The Aging Academy

Summary: From the Aging Academy to the Ageless Academy, Lee returns to his celebrated podcast series to explore a trending coupling option called "Living Apart Together". In this episode, he defines what it is and why it is becoming more relevant for our culture (especially for older people). Lee also briefly lists some of the pros/cons and legal ramifications of this approach to romantic relationships. Listen then decide for yourself if this appeals to you. You may be surprised. "The American household is Changing. It is becoming older and more likely to be made up of single adults Or un-married partners" - Lee Mowatt   Listen, Subscribe, Share (click ►button below to listen to this episode now:)  To download the MP3 file to your computer, click here to select episodes to download. To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site, click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. If you've enjoyed this episode.... If this episode disappointed you.... If you have helpful suggestions.... If you have a short story to tell.... If you just need a bit of attention....   Then, Leave a Comment Below. To email Lee directly: Lee@theagingacademy.com Additional Information The Aging Academy is changing its name to The Ageless Academy. This article explains why the name will be changing. Further Reading and Research Could You Live Apart Together? Some couples are forgoing cohabitation, and loving it. Have couples who live apart discovered the secret to a happy relationship? More and more partners are choosing to commit but not cohabit. What can we learn from them? When living apart keeps you together. For some couples, sharing their hearts doesn't mean sharing a home. Together, apart? More long-term couples living in separate homes. Couples living apart together - having an intimate relationship but living at separate addresses - has become an increasingly popular trend among older adults. Videos: Here's Why Older Couples Are Increasingly Living Apart. A "living apart together" relationship, or LAT, is a new form of family that's on the rise. Living Apart Together (LAT): An Emerging Relationship Dynamic. There's a new living dynamic on the scene for those in committed relationships. Living Apart Together (LAT) is an emerging living arrangement for those in a long-term relationship who choose to live in separate homes, while still maintaining monogamy. Some find this arrangement to be a bit odd compared to more traditional options, however, research showed exploring progressive living options are on the rise. Modern Intimacy's Clinical Associate, Heather Mazzei, ASW, explains the growing phenomenon and how it can work for couples. Older Couples Are Increasingly Living Apart. Here's Why. Other Episodes For You To Check Out: IGA037: Aging Differences: Men vs. Women: Who Wins?? Summary: This episode digs into many topics (tangents??) as Lee takes a journey into exploring the different ways men and women age. He goes into detail about why these gender differences may exist and/or what may be causing them. Lee ...Read More

Summary: Despite the stereotypes to the contrary, others have discovered and are promoting the inspiring stories & messages freely given by our elders. Gail Zugerman offers up these stories through her podcast - GrowingOlderWithGusto. In this episode, Gail & Lee compare notes about their experiences with the older generations and what they have learned from this engagement. Together they explore lessons such as how successfully aging people view their past & future and how to turn an ordinary past into an extraordinary future. You won't want to miss Gail's 5 keys that are critical for successful aging. This conversation will surely inspire an upgrade in your thinking as to how you see yourself on your forward path. "Spend your days doing what you were put here to do" - Gail Zugerman Listen, Subscribe, Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right cornere of the player To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site, click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Leave a comment Go to top Additional Information Gail has many interesting guests and many intrguing topics on her list of podcsat episodes. I've selected just a few of the episodes just to give you an idea of what you will find when  you visit her podcast website,. There you can see and hear the full list of guest and topics. Visit https://growingolderwithgusto.com/episodes/ to see her full list. Go to top Other Episodes For You To Check Out: Summary: Lee Deeply respects the wisdom and perspectives of the elders in our culture. The changes they have seen in ...Read More Summary: Lee is back, this time to explore how our thoughts evolve with us. More specifically, this episode discusses the ...Read More Summary: This episode delves into the concepts of Inter-Generational Learning (IGL). Inter-Generational Learning (IGL) is the oldest form of learning ...Read More Summary: The wisdom and advice that resides in our elders is immense. They see the world through their eyes of ...Read More Summary: Social scientists try to specify the defining characteristics of each of the generations. But there isn't a lot of ...Read More Summary: We all know by now that volunteering is an excellent way to connect us to our larger world and ...Read More Summary: For this episode, Lee chats with Arthur Reublinger, who has been a hospice chaplain for many years. He could ...Read More Summary: There is a lot of value in hearing the life stories of our elders. It is interesting to see ...Read More

Summary: Lee Deeply respects the wisdom and perspectives of the elders in our culture. The changes they have seen in their lifetime often provide useful insights about what lies at the heart of many of our current events. In this episode, Lee has the opportunity to speak with 94-year-old elder - Priscilla. They discuss the culture and society as it was and how it has evolved to the characteristics around us today. Priscilla points to many cultural factors such as: ★ the elimination of Sunday Blue laws, ★ the introduction of factories, ★ World war 2 and the Vietnam War, and ★ the rise of social media as a cultural influence. She also muses on the many pursuits she has engaged in during her time - piano, painting, Tai-chi. Her ability to speed-read helps her to stay cognitively sharp and up-to-date on current events. Join Lee in this intriguing conversation with an engaging elder to see where your insights will fall. "Social Media - It changed everything. Everyone knows everything at the drop of a hat." - Priscilla A few of the questions and topics you will learn about  in this episode Life before social media and antibiotics How towns evolved into cities The immigration of factory workers The damage of social media Brief mentions of our current politics Painting as a creative outlet The beauty of Tai-Chi Listen, Subscribe, Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right corner of the player To immediately stream this episode to listen now, click here. To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site, click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Leave a comment Go to top Additional Information Click picture for larger image. Go to top Other Episodes For You To Check Out: Summary: This episode delves into the concepts of Inter-Generational Learning (IGL). Inter-Generational Learning (IGL) is the oldest form of learning ...Read More Summary: The wisdom and advice that resides in our elders is immense. They see the world through their eyes of ...Read More Summary: We all know by now that volunteering is an excellent way to connect us to our larger world and ...Read More Summary: Juli Vizza and Alicia Dwyer are the producer and director of a powerful 30 minute video called "Nine To ...Read More Summary: For this episode, Lee chats with Arthur Reublinger, who has been a hospice chaplain for many years. He could ...Read More Summary: In this episode, Lee is honored to speak with one of the country's top-most authorities on the issues of ...Read More Summary: There is a lot of value in hearing the life stories of our elders. It is interesting to see ...Read More Summary: Lee has the privilege of speaking to Len Smith (71 y.o.) , who is also being featured in our ...Read More

Summary: Join Lee as he continues to share his insights and experiences in handling the challenges of aging. In this episode, he shares the difficulties of going blind in one eye. Aging forces us to accept who we are becoming. The question is: How are we dealing with those challenges? Are we sidelined by them, or do we choose to see these as opportunities to learn more about ourselves and the possibilities that our inevitable aging bring? Lee goes into his personal history in facing medical trauma, knowing that the master is not the one who has the best circumstance, but one who makes the best from any circumstance. Lee firmly believes that you cannot have bad without good. They are flip sides of the same coin. As he promised, Lee allows his listeners and Insider's Club members to follow along with his aging journey as he explores these somber adventures with acute glaucoma and blindness in his right eye. "The Aging Academy teaches that growing older has a legitimate reason and purpose in our culture, and in all cultures." - Lee Mowatt Listen, Subscribe, Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right corner of the player To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site,click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Leave a comment Go to top Additional Information One of the primary testing tools of  opthalmologists is the Visual Field Test which measures how wide of an area each eye can see when you focus on a central point. It helps create a detailed map of where you can and can't see in your field of vision. The following links give more information on this testing tool. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/visual-field-testing https://www.mayfieldclinic.com/pe-visualfieldtest.htm Go to top After receiving the news that I had suffered significant vision loss in my right eye, and realizing the importance of preserving all the vision I possibly could in my left eye, my doctors told me, in no uncertain terms, that I had to stop being upside down. I wanted to commemorate the accomplishments of the past 15 or so years of doing handstands and headstands around this great country of ours. I offer this video to memorialize the "Hand-Prints" I have left behind as part of my journey before I begin the next part ... On my feet.  

Summary: Lee is back, this time to explore how our thoughts evolve with us. More specifically, this episode discusses the human value system and how it typically changes with the years. Human values are the virtues that guide us to take into account the human element when we interact with other human beings. They determine how we feel and treat others on a small and large scale. These values help us to determine what is right or wrong in our lives. Lee has observed that our values (e.g. Achievement, Hedonism, Security, Conformity, Tradition, Power, etc.) changes as we age. He offers 4 introspective questions (See below in the timestamps section) whose answers reveal who you were, as well as whom you have become in relation to your values. He also shares his own answers to these questions to show the changes that have occurred in his thinking over the past 25 years. Listen and join Lee in a powerful tool to help you forgive your past and chart a brighter future. "But most of us, not all, leave our youthful thinking behind in the same way and for the same reason, we leave speedos and bikinis behind. They just don't fit our values anymore." Lee Mowatt Listen, Subscribe and Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right cornere of the player To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site,click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Leave a comment Audio TimeStamps of Key Points: (For quick reference to key points in this episode.) The definition of human values - 7:00 The Source of and Purpose of our Human Values - 11:20 The 4 F's of Life - 12:49 Why our values change during our lives 14:14 The 4 questions at the heart of this exploration - 16:14 Question #1 - Which person do you like better - 20:26 Question #2 - what means less now than it did before - 26:47 Question #3 - What means more than it did before - 31:04 Thoughts on Solitude - 32:53 Thoughts on happiness vs. contentment - 34:55 The development of wisdom - 38:38 Thoughts on right vs. wrong - 43:40 Question #4 - Advice to my younger self - 44:41 Awards: I am happy to announce that the Aging academy Podcast has been ranked among the top 15 aging-related podcasts in the country. Check out their article at: https://blog.feedspot.com/aging_podcasts/ Informational Links and Resources: Here Are The Ages You Peak at Everything Throughout Life Theory of Basic Human Values Identifying Your Dominant Values How Self-Esteem Changes Over the Lifespan Lee's gym videos on YouTube (playlist): Related episodes:  

Summary: Lee's guest for this episode is Dr. Rachna Patel, whose practice has given her the reputation of being the Medical Marijuana Expert. Together, they bring this controversial topic into the light to answer many common questions (and a few uncommon ones). The conversation is packed with information such as - Medical vs. Recreational; the medical conditions that can be directly addressed with these treatments; who should avoid medical marijuana; Big Pharma's role, plus much more. "Cannabis affects both Dopamine and Seratonin levels - Two chemicals that are critical in our emotional well-being. - Dr. Rachna Patel Listen, Subscribe and Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right cornere of the player To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site,click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Audio TimeStamps of Key Points: (For quick reference to key points in this episode.) Recreational vs. Medicinal Cannabis (07:21) Health conditions that respond well to cannabis treatments (20:19) e.g. Insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, etc. Treatment possibilities for Parkinson's and Cancer (34:29) Those who should avoid medical cannabis (41:01) Big Pharma and cannabis (43:29) Leave a comment Links and Resources: The topic of Medical Marijuana (MM) has exploded over the past 2 years. Educational resources are plentiful on both sides of this debate. If you are interested in learning more about MM, you can start with the list of resources on this page. But a simple google search will turn up a wealth of reading to keep you busy for days. Consider the following list as just a door opener for your explorations: Dr. Rachna Patel has her own YouTube channel that is chocked full of informational videos discussing all things relating to CBD Oil and Medical Marijuana (Cannabis). Exploring this single resource could make you an “expert”. "Marijuana" vs. "Cannabis" - Learn how the name "marijuana" has helped to keep this plant listed as a controlled substance. This article explains the cultural beginnings of the illegality of cannabis in America." Cannabis and Aging (related articles) Medical Marijuana and Aging The complete guide to Medical Marijuana for Seniors Marijuana benefits aging brains Other Episodes For You To Check Out: Summary: Many species possess an ability to regenerate damaged tissues to regrow new limb or organs through the mechanism of ...Read More Summary: As we learned from the previous episode, Lee had suffered a stroke on Dec. 29, 2016. Episode #22 goes ...Read More Summary: The possibility of having a stroke presents a scary picture to most all of us. Lee Looks at this ...Read More Summary: The current healthcare concerns are mounting at a fast pace. It seems the more things cost, the more concerns ...Read More Summary: Consumer healthcare concerns continue to mount at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Uncontrolled prices are rising more than ever, prompting valid concerns ...Read More Go to top Hi There, Lee here. Thanks for checking out the show-notes page for this episode.

Summary: Lee is back. Episode 38 is the first episode under the new name of The Aging Academy. This episode goes behind the scenes to explain a little bit of the why & how of this rebranding, and how listeners/subscribers can successfully interact with the brand during this period of flux. Lee also creates a little bit of expectation for what lies ahead for supporters of the "Older not Old" message and how to do our part in promoting stronger aging characteristics in our culture. This episode: "Life always just happens, and you can't stop it from doing so" - Lee Mowatt To download as an MP3, right-click here and choose “Save Link as” or “Save As” from the context menu To immediately stream this episode to listen now, click here. To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site,Click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your websitePut Embed code here> Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Share this podcast: (Others will appreciate it) [addtoany url="URL of page to share"] Show Notes Question explored in this episode: Why the podcast is re-branding as The Aging Academy (1:19) What changes and what remains the same in this re-branding Why the long hiatus since the last podcast release (4:18) How you can become an ambassador for the "Older, Not Old" message (7:30) Links and resources mentioned in this episode: This Article on the Inner Game Of Aging Website explaining why we are re-branding Join the Insider's Club and Start Mastering You Aging Process Related and recommended episodes: Error: View 9d7f9cfm7d may not exist Go to top Thanks for Stopping by. Don't forget to leave your comments, feedback, thoughts, and stories down below. By doing so you help this podcast to become better, assist in its discovery by others, and register your thinking on the episode topics. Join the Insider's Club and Start Mastering You Aging Process Have a question, suggestion or recommendation? You can email me directly at lee@theagingAcademy.com

Summary: This episode digs into many topics (tangents??) as Lee takes a journey into exploring the different ways men and women age. He goes into detail about why these gender differences may exist and/or what may be causing them. Lee builds a solid case for his ending conclusion that women have to bare a greater burden in how our culture has depicted aging. Along the way to these conclusions, Lee talks about how "Placebos" have been used to influence our thinking, and the trickery of statistics, both of which provide intriguing side notes that contribute to a deeper understanding. This is definitely one for those who may be more intellectually inclined. But even if you find this level of detail boring, there are enough chuckles here to make it worth your while. "Women have stronger societal pressures to resist and hide the signs of their aging than men do. So it is no wonder men seem to have an easier time dealing with the signs of aging than women." Lee Mowatt Listen, Subscribe and Share To download the MP3 file to your computer, click the download icon in the upper right cornere of the player To listen in iTunes, click here. To listen in Stitcher, click here. To embed this podcast episode into your own site,click herePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Subscribing to this podcast downloads each episode to your device automatically, ready for you to listen when you like. You can subscribe via iTunes, or Stitcher, or RSS, or Google Podcasts, or EmailWe're sorry for the inconvenience This has not yet been implemented. Leave a comment What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What are Lee's four F's of Life? The trickery of Statistic and why stats should never be trusted. What is "Cultural Placebo"? Why learning about gender differences in aging is useful. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Many species possess an ability to regenerate damaged tissues to regrow new limb or organs through the mechanism of cellular regeneration. Research is indicating that humans have similar regenerative capabilities, but only at specific times during embryonic development. If this capability could be extended or ignited throughout our lifespan, it would be a major blow to the rise of chronic degenerative conditions currently on the rise. Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, kidney diseases, degenerative brain disorders, plus more could be effectively addressed with such medical technology. How real are these possibilities? How soon could we see drugs and other therapeutics become available to combat our chronic conditions? Lee explores these possibilities with Ira S. Pastor, the CEO of a Bioquark, a company pushing the envelope in this area. Ira educates Lee (and you, the listener) on many of the concepts involved in bringing these solutions to market, and what the present status is on such developments. This is an intriguing conversation, teaching us much, and providing a useful look into a hopeful future. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website “IFrame string to display and embed episode on another website.” What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What is cellular regeneration and why is it important The different types, or modes, of cellular regeneration found in nature What are "Biologic" drugs? The limitations of Stem Cell research The three R's of cellular research - Regeneration, Repair, and Rejuvenation. what diseases consume the largest portion of the 7 Trillion dollars spent on healthcare around the world? new paradigms in understanding (and curing) cancer Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Bioquark Website 6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition Cell Regeneration: A Matter of Life and Death Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: When someone passes away, their loved ones most often go on a scavenger hunt to pull together the pieces of the deceased life to form a proper legacy, to resolve all matters of the estate, and to put all affairs at rest and at peace. We have a sense of duty to make the burdens of our passing as easy as can be on those we leave behind. And End-Of-Life (EOL) planning is very important in relieving these kinds of burdens. Lee speaks with Jonathan Braddock, who authored a book on the subject with a catchy title - "Click here when I die". Jon also runs a website that gives individuals an avenue to create and manage EOL planning. This conversation opens the mind on how we can continue to love our loved ones after our demise. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Why there are billions of unclaimed dollars for life insurance policies. What does End-Of-Life Planning mean? What does it do? What is included in End-Of-Life Planning? How to write your own obituary. Where to keep documents that will be needed after you are gone. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club.   Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: We now live in a world where technology has become essential in the management of our lives. Despite the negative effects, technology has brought so many new capabilities and benefits. However, we can see pitifully few of these benefits when it comes to Senior living and senior care. Whether we are talking about independent living communities, assisted living facilities, traditional nursing homes, or memory care units, the tools, and solutions that could be used to further the convenience and capability of older citizens have remained essentially untapped. The senior living options show little evidence of the technological advances that surround us in our normal environments. Lee discusses this situation with Lisa Cini who has been working hard for more than 20 years to study how technology improve the lives of our parents and grandparents (and ourselves). Lisa has authored two books on the topic and provides excellent food for thought in this intriguing conversation. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: The 2 primary reasons people go into senior care facilities How technology can be brought into the senior housing market for significant impact on convenience and care. Several interesting and insightful examples of today's technology which could improve senior living and senior care facilities. Data mining House sensors Medication assistance health monitoring devices Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: This episode delves into the concepts of Inter-Generational Learning (IGL). Inter-Generational Learning (IGL) is the oldest form of learning dating back to when the old taught the young how to create pictures on cave walls. Lee has recently had two intense experiences showing the immense value of IGL for both young and old. The telling of these experiences provides an educational and entertaining view of how Lee is "mixing it up" with the younger generations and what he (and they) are learning from the interactions. He starts off with his recent trip to Lake Placid, NY, where he meets up with an entirely different culture. The episode finishes with his considerations and ultimate signing up to be a member of a new gym where "kids" are training parkour skills. This episode will have you chuckling a bit, but more importantly, Lee hopes to inspire your own inter-generational experiences. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website This episode explores : What younger people can teach us about getting older. How to learn about getting older from the young. Lee's personal experiences engaging much younger people in his pursuit to understand life and aging. Audio File Timestamps: Lake Placid, NY trip descriptions - 6:14 Pivotal Parkour descriptions - 24:15 Winding Down (Reminders, Announcements) - 34:06 Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Pictures from Lake Placid, NY Trip (2017) (click picture to enlarge) Pivotal Parkour Website If you are older than 50, you should have learned NOT to do this stuff. Kids are made of rubber. You are NOT. Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The challenges of aging is something most of us are not yet familiar with. But we will all face these challenges. And who will teach us how to see and approach these difficulties (or pleasures) of getting older. This episode introduces "the Aging Academy" where Lee offers to become a "pioneer for aging" by exposing his personal challenges that affect him as the years mount up. Lee, like everyone else, is getting older. Increasing stress, shifting priorities, aching bones, and changing social patterns all have their impact, and Lee wants to share with you, through the Aging Academy, how he is (or is not) dealing with these issues in his life. Lee talks about his anticipation and expectation for the Aging Academy project to be a source of specific information on tackling common problems of aging in our culture. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: -- The brief history of the "Inner Game of Aging" projects -- What is the "Aging Academy" effort and why it is being launched -- How the "Aging Academy" information can benefit you as you age. -- How to gain access and follow the  "Aging Academy" information Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. . Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: No matter who we are or what group we belong to, we are all growing older. All of us must prepare in some way to optimize the later years of our life. Rising to the status of a wise old Elder is something we all should aspire to. This is a revered position in many cultures. Cultural ageism takes away this aspiration and robs us of the wisdom that is contained in so many of our elders. This episode sparks our own internal exploration to discover our personal relationship with Ageism. Learning the many faces of ageism can save our older years from falling into its trap. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website https://innergameofaging.podbean.com/mf/web/mvmtwn/IGA031.mp3 What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What is ageism Where does ageism come from Why we need to address this problem How we might tackle this problem in ourselves and in our culture Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Research Articles http://www.livescience.com/34825-older-adults-happiness-negative-emotions.html, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/10/scientific-proof-that-the_n_5110179.htm, http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4688191 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12150226 http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~gelman/research/unpublished/cohort_voting_20140605.pdf http://www.people-press.org/2014/06/26/the-political-typology-beyond-red-vs-blue/ http://richardleider.com/inner-kill-the-art-of-dying-without-knowing-it/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/21/new-old-age_n_5365199.html Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Aging is both a biological and cultural process. Getting older in one culture can be very different than aging in another culture. What determines the aging characteristics of a culture? In this episode, Lee ponders on how we see and feel about our aging and how that influences our actual aging outcomes. He ends with an inspiring definition of "Silver Inspiration" who are role models that inspire a better view of aging in living their lives. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website “IFrame string to display and embed episode on another website.” Questions Explored In This Episode: How we feel about getting older How we come to feel as we do about aging Aging stereotypes that surround and influence us How we might encourage a more productive cultural view of aging. References and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Are you A Silver Inspiration? Take The Quiz and Find Out. Research Articles Aging: Well-Being Improves As People Get Older, Despite Physical Or Cognitive Decline Major Issues in Cognitive Aging The aging brain: Why getting older just might be awesome Why Everything You Think About Aging May Be Wrong Ageism – Why Ageism Exists In American Culture Attitudes about aging affect longevity, study says What is So Good About Growing Old? Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: More Americans are living alone than at any time in the past 42 years, according to the American census bureau.And as we all get older this will present many challenges both individually and socially as a culture. For single seniors, living alone is not always the ideal solution, having both good and bad aspects. But there are new choices on the horizon. For this episode, Lee chats with Annamarie Pluhar who is a strong advocate for the concepts of Shared housing and living with housemates. Of course, having housemates is not really new, but Annamarie has uncovered a process for doing this that minimizes the downsides while emphasizing safety and compatibility. Lee and Annamarie explore these areas and talk about her book which guides an interested person through the whole business of finding the right house-mate. This episode will interest anyone who may be exploring housing options for themselves or those they know or care for. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Required topics to discuss with a potential housemate:  cleanliness, neatness, kitchen use, routines, guests, tasks, noise, bills, pets. 4 basic principles for successful housemate relationships: Understand how you would want to be treated (The golden rule) Deal with problems while they are small. Speak up to prevent bigger issues. Your room is your private domain  Must remain non-romantic and non-sexual How to start the process of finding housemates. How to stay safe. Options if it doesn't work out Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Table Of Contents A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates National Shared Housing Resource Center Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Since Lee's stroke in Dec. 2016, Lee has become familiar with many other stroke survivors who are still struggling to recover from the damages of their stroke. There are some real heartbreaking stories out there. But a story that ends well can inspire us all to keep moving forward. This episode unfolds the story of Kelly Martin-Balestrieri who suffered a major stroke 10 years ago. She could not walk or be alone for the first few months afterward. But she fought her way back to become a 3rd-degress black belt in taekwondo, and regularly spends as much time as she can outdoors with her family. Lee and Kelly discuss the details of their experiences, compare notes on their recovery paths, and theorize on the effects each of their strokes have had on their lives. This episode will bring you closer to understanding the perspective of a stroke survivor. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website The Questions Explored in this Episode: Does having a stroke change the way we see the world? What factors promote a fast and quick recovery from stroke? How strokes can vary among individuals. Does personality characteristics affect the speed of stroke recovery? Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. The PDF of Strokes Resources and Information: We've prepared a PDF chocked full of information about Lee's stroke adventure and strokes in general. You will find this helpful in understanding the events, circumstances and challenges of those around you struggling with stroke recovery. This PDF contains: Actual brain scan images showing Lee's carotid arteries as well as normal arteries in the same area. A sequence of photos showing how neuroplasticity can be used to minimize, over time, the damages from strokes through the use of deliberate and purpose-driven practice. A 7 minute video where Lee recalls a few chuckles related to his treatment and care in the hospital during his stroke Several arterial anatomy illustrations clearly showing the arterial structures involved in Lee's stroke. Selected videos dealing with understanding cholesterol to help prevent mistakes in minimizing stroke risks How to quickly tell if you or someone with you is having a stroke. Plus more... Get this information in your Email Inbox right now We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The wisdom and advice that resides in our elders is immense. They see the world through their eyes of experience and can offer advice that many times we don't understand. Today's conversation is with 90 year old Dottie Randall. She is most certainly young in spirit and laughs more than those half her age. Lee queries her on a variety of aspects regarding life and living, and she offers up wisdom befitting of her 90 years of life experiences. After listening in on this chat, you won't see your own life the same way again. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website A few of the life Lessons discussed in this chat: Never give up on a goal if it is part of your dream Do the best you can, and be satisfied that you have done that Keep your sense of humor Make people your priority instead of status, objects or intangible life conditions Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. . Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Caring for loved ones with dementia can be expensive, exhausting, and emotionally draining. And those afflicted with the condition can experience many frustrations as they struggle to continue in a world that doesn't recognize what is happening to them.The DAWN method of dementia care, developed by Judy Cornish, shifts our paradigm on how we view dementia and opens the door to more compassionate care, allows us to keep our loved ones with us longer, instead of in institutions. This alone can drastically reduce the cost of dementia care. If you are touched in any way by any form of dementia, the information in this episode could easily be a game-changer for you. this discussion is guaranteed to affect how you dementia and those suffering with it. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Why the DAWN Method of dementia care is a paradigm shift opening up new possibilities. How a person with dementia feels when interacting with the normal world The difference between intuitive and rational thinking The remembering self vs. the experiencing self What qualities and aspects remain in a person with dementia How to provide a taste of security, comfort, and purpose to those with dementia How to partner and become a team-mate to a person with dementia How to delay the inevitability of a nursing home for a loved one with dementia. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. As the founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network® (DAWN), Judy Cornish approaches dementia care with clear and empathetic methods that not only improve the lives of the individuals with dementia but also of those caring for them. Act quickly to get this book shipped to you for free. Yes, you read correctly. Judy has made a small quantity of copies available to Insiders Club members free. The Dementia Handbook will be shipped free of charge to the first newly registered Insider club members after the release of this podcast episode. Join the Insiders Club and we will query you privately to see where you would like the book shipped - Free of charge. It's just that simple. Training in the DAWN Method The method is taught in 8 one-hour sessions, starting with an introduction to dementia care. The following seven classes help attendees learn to recognize and respond to seven specific emotional needs caused by dementia, and provide tools and techniques for meeting those needs. Class #1: Dementia Care Overview Class #2: Practicing Mood Management Class #3: Developing Security in Confusion Class #4: Developing Security in Care Class #5: Giving Social Success Class #6: Giving a Sense of Control Class #7: Giving a Sense of Value Class #8: Building a Secure Future Judy's Blog Posts Judy has written extensively on her findings in dealing with people with dementia and offers many insightful perspectives in her writings. The link above will take you to her blog posts. Here are just a few of the subjects you will find there. Is Diagnosing the Specific Type of Dementia Important? How Do We Help Someone Feel Secure in Our Care? Why is Mood Management So Important? Let's Talk About Abilities and Dementia How to make dementia care less frustrating How we feel dictates how we behave Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAgin...

Summary: The practice of elder law covers a myriad of life topics. David R. Craig, a NH elder law attorney, opens up many of these areas for us during this 2-part conversation. Hear Lee and David chat about many of the ramifications and pitfalls in managing our financial and health affairs to support all the possibilities ahead of us as we grow older. This is the second part of an engaging discussion delving further into several aspects of elder law. Lee and David continue with living wills, powers of attorney (both financial and health, guardianship, and Medicaid rules. David continues to educate us about the care that must be taken in setting up our arrangement to avoid surprises as our future events unfold. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode A Perspective on Living Wills The various type of 'Power of Attorney" documents Why Guardianships should be avoided A few details on Medicaid rules in regards to gifts and personal assets Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Website: The law office of David R. Craig National Elder Law Foundation Two FREE articles Written by David R. Craig to increase our understanding (Get these sent to your inbox immediately) "It is only now, after nearly 15 years in this practice area that I am beginning to understand what the term - Elder Law - really means". Understand how an attorney sees the practice of Elder Law. Read David's personal accounting of real-life circumstances with his mother, and other clients that underscore the importance of making basic legal arrangements. See why David questions the term "Elder Law". "Today, families are required to provide every detail of the last five years of their financial lives". David has been watching the Medicaid landscape for many years and has noted some disturbing trends. In this article, he takes a look at where these issues might be headed. He explores both the history and possible future that we all may be facing with these issues Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The practice of elder law covers a myriad of life topics. David R. Craig, a NH elder law attorney, opens up many of these areas for us during this 2-part conversation. Hear Lee and David chat about many of the ramifications and pitfalls in managing our financial and health affairs to support all the possibilities ahead of us as we grow older. this is the first part of a fascinating discussion that gives us a deep look into such aspects as personal planning, wills, probate, guardianship, and trusts. David teaches us about the care that must be taken in setting up these arrangements, and the difficulties that can happen through misinformation and/or negligence. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: A few basics of personal planning Why wills are important and tips to strengthen yourself Executor  and agent bonding issues All about trusts - revocable vs. irrevocable Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. Two FREE articles Written by David R. Craig to increase our understanding (Get these sent to your inbox immediately) "It is only now, after nearly 15 years in this practice area that I am beginning to understand what the term - Elder Law - really means". Understand how an attorney sees the practice of Elder Law. Read David's personal accounting of real-life circumstances with his mother, and other clients that underscore the importance of making basic legal arrangements. See why David questions the term "Elder Law". "Today, families are required to provide every detail of the last five years of their financial lives". David has been watching the Medicaid landscape for many years and has noted some disturbing trends. In this article, he takes a look at where these issues might be headed. He explores both the history and possible future that we all may be facing with these issues Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: As we learned from the previous episode, Lee had suffered a stroke on Dec. 29, 2016. Episode #22 goes into much detail about what Lee went through as he set out on his journey to recovered this stroke and how he would manage himself going forward to drastically reduce the chances of it happening again.It is helpful to listen to that episode before this one. In this follow-up, Lee reviews his recovery progress, his visit with neurology doctors, updates on critical information about arterial plaque build-up and cholesterol, and adjustments he will make to his health plans moving ahead. Lee's journey provides a fascinating view of strokes from the onset to recovery. He considers himself extremely fortunate since many time stroke recovery is a lifetime effort. Listen, Subscribe, ShareEmbed episode on your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: How people with good cholesterol levels can still end up with arterial plaque buildup What one-man's version of stroke recovery looks like. (remember, everyone is different.) one strategy for reducing stroke risks after the first stroke has occurred. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. How to Recover from Stroke: A Step by Step Guide to Avoid the Worst Mistakes The PDF of Strokes Resources and Information: We've prepared a PDF chocked full of information about Lee's stroke adventure and strokes in general. You will find this helpful in understanding the events, circumstances and challenges of those around you struggling with stroke recovery. This PDF contains: Actual brain scan images showing Lee's carotid arteries as well as normal arteries in the same area. A sequence of photos showing how neuroplasticity can be used to minimize, over time, the damages from strokes through the use of deliberate and purpose-driven practice. A 7 minute video where Lee recalls a few chuckles related to his treatment and care in the hospital during his stroke Several arterial anatomy illustrations clearly showing the arterial structures involved in Lee's stroke. Selected videos dealing with understanding cholesterol to help prevent mistakes in minimizing stroke risks How to quickly tell if you or someone with you is having a stroke. Plus more... Get this information in your Email Inbox right now We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The possibility of having a stroke presents a scary picture to most all of us. Lee Looks at this fear head on as he describes his journey to becoming a stroke survivor. Along the way we learn some valuable and potentially life saving information that should be heard by everyone. Although this episode is on the longer side, listen only to the first 20 minutes of this. if your earbuds are not glued to your ears by that time, then skip the rest of the episode. We're confident that you will find more than enough information to enjoy the whole thing. But you decide. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website What You Will Learn About In This Episode: How to identify someone (friend or loved-one) who is having a stroke Why time is of the essence is getting medical attention for a stroke. What is a silent stroke and why are they so dangerous. A primer on Types of Strokes Being Fit vs. Being healthy The dangers of Cholesterol and stress Factors that help in recovering from a stroke Time-Stamps for Questions and Topics discussed in this episode: Strokes vs. the "Grow older, not Old" message? (1:25) My reasons for feeling Blessed from this stroke. (4:27) A stroke in much more dangerous when it comes on slowly. (9:41) At the hospital - first day (11:20) The 4 primary objectives of a hospital's care for a stroke victim (14:25) The hospital's initial evaluation and assessment procedures (18:15) be careful with what you think a stroke would feel like? (23:39) F.A.S.T = Face. Arms.Speech.Time (26:06) Understanding strokes - Types, Stats, Facts (28:20) TIA's - the silent strokes are real scary stuff (34:38) What actually caused Lee's stroke? (36:39) Being fit vs. being healthy (39:45) Cholesterol (41:36) Stress (45:56) Evaluating the damage caused by the stroke (51:36) Leaving the hospital (54:59) recovering at home (57:48) recovery, self-esteem and purpose (1:01:02) Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider's Club. The PDF of Strokes Resources and Information: We've prepared a PDF chocked full of information about Lee's stroke adventure and strokes in general. You will find this helpful in understanding the events, circumstances and challenges of those around you struggling with stroke recovery. This PDF contains: Actual brain scan images showing Lee's carotid arteries as well as normal arteries in the same area. A sequence of photos showing how neuroplasticity can be used to minimize, over time, the damages from strokes through the use of deliberate and purpose-driven practice. A 7 minute video where Lee recalls a few chuckles related to his treatment and care in the hospital during his stroke Several arterial anatomy illustrations clearly showing the arterial structures involved in Lee's stroke. Selected videos dealing with understanding cholesterol to help prevent mistakes in minimizing stroke risks How to quickly tell if you or someone with you is having a stroke. Plus more... Get this information in your Email Inbox right now We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Go to top   Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes.

Summary: Social scientists try to specify the defining characteristics of each of the generations. But there isn't a lot of information on how Millennials view aging and older people. If today's guest is any indication, there is a lot to be hopeful for. Brett Roger Gebbie, a 32 year old millennial, is the host of a podcast titled "Inspect Your Elders", where he chats with those having many more years of experience than he to find out the thoughts and events that have shaped their lives. After listening to several of his episodes, Lee invites Brett to discuss his motivations and purpose for doing his podcast and uncovers a thinking that seems rather unique among millennials. Or perhaps we have misjudged what millennials are all about? Adjusting our view of millennials and their opinions will most certainly affect our relationships in the world. You be the judge as to whether Brett's thinking is unique or typical of his generation. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Questions Explored In This Episode: How do millennials view our older citizens? How does age affect our views? What is the present-day value in listening to the stories of the elders?. Links And Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Email for Brett Rodger Gebbie: inspectyourelders@gmail.com

READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Summary: What do we learn from our humor of others? Can humor be used to promote age-related impressions, opinions and stereotypes among us? Lee explores such questions through a series of humorous stories, jokes and one-liners. He finds the bulk of the age-related humor focuses on our failing memories or our aging bodies. But there is a new brand of humor emerging that could have a much more positive effect on how we feel about aging. Enjoy the laughs. But let's start considering the direction our age-related humor is taking us. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Questions Explored In This Episode: Does our age-related humor affect our feelings about aging? What does the age-related humor suggest to us about what aging is? How our humor can be an avenue of empowerment rather than denigration? Links And Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pio...

READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Summary: For this episode, Lee stumbles his way through some personal stories as he tries to give advice to an older population on how to exercise. We know that Lee is no wimp in the gym. But how relevant do you think his thoughts on fitness and exercise are to the average person over 60. Hear him express some common sense approaches that should apply to all of us in some manner. Hear him express how he struggles to live by his own good advice.And if you are not yet living an active lifestyle, this episode could give you the insight you need to do just that. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Key Points Mentioned In This Episode: Lee's super hero fantasies The benefits of physical activity include: increased mental capacity, disease prevention, Improved healing, Improved quality of life, Increased balance, Added longevity, Better mood, Improved immune function, Improved bone density, Mental health benefits. Getting older increases our need for rest between exercise sessions. Working out 6 or 7 days a week becomes too demanding since there isn't enough time for rest. Rest is vital to recover from workouts properly. We are all individuals and our exercise should be individualized. Our triggers and motivations are all slight different, and our motivations changes as we get older. Fitness is not a way of life. It IS life. Our fitness determines how much of life we can take in. Our fitness gives us the endurance, strength, balance and flexibility we need to consume life.

Summary: How do you think it feels to have dementia? Would you like to find out? Before you turn away, consider how such an experience would affect your consideration of those who suffer from the affliction. Would walking in their shoes help you to be a better caregiver? Lee recently experienced the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) created by PK Beville from Second, who joins Lee for today's discussion. This experiential demonstration deepens our understanding of what dementia feels like. Click to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: How to experience the Virtual Dementia Tour and deepen your understanding of what dementia feels like Tips and trick for being a better caregiver or advocate for a person with dementia How our lifestyles may be increasing our risks for dementia Why our elders are important to us Links And Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Websites Second Wind Dreams website VDT on Second Wind Dreams website Second Wind Dreams Facebook page Lee being set up for the Virtual Dementia Tour READ MORESetting up for the Virtual Dementia Tour[This post contains video, click to play] Other Videos ABC Nightline Why take the Virtual Dementia Tour®? Go to top Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page.

Summary: What is co-housing? Wikipedia defines this as an "intentional community clustered around shared space". But that barely scratches the surface of the possibilities inherent in the concept. Today's guest, Cindy Turnquist, and Lee discuss this intriguing community concept and how it addresses the growing need for seniors to age-in-community. Cindy shares her experience and knowledge to educate us about the many aspects of co-housing that will most certainly appeal to a large portion of our older population. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Join our 'Insiders' Club The Insider' Club: Receive regular updates and notifications of helpful newly-added articles, videos, and podcasts that support the “Grow OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Receive ACTIONABLE tips and tricks for mind, body and spirit that grow the “youth” within us. Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Help guide the decisions and choices that will help this site to further spread the “GROW OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages All FREE, No Risk, No Effort We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. What You Will Learn From This Episode: A greater understanding of what a co-housing community is. How co-housing communities are formed and developed. How to tell if co-housing community living is for you or not. How to determine and evaluate the finances of co-housing arrangements. How are conflicts resolved in such communities. What are the benefits that directly relate to seniors The possible ways in which the community's common areas are used How to find and explore co-housing communities The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. Join our 'Insiders' Club Links and Resources: Co-housing sites to explore Sage Hill Partners The Cohousing Association of the United States Fellowship For Intentional Communities Videos on co-housing AARP's Rick Moody on Senior Cohousing Senior Cohousing Silver Sage Village Other Resources and material The Senior Cohousing Handbook Senior Cohousing FAQ Sheet Self-Assessment exercise to determine how suitable you may be for cohousing Bio - Cindy Turnquist Bio - Cindy Turnquist Cindy founded SageHill partners in 2014 to help foster the growth of senior cohousing in Utah.  She is passionate about the benefits of aging in community and recognizes the need to improve community options for our expanding senior population.  She measures her success by her ability to provide a meaningful and positive impact on how and where we can live out our last chapters in life. Cindy holds a degree in Architecture Technology and Construction Management, with an emphasis on green building, universal design and community building.  She sits on the executive team of the National Cohousing Association board and leads their “Aging-In-Cohousing” Initiative.  She is also an appointed member on the Utah Commission on Aging.  She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband Doug and is fortunate to be near her three children and seven grandchildren.   Hey There, Lee Here!! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes.

Summary: We all know by now that volunteering is an excellent way to connect us to our larger world and bring benefit to our own lives. Today Lee speaks with Barbara Coish, a 78 year old fireball who calls herself a "Full Time Volunteer". She has become involved in so many aspects and efforts within her local town of Windham, NH. The discussion they have reveals Barbara's secret for living a life full of energy, passion and purpose. The first part of the conversation simply attempts to list all the things Barbara does in her community. It takes almost 20 minutes to complete this list and hear the stories behind them. The second part of the discussion highlights the effects that her volunteering efforts has on her life. Listen in and be inspired by Barbara's stories. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Questions explored in this episode: What volunteering does for you as a person? How volunteering benefits our own lives to promote health and well-being? How to find local volunteering opportunities? Links and Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Barbara Coish as a Silver Inspiration on the Growth-Works site New Age Aging - Episode 2 - Volunteerism and the Older Adult   Hey! Its Lee Here. Thanks so much for listening!

Summary: The current healthcare concerns are mounting at a fast pace. It seems the more things cost, the more concerns that surface. And costs are rising fast. For this episode, Lisa Blackstock, from SoulSherpa.net, joins Lee to discuss what she is seeing in her work. Lisa is in position to see our healthcare system on an almost daily basis. She shares with Lee many practices that compromise our care or the expenses for them. Lisa and Lee pull back a healthcare curtain that we are sure will be relevant to the management of your own healthcare. This is part 1 of a valuable discussion that you may want to hear several times. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: How to help your doctor appeal an unfavorable insurance decision. what to watch for when being admitted to a hospital from an ER visit. How to tell if your hospital discharge is complete. Interesting perspectives on healthcare politics Links And Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. SoulSherpa Website Dependable Doc - A Patient push-back app for mobile devices Physician Appeal Template for Medical Insurer DenialPhysician Appeal Template for Medical Insurer Denial[pdf-embedder url="http://innergameofaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/PHYSICIAN-APPEAL-TEMPLAT...

Summary: Consumer healthcare concerns continue to mount at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Uncontrolled prices are rising more than ever, prompting valid concerns of every patient. In this episode, Lisa Berry Blackstock, from soulsherpa.net, joins Lee in a revealing discussion affecting every patient and future patient. Lee and Lisa pull back the curtain obstructing our view of essential things to know, allowing every healthcare consumer to hear tips and insight relevant to the proper management of your own healthcare. This episode is part 1 of a valuable discussion you may want to listen to several times. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. What you will learn about in this episode: Factors contributing to the rising costs of healthcare Healthcare profit margins Hospital discharge problems Medical billing errors What to watch for when being admitted or discharged from a hospital. Links and Resources: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. SoulSherpa.Net website DependableDoc Center For Medicare Advocacy Glad to see you here! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.

Summary: For this episode, Lee is solo for the purpose of exposing and challenging his own thinking on what Positive Aging is. He explains his "OLDER, Not OLD" tagline, and wonders about our cultural stereotyping of older people, and how "Blue Zones" become Blue Zones. Lee also points to a bit of research that give us reason to value the older brain, and suggests a few things he believes will help in aging successfully, without growing OLD. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Questions Explored in this Episode: How do we define Positive Aging? The difference between growing OLDER and growing OLD. Do our cultural customs help or hurt aging? How "Blue Zones" become Blue Zones. Why we need to age. Is the older brain better or worse than a younger one? How can we influence our own aging outcomes? Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Video and pictures of Lee upside down at Niagara Falls  Show me A few supporting articles: Can We Control the Aging Process? To Age Well, Change How You Feel About Aging How can we slow the ageing process? "The Inner Kill : The Art of Dying Without Know It" by Richard Leider Information about Blue Zones: Blue Zones – Places In the World Where People Live to 100 and Stay Healthy Here Are the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life Longevity Diet Tips From The Blue Zones Niagara Falls - October 2016 Hey, It's Lee Again. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.comIf you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes.But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired.If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them!Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page.LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW:Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer.I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Where do we learn how to age? Sounds like a strange question, but it is a valid one. We are all learning how to age whether we know it or not. Lee begins to explore this by reaching out to younger people to see how they feel about various aspects of aging. For this week's episode, Lee engages 40 year old Ed Lazzari to get a peek into how this age group views aging for both themselves and their parents. The conversation gave Lee a few eye-openers that he didn't expect. See what your reactions are. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Questions Explored in this Episode: Manifestations of the "I'm too old" thinking The stereotypes around us - Truth or Fiction How social media promotes age segmentation. Corporate age discrimination The Fear of Mediocrity Links and Resources mentioned in this Episode: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Episode 8 - The Inner World of Lee Change Your POV website Change Your POV Podcast - Episode #063 Ernestine Shepard - Oldest Female Body Builder Thanks for Visiting The Show-Notes Page Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.comIf you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscr...

Summary: Retirement is a strange beast and is different for different people. This episode exposes the thinking of two retired men to see how their thoughts about retirement have changed after being retired for a few years. Richard O'Shea shares his thoughts with Lee (the other retired guy) about what a successful retirement means and a few "secrets" about handling this phase of life. They touch such topics as retirement fears, the leisure time myth, the role of passion, and individual value systems. "Retirement provides an opportunity to connect to a larger world, to find an inner self that couldn't get out before, and find an outlet for who you truly are."Lee Mowatt Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Questions Explored in this Episode: The "leisure myth" of retirement How retirement changes you as a person How to replace the structure and stimulation of work after you retire. Links and Resources mentioned in this episode: Wooden Star Puzzle made by Richard O'Shea Other Resources: "Why Retire" by Richard O'Shea How To Retire Happy, Wild, and Free.   It's Great to see you here on the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes? Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Juli Vizza and Alicia Dwyer are the producer and director of a powerful 30 minute video called "Nine To Ninety". This video is being screened around the country and is changing the dialog on how we discuss the end-of-life process. They chat with Lee to explore many of the behind-the-scenes events, the lessons and the impact the video is having on our culture. Watch the video and hear this discussion to experience the full impact. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Join our 'Insiders' Club The Insider' Club: Receive regular updates and notifications of helpful newly-added articles, videos, and podcasts that support the “Grow OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Receive ACTIONABLE tips and tricks for mind, body and spirit that grow the “youth” within us. Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Help guide the decisions and choices that will help this site to further spread the “GROW OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages All FREE, No Risk, No Effort We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Questions Explored in this Episode: Why discussing death is so scary How to make the end-of-life process more discussable Caregiver fatigue Societal roles in caring for our elders The cultural impact of the "Nine To Ninety" video Links and Resources Mentioned: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. Join our 'Insiders' Club Nine To Ninety Website - Has lots of additional information about this video, including a movie trailer for viewing. Nine-To-Ninety Screening and Discussion Guide. Nine To Ninety Discussion Guide for Educators Host a screening of this video in your community Domestic Workers Alliance Hey, It''s Lee Here. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes? Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: For this episode, Lee shares thoughts with Frank Samson, who has hosted his own podcast (The Aging Boomers)for many years dealing with the issues of baby boomers and preparing them for their elderly parents as well as their own aging. Lee and Frank discuss many of the issues Frank has uncovered and captured in his book.Frank has been in the trenches and offers his insight on such topics as our cultural response to aging, the rise of dementia, care-giving issues, preventing falls in the elderly, and factors affecting longevity. Listen to the end to find out how you can get his valuable book for FREE. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. In this episode you will gain insight into: How our culture responds to aging The prevalence or inevitability of dementia What are Blue Zones, and the factors that create them. Care-giver fatigue Taking care of loved ones remotely - long-distance care-giving Technological support for the care-giver Preventing falls for the elderly factors the affect our longevity Links and Resources mentioned in this episode: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. Senior Care Authority The Aging Boomers Book The Aging Boomer's Podcast Get 'The Aging Boomer's' Book for FREEFrank has made a generous offer to 5 listeners.

SUMMARY: For this episode, Lee get a chance to express who he is, what he is about, and what drives him in meeting the challenges of the Inner Game Of Aging. Ed Lazzarri, the host of "Change you POV", explores Lee's philosophies and opinions on wellness and a balanced life. They talk about many topics that affect how we age in our culture and other aspects of our wellness. See below for details of the discussion content. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: You will hear Lee's thoughts and opinions on: How his 2004 accident affected his life and outlook. how we learn from our societal stereotypes for both good and bad, the difference between getting older vs. getting old, opinions about single-generational environments such as senior communities, his critical concept of "Better" to always improve anything, why he started the Inner Game Of Aging Podcast, what success means to him at this point. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Change Your POV website Change Your POV Podcast - Episode #091 Oldest person to execute a round-off back handspring     Strength and control demonstration OTHER LINKS AND RESOURCES: Lee Upside-Down (2015): Lee Auditions for a Vegas Show Appreciating the liberty to be upside down in Nevada Reach for the sky. But don't fall. Strolling along a scenic road. Grand Canyon Craziness. 1 gust of wind and I'm dead. Lee can't read the “Danger” sign right in front of him (Powell Dam). Lee pretends he is a sundial at Powell Dam Lee can't quite get the hang of Paddle boarding Don't let him out of his cage (Lowell, MA) ** All videos and pictures by Renee Lau from 2013 to 2016 RELATED EPISODES: IGA001- Starting The Journey - An Overview of the Future Hey, Lee Here ! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Respectful Beats? What do you think a business named Respectful Beats does? In this episode, Lee talks to Steve Benedetto, the owner of Respectful-Beats. He conducts interactive drumming workshops for senior citizens throughout New England. His business has grown into a full time mission of inspiring others to feel better through the healing power of music and rhythm. Steve talks with Lee on how Respectful-Beats started, how drumming benefits older citizens (its not what you think), how he conducts his drumming workshops, and generally shares his passion for drumming with Lee and the audience. Dig into this episode to be inspired by some out-of-the-box thinking, and learn about the many benefits of embracing and practicing your inner rhythms. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Join our 'Insiders' Club The Insider' Club: Receive regular updates and notifications of helpful newly-added articles, videos, and podcasts that support the “Grow OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Receive ACTIONABLE tips and tricks for mind, body and spirit that grow the “youth” within us. Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Help guide the decisions and choices that will help this site to further spread the “GROW OLDER, NOT OLD” message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages All FREE, No Risk, No Effort We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. What you will learn in this episode: Why drumming can serve as a therapeutic exercise for senior citizens. How drumming workshops are conducted. How senior citizens respond to drumming as a new experience. Get a FREE Djembe Drum or a FREE Drumming Workshop We love hearing from you, and Steve feels the same way. So he is offering a FREE Djembe drum to one the listener of this podcast. All you need to do is let us know how you liked (or didn't like) this episode of "The Inner Game Of Aging Podcast". Just leave your feedback on this show-notes page below and, 2 weeks after this episode is released, Lee will select a winner from those who have left comments. But that's not all. If you are associated with an organization located in New England that would benefit from a Drum Workshop, Steve will offer a FREE workshop to qualifying listener who has left a comment on this page. Please indicate which organization you are associated with. Again, Lee will select the winner 2 weeks after this episode has been released. Good Luck. Links and Resources:   Hey, Lee Here!! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: For this episode, Lee chats with Arthur Reublinger, who has been a hospice chaplain for many years. He could easily be considered to be a "Silver Inspiration" if he could just slow down enough in his life to even find out what that is. Now we can hear some of you roll your eyes already. But for those of you more introspective, just wait till you hear what this conversation contains. They start off their discussion in the area of hospice care. (Lee: "I should actually do an entire episode on that topic because, as I discover, there is much more to learn there.") But the breadth of questions that follow in this discussion go well beyond that initial topic. This episode is sure to keep the interest of anyone who has ever wondered what they should believe. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Questions explored in this episode: What does a hospice chaplain do? How does a chaplain handle the many beliefs and religions? How people generally view the end-of-life process? Religion vs. spirituality? What experiences encourage our spiritual maturation as people? The wisdom and experiences of our elders? What is a "successful death"? Links and Resources mentioned: Hi! Lee here. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: In this episode, Lee is honored to speak with one of the country's top-most authorities on the issues of elder abuse. Paul Greenwood has been prosecuting such cases in San Diego for more than 20 years. He regularly travels around the country giving talks and presentations on such topics with his jovial British accent. He has an impressive set of credentials. In this episode, Lee and Paul have a free flowing discussion where they handle the various forms of abuse, how he maintains the dignity and respect for the victims, the frustrations he encounters in resolving abuse cases, and many other relates aspects. This chat just touches the tip of this growing problem.  Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website In This Episode You Will Learn: What is Elder Abuse The 5 forms of Elder Abuse - physical, niglect, emotion or mental, financial exploitation and sexual. The warning signs of Elder abuse How to protect our older citizens and relatives fro elder abuse Caregiver tips for those caring for elders. The profile of a typical abuse victim. Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Email Paul at: paul.greenwood@sdcda.org Paul's impressive Resume A few YouTube Videos: Tips for Preventing Elder Abuse (part 1) Paul Greenwood: Destroying the Myths 10 Tips That Can Keep You Safe with Paul Greenwood Article: Our Graying Society: Issues of Elder Abuse and Age Bias National Center On Elder Abuse Hey, Lee Here Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not [leave an honest review on iTunes]. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: There is a lot of value in hearing the life stories of our elders. It is interesting to see how their thought on life may have changed or matured throughout their lifetime. Today, Lee is speaking with 89 year old Joe Goodman, whom he met at a nearby senior center. Join him as he questions Joe and hear Joe's thought and stories about immigrant parents, the death of his first child, his divorces, growing up with 12 siblings, and his service in the military, to name a few. He entertains with his great singing voice and keeps a great spirit and humor throughout all the topics our chat stumbles through. Lee says "I felt inspired after chatting with Joe". Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website In This Episode You Will Learn: The events and views that have shaped the life of a well-lived individual. Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   Hey, Lee Here. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes fromiTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not [leave an honest review on iTunes]. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Lee has the privilege of speaking to Len Smith (71 y.o.) , who is also being featured in our upcoming "Silver Inspirations" list. In this episode they chat about several conditions that seem to afflict older people -  Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetes, and Dementia. Len was diagnosed with AMD in 1994. The current information at that time was that this condition was incurable. Len tells a unique story of how his research and changing habits has led to not just curing the condition, but actually reversing it altogether. He provides a 4-pronged approach to anyone who currently suffers with this. Lee and Len then move  to discuss dementia, suggesting various correlations between dementia with diet and exercise. Len's passion and personal research has led him to give various public talks on subject, incurring 4100 miles of driving while doing so. Interesting Note: Len also mentioned how he cycled 100 miles in a day only 5 months after having open heart surgery. Listen, Subscribe, Share Click to embed this episode to your website Paste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website In This Episode You Will Learn: What Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is. the story of how Len reversed his "incurable" AMD condition. His 4-pronged health protocol for dealing with AMD. Justification for feeling  that Dementia should be included in the "Lifestyle" diseases. a few care tips for those caring for people with various forms of dementia. Why early diagnosis of dementia is important. Special Note: Len has put together a 5-page summary of his protocol for curing Are-Related Macular Degeneration that he used to reverse his own condition. To review this offering, simply reach out to me at Lee@innergameofaging.com and I will send it along. Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode: SilverInspirations.net What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?  Dietary Carotenoids New Study Shows Dietary Carotenoids Intake is linked to reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risks in Healthy Men and Women. Twinlabs Ocuguard Plus Macuhealth natural eye health supplement FLexNow: Does this product really work? Alzheimer's Association "I remember better when I Paint" video ARTZ - Arts for Alzheimer Hey, Lee Here. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not [leave an honest review on iTunes]. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day

Summary: Patient Advocacy is a growing field that serves many purposes. Lee has the distinct pleasure of learning about the many aspects of this field from Lisa Berry Blackstock, who has been involved with patient advocacy for many years. (website: SoulSherpa.net) Lee and Lisa discuss the history of the field, what services it provides, who it serves, and how consumers might approach seeking the services of a patient advocate. Lisa also provides extremely valuable information by pulling back the curtain on many of the medical billing and hospital practices that compromises the health or increases the expenses of your health care. This is a powerful discussion that will interest all those concerned with their rising medical costs and healthcare maintenance. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website Join the Insider's clubJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time. In This Episode You Will Learn: What Patient Advocacy is and what it is not. A brief history of the field. The multitude of services provided by patient advocates. Tips for finding the specific services you might need. How patient advocates are certified. Examples of typical medical billing practices from hospitals and insurance companies that increase consumer costs Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. READ MOREJoin our 'Insiders' Club Signed-up for Insider's Club perks: Receive regular update, notifications and summaries of new content added to the TAA website Receive monthly newsletter containing tips and tricks to maximize your mind, body, and spirit Get access to special messages (audio, video, and articles) distributed only to Insider Club members.  Gain access to greater aging details of Lee and other pioneers under the Aging Academy Initiative Get text transcripts of selected podcast and video episodes Provide useful guidance for TAA to more effectively spread the "Grow Older, Not Old" message. Get Notified whenever there are updates on podcast show-notes pages Access to tools useful in mastering your aging process All FREE, No Risk, No Effort Your email address is your password to Insider Club perks. Use this same email address in order to access benefits and resources in the future. We never spam you or sell your email address. Your information is secure with us. We are CAN-SPAM compliant and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Summary: This is the introduction episode in a long journey to understanding ourselves and our culture, as we gain the advantages of age in the 2nd half of our lives. The podcast series is dedicated to getting older gracefully, powerfully, and consciously.This opening episode helps you to determine how this podcast series can provide value to you as you get older in our culture. It offers an overview of the sort of topics that are planned, and a flavor for the messages that will be promoted by the series. It also details how you can get involved in these messages. Listen, Subscribe, ShareClick to embed this episode to your websitePaste the HTML code below to the desired location on your website In this particular episode, you will learn: How this podcast can help you to live a more powerful and engaged 2nd half of life. The important difference between growing older and growing old. Why I am launching this podcast, what I hope to give, and what I hope to gain. Why, as a caregiver, you will find greater insight about those you care for from this podcast. The kinds of topics and subject matter that will be approached in the upcoming episodes. The meaning of the handstand in the brand's logo. How to share the message and information contained in the upcoming episodes. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: InnerGameOfAging.com - The podcast's home website Go to top Hey there, Lee here. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and I will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that! – plus, I read each and every one of them! Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top, or bottom of this page. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE NOW: Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!