Social Media for Seniors Social isolation of elders is a fact. One thing can relieve that isolation – technology. Des will discuss the challenges for seniors wanting to use social media, the different platforms, and the pitfalls and the opportunities that await. Read more about our expert on social media for...
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Activities for Seniors – Gloria Hoffner – Smilecast 175
Activities for Seniors Beyond Bingo Gloria brings both science and music programs to nursing and assisted living homes around the Philadelphia area and is a sought-after national speaker who teaches other activity professionals new ideas to enhance the lives of residents. She will show us how to move beyond bingo...
Traveling with Seniors – Kathy Shoaf – Smilecast 174
Traveling With Seniors Kathy is an elder travel specialist and will cover what you need to know in order to travel safely with seniors, allowing everyone to have a good time and quality time with each other. Who know you may want to join Kathy and host Anthony on their...
Bullying in Senior Living – Dr. El – Smilecast 173
Bullying in Senior Living The American Seniors Housing Association reports that bullying occurs in every independent living community; 10-20% of seniors have experienced some type of aggression. Those mean-girls who teased others about their hair, their clothing and more in elementary school didn’t change, they just got older. The bully boys...
Paying for Long-Term Care – Scott Morrison – Smilecast 172
Paying for Long-Term Care Sure my Social Security will pay for long-term care, right? Wrong. Medicare? Maybe. Scott will help us sort out how you pay for care. Pay attention because you really want to think about this well before you ever need it. Read more about our expert on...
Grandparents – The Club Sandwich Generation – Smilecast 170
Grandparents – The Club Sandwich Generation Grandparents are providing care – in terms of time and money – across a continuum that includes adult children, grandchildren and aging parents. And they do so at the risk of their own health and often their retirement savings – regardless of socioeconomic status....
Millennial Caregivers with Michelle Seitzer – Smilecast 169
Millennial Caregivers An incredible twenty-five percent of Millennials are family caregivers. Yes, you read that right. Michelle will talk to us about the challenges unique to millennial caregivers, how can we better support them while offering sound advice to cope as a millennial caregiver. Read more about our expert – Michelle...
Changing the Workplace Culture toward Caregiving w Don Weber – Smilecast 168
Changing the Workplace Culture toward Caregiving Coming out of the closet with your caregiving can have dangerous consequences, which have been well-documented in research. Don is Founder and Chairman of Logistics Health and was featured in the PBS Special “Caring for Mom and Dad” because of his company’s progressive culture...
Practicing Gratitude w Kristi Nelson – Smilecast 166
Practicing Gratitude One of the most noticeable traits our host Anthony has observed from seniors is gratitude. Practicing gratitude takes effort. Kristi, Executive Director of the Network for Grateful Living will help us distinguish between gratefulness and grateful living, how they differ from gratitude and how they can offer particular...
Battling Caregiver Fatigue – w Shelley Webb – Smilecast 165
Battling Caregiver Fatigue Taking care of myself when there is absolutely no time to do it is hard. How can you get needed help in order to have some needed respite? Shelley will give you solid advice to help you battle caregiver fatigue and take better care of yourself. Read...