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Never Been Old B4
Introducing Never Been Old B4 — A Roadmap To Aging
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In our first brief episode of the Never Been Old B4 podcast, you’ll meet our podcast co-hosts Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie. We’ll tell you who we are, give you an overview of the content we’ll be sharing, and tell you how to find us.
Our goal is to provide you or the people you care for with education, information, and resources to help navigate the aging process.
Like all of us, Never Been Old B4 is a work in progress and we would love to hear from you. Let us know the topics you would like to learn more about, and what information you would find helpful.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities - The Basics
29:55|In this podcast, Sarah and Marie interview Marilyn about the ins and outs of Continuing Care Retirement Communities.Links to Check Out:Learn more about this topic at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesNever Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Getting Rid of Stuff
24:26|Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss the realities of downsizing as you get older. Do you have a plan?Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Exploring the Aspects of Ageism and its Impact
44:47|In this episode, Sarah leads a discussion with Marilyn and Marie about ageism, and how we think, act, and feel about getting older.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Activities of Daily Living
14:57|In this episode, Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss the essential skills we all need to live independently.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Intergenerational Living
18:38|In this episode, Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss the pros, cons, and necessities of intergenerational households.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Travel Tips for the Mature Adult
16:59|In this episode, Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss tips for traveling when you’re older.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Demographic Transition and its Impact on the World
29:29|In this episode, Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss the unfolding demographic shift to an aging population and its impact on the world.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Home Care vs Home Health Care
21:13|In this episode, Marie talks to Kimberly Bailey, the Life Plan Community Nurse at Givens Communities.They discuss the difference between Home Care and Home Health Care, how Home Care ties in with other services, and how it serves older people who wish to remain in their homes as long as possible.Links to Check Out:Givens Estates WebsiteNever Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page
Identifying Safety Risks of Your Medications
08:46|As people age and develop a growing list of health conditions, they are also prescribed a growing list of drugs. Sometimes, there are interactions between drugs that can be dangerous.During this short Factoid podcast, Marilyn, Sarah, and Marie discuss the Beers Criteria – a list of medications that may be inappropriate for use by older adults – as well as a few tips to stay on top of any medications you are taking.Links to Check Out:Never Been Old B4 WebsiteConnect With Our Hosts:Dr. Marilyn LakenMarie SolaSarah StaceyFollow us on Facebook:Never Been Old B4 Facebook Page