Abundant Aging

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Defining Human-Centered Design (1:09)
• Sura’s background in innovation and design (2:10)
• Simplicity of Human-Centered Design Experiments (7:53)
• Falling in love with the problem (11:26)
• Diversity in innovation (14:24)
• Identifying innovation styles (17:21)
• The “yes/and” principle (19:03)
• Uncovering intent (22:32)
• Expansive thinking (26:39)
• Reductive thinking (31:10)
• Resources for Human-Centered Design (36:32)
• Starting Small with Creativity (38:27)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (39:26)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Jennifer’s work as a NaviGuide (1:13)
• What to do if you know a loved one has food insecurities (2:19)
• Replacing bad food habits and poor food choices (4:03)
• Addressing stigmas around food insecurities and programs available (6:25)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Rendever's mission and approach (1:21)
• The early days of virtual reality (VR) (7:21)
• Core Resident Engagement Platform (9:48)
• Older Adults and Technology (16:19)
• Reminiscence therapy (20:16)
• The importance of intergenerational programming (22:38)
• Ageism in the Industry (27:10)
• Understanding Aging (30:41)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Jennifer’s work as a NaviGuide and her passion for caring for those with food insecurities (1:13)
• Addressing issues of malnourishment (3:33)
• Food is medicine (5:22)
• The importance of access to healthy food options (8:12)
• Causes of food insecurities (12:16)
• Anorexia of aging (18:29)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Bob’s work in addressing agism (1:08)
• The crisis of the forgotten middle (3:49)
• Multigenerational differences and defined experiences (11:39)
• Solutions to support the aging population (15:57)
• Aging concepts of collegeville, funville, serviceville, and changeville (25:39)
• Bob’s advice on aging and getting involved in pursuing changes (34:30) 
• Connecting with Bob (38:31)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• What does a NaviGuide do? (1:19)
• What does it take to be a NaviGuide? (2:46)
• The importance of listening (6:00)
• Tips of building a relationship with those in your care (8:25)
• Diversity of patients and diversity of beliefs (13:34)
• Treating people the way they want to be treated (16:07)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Bob’s work with Nexus Insights (0:58)
• Aging, ageism, and agency (3:25)
• Purposeful longevity (9:43)
• Aging magnificently (13:55)
• Finding meaning and purpose (19:03)
• Challenging ageist views (24:05)
• Perspectives on aging (29:32)
• Surprises of aging (32:12)
• Final thoughts and connecting with Bob (36:24)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Barbara’s work as a NaviGuide with United Church Homes (0:57)
• Determining when someone needs help physically as they age (2:38)
• Asking the right questions (4:16)
• Independence in aging: people want to care for themselves (5:51)
• Agencies and resources to help with needed items (8:26)
• Tips for being an advocate for your loved one (10:18)
• The teach-back method in working with healthcare professionals (12:34)
• The importance of end-of-life planning (17:26)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Barbara’s work as a NaviGuide (1:04)
• Avoiding burnout in caregiving (2:55)
• Embracing the opportunity of caregiving (5:33)
• Tips to control caregiving stress (11:08)
• Being an advocate for yourself (12:45)
• Education and resources to help support caregivers (13:58)

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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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• How Barbara got into working as a NaviGuide (1:03)
• Approaching caregiving conversations with siblings and family (2:57)
• Dealing with conflicts in care conversations (4:55)
• Knowing how aging progresses and stepping in to help (7:02)
• Assisting a loved one with everyday tasks around their home (12:25)
• Handling tough conversations in transitioning a loved one to a care facility (13:23)
• The vulnerability of a loved one in need of help (18:37)
• Advice for those taking the first step in talking about the care of a loved one (20:20)

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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