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Fostering Connection: Combating Social Isolation With Happy Talks &Raquo; 2329

Fostering Connection: Combating Social Isolation with Happy Talks

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani sits down with Christian Ross. Christian is the Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Talks. We explore innovative ways for combating social isolation and loneliness among older adults. We discuss the critical role of social engagement, the unique training of Happy Talks’ “buddies,” […]

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Fostering Connection: Combating Social Isolation With Happy Talks &Raquo; 2329

Fostering Connection: Combating Social Isolation with Happy Talks

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani sits down with Christian Ross. Christian is the Chief Happiness Officer at Happy Talks. We explore innovative ways for combating social isolation and loneliness among older adults. We discuss the critical role of social engagement, the unique training of Happy Talks’ “buddies,” […]

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How To Future-Proof Your Home And Create Safer Living Spaces &Raquo; Image 2

How to Future-proof Your Home and Create Safer Living Spaces

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 […]

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Affordable Health: Navigating Charitable Aid For Medical Costs &Raquo; Image 2

Affordable Health: Navigating Charitable Aid for Medical Costs

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests introduce us to The Assistance Fund. TAF is one of a handful of Independent Charitable Assistance Funds. Danielle Vizcaino, President and CEO of The Assistance Fund (TAF), and Margaret Figley, Director of Communications, are the guests. They describe how TAF provides financial assistance to patients facing […]

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Symptoms Of Dementia &Raquo; 2329

Symptoms of Dementia

In general, dementia produces a diffuse, or global decline in intellectual functioning. The symptoms of dementia cover a wide range of behaviors. These are shown in the table below. Memory loss An inability to learn new information; inability to recall recent events, familiar faces; long term memory is better preserved than recent and short term […]

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Dementia Subtypes &Raquo; 2329

Dementia Subtypes

Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions, many with no cure. The table below shows the early symptoms, pathology, and prevalence of four main dementia subtypes, all progressive and irreversible. Type of Dementia Early Symptoms Pathology Prevalence Alzheimer’s Disease impaired memory, apathy, wandering, getting lost; problem recognizing others; impulsiveness; difficulty communicating Abnormal deposits of […]

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Age-Related Forgetfulness And More Serious Memory Problems &Raquo; 2329

Age-related Forgetfulness and More Serious Memory Problems

Problems with memory, particularly for recent events, is not uncommon during the aging process. Many people worry about how serious a case of “forgetfulness” may be. However, in contrast to the types of memory problems seen in individuals with dementia, this type of short-term memory difficulty is relatively benign and is considered by many to […]

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