Abundant Aging

Abundant Aging

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Abundant Aging episodes

  • Art of Aging: How Spirituality Evolves as We Age with Peter Kaldes of ASA

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Peter’s journey and background (0:29)
    • Spirituality and End-of-Life Decisions (2:58)
    • Spirituality and Aging (4:19)
    • The difference between spirituality and religion (9:25)
    • Spirituality and Meaning (10:39)
    • Healing from Trauma (13:30)
    • Integrating Spirituality in Aging Services (17:24)
    • What has surprised Peter most about aging? (21:28)
    • Peter’s Role models for aging abundantly (22:37)
    • Benefits of being a member of the American Society on Aging (24:50)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    26 min
  • Ask a NaviGuide: Mental Health, Substance & Domestic Abuse

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Jennifer’s background working in mental health and abuse care (0:42)
    • Support systems are available for mental health (1:16)
    • Jennifer’s passion for helping victims of abuse (3:33)
    • Shelter services to protect those in abuse situations (5:54)
    • Getting someone the help they need in abuse cases (8:59) 
    • Final thoughts and takeaways (12:41)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    14 min
  • Art of Aging: Dual Tasking Exercise

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • How Vivo is solving key challenges in the industry (1:18)
    • The benefits of an online community in exercise (2:54)
    • What is dual task exercise? (4:17)
    • Why dual task exercising works (9:07)
    • Common examples of dual task exercise (12:55)
    • What excites Eric about the future of Vivo and dual task exercise (16:10)
    • Connecting with Eric and Vivo (19:22)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    23 min
  • Ask a NaviGuide: Transportation Services

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Jennifer’s background and experience as a NaviGuide (0:47)
    • The importance of reliable transportation (2:08)
    • Programs available for reliable transportation (3:05)
    • Benefits of public transportation and how to access these programs (6:01

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    9 min
  • Art of Aging: Starting an Exercise Program at Age 65+

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Eric’s background and journey in starting Vivo (1:39)
    • The elements of success for exercise programs (4:32)
    • Making exercise fun and social (7:13)
    • The importance of safety in exercise (9:05)
    • Tips for starting a new exercise (11:01)
    • Measuring your progress (14:36)
    • The importance of periodization (17:18)
    • Vivo’s benefits and features (19:53)
    • Growing confidence with age (20:47)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    24 min
  • Ask a NaviGuide: Affordable Energy and Home Modification Programs

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Jennifer’s background and work as a NaviGuide (0:07)
    • Affordable energy and home modification programs (3:01)
    • Seeing what programs are available in your state and how to apply (3:40)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    7 min
  • Art of Aging: Exercise and Aging with Eric Levitan of Vivo

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Exercise at any age (0:07)
    • The importance of cognitive exercise and social engagement (3:39)
    • Vivo’s focus on building strength (5:37)
    • The importance of muscle mass as we age (9:24)
    • It’s never too late to regain strength (10:49)
    • Starting small (16:38)
    • Building a personalized fitness program (18:14)
    • Challenging yourself in exercise (21:13)
    • Technology adoption in fitness (22:45)
    • Connecting with Eric and Vivo (28:20)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    30 min
  • Ask a NaviGuide: Affordable Broadband and Wifi Programs

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Jennifer’s background and experience as a NaviGuide (1:03)
    • Wifi and other connection programs available for lower-income individuals (2:05)
    • What qualifies a person for these programs? (3:44)
    • The process of discovering these programs and how to apply (4:44)
    • State and national programs and resources (8:44)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


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    11 min
  • Art of Aging: Creating Age-Positive Programming with Emma Twyning of The Centre for Ageing Better

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Centre for Ageing Better's Three Key Areas (1:01)
    • Similarities in Public Views of Aging and Ageism in the UK and US (5:30)
    • Emma’s Personal Passion for Challenging Ageism (7:01)
    • The Image Library Project (9:50)
    • Tips for Building Coalition (13:14)
    • Accessible Homes Initiative (17:43)
    • Housing accessibility (20:19)
    • Anti-ageism campaign (23:16)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  • Ask a NaviGuide: Finding and Accessing Food Assistance Programs

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Jennifer’s background and work as a NaviGuide (1:02)
    • Types of food insecurity programs available (7:07)
    • Congregate meal programs (7:53) 
    • Meal delivery programs (16:55)
    • Waiver programs through health insurance (20:59)
    • Utilizing local food banks and other national and community programs (30:55)
    • Advice for those wanting to get involved in supporting food programs (40:21)

    Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min

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Abundant Aging seeks to provide information and inspiration on improving our lives as we grow older. This podcast is produced by United Church Homes, where senior living becomes abundant life. To…