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Gary Altman, Esq. is the Founder and Principal Attorney of the estate planning law firm, Altman & Associates, a Division of Frost Law since January 2021 where he has been serving the Washington metropolitan area, practicing law and estate planning since 1980. A nationally recognized estate, legacy and business planning authority, Gary's “outstanding expertise, trustworthiness, and commitment to his clients' needs” has earned him repeated recognition by Washingtonian magazine and Bethesda magazine as among the DC, Maryland region's “Best Estate Planners”. He has also been repeatedly honored as a “Top 100 Attorney” by Worth magazine and likewise recognized as a Maryland and Washington, DC “Super Lawyer”. As a trusted legal analyst, Gary has lent his expertise and authored articles for a wide range of media outlets including The Washington Post, The NY Times, The Journal of Financial Advisors, The Wall Street Journal, Boomer-Living.com, FOX News, and more. He writes an estate planning blog, Altman Speaks, which can be found via the firm's website. Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Gary Altman about estate planning and specifically veterans.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: ●     Negative consequences occur when you don't ask the right questions. ●     Why do people procrastinate estate planning? ●     Why is estate planning so important? ●     What is incapacitation? ●     What is a revocable living trust? ●     Important things for veterans planning their estate. ●     It's better to plan early and often. ●     The biggest opportunity and challenge for Gary's practice going forward   Connect with Gary: https://altmanassociates.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your retirement planning account for caregiving? Will you be a caregiver? Who will be your caregivers? We talk with expert Joy Loverde about what you should include in your retirement planning. Joy joins us from Chicago. _________________________ Bio Joy Loverde has a reputation for being a path carver and visionary. Joy is the author of the Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? and the best-seller, The Complete Eldercare Planner. The American Medical Association says, “It’s the best book we’ve seen.” With over 30 years experience as a media spokesperson, Joy's appearances include the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, ABC News, Fox News, National Public Radio, SiriusXM, and others. During her career, she has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, TIME, Money, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Reuters, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, Psychology Today, Good Housekeeping, among others. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on Joy’s eldercare programs. Joy specializes in keynotes for family members and professionals including employers, women's groups, centers for healthy aging, associations, law firms, financial institutions, alumni associations, senior housing, health care providers, and retreat centers and others. A seasoned on-camera professional, product endorsements include GoodFeet, Estate Inventory Services, Age Without Borders, Energizer Battery Company, Boomer Living, American Senior's Housing Association, and a host of other products and services. With a focus on the mature-market population, Joy serves as a marketing and media consultant to senior housing, HR professionals, attorneys, financial planners, clergy, and other members of the fast-growing eldercare industry. Joy’s work has taken her to every corner of the world where she has personally interacted with thousands of family members and professionals in the field of aging. She also loves connecting with you on social media. Wife, mom, grandmother, Cubs fan, Joy was caregiver to her parents, is married to family-law attorney, David V. Schultz, is grandmother of 10, and resides in Chicago. __________________________ Wise Quotes On Thinking Like a Strategist "Well, first of all, people don't know what thinking like a strategist is. So what I like to do is just break open that can of worms by saying critical thinking is really the practice of changing your perspective.  If you just continue to think the way you always have, it might just keep you in that little box and nothing will really change in your life. So the idea about thinking critically just breaks that wide open. So here's how I do it. I talk to people who are very different than me, different cultures, different careers. And I ask them questions that scare me because they will have a whole different idea about things that might pertain to aging. That is quite scary. So I talk to people who are different. I also talk to people who are young and people who are old. And one of my favorite advisors is my eight-year-old granddaughter. And I ask her this question all the time. I say, what would you do if you were me? So that is what I mean by thinking strategically." On Caregiving "If you're going to be a caregiver, the number one rule is to get a financial planner for yourself because the expenses of being a caregiver can be quite emotional. So if we find out that mom or dad is running out of money, most caregivers, because they're so loving and wonderful, start to dip into their own pockets and they start shelling out money and really jeopardizing their own retirement. So the number one thing that people need to do, if they anticipate being a caregiver, is to get a financial planner. Find out how much money you have, find out what your parents have or the person you're caring for. And then go from there, do not go into this blindly when it comes to financial planning. As far as I'm concerned,

Dr. Cameron J. Camp joins me today on Boomer Living. Cameron is a noted psychologist specializing in applied gerontology research and is currently serving as Director of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Research in Dementia.Cameron is well-known in the space for his development of the Montessori method as an intervention for people with dementia. I’m eager to talk to him today about this and much more.Timestamps:[00:00] Pre-Intro dialogue from Cameron[01:30] Introduction to Cameron J. Camp[02:01] What originally got you interested in dedicating your career and to some extent your life to gerontology and specifically dementia research?[03:21] Where did the idea for the Montessori Method come from? How did the approach relate to providing care to people with dementia?[08:41] Where is this approach being used today? And do you think it is doable for loved ones of people with dementia, or is it better practice with someone with more experience dealing with dementia treatment?[10:00] What results have you been seeing with this approach?[15:48] Is there a certain kind of dementia, a person on whom this intervention is typically more effective, or is it effective to some degree across the board?[17:21] What other factors impact the efficacy of the Montessori Method intervention? I'm thinking about things like treatment environment, buy-in from loved ones, and such. What's your thought?[20:30] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?[21:19] Wrap-upBio:Cameron J. Camp, Ph.D., originally developed the use of the Montessori method as an intervention for use with persons with dementia. He is a noted psychologist specializing in applied research in gerontology and currently serves as Director of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Research in Dementia. Dr. Camp gives workshops on designing cognitive and behavioral interventions for dementia internationally. These interventions are all designed to reduce challenging behaviors and increase the level of functioning and quality of life of persons with dementia. He has co-authored three college textbooks and published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Camp is a Fellow and past president of Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) of the American Psychological Association, a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, and a Charter Member of the Association for Psychological Science. His research has been funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, and the national Alzheimer’s Association. He is a recipient of the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Applied Research.Learn more about Cameron here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-camp-9091b425/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cameron30687485

Chris Guay, the founder, and CEO of Vitality Living is with me on today’s episode of Boomer Living. Vitality Living offers retirement living, assisted living, and memory care communities where residents can live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging.With more than 20 years of operations, management, and leadership experience, he has a background from community-level leadership roles to senior executive positions at some of the industry’s largest providers. I’m eager to talk to him today about leadership, culture, and the long-term future of the senior housing industry.Timestamps:[00:00] Pre-Intro dialogue from Chris[01:33] Get to know you[04:43] Introduction to Chris Guay[05:26] You obviously have a passion for serving the older adults, baby boomers, and the silent generation. Where did this drive come from? Was it from experiences that you had with your grandparents?[09:56] The meaning behind the name "Vitality"[11:21] Now you mentioned several reasons, what sets your company apart from the others now? How do you make sure that your customers keep coming back to you or refer you to their neighbors into the relative?[17:06] You mentioned a little bit about differentiating between senior living and long-term care. Can you give a summary or your thoughts on that?[19:19] You've spoken about the importance of culture in your communities. Can you provide some example that illustrates that?[25:54] How do you empower your employees to take the initiative and be leaders of their own projects?[31:55] Becoming a leader is a journey rather than a destination. Can you share some lessons learned of significant leadership skills that you know, over the course of your career? And then how are you continuing to develop your leadership skills?[36:03] What effect the strong leadership has on residents in terms of the impact on the community? Do you think they feel that, do they see that?[38:04] We all know the devastating effects of COVID on the senior living industry in the past year. What do you think will be the long-term impact on the industry?[41:27] Would you say the future is bright for the senior housing industry?[43:38] Do you have any other thoughts that you would like to share?[44:52] Wrap-upBio:Chris GuayFounder & CEO at Vitality Senior Living"My inspiration comes from my family and their passion to live life to the fullest. I was blessed with grandparents that played a major role in my life. For as long as I can remember, these wonderful human beings instilled a passion in me to live life to the fullest. From a grandfather who learned how to ski in his 50's to a grandmother who had a dune buggy in her 70's, I grew up seeing that life was not limited by age. This inspired me to build Vitality and create life, energy, and purpose for older adults for decades to come. It is my passion to help everyone, regardless of age and circumstance, fully experience life every day they can!"Chris has 20+ years of operations, management, and leadership experience in the Senior Living industry. His broad background was achieved through leadership roles starting at the community level through senior executive positions with the industry's largest providers, Emeritus & Brookdale Senior Living. He founded Vitality Living in 2016, a company focused on making a real positive difference in the lives of older adults and those who serve them. He is an innovator in the industry and is committed to creating a company that engages residents, families, and team members in successful aging.Learn more about Chris here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-guay-01aa038/Vitality Senior Living: https://www.vitalityseniorliving.com/

On this episode of Boomer Living, I'll be speaking to Paul E. Griffin III. He is the founder, CEO, and President of Griffin Living, an award-winning development firm with a specialty in innovative senior living communities. With over 40 years in the industry, Paul has a wealth of experience and has received numerous awards and honors along the way, including the hammer of hope habitat for humanities builder of the year award.We discuss his experience in homebuilding and how that informs his approach to senior living at Griffin Living, COVID protocols and safety measures, and outlook for investors in the senior living space.Timestamps:[00:00] Pre-intro discussion[01:42] Introduction[02:29] What does it feel like to be a Griffin?[03:23] Paul's thoughts on real estate development.[04:51] Tell us a story about how you found capital for your projects and how did it happen and what were the challenges along the way?[06:20] What are the demographics of your residents and were you able to successfully address the needs and wants of your residents?[10:53] Tell us about your family's real estate development legacy and what sets Griffin living apart?[14:16] How has COVID forced these issues about resident care, both mentally and physically to the forefront of the mind, to the developers?[17:49] You have RNs and MDs, do you also provide telemedicine?[19:39] How would you suggest people figure out the level of care that they need and balance that with what they can afford?[20:43] How can assisted living communities shake the stigma that those are places that people don't want to be in, and how do you make assisted living communities, a place where people look forward to and spending their later years? How do you design your communities and services to give the residents a thriving environment to spend with their families in their later years?[24:46] In independent living, as long as your real estate in the rooms is very versatile. You can transform those rooms into whatever setting that will allow your resident to be imaginative that they're in a different country and just celebrate the living, the vibrance, the wellness of the community.[27:00] What kind of benefits struggle balance, do you look for in people who make decisions, where you develop?[29:47] How does competition in places that under-served seniors, help those who choose to live there?[31:15] The oldest baby boomer turned 75 this year, and as they gradually move into assisted living, what kind of strain is that going to put on the industry over the next 10 to 20 years? Are the baby boomers going to require any specific kind of care different from the previous cohorts?[39:03] We're all, at some point going to be a caregiver or a recipient of one.[41:07] How do you manage the balance between running a profitable business and ensuring that your residents are getting the best care possible?Listen to part 2 of our interview here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/765170/8312327-paul-e-griffin-iii-to-meet-the-needs-of-an-older-adult-is-one-that-takes-into-account-their-emotional-needs-part-2-of-2Bio:Paul E. Griffin III is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Griffin Living. A fifth-generation builder with forty years of expertise in real estate development, Paul was inducted into the Forbes Real Estate Council in 2020. Before founding Griffin Living, Paul has overseen the development of projects, including residential homes, apartment complexes, retail centers, and commercial office space. In his career, Paul has created over $4 billion in value and received numerous awards and honors, including Habitat for Humanity's Builder of the Year (Hammer of Hope)

On this episode of Boomer Living, I'll be speaking to Michael Marley. His passion for helping families through difficult situations surrounding dementia long-term care has led him to counsel thousands of families. His goal is to help them come out of their crisis stronger and with the right next steps for their situation with over a thousand families seen.Timestamps:[00:00] Pre-intro discussion[01:31] Introduction[02:11] Walk us through why you made the shift in your career and where are you located right now?[03:19] Do you feel that your past roles prepare you in any way for your current role?[05:07] What are some of the biggest commonalities that you've seen with the kind of help that they're seeking?[06:06] How do you tailor your advice for each family? Or each specific family situation? What kind of questions do you ask them to ensure they're getting the right solution for them?[07:51] Do you ever find it hard to maintain a high level of let's say "empathy" for their specific situation?[11:40] What are some of the top reasons why a potential resident may be hesitant to enter the senior living community? Do you have any other top reason why a potential resident may be hesitant to go into a senior living community?[13:03] The emotional needs and commitment to each other are very hard to separate. What solutions can you explore to get around these roadblocks?[14:30] You cannot give what you don't have.[15:47] Designing communities that serve the older population.[18:55] What do you think are the biggest misconceptions our society has around dementia? And why do you think all of these misconceptions exist?[21:03] How would you know, what's the difference? Senility, cognitive decline, Dementia, Alzheimer. For someone that's outside of the industry, how are they to understand this?[22:26] Stories of those with dementia: Storytelling, letter writing, family and friends abandoning and not visiting those with dementia. The importance of communication. Just because the person with dementia stops talking doesn't mean they are not listening.[27:55] There is definitely more need to learn how to communicate, understand, and care in emotional ways with folks with dementia. Everybody needs to be certified to make sure that, but without a heart, it's not going to work.[29:27] In the future, do you think there'll be more people like you? Who tries to have an understanding of the experiences of the families before trying to match their loved one with the right senior care home?[30:38] How and when did you find that senior living senior care was your calling?[32:52] Ultimately your loved one is the one that's going to make a decision and along the way of family members can navigate with them, but ultimately, it has to be what is best for your loved one?[34:56] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?Michael Marley's experiences in senior living care homes go back 11 years, all in the UK. In that time, He has had meetings with literally thousands of families, who've typically reached a crisis point with a parent (usually), who is still living at home.Michael discovered that the commercial side of senior living was very focused on what it thought might look appealing to families, but there was little understanding of the trauma that families themselves go through when arriving at this point in their lives. This then became his area to develop, where very few others were paying that area too much attention.Recently, Michael has started working on a book, that is specifically for the family, rather than focusing on the future care home resident.Michael's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-marley-29633313b/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetBizults

Today on Boomer Living we have a returning guest, Joe Anfuso, CFO of MG Properties Group, responsible for directing the financial management of company operations. He’s also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, teaching classes in Commercial Real Estate Finance and Investment. We're excited to catch up and talk about how Big Data and AI data science are being put to use in real estate today, and how his company coped during this last year through the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more...[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue[01:59] Introduction[02:56] How have you been since the last time that we talked around a year ago?[04:43] What makes MG Properties group stand out from other similar companies in terms of technology use? Do you think MG is leveraging the technology more?[06:38] How does MG Properties use predictive analytics to measure things like delinquency rates?[11:15] How accurate are the types of estimations? How much can one trust them without scrutiny?[12:30] How can big data be used to develop more accurate property valuations?[13:48] You mentioned predictive analytics. Are you using forecasting and predictive analytics to forecast market trends?[15:56] Before data science and AI, five years ago, what was the mode of operation at MG Properties?[17:07] What sorts of trends are you predicting in the post-pandemic world for multifamily?[18:19] To what extent is MG Properties using Big Data to predict consumer behavior in the real estate market?[20:04] How do you make sure that you understand the latest and greatest technology and are able to leverage this knowledge, for the company?[22:28] Are there limitations of AI, Big Data, and predictive analytics in the real estate space?[23:56] How can you balance relying on these technologies while also looking at them critically to make sure that we're not putting blind faith in them?[25:41] What has the pandemic taught you about leadership?[28:14] Do you have anything else that you would like to add?[31:22] Wrap-upJoe Anfuso is a 2015 addition to MG Properties Group, responsible for directing the financial and fiscal management of company Operations, including budgeting, treasury, tax, accounting, information technology, risk management, and insurance. Prior to joining MG, Joe was the CFO and Director of Development with ColRich, a diversified privately held Real Estate company, specializing in Apartment investment, ownership, construction and management (9,400 units), land development, and home building in the Western U.S. Joe’s real estate experience also includes being the COO/CFO of Florsheim Homes, a Northern California based homebuilder/developer, with operations in CA and NV, from 2006 - 2011. Joe was also the CFO for Shea Homes San Diego from 2001-2006 and worked for the international firm Deloitte & Touche. Joe earned his BBA in Accounting and MBA from the University of San Diego. Joe is a Certified Public Accountant, in addition to possessing a California Real Estate Brokers and General Contractors License. Joe is the chairman of the Residential Real Estate Committee for Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate. Recognized as an industry expert, Joe has been a frequent contributor on CNBC television, discussing the housing and real estate markets.You can listen to Joe's first interview appearance on the show (season1, episode3) here: Lessons Learned From Real Estate Operator And Educator Joe Anfuso

In this episode of Boomer Living, we have Dr. David C. Weisman, MD - Founder of the Clinical Trial Center at Abington Neurological Associates. He has become a leading AD trialist nationwide and has conducted numerous clinical trials in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, working with nearly every major sponsor and investigation to develop disease-modifying drugs in Alzheimer’s disease.We discuss what Alzheimer's disease is (vs. memory loss, senility, dementia) and how it is diagnosed and is being diagnosed, whether there's hope for a cure for Alzheimer's, what research is being done on Alzheimer's, and how Dr. Weisman managed through the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more...[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue[01:15] Introduction[01:49] Distinguishing between Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairments, like memory loss, senility, and dementia.[03:21] How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed and then has this method of diagnosis changed at all over the last several years?[05:30] Details of the Philadelphia Cognitive Exam, the computerized screening system to diagnose and detect dementia that Dr. Weisman invented and validated. What impact has it made on people with dementia?[07:42] What research are you currently working on, surrounding Alzheimer's?[09:30] How did you manage doing clinical trials during the pandemic? Did you have to put your research on pause or simply change how it was done?[12:53] What are the biggest findings that you've uncovered in your Alzheimer's research?[13:18] What about your research makes you most optimistic about the future of Alzheimer's diagnosis or treatment?[13:56] You founded a research center and now you conduct research outside an academic center. Explain the difference between the two and why did you do it that way?[15:38] Would you recommend the COVID-19 vaccines to people with Alzheimer's dementia or other cognitive impairment and are there special side-effects that we should keep an eye on?[17:58] What advice would you give to a younger version of yourself? Someone who's interested in doing research?[19:47] What do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on older adults or adults with dementia?[20:41] Wrap-upDavid Weisman, M.D., received a BA in philosophy from Franklin and Marshall College, then an MD from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine. After an internship at St. Mary’s Hospital in San Francisco, he completed neurology residency at Yale, where he served as Chief resident. He then went to University California, San Diego for fellowship training in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.You can learn more about Dr. Weisman and his work at: https://www.abingtonneurology.com/providers/weisman/You can listen to Joe's first appearance on the show (season1, episode8) here: Caring For A Loved One With Dementia with Dr. David C. Weisman MD

In this episode of Boomer Living, we have Jon Warner - Startup Growth Strategy, Digital Health, and Aging Tech Expert, Entrepreneur, and Author.We discuss the Aging category (demographically and psychographically). Population health data about the aging sector, Innovation and Technology best practices in health for older adults, Innovation, and Technology best practices in areas other than health for older adults, Gaps in the space, and where entrepreneurs/startups should focus their time and energy, and much more...[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue[01:41] Introduction[02:18] Since you've had pretty much every role imaginable, how do you think this benefits you and what you're doing today at Silver Moonshots?[03:13] What is unique about the aging category, both demographically and psychographically?[04:12] There are many cohorts within new that age span. How would you break it up, 50 plus to 65? What are the good breaking points?[06:40] How does population health data help the aging sector move forward?[07:46] Has this data always been available? What's the history? Has it always been there?[08:47] How is the way that we're learning about health from a population level changing in the last few years?[10:16] What are some of the best practices for health innovation in technology for older adults that you've seen?[11:20] What do you think, or how do you ensure that the solutions are accessible to older adults who may not be as tech literate?[12:48] Outside of the realm of health, what are the best practices for innovation and technology solutions aimed at older adults?[14:18] How can entrepreneurs or startups identify gaps in this space and learn where to prioritize our time and resources?[17:42] Can you tell us why having a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is so essential?[18:59] How can other senior-focused companies develop this culture? Do you have any tips for them?[20:22] What do you see as the future of digital health and aging tech?[21:23] We can't lump cohorts together[22:59] On a personal level, what do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on digital health and aging tech?[24:21] You worked with a wide gamut of age span; startups, perhaps millennials and the customers, 50 plus. Do you think working closely with this wide group of people has changed you in any way?[25:25] Do you have any other thoughts that you would like to share?[26:08] Wrap-up5-time company CEO, Jon Warner is a widely respected entrepreneurship expert having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits). Warner manages the deal flow into a Los Angeles-based Healthcare investment fund-Adaptive Health Capital and is CEO of Silver Moonshots-a research organization and “virtual incubator” for startups focused on health technology and innovation aimed at the 50+ population. He is also a prolific author having published 40 books, all concerning business, leadership, innovation, and technology-his latest –‘SLAM’ is a question guide for entrepreneurs.Warner is LA Chapter Ambassador for Aging 2.0 and is Co-chair of the annual “Aging into the Future” conference in LA. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Redlands University where he teaches entrepreneurship.CEO Jon Warner - Silver Moonshots: http://silvermoonshots.org/Reference's in the interview:Steve Blank - Professor of Entrepreneurship at Stanford Engineering: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/contributor/steve-blank/ Joseph F. Coughlin - Director, MIT AgeLab: https://agelab.mit.edu/people/joseph-f-coughlinAgeLab: https://agelab.mit.edu/about-agelab

In this episode of Boomer Living, we have Tom Egan. He provides overall executive leadership for FSL [Foundation for Senior Living], oversees the day-to-day operations, provides fiduciary oversight, and is actively involved in fund development. Tom promotes greater awareness of FSL within the community and guides the vision and strategic direction for FSL.We discuss why he started FSL, his focus on clients and their caregivers, one-on-one customized care, the state of affordable housing, the effect of the pandemic on affordable housing, and much more...[00:00] Affordable housing, particularly for seniors is a challenge.[01:22] Introduction[02:14] Why did you start FSL, Foundation for Senior Living? And what problem did you see that you set out to solve?[03:01] Why do you choose to focus on the clients as well as their caregivers?[03:47] How are you able to provide one-on-one customized care at scale?[07:49] Can you tell us a bit about the state of affordable senior housing in Arizona?[08:46] How is Arizona different from affordable housing on a national level?[10:21] What more needs to be done to ensure everyone has access to affordable senior housing?[10:58] What effect is the pandemic having on affordable housing? [12:10] Are any of these changes, part of a larger trend that's likely to continue even after the pandemic is gone?[14:02] Why is it important to you to focus on the poor and the vulnerable people?[15:08] People often think these problems that we're facing, systemic and too big for one person to make a difference. What would you say to someone like that to motivate them, to make the changes that are so necessary in our world?[16:43] On a personal level, what do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on older adults?[17:33] Do you think working closely with older adults changed you in any way?[19:09] Would you like to share anything about affordable senior housing? Do you have any last thoughts?[20:24] Parting words of wisdom and wrap-up.Tom Egan has 20 years of experience in non-profit organizations, including 16 years of nonprofit management experience and he holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.You can learn more on his web site at https://www.fsl.org

In this episode of Boomer Living, we have Todd Andrews, Division President, responsible for overseeing Asbury Communities CCRC’s that encompass a portfolio of 8 communities in 3 states. These communities serve 4300 residents and employ more than 2800 associates. This role encompasses full operational accountability, innovation, and service delivery to support Asbury’s mission of Doing All the Good We Can.During Todd’s 28 plus years serving residents, he has provided strategic leadership in both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. A staunch advocate for helping others live their best life, Todd’s leadership focuses on enhancing lifestyle opportunities and meeting people where they are in their lives. He is responsible for driving the strategic plan, organizational vision, and growth of the mission to both our residents and staff alike.We discuss why he believes senior living communities are the best place to be during the COVID-19 pandemic and the bad press these communities have received, attracting good talent, why communication throughout the organization is the most important focus we need to have in these times, and how it is essential for retention of staff and much more...[00:00] Pre-Introduction discussion[01:20] Introduction[01:48] Can you explain why you believe that senior living communities are the best place to be during the pandemic?[03:11] Why do you think so much of the bad press around COVID was aimed at nursing homes and other assisted living communities? Do you think they were easy targets for the media?[04:18] Have you found it harder to attract quality talent in these times? How can we continue to attract talent to our field nowadays?[05:43] What shifts in talent acquisition do you think are vital to the industry's success in a post-COVID world?[07:29] In 10 or 20 years, what changes do you think the senior living industry will undergo?[10:16] What are those factors that define a successful senior living organization?[12:52] Will the factors that describe a successful senior living organization change in the future, post-COVID?[16:04] What is stopping us from getting to a successful senior living organization, sooner?[18:57] How do you try to embody Asbury's mission of doing all the good we can in your day-to-day job?[20:44] Is Asbury's mission something that you carry into your everyday life as well?[22:30] A senior living community is more than a business.[23:45] How do you empower such a large workforce, over 2,800 associates, to also live by Asbury's mission?[25:16] What do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on older adults?[26:38] Do you think working closely with older adults has changed you in any way?[27:21] Do you have anything else that you would like to share?[28:44] Wrap-upTodd Andrews holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Binghamton University and resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife Melissa, 3 children, and French bulldog Bella.Todd's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-andrews-54035832/

On this episode of Boomer Living, we have Dr. Nate Bergman, Chief Scientific Wellness Officer for Kemper Cognitive Wellness, speaking about brain health and the concept of "Scientific Wellness" and how it relates to brain aging and wellness.[01:24] Introduction[02:04] Is memory loss preventable in any way or is it inevitable as we age?[03:16] Aside from memory loss, what other kinds of cognitive loss are possible and how can we pick up on this early both for ourselves and observing it in our loved ones?[06:49] Do you think our lifestyle lends ourselves to constantly be bombarded with information flashing in front of us and just taking us in so many different directions, does that contribute to it?[08:28] What should we do if we or someone we know are experiencing these types of loss?[10:37] Can you give an overview of what dimentigens are?[12:08] What are the most common dimentigens, and how do we best avoid dimentigens in our own lives?[17:55] Planning for longevity, aging, attitude towards aging, and caregiving should start in you're younger years.[20:52] Finding the strength to be a caregiver.[22:51] What is "Scientific Wellness" and how was it relevant to brain aging and wellness?[24:34] Is there anything beyond lifestyle factors that is evidence-based that may help delay or improve the effects of cognitive aging, perhaps technology?[27:23] What other types of anti-memory loss technology do you think we'll see in the next decade?[29:09] Kemper Cognitive Wellness is launching a new course for caregivers which gives theoretical and practical information to help new caregivers navigate the ins-and-outs of caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's and dementia.Dr. Nate Bergman is a board-certified physician currently acting as the Chief Scientific Wellness Officer for Kemper Cognitive Wellness in Cleveland, Ohio. He formerly co-developed the brain health program at Cleveland Clinic's - Center for Functional Medicine. The author of peer-reviewed medical articles, a podcaster himself, and father of 5 very neurodiverse children!Dr. Bergman's podcast "Evolving Past Alzheimer’s" brings you the highest caliber information on Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal and pathways to thrive in life’s “second half.” The challenge of Alzheimer’s has provided humanity with an opportunity to upgrade its collective consciousness. Listen here: https://evolvingpast.com/

On this episode of Boomer Living, we have Barry Jacobs and his wife, Julia Mayor. Both are clinical psychologists and together they co-authored two books: "Love and Meaning After 50", and "Meditations for Caregivers".[01:24] Introduction[02:02] As you get older, how does the role of marriage change?[04:58] Why is the divorce rate among married couples over 50 increasing in the US?[07:07] Do you think any of this is because of a lack of understanding of relationships, changing roles as we age? What can couples do to lessen the risks of divorce and stay together and happily married?[10:01] What is the impact of caregiving on relationships of couples over 50? And how does caregiving affect relationships?[16:06] Can you give suggestions, how can couples make sure that this doesn't create tension in the relationship?[18:16] What are some key ways to revitalizing the marriage in the last third of life?[20:16] How can senior living communities create marriage enrichment programs and family care, giving support programs?[22:14] How can senior living communities support residents who have lost their partner and are still dealing with the emotional impact of it?[23:29] What motivated you to write two books together as a couple? And can you share with the audience about your books?[25:26] Can you say what the names of the books are and can listeners find it on Amazon or where can they find it?[25:50] Closing thoughtsBarry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is a monthly columnist on family caregiving for AARP.org and an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association.Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, PA. She specializes in helping individuals and couples with trauma and family caregiving.They are married and have co-authored two books: AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016) AND AARP Love and Meaning After 50 (Hachette Go, 2020).Visit Julia and Barry on the web at https://loveandmeaning.com/ where you can view their books and learn more about relationships as we age.

I discuss the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Rhonda Collins, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Revera, an owner, operator, and investor in the senior living sector with an aim to improve the aging experience by celebrating the ageless spirit of older adults. She joins me today for the second time on Boomer Living to discuss the new coronavirus vaccines that have been in the news so much recently.Topics of discussion:Why is it so important that our older adults get vaccinated quickly? [02:17]What is different about this vaccine? How does the vaccine work? [03:13]Myths and Facts about the vaccine [11:05]Should the vaccine be mandatory for Senior Living Staff? [13:00]Share with me the journey at your community and the rollout of the vaccine. When did it start? How has the the rollout been for you? [15:28]How has the pandemic affected you over the last year? [20:44]Dr. Rhonda CollinsChief Medical OfficerDr. Rhonda Collins brings passion and expertise in memory care, dementia, falls prevention and clinical quality improvement to the role of Chief Medical Officer – a first for the seniors living sector in Canada.Dr. Collins is a family physician with a certificate of added competence in Care of the Elderly from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She has been lead physician for the Outpatient Primary Care Memory Clinic at Shaver Hotel Dieu Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines, and Medical Director and attending physician for several long term care homes in the Niagara Region. She regularly consults on neuropsychiatric behaviours of dementia for the Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach program. She is Associate Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University School of Medicine where she developed and leads a Care of the Elderly rotation for family medicine residents.You can reach Dr. Rhonda Collins M.D. via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-collins-96ba4067/

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We start asking "Why" at an early age. Is there any end? Seems like that by the time we are retired we would have the answers; at least many of them. Seems like we leave of a lot of them hanging.

"Now I become myself" is the title of a poem and is a phrase that can easily be applied to the retired. Poetry has a way of reaching into the heart. Perhaps we now have time to listen.