{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64bacf2677b8c7001140a0a0/6592ed3b983a7c0016077f85?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP6: Living to 100","description":"<p>In today’s segment, we are discussing – Living to 100 with Dr. Joseph Casciani, who has a 35-year history in aging as a psychologist and manager of mental health practices. He has developed mental health training for California’s nursing homes, been the clinical lead for a multi-state group practice for patients in nursing homes, and managed his own multi-state company.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2018, he extended his professional interest in aging to his new venture, the Living to 100&nbsp;</p><p>Club.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Ways in which engagement occurs in senior living communities</li><li>Activities in senior living communities that help lessen loneliness and isolation for seniors</li><li>Factors that can help people live to 100</li><li>The idea of “longevity bonus” and seeing senior years as a time of opportunity rather than decline</li><li>Importance of maintaining a positive mindset and a sense of purpose as people age</li><li>Statistics on the number of people reaching the age of 100 or older</li><li>Role of senior living communities in promoting engagement, social activities, and mental/cognitive challenges that can help people achieve milestones like living to 100</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Memorable Quotes:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>“I’m not looking to add years to my life, but life to my years.”</p><p><br></p><p>“Successful aging means to me staying positive even when things get in the way.”&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Living to 100 Club Website: <a href=\"https://livingto100.club/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://livingto100.club/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Joseph M. Casciani on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasciani/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasciani/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: <a href=\"https://www.viliving.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.viliving.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pamela Fultz"}