Living Healthy and Aging Well

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Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin are thrilled to join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share about the Minnesota Death Collaborative, a central resource of integrated end-of-life professionals and organizations. The MNDC and its members provide presence, education, and advocacy to individuals who are dying, caregivers, and providers. Through compassion and respect, the MNDC honors all visions and experiences of dying, death, and grief. Nina Guertin is a founding member of the MNDC and Michelle Kolling currently serves on the MNDC Steering Committee.  They are both end-of-life doulas in private practice, are death educators, grief support specialists, and more. The Minnesota Death Collaborative and its members are committed to a cultural vision that embraces and honors death as a part of life, by providing a safe place for open conversations to those who are facing death, are curious about death and dying, or are wanting information around practical, legal, and logistical concerns. 

For more information, visit https://www.mndeathcollaborative.org or email [email protected].

Angie Aldrich, Director of Sales for Mary T Inc, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their continuum of care providing services from home health and hospice to assisted living, memory care, and independent living. They have 33 group homes and last year opened an Outpatient Therapy and Wellness Center. For more information, visit www.marytinc.com or call 763-218-6480.

Andrew Savitz, CEO of SpirituWell, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their telehealth chaplain service providing spiritual care across the care continuum. SpirituWell provides spiritual assessments, spiritual counseling and grief counseling, cultural competence consultation, and advanced care planning support. SpirituWell is a virtual spiritual care provider. Their virtual chaplain network augments the chaplain teams of acute care, palliative care, long term care, hospice, and chronic-condition providers, helping them expand access to spiritual care to patients, family members, and healthcare staff. For more information, visit www.spirituwell.health.

Dr. Scott Schreiber, President and Clinic Director of MN Spine and Sport, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how mobility and movement are fundamental in improving quality of life and longevity. His Woodbury, MN-based practice, MN Spine and Sport, is renowned for its award-winning, patient-centered approach, focusing on restoring function and tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique goals. Dr. Schreiber’s belief that no two patients are alike underscores the importance of providing an individualized, high-quality experience during every visit. MN Spine and Sport has received recognition as an award-winning facility, voted readers choice in five categories, including chiropractic, wellness and recovery, sports medicine, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The clinic has also been designated as a Center of Excellence for multiple consecutive years. Its reputation as a preferred site for chiropractic students; clinical internships further highlights its commitment to excellence in patient care. To contact Dr. Schreiber or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.mnspineandsport.com

Ann Bailey, President of DARTS, a community-based nonprofit serving caregivers, older adults (ages 50+) and their families in the southeast metro. DARTS services include light housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connection, volunteer opportunities and transportation. DARTS works to be a community partner across generations while living out their mission of creating connections that enrich aging. DARTS recognizes the transition involved in aging and our history reflects our adaptiveness to address changing community aging needs. DARTS services empower older adults to age independently in place and support caregivers. Their services are available to all seniors and caregivers regardless of income, race, and background. For more information, visit www.dartsconnects.org or call 651-455-1560.

Rosie Gaston, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C, the passionate founder of A Better Ending, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to tackle the taboo topic of end-of-life planning with a lot of heart and a little bit of humor. Rosie, an experienced hospice clinical social worker, highlights how A Better Ending provides counseling, advocacy, and education to help individuals and those closest to them plan for and navigate end-of-life with intention and compassion. Her mission is to normalize talking about death, transforming a tough conversation into an empowering experience. Tune in for a lively discussion about living fully and leaving a lasting legacy. For more information, visit www.ABetterEnding.org or call 651-564-9229.

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the public nature of probate and the court process, and how to keep family matters private. Rachel is also a volunteer in hospice as an end-of-life doula. For more information visit Schromenlaw.com or call 651-571-2515.

Tamara Statz, owner and therapist at Vibrant Living Senior

Megan Povlitzki, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Director of Operations of SendOff – Funerals Reimagined joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss cultural shifts in death care, how the death positivity movement is gaining momentum in Minnesota, and how SendOff – Funerals Reimagined is empowering families to think differently when planning their loved one’s funeral or memorial event. Though the term “celebration of life” has become more common over the last decade, funeral services and memorial gatherings look very much the same as they did 20-30 years ago. The funeral industry has remained resistant to the authenticity individuals and families are seeking, and most services still fit the mold that was established decades ago. At SendOff, we want to honor the lives of the people we’re celebrating in a more meaningful, more memorable way. We want to change the conversations guests are having during the car ride home. We want to remind people that they can experience awe, love, and joy even while grieving. Every life is unique, and we believe every SendOff celebration should be, too. Further, we recognize the importance of working with other end-of-life professionals and expanding our services to provide more holistic, end-to-end care for the dying and their families. For more information, visit www.sendoff.co or call (612) 236-0141.