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 […]
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 Living to 100 Club conversation takes a close look why current housing configurations do not promote longevity. What are the financial, personal, and logistical arguments for aging in place? Our guest, Aaron Murphy, is a licensed architect. His company, Forever Home, advises developers and homeowners toward adapting homes – both new and existing – […]
This Living to 100 Club podcast returns to the topic of exercise and physical activity, with our guest, Bill Dooley. Bill has developed a series of exercises for the 65+ age group in his native Australia. His company is Growing Young, an online program providing a collection of 200 short exercise videos especially targeting the […]
This is a Living to 100 podcast about yoga for seniors and how to incorporate it into our daily routines and weave it into our day. Our guest is Jennie McGoy, Certified Yoga Instructor. We discuss the six main areas where yoga can be of benefit, especially for the 55+ age group. These are strength, […]
This is an encore appearance by Dr. Erlene Rosowsky, a friend and colleague who is returning to the Living to 100 Club podcast. This time we discuss therapy with older adult couples, those in long term committed relationships whether married or not. We explore the major functions of marriage in older couples, including companionship, support, […]
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 […]
This is an encore guest appearance by Dr. Faye Girsh. Faye was one of our early guests back in 2019, when she spoke about preparing for a peaceful death. As a former president of the Hemlock Society, Dr. Girsh is one of the preeminent authorities on the right to die movement. In this podcast, we […]
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 […]