The Aging Academy
IGA009: The Outlook For Aging And Care-giving Up Ahead
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.
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:
Senior Care Authority
The Aging Boomers Book
The Aging Boomer's Podcast
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Frank has made a generous offer to 5 listeners. Simply leave a comment on this page giving us honest feedback about this episode. On October 17th, 2016, I will select and email 5 listeners who have left comments here to tell them how they will receive this book. Good Luck.
Aging Boomer's podcast links:
Direct from SCA website
On Stitcher
On iTunes
On Spreaker
On iHeart Radio
on PodDirectory
Other Resources and Links:
The Blue Zones Project
Frank Samson
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