In this special episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, we sit down with Lee Woodruff, acclaimed author, speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Lee’s life was forever changed 19 years ago when her husband, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, was severely injured while covering the Iraq War. Her best-selling book, In […]
We invite as our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast Caryn Leventhal. Caryn is a Licensed General Contractor, Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Fall Prevention Expert. In this conversation, we discuss many aspects of remaining safely in our own homes. This may be through do-it-yourself projects or hiring specialists to make 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 […]
This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our listeners to an innovative home-based medical care program, WellBe Senior Medical. Our guest is Dr. Iyad Houshan. We discuss the benefits of at-home medical care with older adults who are faced with multiple and complex health challenges. Our listeners will learn about the “full risk” model of […]
For older adults, there are many occasions when a major physical or personal event takes a huge toll on the person’s outlook and potential recovery. The recovery may mean a return to normal, that is, to how things were before the event. On many occasions, however, it may mean creating a new normal. The person […]
by Joe Casciani, PhD The notion of someone who is aging successfully frequently implies optimum physical and mental health. But, to me, successful aging also applies to those who struggle with a medical or personal challenge and learn to cope with or manage the challenge. This article explores the psychological challenges of rehabilitation following a […]
This event is a Living to 100 Club conversation between two psychologists about aging well. Our host, Dr. Joe Casciani will be interviewing Dr. Hugh Pates, a clinical psychologist with a specialty in working with older adults. We will discuss some of the central elements for a successful aging journey. This includes how people cope […]
On this Living to 100 Club podcast, we talk with Peter Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of Senior Helpers. Senior Helpers is a non-clinical skilled care company, with approximately 30,000 caregivers working in 350 offices in 43 states in the US and in other countries. Peter shares his history with the company and its growth over […]
10 Tips to Help Seniors Lower Their Fall Risk Article Contributed by Carmen Sanchez, Community Liaison of Right at Home, Temecula, CA Each year 3 million older adults seek treatment at the hospital after a fall. More than 27,000 of them will die as a result of their fall injuries, and many more will experience […]
This Living to 100 Club podcast explores the world of vagus nerve stimulation (“VNS”), and the breakthrough industry of neuro-modulation. Our guest for this podcast is Vitalijus Mayorovas, the co-developer of Pulsetto. Pulsetto is a product that targets the vagus nerve with mild electro-magnetic signals. Because the vagus nerve is considered the main “highway” between […]