Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Abby’s background and motivation for her work (0:29) Defining Longevity Tech (4:43) Investment Areas (7:18) Challenges in the Healthcare System (11:16) Preventative Measures and Individual Behavior (12:43) Gamification and Engaging Older Adults (19:38) Financial Savings and Design (23:59) Reliability and Customer Satisfaction (26:56) Immersive Embedding and User-Centric Product Development (28:04) Trends in Longevity Tech (31:21) Challenges and Opportunities in Aging Space (34:58) Workforce Longevity and Housing Solutions (36:11) Questions on ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The journey of a care partner (0:07) Discovering the power of art (2:19) The Maude’s Awards initiative (9:15) Application and selection process (13:23) Impactful programs funded by Maude’s Awards (14:27) From caregiver to care partner (15:41) Supporting those in the early stages of dementia (22:06) Embracing joy and happiness (23:07) The importance of meaningful connections (24:16) Innovative approaches in dementia care (25:20) Challenges in dementia care (28:35) Human-centered approach in dementia care (32:30) Inspiration for aging with abund ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Introduction of Lauren and Caitlin (1:11) The background of the Milken Institute (1:53) Milken’s activities and focus on research (3:16) The Work of the Center for the Future of Aging (4:17) Collaboration and partnerships in addressing change (8:14) Four Focuses of the Center for the Future of Aging (10:13) Exploration of systemic and personal challenges in long-term care (16:20) Societal shifts, financial burdens, and housing challenges for older adults (19:45) Technology's Role in Healthcare and Home Care (22:52) Affordable Housing and Care ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Building Trust with Your Workforce at Times of Change (1:55) Tina’s Passion for Senior Living and Aging Services (2:44) Overview of Forest Hills of DC (4:29) Challenges of Operating in Washington D.C. (6:20) Tina's Approach to COVID-19 Communication and Education (13:44) Understanding Different Learning Styles (16:10) Addressing Workforce Concerns and Decision-Making Styles (18:08) Implications of COVID-19 Vaccination on Workforce and Community (20:26) Creative communication strategies (23:46) Achieving herd immunity (24:40) Approach to educat ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The meaning of ageism (1:14) Experiencing ageism (3:18) Adapting to aging (6:37) Retirement and freedom (8:08) Life review and adaptation (11:30) Overcoming self-limiting beliefs (14:55) Abundance and facing reality (19:25) Dreams and messages (21:32) Dreams and Timeless Messages (24:46) Contemplative Prayer and Inner Reflection (25:41) Importance of Dream Work (26:56) Active Wisdom and Mastery (29:19) Life Review and Recycled Experiences (32:35) Hope and Purpose in Aging (33:21) Reflections on Aging and Connecting with Others (35:21) Inspirat ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Sky’s Motivation Behind the Film (2:35) Stories of Resilience and Wisdom (5:45) Intergenerational Connections (9:48) The Impact of Lived Experience (16:44) The Power of Everyday People's Stories (20:42) Listening to People's Stories (22:07) Mochitsuki Ceremony (24:21) Intergenerational Work (26:29) Abundant Aging Questions for Sky (27:29) Connecting with Sky and final remarks (32:23) Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Ageism in Birthday Cards (2:46) Vision for Age-Friendly Vibes (8:23) Challenges in the Greeting Card Industry (13:55) Positive Messages in Age-Friendly Vibes Cards (18:07) Response and Future Plans (19:32) Expanding Beyond Birthday Cards (20:59) Humor and Ageism (22:57) Impact of Humor on Aging (25:02) Unpacking Ageism (26:56) Self-Acceptance with Age (29:25) Surprises of Aging (30:07) Inspirational Aging Heroes (31:02) Connecting with Jan and Final Takeaways (32:55) Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These s ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Dr. Robert’s background and research (1:06) Environmental Gerontology and Aging (3:30) Universal Design and Aging (5:32) Proactive Aging and Design Philosophy (7:59) Dr. Robert’s Passion for Dementia Care (10:35) Challenges in Care Settings (14:37) Dementia Villages and Agency (20:00) Dementia Villages and Sense of Place (22:48) Humanity in Cognitive Decline (24:04) Active Aging for Life Framework (28:59) Intergenerational Initiatives (32:10) Challenges in Care Centers (34:58) Abundant Aging Questions with Dr. Roberts (37:50) Final thoughts an ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Erhardt’s background and passion for healthcare (0:07) CareSource's market and expansion (3:01) Understanding Medicaid and Medicare (4:18) Managed care and holistic models (6:17) Challenges of holistic care adoption (9:58) The Partnership with United Church Homes (12:31) Long-term impact and policy influence (13:59) Nonprofit differentiation and innovative approaches (19:45) Breaking down silos and financial coordination (23:50) Investing in Technology and Monitoring (26:53) Future of Healthcare and Aging (27:51) Dynamic Care Management and Pr ..read more

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The looming crisis in long term care affordability (0:07) Inspiration behind founding HCG Secure (1:01) Challenges of traditional long-term care insurance (3:25) The impact of long-term care costs on middle-income families (4:51) Public and private sector responses to the long-term care crisis (10:33) Failings of traditional long-term care insurance (13:34) HCG Secure's approach and solutions (16:10) Affordability and accessibility of HCG Secure's products (20:52) Motivation for taking action (23:45) Innovation from big players in the space (2 ..read more