Glowing Older

By Nancy Griffin

The Glowing Older podcast covers innovation in aging well. Wellness expert Nancy Griffin interview the experts shaping new housing models, strategies for aging in place, intergenerational living, lead... more

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December 18, 2024Episode 20:10 Debbie Compton on Caregiver Advocacy and Dealing with Dementia
Bestselling author and CEO of The Purple Vine Debbie Compton shares her trajectory from corporate executive to fulltime caregiver. She shares strategies to empower caregivers, reduce burnout, and learn to laugh again.
About Debbie
Debbie Compton is a compassionate three time primary caregiver for parents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vascular dementia. As a speaker, she brings hope and laughter to caregiver and dementia issues, easing the stress of her audience. Since 2017, Debbie has been a Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association and is a Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiver Advocate. She has authored ten books, including "Caregiving: How to Hold On While Letting Go," where she shares her hard-earned knowledge, perspective, and faith.
Debbie's latest book, The Caregiver's Advocate, A Complete Guide to Support and Resources, is a collaboration between 21 authors in 4 countries. It is an International Bestseller and an Amazon #1 New Release.
Debbie is the founder of The Purple Vine, where she supports caregivers through one-on-one zoom consultations, a blog, and a weekly newsletter.
Key Takeaways
There are things that you can do to greatly reduce the chances of getting dementia. Twenty minutes of daily exercise cuts the odds of getting dementia in half.

As a caregiver, you must train your mind to look for good, because you're surrounded by bad. Instead of being sad that mom can't speak, be thankful you can still communicate without words.

Burnout is a state of mental, physical, emotional exhaustion. To avoid caregiver burnout, write on an index card all the things that people can help you with to ease your load, and share it when people offer to help. Don’t rob people of their blessing to help.
Connect with Debbie at:
www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedcompton
www.facebook.com/Caregiving.Book
www.instagram.com/Debbie_Compton1
http://www.pinterest.com/compton1788
[email protected]
https://thePurpleVine.com
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29min
December 11, 2024Episode 20:9 Louis Tenenbaum on Aging in Place 3.0
Renowned aging in place expert Louis Tenenbaum shares his
thoughts on today’s $150 billion remodeling industry to meet the needs of older adults. The author of the CAPS Certified Aging in Place course and Aging Place 2.0 white paper shares information on his SBIR grant and introduction of a bill to Congress that would provide incentives for making aging place home modifications.
About Louis
Louis Tenenbaum is the Founder and CEO of HomesRenewed Ventures. He is a multifaceted professional who has left an indelible mark on the intersections of building, aging, and policy. With a dynamic career spanning several decades, he is recognized as a leading figure in advocating for aging in place and home accessibility.
Key Takeaways
The CDC definition of aging in place is the ability to remain in your home throughout your life, regardless of your health or condition. Aging in place is carrying out your years with dignity in the
home.

People have changed and the built environment needs to
change to catch up. “Hospital at home is a trend but there is no infrastructure.
Family homes are not designed to provide medical care.

Roughly 5% of homes in the U.S. meet three out of
these five accessibility factors, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS). Five accessibility factors: 1. No-step entries, 2. Single-floor living, 3. Wide doorways and hallways, 4. Accessible bathrooms, 5. Lever-style door handles.

Aging in Place 3.0 is about interconnected ROI—a seamless, systematic model for delivering aging in place services. Stakeholders need to understand that their ROI depends on other stakeholders. The interconnected return comes from the system.

Fall prevention needs to move upstream. Once you've fallen, you have missed out on the value of prevention. Since most falls happen in the shower, why not have grab bars?
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26min
December 03, 2024Episode 20:8 Bruce Frankel on Embracing Change and Finding Purpose in Later Life
Bruce Frankel’s unique journey includes a career as a
journalist for People, USA Today, and Time, followed by
earning an MFA in Poetry in his 50s. Now an advocate for aging well, he serves as the President of the Life Planning Network, co-founder of Redstring and Business Authority, and author of What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life?. He shares valuable insights on older entrepreneurship, positive aging, and finding fulfillment in later life.
About Bruce
Bruce Frankel is Vice-President of Redstring, a community-building technology and business, and Co-Founder of Business Authority, a business accelerator and eCampus supporting entrepreneurs 50 and over. He is also President of the Life Planning Network, a national nonprofit association educating professionals shaping the culture of aging and helping people navigate the second half of life. He is the author of What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life? True Stories of Finding Success, Passion, and New Meaning in the Second Half of Life.
Bruce has spoken at the United Nations on behalf of older adults and is a 2021 Fellow of Columbia University’s Age Boom Academy. He is an editor of LIVE SMART AFTER 50! A former writer and editor at People magazine and New York based national reporter for USA Today, he is also a co-author of World War II: History’s Greatest Conflict.
Bruce has an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College. He lives in Sharon, MA.
Key Takeaways
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and change throughout an individual's life. By learning to adapt and make intentional choices, older adults can experience greater purpose, joy, personal growth, and improved cognitive function. Challenging your brain with new
things is one of the most important components of brain health.
Life planning is about being intentional. It's about
looking at yourself, your values, strengths, motivations, unrealized dreams, and asking, "What do I want to do with this one precious life, or what's left of it?" "What kind of legacy do I want to leave?"

Planning isn't boxing yourself in, it's about opening to possibilities and protecting yourself. You will inevitably make worse choices in a crisis.

We internalize ageism and it colors the stories we
tell ourselves about aging, about ourselves and others. The best defense against the “army of D’s” (disease dependence, decline, dementia, death) is awareness of internalized ageist narratives.
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35min
November 20, 2024 Episode 20:7 Jeanette Leardi on Why We Should All "Age Sideways"
Social gerontologist Jeanette Leardi shares insights from
her new book Aging Sideways, Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. An encyclopedia of knowledge on aging well, she busts traditional myths of aging and inspires people of all ages to adopt new paradigms of what it looks like to get older.
About Jeanette
Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for empowering older adults and helping them identify and share their wisdom with others.
Her decade of experiences as a caregiver to her parents inspired her encore career goals of changing perceptions about the aging process and promoting awareness of elders’ inherent dignity, wisdom, and unique value as mentors and catalysts for social change.
Leardi's efforts include giving engaging in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, and classes to people of all ages; writing articles for Next Avenue, 3rd Act Magazine, and other publications; and appearing on national broadcasts. Her editorial experiences include positions at Newsweek, Life, People, Condé Nast Traveler, and Sesame Street magazines, and The Charlotte Observer.
Leardi has an M.A. with honors in English from Rutgers University and a gerontology graduate certificate from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Key Takeaways
The general perception of aging is fear-based, and the
narrative is that decline is inevitable. Being an “old person in training” means going with the flow, using our experience and skills, and appreciating what we have rather than mourning what we have lost.
Language matters. The term “Silver tsunami” is negative because a tsunami is a huge wave that destroys everything. Older people are “silver reservoirs.”
Aging Myths: Myth One: Aging is a disease. Myth Two: Dementia is inevitable (2/3rds of people over 90 do not have dementia). Myth Three: All older adults are alike. In reality, we get more different as we get older.. Myth Four. Older adults can't learn new things. Truth is, you can teach an old dog new tricks!
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30min
November 13, 2024Episode 20:6 Ron Pevny on Life Transitions and Conscious Eldering
Ron Pevny shares insights on the 10th Anniversary Edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood, how to harness the healing power of nature, the importance of leaving a legacy, and why embracing a new life chapter is hard when desperately hanging on to who we used to be.
About Ron
Ron Pevny, M.A., CSL has for forty years been dedicated to assisting people in negotiating life transitions as they create lives of purpose and passion. He is Founding Director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, based in Colorado, which for 20 years has presented workshops and retreats across North America to support people in bringing purpose, growth and commitment to service to their elder years.
He is author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood, published by Beyond Words/Atria Books. Ron is also a Certified Sage-ing® Leader and has served as the host/interviewer for three Transforming Aging Summits presented by The Shift Network and co-host for the Turning Points series presented by Sage-ing International.
Key Takeaways
Wilderness vision quests and rites of passage
are key elements of conscious aging. Tapping into the power of nature helps people move through life transitions world and open hearts and minds.

Conscious eldering goes a step beyond “positive aging,” “active aging” and “successful aging” by focusing on later life as the pinnacle of emotional and spiritual growth. It is about doing “inner work” and creating a full of pleasure and a sense of purpose.

Elders provide the wisdom the word urgently needs now, but many think they lose their purpose and ability to contribute meaningfully after retirement.

There's a need deep in all human beings to leave a legacy. Legacy is the mark we have made on the world and how we have touched people’s lives.
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37min
November 06, 2024Episode 20:5 Dr. Connie Corley on “Gerotranscendence” and the Gifts of Growing Older
Professor Emerita Connie Corley, PhD, talks about the
evolution of the positive aging movement and how embracing change, conscious awareness, and perspective are keys to aging well.
About Connie
Connie Corley, MSW, MA, PhD has a long history in the fields of gerontology/geriatrics as a graduate of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She co-created the doctoral concentration in Creative Longevity and Wisdom in the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University and is Professor Emerita at California State University, Los Angeles as well as Fielding.
A Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and
Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education, she has engaged in multiple programs as a mentor and leader in curriculum development and co-founded and directed a lifelong learning program in Los Angeles for over 10 years. Recent work involves creativity in later life (emerging from a national study of Holocaust survivors) and intergenerational/intercultural mutual mentoring. Her website for coaching and podcast archives is https://conniecorleyphd.org/.
Key Takeaways
The field of positive aging emerged from positive psychology looking at is ways in which humans can live life more fully.

Conscious aging means doing an internal audit, examining experiences, and gaining greater awareness. Becoming aware means living in the moment, mindfully.

“Gerotranscendence” is spending time in reflection
and having perspective to step back and look at the larger dimensions of life. It is an act of consciousness to step aside from worrying and ruminating and become aware of those negative thoughts.

Do more of nothing. It is a gift of growing older to have
fewer professional commitments.

The four different dimensions the 4A Plus Model of positive aging are Wellness, Affiliation, Attitude and Awareness.
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27min
October 28, 2024Episode 20:4 Lynn Casteel Harper on Why Dementia is a Disappearing Act
Lynn Casteel Harper explores the myths and metaphors
surrounding dementia and aging in her debut book. Discover why this work has been chosen as a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice.
About Lynn
Lynn Casteel Harper is an essayist, minister, and chaplain. Her debut book, On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear (Catapult, 2020), was named a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a Chautauqua
Literary and Scientific Circle selection for 2021. On Vanishing appeared on the Gold Foundation’s 2021 Reading List for Compassionate Clinicians.
Lynn’s essays and interviews have appeared in Kenyon
Review Online, Salon, The Paris Review, North
American Review, The Christian Science Monitor, NPR’s Think, The Sun Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a Barbara Deming Memorial Fund grant recipient and the winner of the 2017 Orison Anthology Award in Nonfiction.
A graduate of Wake Forest University Divinity School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s chaplain residency program, Lynn has served as the Minister of Older Adults at The Riverside Church in the City of
New York and as a nursing home chaplain. Lynn lives and writes in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she is the pastor of Olivet Congregational Church UCC.
Key Takeaways
On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear explores why those of us who don't have dementia are vanishing from those who do, and why dementia brings up so much fear and dread.

The larger culture and educational system assume people living with dementia are not only diminished in capacity, but in their essential selves. Their humanity fades away.

We internalize the idea that to be loved, we need to approach perfection. Releasing that allows for more fun and creativity.
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29min
October 21, 2024Episode 20:3 Vida Roozen on Helping Older Adults with Technology on Their Own Terms
Vida Roozen is the Chief Operating Officer at The Smarter Service, a technology concierge provider for older adults and senior living communities. Learn why this startup was recognized by Wired magazine as one of the best tech services for older adults.
About Vida
Vida Roozen has a 23-year career in consumer technology and the home appliance sector. Before joining The Smarter Service, she held Senior Vice President positions at BDS Solutions, a sales and marketing solutions provider, and at Creative Channel Services, a strategic retail marketing company. Notably, she also led Omnicom’s Women’s Leadership chapter for California. ‘
Vida's decision to join The Smarter Service was deeply personal, fueled by experiences supporting aging parents with technology challenges. In her role, she saw a clear market gap and seized the opportunity not only to assist individuals but also to revolutionize the understanding of older adults within the tech and healthcare industries.
Key Takeaways
People use technology on their own terms. It is highly personalized. The Smarter Service helps clients build confidence using their devices, fixes things when they're not working and suggests tools that will help them realize their goals.

Older adults often use smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and wearables to stay connected to their families in other locations. Shared calendars help generations communicate real time.

Not keeping up with software updates and using outdated devices can be challenging for older adults. Smartphones are often gifted by family members and platforms may no longer be supported.

Technologies that hold the most promise to improve the lives of older adults include advancements in telemedicine and diagnostic tools like wearables and smart home devices so people can monitor their health and recognize problems before they become bigger problems.

Start discussions with older adults about their vision for the future. Encourage them to think about where and how they want to live as they age, what kind of support they might need, and what hobbies or activities they hope to pursue. This process is helpful for identifying the role technology can play in helping older adults realize their goals.
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26min
October 16, 2024Episode 20:2 Abby Levy on Innovation around Health Span and Wealth Span
Abby Levy is Managing Partner and Founder at Primetime Partners, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage businesses that improve quality of life for older adults. Abby gets real about the challenges of heading up a venture-backed business and the exciting technologies that will reduce the cost of healthcare and raise the bar in preventive medicine, wellness, and financial longevity.
About Abby
Abby Miller Levy has spent her career helping businesses and consumer brands grow as an operator, entrepreneur, and advisor, most notably in the wellness sector. Prior to Primetime Partners, she was Senior Vice President of Strategy & Growth at SoulCycle, where she oversaw business development and revenue growth outside the consumer studio business, with an emphasis on building new digital products.
Abby teamed with Arianna Huffington to launch Thrive Global, a behavior change technology company focused on employee productivity and wellness. Abby served as President of Thrive Global and remains on the Thrive Board. Abby began her career at McKinsey & Company then led product development at OXO International. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School.
Key Takeaways
Aging is a global megatrend. By 2030 in the US,
there will be more Americans over the age of 65 than under 18, which has major repercussions on every industry including health care, financial services, housing, workplace, and travel.
Technologies and services that reduce the cost of
healthcare are essential. Medicare is a “runaway train” growing at 8% a year, with spend approaching a trillion dollars a year. It is predicted that 50% of Americans will run out of money as they age.
Preventative care is driven by “quantified selves” in terms of the healthcare data and diagnostics we collect on ourselves. With an Oura ring or Apple watch, it is easy to track key health indicators like blood biomarkers and gut health.

Persistent internalized ageism prevents us from wanting to think about getting older. Not wanting to plan for getting older and engage in content around aging has been a very big inhibitor for businesses, especially if the business model is direct to consumer.
It is not culturally normal to have conversations around aging. We have been trained to think that aging is bad and don’t talk about the wisdom, experience, gravitas, and expertise that comes with age.

AI will help people make better decisions—data will be easier to access and more manageable and actionable. AI-driven personalized nudges will help people make better decisions and healthier choices.
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23min
October 09, 2024Episode 20:1 Maddy Dychtwald on her national bestseller and lifelong passion to improve the lives of older adults
Maddie Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave, is a pioneer in the longevity revolution and author of four books, including her newest Ageless Aging, A Woman's Guide to Increasing Health Span, Brainspan, and Lifespan. Maggie shares her key ingredients to living better longer and her “holistic recipe” for aging well based on interviews with 100 different physicians, researchers and academicians and insights from the Age Wave think tank.
About Maddy
Recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female
futurists globally, for nearly 40 years, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s fundamentally transforming our lives and the world at-large. This has led her to become a national bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, and thought leader on longevity and aging, health, wellness, and the new retirement.
Maddy co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of longevity and our aging population. The Age Wave team has worked with more than half of the Fortune 500 in industries ranging from healthcare and medical technology to financial services and consumer products.
Key Takeaways
Most research and clinical health trials are done on men. In 2016, the FDA requested pharmaceutical companies include women in clinical trials.

Women live, on average, six years longer than men, but often not in good health. On average, women spend the last 12 to 14 years in a cascade of poor health.

Genetics are not destiny—90% of our health and well-being is within our control, having to do with our lifestyle and environment.

Women are twice as likely as men to get Alzheimer's disease. Exercise positively impacts your brain health—it can increase the size of your hippocampus, which is where we store memories,

Not having your financial house in order increases cortisol levels. High levels of cortisol levels negatively impact your heart and increase the chances of getting a stroke.

Your attitude towards aging has an impact on how long you live and how well you live. If you think more positively about your own aging, you generally have significantly more gray matter in your brain compared to those who don't. Long term studies show positive perceptions of aging add 7 ½ years to your life.
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26min

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