The Seniortopia Show

COVID-19 is revealing our mortality.  Our guest shows us how to sit with someone who is dying.  Palliative care, hospice, green burials and do-it-yourself funerals, all this and more with guest Karen Van Hoof, an end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer. 

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What is meant by "livability," safe sidewalks, accessible parks, and an invitation to apply for a service job working on these issues  with guests Danielle Arigoni (AARP), Tonya Mantilla (Public Allies) and Caitlin Manzano (Public Allies)

4:30 What are livable communities?

16:30 Public Allies - Who are they?

24:45 Livable Communities Corps service opportunities

Links to things we mention on the show:

The main site for AARP's Livable Communities work  http://www.aarp.org/livable

The site where you can apply for the Livable Communities Corps https://publicallies.org/livable/

AARP Community Challenge Grant https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/

ABCs of ADUs  https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/livable-documents/documents-2019/ADU-guide-web-singles-071619.pdf

Creating Parks and Public Spaces https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/livable-communities/livable-documents/documents-2018/Parks%20Guide-LR-091018-singles.pdf 

HomeFit Guide https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/aarp-home-fit-guide-aging-in-place.html

Public Allies Donation Page https://publicallies.org/donate/

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Decluttering, ageism, sharing economy, senior living housing for the rest of us and more on our one year anniversary episode!

2:15 Lesson 1: Keep an open mind

4:15 Lesson 2: Declutter

9:15 Lesson 3: Mind your health

12:15 Lesson 4: Fight ageism and value your elders

16:15 Lesson 5:  Get the shingles vaccine!

17:40 Lesson 6: Prevent falls by working on balance

20:00 Lesson 7: Be aware of online dating scams

22:15 Lesson 8: Sharing economy & technology changing retirement

25:45 Lesson 9: Get ready to be a caregiver and navigate the health care system

33:15 Prediction 1: Senior living housing will continue to adapt to boomers & middle market seniors

38:15 Prediction 2: We will all need second careers

39:45 Prediction 3: Blue zones

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Links to things we mention on the show:

Ciara Beck, Dietician

Dan Buettner, Blue Zones 

Dr. Katharine Forth, Balance

Jules Hannaford, Online Dating Scams

Tom Fisher, Sharing Economy

Julie Whelan Capell, Caregiving

Mary Sheridan, Caregiving

Gene Guzskowski, Affordable Senior Housing

Al Bautch, Second Careers

Confronting Ageism

Building an "in-law" apartment; establishing boundaries when sharing living space; talking with your parents about moving in with you; hospice care at home; talking with family about dying; travelling gluten free; MORTALLS (a death-positive conversation game) and more on this Slice of Life episode with guest Elikqitie.

3:00 Slice of Life interview with Elikqitie

51:00 Game Review: MORTALLS

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Links to things we mention on the show:

Travel Gluten Free Podcast http://www.travelglutenfreepodcast.com

Travel Gluten Free Instagram http://instagram.com/travelglutenfree.me

MORTALLS  http://mortalls.com/

Creating affordable senior living alternatives; designing for people with dementia; the importance of shortening corridors and more  with guest Gene Guszkowski of AG Architecture. Book review:  How to Live Forever by Marc Freedman. 

1:45 Interview with Gene Guszkowski of AG Architecture https://agarch.com/

40:00 Book Review:   How to Live Forever by Marc Freedman

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Links to things we mention on the show:

- The Holiday Inn retirement option is discussed more fully on Seniortopia Show episode 11 

- Strive for College https://striveforcollege.org/

- Table Wisdom https://www.table-wisdom.org/

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America https://www.bbbs.org/

- Encore.org https://encore.org/

- Nesterly https://www.nesterly.io/

- AARP Experience Corps https://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/

- Girl Scouts https://www.girlscouts.org/

- Boy Scouts https://www.scouting.org/

Leaving your career in your 50s and choosing a second one that you will be able to do into your 70s; writing a personal vision statement; importance of volunteering; sixtysomething entrepreneurs and more on this Slice of Life episode with guest Al Bautch.

1:30 Entrepreneurship in your 50s

9:00 Slice of Life interview with Al Bautch

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Links to things we mention on the show

• Fifty Plus What Now [http://www.elmbrook.org/50-plus-what-now/] class website
• Book "The New Retirementality: Planning your life and living your dreams...at any age you want" by Mitch Anthony https://trello.com/c/TOQpqO65 
• Robert Wallinger Ted Talk "What makes a good life?  Lessons from the longest study on happiness" [https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI]
• Spiritual Gift Assessment https://trello.com/c/DrD0XQlQ
• Article A businesss incubator for people 60+ https://trello.com/c/v7aNe4bx

Online dating scams with guest Jules Hannaford, author of Fool Me Twice and co-producer of the Fool Me Twice true crime podcast. We also discuss banking, Facebook and Air BnB scams.

2:00 Jeri & Julie chat about banking, [https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/27/business/phishing-bank-scam-trnd/], Facebook and Air BnB [https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/43k7z3/nationwide-fake-host-scam-on-airbnb] scams

20:00 Expert interview with Jules Hannaford

Links to things we mention on the show:

Fool Me Twice Podcast [https://www.foolmetwicepod.com/]

Fool Me Twice Book [https://www.foolmetwicepod.com/book]

Hong Kong Confidential Podcast [https://www.hongkongconfidential.net/]

Spokeo [https://www.spokeo.com/]

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When her mom suddenly got very ill, Seniortopia co-host Julie found herself immersed in the confusing labyrinth of the US heatlh care system.  Find out how she and her mom survived the encounter on this Slice of Life episode.

CORRECTION:  On the episode, when we are talking about how the phone operator didn't know which fire dpt should send its EMTs to Julie's mom's apartment, it was NOT the 9-1-1 operator.  It was the operator answering the help button her mom wears around her neck.  

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Renovation loans, Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS), Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) and more with guests Lori Keasel and Jim Ragan. Lori is a Realtor (R) with Crossroads Realty in Ocean County, NJ. She is also CAPS certified to help her clients make home modifications for aging-in-place.  Jim is the Manager, Renovation Dept., Advisors Mortgage Groups LLC and a specialist in renovation loans.

2:20 ADUs - Accessory Dwelling Units

16:00 Interview with Lori Keasel and Jim Ragan

Links to things we mention on the show:

• The ABCs of ADUs https://trello.com/c/YXQQhObq
• Dr. Bill Thomas:  Big box senior living no longer the only game in town https://seniorhousingnews.com/2019/05/09/bill-thomas-big-box-senior-living-no-longer-the-only-game-in-town/
• Realtor.com
• Renovation Mortgage https://www.amerifirst.com/amerifirst-blog/what-is-a-renovation-mortgage-loan-selling-the-dream
• Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Directory - National Association of Home Builders https://www.nahb.org/Education-and-Events/Education/Designations/Certified-Aging-in-Place-Specialist-CAPS
• Scope of renovation - NAHB Renovation Checklist https://www.nahb.org/en/learn/designations/certified-aging-in-place-specialist/related-resources/aging-in-place-remodeling-checklist.aspx

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The advantages of retiring near Biloxi, Mississippi; deciding whether to move away from children and aging parents; how to make your retirement dreams come true and more on this Slice of Life episode with guests Gwen and Howard Wohlgefahrt.

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