60+ Podcast

It's Janet's birthday, so in keeping with tradition, it's Real Talk with Janet! Joe asks her 10 questions. Like, share, subscribe!

Janet & Joe talk about scams that target the 60+ crowd. How they work and how to avoid them. Like, share, subscribe, but don't provide any personal information in the comments!

Show Notes

“The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults” - National Council on Aging https://www.ncoa.org/article/top-5-financial-scams-targeting-older-adults

“Beware of Scams Targeting Older Adults” National Institute on Aging - https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safety/beware-scams-targeting-older-adults “12 Scams Targeting Seniors & How To Protect Your Loved Ones” - Identity Guard - https://www.identityguard.com/news/scams-targeting-seniors 

“Top Scams Targeting Older Americans in 2021” - https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2021/schemes-targeting-older-adults.html 

“Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors” - Georgia Attorney General - https://consumer.georgia.gov/top-10-scams-targeting-seniors 

“Senior Scams” - Texas Attorney General - https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/seniors-and-elderly/senior-scams 

“Helping your elderly and vulnerable loved ones avoid the scammers” - JP Morgan - https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/fraud/fraud-mitigation/helping-your-elderly-and-vulnerable-loved-ones-avoid-the-scammers 

“10 Tips to Protect Seniors From Being Scammed” - Hebrew Senior Life - https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/blog/10-tips-to-protect-seniors-from-being-scammed 

“Navigating the Digital Realm: Protecting Older Adults from Online Scams” - https://communitytechnetwork.org/blog/navigating-the-digital-realm-protecting-older-adults-from-online-scams/ “National Elder Fraud Hotline” - https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/stop-elder-fraud/providing-help-restoring-hope
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Report scams online at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

“‘Problem on the rise,’ says IRS in warning over AI issue which could cost you – 100,000s of potential victims already” - https://www.the-sun.com/news/11624300/problem-on-the-rise-says-irs-ai/ 

“October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here’s how to stay safe from scams” - https://apnews.com/article/scams-personal-finance-protection-cybersecurity-e50cd0ce4fce216fcef52a68d110f314 

Janet & Joe reminisce about how we played when we were kids, and the benefits of it.

Show Notes

“Things Baby Boomers Did As Kids That Gen Z’ers Can’t Relate To”

https://stemeducationguide.com/things-baby-boomers-did-as-kids/#:~:text=Playing%20Outside%20Until%20Dark,-Image%20Credit%3A%20Deposit&text=Before%20the%20era%20of%20smartphones,the%20order%20of%20the%20day

“16 Changes in Childhood Play: From Baby Boomers to Today’s Kids”

https://www.beatingbroke.com/16-changes-in-childhood-play-from-baby-boomers-to-todays-kids/ 

https://www.boomermagazine.com/play-your-childhood-games-with-grandkids https://st.network/analysis/top/childrens-leisure-time-then-and-now.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Janet & Joe talk about knee and hip health, how to extend the life of your knees and hips, and touch on topics around knee and hip surgery. Remember, we're only podcast hosts, not medical professionals.

Show Notes:

“Top 5 Tips to Age-Proof your Hips” https://www.svph.org.au/services/orthopaedics/knowledge-hub/tips-to-age-proof-your-hips

“6 Ways to Save Your Knees” https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2019/knee-health-tips.html 

“Flexibility Is a Key to Longevity. Here’s How to Improve Yours, According to Experts” https://www.gq.com/story/flexibility-longevity 

“Supplements That Can Help Relieve Joint Pain” https://www.health.com/supplements-for-joint-pain-8729924 

“Protect your knees: 10 tips from an orthopedist” https://www.allinahealth.org/healthysetgo/move/protect-your-knees-10-tips-from-an-orthopedist 

“I’m a doctor — this is the best exercise you can do to live longer” https://nypost.com/2024/10/10/health/squats-are-best-exercise-you-can-do-to-live-longer-doctor/ 

“The People Getting New Knees and Hips in Their 40s” https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/the-people-getting-new-knees-and-hips-in-their-40s-acbd3848?st=PZPzg9&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

“Knee Replacement Recovery” Brigham and Women's Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

Healthline

OrthoInfo

Phelps Health

UMMS 

Mayo Clinic 

WebMD 

HSS 

Keck Medicine

 Mayo Clinic Health System 

Practice Plus Group 

NIAMS 

U of U Health 

NCBI 

BC Medical Journal  

Medscape 

ICM Philly

Orthopaedics WA

Indications and contra-indications for THA - Guideline

Janet and Joe discuss New Year's Resolutions. Their history, who makes and keeps them, and their own resolutions for 2025. Happy New Year to all of our listeners!

Show Notes:

“The History of New Year’s Resolutions” https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions

“How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?” https://www.almanac.com/history-of-new-years-resolutions

“How Did the Tradition of New Year's Resolutions Start?” https://www.almanac.com/history-of-new-years-resolutions

“New Year’s Resolution Statistics (2023 Updated)” https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics

“New Year's Resolutions Statistics and Trends [2024]” https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/new-years-resolutions-statistics

"7 tips to keep your New Year’s resolution"

"5 Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick"

"Habit Stacking Is the Expert-Approved Method to Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick" https://www.health.com/habit-stacking-resolutions-8759073

"How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions"

Janet & Joe chat about the past year of the 60+ Podcast. Like, subscribe, share, and Happy Holidays!

Janet & Joe talk about the art of gift giving (and receiving). Some tips of what to do, and what not to do. Like, share, subscribe, and enjoy your holidays!

Show Notes:

The Art of Gift Giving: How Different Cultures Show Appreciation and Hospitality https://www.momentslog.com/culture/the-art-of-gift-giving-how-different-cultures-show-appreciation-and-hospitality 

The Psychology of Gift Giving: 3 Lessons https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201911/the-psychology-of-gift-giving-3-lessons 

The Art of Gifting: Choosing and Giving with Thoughtfulness

https://www.moderngentlemanmagazine.com/thoughtful-gifting-tips/ 

There's a science to gift giving: experiences are better than material items

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161215143300.htm#google_vignette 

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Gift for Someone https://thebeautyholic.com/choosing-a-gift-someone/ 

Find the Perfect Gift Every Time (in Less Than 30 Minutes!): 4 Key Questions https://thoughtfulgiftclub.com/find-the-perfect-gift-questions/

Janet & Joe talk about downsizing. Why 60+ downsize, benefits, and tips. And ... cheesegraters!

Show Notes:

https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/2018/08/22/downsizing-common-strategy-older-homeowners/673084002/

https://www.seniorliving.org/housing/downsizing/

https://www.actsretirement.org/resources-advice/finance-saving-money/should-i-downsize-my-house-in-retirement/

https://concordiaseniorliving.com/blog/5-benefits-of-downsizing-for-seniors/

https://www.houstonproperties.com/home-guide/how-to-downsize

https://peregrineseniorliving.com/when-is-the-right-time-for-seniors-to-downsize/

https://www.sholom.com/why-you-should-consider-downsizing-in-your-later-years/

https://rolandparkplace.org/news-blog/when-to-downsize/

https://www.heronskey.org/blog/benefits-of-downsizing-for-older-adults/

https://www.gemlife.com.au/news/when-is-the-right-time-to-downsize/SeniorLiving.org: https://www.seniorliving.org/housing/downsizing/

Senior Services of America: https://seniorservicesofamerica.com/blog/10-tips-for-downsizing-for-seniors/

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities: https://www.actsretirement.org/resources-advice/finance-saving-money/downsizing-for-retirement/

The Zebra: https://www.thezebra.com/resources/home/downsizing-tips-for-seniors/

Is memory loss due to age a given? Janet & Joe bust that myth wide open. It's not, and they discuss what you can do to better ensure avoiding it.

Show Notes:

How Exercise Boosts the Brain and Improves Mental Health https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-exercise-boosts-the-brain-and-improves-mental-health-180979511/ 

How Exercise Protects Your Brain’s Health https://health.clevelandclinic.org/exercise-and-brain-health

6 tips to keep your brain healthy https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-tips-to-keep-your-brain-healthy 

The memory function of sleep https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn2762

Mediterranean Diet and Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3024594/

Working out boosts brain health  https://www.apa.org/topics/exercise-fitness/stress 

Smoking Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Dementia: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies with Investigation of Potential Effect Modifiers https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4357455/

Janet & Joe talk about the physical, mental, and social benefits of practicing gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

Show Notes:

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-of-gratitude 

Practicing Gratitude: Ways to Improve Positivity https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2019/03/practicing-gratitude 

Why Gratitude Is Good https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good

Can expressing gratitude improve your mental, physical health? https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/can-expressing-gratitude-improve-health