Abundant Aging

Abundant Aging

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Abundant Aging episodes

  • Art of Aging: Supporting Healthy Aging in a World of Longer Life Expectancy with Laura Carstensen of Stanford University

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Introduction to the Special Summer Series on Art of Aging (0:04)
    • Introduction of Laura Carstensen (1:23)
    • Laura's Passion for Aging Research (3:54)
    • Challenges and Opportunities of Longer Life Expectancy (5:43)
    • Redefining Work and Education for Longer Lives (8:54)
    • Promoting Creativity and Contributions in Aging (12:25)
    • Embracing Human-Centered Design and Creative Energy (15:12)

    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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    16 min
  • Art of Aging: Embracing Change: Redefining Aging and Building Intergenerational Communities

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Introducing the Art of Aging Summer Series (0:04)
    • Reimagining Aging (1:28)
    • Creating Intergenerational Communities (3:08)
    • Elizabeth's Personal Aging Experience (6:01)
    • Physical Changes and Resistance to Aging (8:19)
    • Inspirational Aging (10:30)
    • Conclusion and Call to Action (14:16)

    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. 


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    15 min
  • Art of Aging: Navigating the New Reality of Aging Alone: Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Inclusive Communities

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Introducing the Art of Aging Summer Series (0:12)
    • Defining the Target Audience (1:28)
    • Challenges of Co-Housing (5:24)
    • Developing Co-Housing (11:47)
    • Interdependence and Intergenerational Living (12:25)
    • Technologies for Co-Living (14:43)

    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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    18 min
  • Art of Aging: Ageism, Employment, and Innovative Housing Solutions for Older Adults with Elizabeth White of NuuAge Coliving

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Introducing the Art of Aging summer series (0:16)
    • Welcoming Elizabeth White (1:29)
    • Elizabeth's Lived Experience (2:28)
    • Transition from Employment Advocacy to Housing Solutions (5:33)
    • Challenges of Aging Alone and Housing Needs (11:29)
    • Development of Community Living Concept (13:00)
    • Success and Growth of Plus 50 Entrepreneurs (16:56)

    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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    18 min
  • Art of Aging: How Human-Centered Design Can Improve Technology for Aging Populations and Individuals with Cognitive Concerns with Amanda Lazar

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Amanda's journey into human-centered design (0:44)
    • Challenges in designing technology for older adults (3:13)
    • Redefining value in people with dementia (5:11)
    • Personal motivation in dementia research (8:02)
    • Projects in art therapy for people with dementia (9:09)
    • The influence of environment on technology use (14:10)
    • Journey mapping in technology design (17:43)
    • Understanding technology use in intimate experiences (21:16)
    • Human-Centered Design and Cognitive Concerns (23:11)
    • Sensory Changes and Accessibility Features (26:07)
    • AI Applications and Designing for Cognitive Challenges (27:54)
    • Embodied Interactions and Sensory Experiences (35:05)
    • Abundant Aging Questions for Amanda (39:14)
    • Final thoughts and takeaways (43:32)
    • Connecting with Amanda and her research (45:10)

    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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    46 min
  • Art of Aging: A New Map of Life for Aging with Laura Carstensen

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Laura’s Background and Passion for Longevity (2:12)
    • Challenges of Aging (3:32)
    • Health and Societal Perceptions (4:14)
    • Rethinking Work and Education (7:24)
    • Transcending Life Stages (14:30)
    • The New Map of Life (17:12)
    • The Age Wave (24:03)
    • Benefits of Lived Experience (00:26:31)
    • Challenges and Opportunities of Aging (31:09)
    • Changing Societal Mindset (34:27)
    • Abundant Aging Questions for Laura (38:14)
    • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (41:50)

    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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    46 min
  • Art of Aging: Exploring the Benefits of Drama Therapy for Emotional Well-being and Social Connection in Older Adults with Kirsten Ajax

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Kirsten's Background and Passion for Drama Therapy (0:07)
    • Drama Therapy: Definition and History (8:28)
    • Community Building and Emotional Regulation (10:27)
    • Exercises for Rebuilding Community (15:29)
    • Creative Energy and Therapeutic Benefits (20:15)
    • The Importance of Creativity (22:43)
    • Individualized Trauma Therapy (25:17)
    • Retraining and Building Resilience (27:28)
    • Self-Forgiveness and Self-Awareness (30:17)
    • Restoring Identity in Older Adults (33:19)
    • Therapy for Caregiver-Care Recipient Dyad (00:38:26)
    • Abundant Aging Questions for Kirsten (41:31)
    • Final Thoughts and Takeaways (46:06)

    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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    49 min
  • Art of Aging: Functional Health as We Age with Maxine Hochhauser

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Maxine's Career and Passion for the Industry (1:18)
    • The Rewarding Nature of Therapy (2:09)
    • Functional Health and Aging (3:48)
    • Motivation and Progress in Therapy (6:16)
    • Regaining Strength and Flexibility (8:08)
    • Perception of Therapy in Post-Acute Care (9:06)
    • Therapy in Facilities and Homes (11:11)
    • The Impact of Therapy on Healthcare Spending (15:28)
    • Holistic Approach to Care (18:01)
    • Motivation and Personalized Goals (19:44)
    • Therapy's Role in Addressing Social Isolation (21:44)
    • Therapy for People with Dementia (23:39)
    • Forward-Thinking Approaches (27:07)
    • Clinician Passion and Quality (28:22)
    • Connecting with HealthPro Heritage and Closing Remarks (33:19)

    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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    34 min
  • Art of Aging: Better Aging Through Technology with Keren Etkin

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Keren’s background and work in gerontology (1:05)
    • The motivation for working with older adults (2:26)
    • Connecting technology with the needs of older adults (3:37)
    • Keren’s training in gerontology and its influence on her view of technology (5:26)
    • Understanding age tech and longevity tech (9:08)
    • Evaluating the promise of age tech solutions (10:43)
    • Challenges and rewards of selling tech in the aging industry (17:59)
    • Opportunities in the tech space and the influence of big companies (20:38)
    • Buyers in the tech space and the potential of direct-to-consumer sales (22:07)
    • Longevity Tech and Healthy Years (24:03)
    • Future of Longevity Tech (26:07)
    • AI Applications and Conversational Interfaces (27:53)
    • Reflection on Personal Aging Experience and Inspiration (31:23)
    • Final remarks and takeaways (33:27)

    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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    35 min
  • Art of Aging: Navigating the Hospital System with Dr. Monique Nugent

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

    • Monique’s passion for Hospital Medicine (2:00
    • Hospital as a System within a System (3:03)
    • Role of a Hospitalist (4:38)
    • Costs and Expenses in Hospitalization (7:14)
    • The Hospital as a Social Safety Net (10:57)
    • Challenges in Hospital Transitions and Social Supports (11:38)
    • Value of Social Supports in Healthcare (14:08)
    • Patient Advocacy and Best Practices (19:26)
    • Medication Reconciliation and Polypharmacy (21:56)
    • Information is Safety (22:26)
    • Challenges of Interoperability Between Hospitals (23:43)
    • Discharge Planning (28:27)
    • Patient Advocacy (37:42)
    • Connecting with Dr. Nugent and Final Takeaways (42:14)
    • Dr. Monique’s book Prescription for Admission (45:12)

    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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    47 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…