Magnificent Aging Podcast

Breakthrough Coaching

"Today something great is going to happen to me!" – Dr. Mark Sanna

There is a lot of negativity in the world today and we are being faced with so many new and different challenges. Learning how to Break Through the negative energy and create a more positive mindfulness practice is a click away. Deirdre discusses with Dr. Mark Sanna, the CEO of Breakthrough Coaching and author of 4 life coaching books, ways to do just that! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Stay Positive!

• Learn ways to create positive mindset/mindfulness in your everyday life
• Does FEAR play a role in your daily life? False Expectations Are feelings that are not Real
• Learn ways to navigate through FEAR to create positive feelings.
• Get insight on the importance of a gratitude journal.
• Learn daily exercises to help change your negative mindset.
• It is important to stay connected with people, emotionally and spiritually. What can you do to stay connected? Why is a quick check in so important?
• Working from home is becoming the norm and it can be exceedingly difficult to maintain boundaries between your "home office" and your "home life". Great tips on balancing the two effectively.
• Learn how to maintain a corporate environment when working from home.
• Being more mindful is so important especially now with everyone feeling isolated. Learn ways you can be more present.

Fun Facts about Dr. Sanna:

Dr. Sanna loves coconut Gelato

Favorite Artist: Earth Wind & Fire The song September brings back great memories of high school.

Leisure time is spent golfing.

I hope you enjoyed listening to Dr. Mark Sanna as much as I have. Feel free to contact Dr. Sanna via https://mybreakthrough.com/ , 1-800-7ADVICE and download his free app Breakthrough Coaching https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breakthrough-coaching/id1548425304

Get in touch with Deirdre at [email protected]

Thank you for listening, I appreciate you! ~Deirdrehttps://mybreakthrough.com/

On this Magnificent Aging Podcast episode, Deirdre speaks to Pam Sheppard-Katra the Director of Social Services at Hancock Hall, a privately owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Danbury, Ct and Kathy Berry who is a geriatric nurse helping clients of Hancock Hall navigate thru Medicare. Although caring for your aging parents can be rewarding it can also be very daunting and with many hurdles. You do not want to miss this; it will help you get over the hurdles with ease and understanding. Enjoy Listening!

• Discover the benefits of having a social worker help you and your family when your aging parent needs to transition from their home to a skilled nursing facility.
• Saying no to your aging parent is hard, learn ways to say it with ease.
• What happens when you and your siblings are not close, you are the one caring for mom or dad daily and they do not see the decline as you do. How do you deal with their disbelief? Learn ways to keep them in the loop.
• Know the signs to look for that may indicate it's time for your aging parent to move into an assisted living facility.
• Learn to let go of the idea that YOU must do everything.
• Why is it important to prepare early? For example, living will, power of attorney.
• When it is time to take away "freedom" from your parent, from taking the car keys to paying bills? Tips to make the transition less stressful.
• Getting outside help is crucial to your well-being but more importantly, it allows you to spend quality time with your parent as their child, not their caregiver. Great suggestions as to who you can reach out to for that added help.
• The end goal for you and your family should be the same, "How do we get mom or dad the best care they need?" Hear why keeping the lines of communication open is crucial in reaching that goal.
• Denial and guilt can be an overwhelming feeling certainly when caring for your aging parent. Discover ways to work through those feelings with the confidence that you have mom and dads' best interest in mind.

Kathy's favorite ice cream is Rocky Road from Il Bacio in Danbury, CT and the song that brings her back to her youth is Elton John's Yellow Brick Road. When Kathy is not working, she loves to shop!

Pam's favorite ice cream is Peanut Butter Fudge from Rich Farm and the song that brings her back to her youth is Madonna's, Material Girl. Pam loves spending her leisure time with her young son!

Kathy and Pam can be reached at www.Hancockhall.com or (203) 794-9466

This episode is sponsored by DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move management. Helping You and Your Loved Ones DeClutter, Move & Live a Fuller Life. Take a look at my website www.DeClutterByDeirdre.com

"Thank you for listening, I appreciate you!" ~Deirdre Dolan Nesline

"Moisturize – Moisturize – Moisturize" – Lydia Diaz

• Do you have sensitivity to your current skin products?
• Lydia says some of the items you put on your skin are absorbed into your body & DO NOT LEAVE?
• Learn about WEBA products and how using them helps you and your skin needs but our environment as well.
• Learn why it is so important to research labels and ingredients.
• As you age your skin ages as well. Hear tips on the benefits of changing your current product to WEBA Natural Products.
• Great tips on keeping your skin looking younger and healthier.
• Could your environment be causing your skin or even hair concerns?
• Learn an easy facial routine using WEBA multi-purpose products.

The Stylistics is the group that brings Lydia back to her youth.

Her Leisure time is spent reading, long walks with her husband. She also likes to work out and loves to dance!

Lydia can be reached at WEBA Natural Products

Deirdre can be reached at DeClutter By Deirdre

Thank you for listening, I appreciate you ~Deirdre

DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move management. Helping Seniors and their adult children DeClutter, Project Manage Moves & Live a Fuller Life. Take a look at my website and contact me to work together.www.DeClutterByDeirdre.com

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WOW! This podcast cast is full of helpful tips and great advice! Deirdre discusses with Liz Craven the importance of self-care and where you can go for answers to those hard questions you may have regarding Elder Care. Liz is the owner of Polk Elder Guide in Polk County, FL and hosts the Sage Aging Podcast. Below are just a few highlights – Enjoy Listening and Take Great Self-Care.

"Being selfish can be a good thing" – Liz Craven

Self-care means not only means taking care of you, but also your spiritual, financial, physical and planning needs. Learn how to navigate encompassing self-care to bring out the best in you, each day.

• Take time each day to reflect on the things in your life that brought you joy and celebrate them. Be honest with things you can change to experience more peace in your life.
• "Know it before you need it."
• Learn how to pre-plan for your journey in the aging process and learn to help aging loved ones in their journey with a greater understanding.
• Develop ways to live a balanced life.
• Get insight on the resources available to help you and your loved ones go through the magnificent aging process with ease.
• Where to turn for help when you have questions regarding Elder Care.
  • Home Care
  • Nursing Home
  • Assisted Living
  • Resources
• Learn the many components of Self Care, here are just a few.
  • Spiritual
  • Financial
  • Physical
  • Planning

Learn the importance of practicing self-care in your daily life

• Learn how to Pre-Plan for your future.
• Learn ways to live a balanced life.

Liz loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors, working out and spending time at the beach.

Fun Facts: Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Peanut Swirl

Favorite Band: Journey & The Eagles

Favorite Song: Hotel California

I hope you enjoyed listening to Liz Craven as much as I have! You can connect with Liz at PolkEldercare.com and her podcast Sage Aging podcast.

Get in touch with Deirdre at [email protected]

Thank you for listening, I appreciate you! ~Deirdre

Please ensure all your Life Paperwork is in order, it's the best gift you could give your loved ones after your passing.

More in-depth information on Life Paperwork like wills, trusts, Power of Attorney paperwork can be found in Episode 14 where I speak with Elder Law Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz.

"What story do you want your photos to tell"- Cathi Nelson

What a fun podcast! We all have those boxes marked "Photos" in our attic that over time we have tried to organize but just cannot seem to edit. The many vacation pictures or all the weddings you went to over the years, the list goes on. Help is a click away!

Today Deirdre discusses with Cathi Nelson from The Photo Managers and author of Photo Organizing Made Easy – Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed. Below are just a few highlights - Enjoy Listening and Have Fun Creating your Story

• Learn how to create a photo memory book for an aging relative. Sharing photos of special events in their life can bring them such joy.
• Learning the ABC'S of photo organizing is an extremely helpful tool. You will learn ways to edit each photo, it is Album worthy, does it need to go Back in the box or is it just not worth saving and needs to be tossed in the Can and what Story do you want to tell?
• Having a professional photo organizer helping you edit your photos is very healing as it allows you to reflect and relive the many stories each photo tells.
• Today we can take pictures and get immediate results, do not let your phone become that "storage box" and always remember to back them up!
• Learn steps on what can be digitized, not only photos.
• Get insight on becoming part of the Photo Managers Association.
• "Holding on & accumulating photos eliminates your chance to truly enjoy them." ~Author Cathi Nelson

Fun Facts about Cathi:

Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate Peanut Butter

Artist: Neil Diamond

Leisure time: Creating Word Art & discovering new outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.

I hope you enjoyed listening to Cathi Nelson as much as I have! You can connect with Cathi at [email protected] or visit website Thephotomanagers.com

Private FB page: Photo Organizing Advice From The Pros

Book available on Amazon – Photo Organizing Made Easy Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed https://www.amazon.com/Photo-Organizing-Made-Easy-Overwhelmed/dp/1946384224/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cathi+nelson&qid=1611332270&sr=8-1

Cathi Nelson, author of Photo Organizing Made Easy, is the founder of The Photo Managers https://thephotomanagers.com/, a membership organization dedicated to helping hundreds of entrepreneurs from around the globe build successful photo preservation and organizing businesses.

"Moving changes an address, not a relationship."~Deirdre Dolan Nesline. Assisting seniors & their families who struggle with where to start & complete DeCluttering their homes so they can de-stress & enjoy a full life without extra burdens they could not previously tackle on their own is my focus.

Contact me at: [email protected]

DeClutter By Deirdre

Thank you for listening, I appreciate you! ~Deirdre

Baseball Reminiscence Program- Joe Loglisci, 203-709-0709. [email protected]

• The Baseball Reminiscence Program is virtual and began October 28, 2020
• The Program began in 2009-UCONN Professor Michael Ego started it to help dementia patients be more engaged
• Michael went to Scotland to see how a similar program utilizing British FUTBOL was run
• Michael Ego established his program in Greenwich, CT using American Baseball
• The Program opens with the Pledge of Allegiance and continues with baseball references
• Seniors react well to the program, smiling, enjoying it
• 60 percent of participants are women, a goal is to have more men involved
• Joe Loglisci took over the facilitation and structure of the program in 2020
• The format lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour
• The lesson plans cover spring training, which many audience members have attended in various cities/states
• The World Series is also discussed with specific details including moments in history- participation is aggressive and attendees have shown their true enjoyment
• A "seventh-inning stretch", with the song "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" is included, attendees sing along and remember the lyrics
• The game hangman is also played with answers related to baseball
• The Program design is intended for memory care patients; however, those without cognitive challenges also be joining the program. The idea is to meld the group
• Facilities with whom Joe Loglisci partners have been asked to participate in the launch
• Props may also soon be added to the mix
• Professional players are being considered to join the program and Joe has a contact to discuss with baseball players from the Dominican Republic and the United States
• Michael Ego, at one point, had a group chartered to Shea Stadium and the participants sat in box seats and were given Mets baseball bats to take home
• Joe works with Connecticut Nursing Services, ctnursingservice.com a private duty nursing home care company based in CT, look for them in other states as well
• Joe's love of baseball began in Stamford, CT in 1978 where he was placed into the Baseball Hall of Fame as athlete of the year. Joe also played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and became a scout for the New England markets

Favorite ice cream? Klondike Bars- especially the crunch option

The song that reminds you of your youth? Brandy- listened to it on a 45/vinyl, as well as Stevie Wonder songs, Fleetwood Mac

What do you do in your leisure time? stay active, walking, working out with his wife, walking the dogs, playing golf

Contact Info- 203-709-0709. [email protected]

Thank you for listening, I appreciate you! ~Deirdre Dolan Nesline [email protected]

Thank loved ones for offering to gift you treasures from their home, if you do not want them, but do not accept them out of guilt. Honesty is always the best policy!

Today we are talking about Caring for an Elderly Loved One at Home, whether this is new to you or you are anticipating becoming the caregiver for your loved one at home at some point in the near future you will want to listen in to Emily Slattery and I discuss what adult day centers can offer you and your loved one and 3 Tips to Caregiving an Elderly Loved One at Home, to ensure you are keeping them engaged and their brain stimulated while at home. Emily owns Old Glory Days Adult Care Center in Newtown, CT.

*Please note this was recorded during the COVID19 outbreak and at times refers to challenges of that outbreak*

• You want your loved one to feel welcome, at ease, belonging
• You need to figure out what makes the recipient of care, happy; what are their interests, hobbies
• Incorporate games, trivia and more, modified for the individual
• Focus-Keep the brain and body active
• Get others involved, try not to handle care for someone by yourself
• Keep recipients of care engaged- have them assist with chores, mail, use common items such as a ball
• Music stays in a person's brain for a long time
• Make time for yourself as well, providing care can be stressful
• Ask for help
• Determine what stage of memory engagement/loss care is required
• Accommodate the specific person's needs- it could just be socializing with someone who lives alone
• Explore day centers in advance- take a tour, ask questions, does the location provide what you will need for the recipient- nurses, transportation, activities

Some good tips for new caregivers to a loved one in the home:

Keep on a schedule

Music on

Encourage:

Reading newspaper aloud

Walk around the house

Fold laundry

Investigate chair exercises and do them together

Find out what's available in your community:

Ask the Alzheimer's Association

Ask for help from family and friend, see where they have attended

Favorite ice cream: Mint Chocolate Chip

Song: Anything Beatles/Beach Boys, Surfin' USA

Leisure time: Balance of family and work life, volunteering

For more information look at Old Glory Days Adult Care Center's Website- www.glorydayllc.com [email protected] which has numerous resources available

You can connect with me at [email protected] or listen to the Magnificent Aging Podcast.

Thank you for listening I appreciate you.

My guest today is Cynthia Perthuis who leads and owns the Senior Care Authority offices in New York City and Southwest Florida. Cynthia has a passion for helping others and advocating for those that do not have the ability to speak for themselves. Her own personal experience with her parents and her entrepreneurial background has helped so many family members with the stress of helping and caring for aging loved ones.

I thought today we could chat about "The Talk". The Talk is having a discussion with a loved one about being alone in their home is no longer an option, it isn't safe.

Are you trying to help someone who needs more care to make the decision to move out of their home?

Helping an older person choose to move from their home to assisted living is never easy. She answers:

What are the steps to having The Talk

What are the ways to have The Talk

Who should have The Talk

What are some things to watch out for

Cynthia is an advocate, providing guidance on elders staying at home, or seeking assisted living options, here are some of her suggestions:

• The talk with a parent/parents may require more than one conversation
• Baggage regarding the conversation- might be fear, other factors
• Begin the talk with pen and paper; record what you're thinking
• Identify the players, before the talk- may include siblings, Attorney- they all need to be on the same page with the person impacted by the decision to move or stay in place
• Identify any challenges- financial, misinformation
• Teachable moments- 911 calls, for example
• Selfless phrases- it is about the person and not whoever begins the discussions
• Choose the correct time for the talk
• In-person tours of locations/virtual tours, and stipulate what is offered- trips, activities, food on offer

Favorite ice cream: Halo Top mint chocolate chip

The song that reminds you of your youth: Boys of Summer

Leisure time activity: Cynthia has recently discovered pickleball, yoga

Connect to Cynthia at www.scanyfl.com [email protected]

You can connect with me at [email protected] or listen to the Magnificent Aging Podcast.

Thank you for listening I appreciate you.