Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to Episode and Aging in Place (0:07)
• Annual Symposium Announcement (1:08)
• Understanding Aging in Place (1:50)
• Emotional Attachments to Home (3:00)
• Anticipating Future Needs (3:30)
• The Burden of Possessions (4:49)
• Grief and Letting Go (5:39)
• Finding Joy in Letting Go (8:29)
• Relief from Burdens (10:10)
• Impact of Physical Possessions (11:21)
• Possibilities of Minimalism (13:30)
• Final Thoughts and Conclusion (14:20)

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024.

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to the Special Mini Series for the Symposium (0:07)
• Aging is Universal (1:30)
• The Modern History of Celebrating Birthdays (2:49)
• Defining Ageism (4:05)
• Societal Perceptions of Aging (5:10)
• Historical Context of Ageism (6:03)
• An Example of Ageist Remarks in Healthcare (7:16)
• Final thoughts and takeaways (8:35)

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024.

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introducing the Art of Aging Summer Series (0:04)
• Shifting societal mindset about aging (2:33)
• Personal experience with aging (6:16)
• Giving back in aging (8:05)
• Inspirational figure in aging (9:56)
• Conclusion and audience engagement (13:26)

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.