Aging With Grace 55+

Architect Aaron Murphy shares his passion for housing that allows for Aging In Place in your own community. Technology is pivoting.  Medicine is advancing.  But according to this Certified Aging In Place Specialist, home design hasn't changed much since WWII as builders are still erecting two-story homes.   Coining the term "Empowering Housing",  Aaron says "Families are going to suffer the consequences; a future without housing will create a lack of independence, autonomy, and personal freedom of choice."  The founder of Foreverhome-us.com shares the good news from Chicago to Tokyo on how planning and acting NOW specifically creates benefits for the homeowner beyond simple DiY handrails.  Director Amy Arnette from dpl financial partners returns to discuss financial challenges around Caregiving.  Genworth reports 66% of Caregivers are paying from personal savings and retirement income to provide care for aging parents.   Absent proper financial planning for Long Term care can crater individual income or family savings.  Amy shares the importance of customizing financial plans given 10,000 Americans started turning 65 years old every day!  You do not want to be the son or daughter suffering mutual indignities of role reversal including cleaning and tending to other personal needs of mom or dad.  Episode concludes with origin story of AMPEX as a shining example of toiling in obscurity to build an international brand that at the death of its founder was worth half-a-billion dollars.

Why plan for long term care?  Amy Arnette,  director, Insurance Solutions with dpl Financial, discusses why you would need it and how to customize a long term care plan.  Bottom line is Long Term Care planning is essential to protecting your financial assets. Most people have a bucket list.   Amy shares how getting to choose your care setting can become a reality for successfully aging in place. How many of us check off a bucket list of great adventures we want to have for fun? Well, Julia Inman and her husband Terry Brabb did just that; purchasing a 45' catamaran and living at sea for five and a half years! Julia recounts the fun but also some of the challenges that include lightning striking their 75' sail mast.  Trying to decide the name of their boat was so frustrating until Julia said of the process "This is madness!' which became the moniker (Madness) of their sailboat! This episode concludes with a former state legislator who has lived most of his life in Baton Rouge, LA.   After being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Raymond A. Jetson launched “MetroMorphosis” challenging perceptions about Black and brown people who live in inner-city communities, and the narrative about those very communities.  Foundational to this work is Raymond's fervent belief that inner-city neighborhoods are teeming with assets and resources that can be activated or repurposed.  Including co-creating a community where all citizens, old and young feel vibrant, connected and valued.  Former Pastor Jetson's oft-repeated mantra is: “The resources necessary to transform urban communities cannot be imported exclusively but must begin with identifying and nurturing what already exists.” 

Recently singer Tony Bennett, whom the New York Times labelled as “Jazzy Crooner of the American Songbook”, succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. Despite being diagnosed with the disease in 2016 he could amazingly still remember song lyrics even as the disease ravaged his mind. Including winning another Grammy Award in 2021 with Lady Gaga for their album Love for Sale. Kim Baker, President, and CEO of Kentucky Performing Arts, discusses this amazing feat of Tony remembering lyrics despite fading memories. Pensions have become a thing of the past. Getting a gold watch at retirement is long gone as employees are now responsible for their retirement plans. Willie Jones, from DPL Financial Partners, returns to discuss how annuities and other products can help protect while providing income for life. Episode concludes with the evolutionary funk of primitive to modern men and women. Anthropologists suggest reeking may have saved them from being eaten by predators as strong odors clung to humans.  Various remedies were created by the Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, and through the Middle Ages of Europe.  All in vain until 1888 when Edna Murphey, a U.S. inventor created an amazing product in Philadelphia, PA.  While effectively combating the Dog Days of Summer it eventually began growing into a multi-billion-dollar industry with the introduction of an aerosol brand in the mid-1950s. 

In the event you missed it enjoy  the origins of two essential skincare products for the summer sun. One of which was created inside a coffee pot and the other brand,  despite its idylic tropical name, actually came from a small town in Kenucky!

From the conclusion of S3 / E8: "Understanding Income vs. Assets in Retirement and Kids Cancer Alliance"

Ron Bridges reflects on his stellar 27-year career with AARP.  He first joined AARP in 1997 and was promoted to AARP Kentucky State Director in September 2012. This special retirement, or as we like to say “repurposed”, edition also includes John B. Caine, II, South Region Vice President, for AARP.  Shelby Russell, Executive Director of  the Kids Cancer Alliance, discusses how volunteering your skill, time, and resources, SOME place, ANY place, is one of the most potent ways to make a difference. Enjoy another fun factoid, this one  about the origins of two essential products for protecting your skin from the sun. 

Make sure your retirement can generate income for life. Willie Jones from DPL Financial Partners discusses common risks associated with retirement planning today including income versus assets.  Regardless of your age or life situation, volunteering can help take your mind off your worries, keep you mentally stimulated, and add more zest to your life. Shelby Russell, Executive Director of  the Kids Cancer Alliance, discusses how volunteering your skills, time, and resources, SOME place, ANY place, is one of the most potent ways to make a difference.  Fun Factoid:  this one  about the origins of two essential products for protecting your skin from the sun. 

Volunteer and retiring Board Chair Charlotte Whittaker reflects on her leadership of AARP Kentucky. Including comments from Scott Wegenast, Associate State Director for Communications & Outreach. Then enjoy the story about an American inventor who after 10,000 attempts truly changed the world.

Aging With Grace 55+ podcast series is an attack by host A. Dale Josey on rampant Ageism for the upbeat, mature adult embracing life 55+. Lifestyle podcast series provides useful tips for taking care of aging self, family, and friends.  And also enjoying life more abundantly than many even thought possible. Some of our guests doing what other seniors only dream about or never thought possible. Rotating magazine style interviews are designed as an encouragement to live well and remain engaged in society. Episodes include fun factoids, and popular "Did You Know..."  in addition to topics, intriguing guests and vetted professionals in health and wellness, life changes, living options, money, law, and more!

The conclusion of my interview with delightful sisters JJ Elliott Hill and sister Natalie Handy who share the complex realities of caring for an aging loved one.  Their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" is advertised as a judgement free zone where caregivers can be their most authentic selves, confessing their truths without shame or fear of rejection. David Lau, founder, and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, returns to discuss the benefits of MYGAs which is a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity product gaining popularity especially following recent bank collapses. More information about MYGAs can be found at dplfp.com. LaDonna Koebel, Executive Director of the Office of Senior Protection and Mediation in the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General, discusses types of scams that pop up following natural disasters. She also shares prevention tips like how seniors can protect themselves from more popular scams focused on grandchildren.

Aging With Grace 55+ podcast series is an attack by host A. Dale Josey on rampant Ageism for the upbeat, mature adult embracing life 55+.    Lifestyle podcast series provides useful tips for taking care of aging self, family, and friends.  And also enjoying life more abundantly than many even thought possible. Some of our guests are doing what other seniors only dream about or never thought possible. Rotating magazine style interviews are designed to encourage us to live well and remain engaged in society. Each episode features topics, intriguing guests and vetted professionals in health and wellness, life changes, living options, money, law, and more!

Part 1 of a two-part interview with delightful sisters JJ and Natalie who share the complex realities of role reversal with their mom from their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver." Given recent bad news of a bank collapse David Lau from dpl financial partners discusses alternative strategies for retirement planning. Tech writer Vanessa Hutchinson shares how to embrace technology.   E5 concludes with names of several famous people who were  labelled "failures".

Aging With Grace 55+™ is a 45-minute interview magazine format featuring guests providing useful tips for taking care of self, aging family members and those who priovide care for elders. The podccast series is produced as an attack on rampant Ageism. Featured topics have included caregiving for aging parents, protecting finances in retirement and many more!

This is the fourth podcast series produced by host Dale Josey who has been blessed with renewed energy in his retirement with a purpose.  For more information visit  AWG55.com.