the former residence and friendships, while others may relate to the person’s own personal […]

In this Living to 100 Club Podcast, we explore the challenges of making important, difficult decisions about our future well-being, and who can help with these decisions. Our topic is “Health and Wealth: How to Make Them Last. And our guest is Melinda Kruse DiPerna, a Broker-Associate Realtor. We first explore major, life-threatening decisions that […]

As we are living longer and staying healthier into our 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, the question arises about the merits of marrying later in life, or re-marrying in our senior years. As reported in Time magazine, older adults are pairing up in unprecedented numbers, and in ways that are not traditional. Here are some benefits: […]