ELDERSPEAK IN THE TIME OF CORONA – WHAT THE NUNS CAN TEACH US BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • Sixty and Me The Corona pandemic has exposed hidden prejudices and a cultural bias of ageism. Part of that discussion is “Elderspeak.” It occurs when an older adult is spoken to by health care...
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3 Easy Ways Seniors Can Stay Connected to Family During Quarantine
3 Easy Ways Seniors Can Stay Connected to Family During Quarantine (Guest post by Kelsey Simpson. Kelsey enjoys writing about things that can help others. She lives in South Jersey and is the proud companion to two German Shepherds and spends her free time volunteering in dog shelters.) As the world...
THE SELF DEFENSE OF CAREGIVERS – USING MARTIAL ARTS PRINCIPLES
The Self Defense of Caregivers, Sixty and Me BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • Sixty and Me May 2, 2020 • CAREGIVING Caregiving can often feel like a full-contact sport, and all too many caregivers find themselves under siege by other family members and even the ones to whom they provide care. This sense...
THE ART OF DECLUTTERING: DO IT WHILE KEEPING YOUR SANITY AND HAVING FUN
THE ART OF DECLUTTERING: DO IT WHILE KEEPING YOUR SANITY AND HAVING FUN BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • March 5, 2020 • FAMILY Decluttering – Most people want to age in the home they have. According to AARP, three out of four people 50-plus want to stay in their homes and communities...
THE BASICS OF PROTECTING OUR BRAIN FROM DEMENTIA
THE BASICS OF PROTECTING OUR BRAIN FROM DEMENTIA BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • Sixty and Me, February 5, 2020 • HEALTH AND FITNESS There is a common myth that once someone is diagnosed with dementia, well, it’s very much a death sentence, perhaps a tortuously long-time coming. But research is starting to reveal that...
Grandparents Raising Grandkids – Frankie Boyer Show – BizTalkRadio
The Hardships and Joys of Grandparents Raising Grandkids There are nearly three million grandparents raising eight million grandchildren in the U.S. In North Carolina, nearly 200,000 children live with nearly 100,000 grandparents. That has a cost in terms of time, money and health.The opioid crisis has taken the brunt of...
THE HARDSHIPS AND JOYS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDKIDS
THE HARDSHIPS AND JOYS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDKIDS BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • January 2, 2020 • FAMILY There are nearly three million grandparents raising eight million grandchildren in the U.S. That has a cost in terms of time, money, and health. Our Caregiver Summit covers this topic in three sessions....
Interview with Peter Rosenberger on Sirius XM – February 9, 2020
https://hopeforthecaregiver.podbean.com/e/from-a-musical-gig-to-a-cause-anthony-cirillo-shares-his-passion-for-caregivers/ Interview with Peter Rosenberger on Sirius XM – February 9, 2020 Peter Rosenberger has been on the Caregiver Smile Summit twice. We flipped the tables and I was a guest on his show. A 30+ year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities, Peter understands the caregiver’s journey,...
Grandparents Raising Grandkids – Charlotte Today – 01/29/20
The Hardships and Joys of Grandparents Raising Grandkids – Charlotte Today – 01/29/20 There are nearly three million grandparents raising eight million grandchildren in the U.S. In North Carolina, nearly 200,000 children live with nearly 100,000 grandparents. That has a cost in terms of time, money and health.The opioid crisis...
KNIVES OUT: HOW TO AVOID FAMILY CONFLICT OR WORSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
KNIVES OUT: HOW TO AVOID FAMILY CONFLICT OR WORSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON From Sixty and Me – BY ANTHONY CIRILLO Avoid Family Conflict Any Time of Year. The movie Knives Out hunts down the clues to the death of Harlan Thrombey, a renowned crime novelist, who invites his family to...