The Inner Game Of Aging : Grow Older without Growi

Summary: Lee’s guest for this episode is Dr. Rachna Patel, whose practice has given her the reputation of being the Medical Marijuana Expert. Together, they bring this controversial topic into the light to answer many common questions (and a few uncommon ones). The conversation is packed with information such as – Medical vs. Recreational; the medical conditions that can be directly addressed with these treatments; who should avoid medical marijuana; Big Pharma’s role, plus much more. In This Episode: Recreational vs. Medicinal Cannabis (07:21) Health conditions that respond well to cannabis treatments (20:19) e.g. Insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, etc. Treatment possibilities for Parkinson’s and Cancer (34:29) Those who should avoid medical cannabis (41:01) Big Pharma and cannabis (43:29) Leave a comment Links and Resources: The topic of Medical Marijuana (MM) has exploded over the past 2 years. Educational resources are plentiful on both sides of this debate. If you are interested in learning more about MM, you can start with the list of resources on this page. But a simple google search will turn up a wealth of reading to keep you busy for days. Consider the following list as just a door opener for your explorations: Hi There, Lee here. Thanks for checking out the show-notes page for this episode. Each podcast episode has its own dedicated show-notes page where we give you more details, pointers, and markers to continue your personal exploration into the topic that the podcast delved into. These show-notes pages are periodically updated to include additional links and resources that I may have stumbled across in my aging journey, or that others have recommended to me. So feel free to revisit this page every month to see what may be new for this episode’s topic. I am always thrilled to hear from my listeners, so please leave your stories, questions, recommendations, or suggestions below. Until next time: Grow Older WIthout Ever Growing Old

Summary: Lee is back. Episode 38 is the first episode under the new name of The Aging Academy. This episode goes behind the scenes to explain a little bit of the why & how of this rebranding, and how listeners/subscribers can successfully interact with the brand during this period of flux. Lee also creates a little bit of expectation for what lies ahead for supporters of the “Older not Old” message and how to do our part in promoting stronger aging characteristics in our culture. This episode: “Life always just happens, and you can’t stop it from doing so” – Lee Mowatt Show Notes Question explored in this episode: Why the podcast is re-branding as The Aging Academy (1:19) What changes and what remains the same in this re-branding Why the long hiatus since the last podcast release (4:18) How you can become an ambassador for the “Older, Not Old” message (7:30) Links and resources mentioned in this episode: This Article on the Inner Game Of Aging Website explaining why we are re-branding Join the Insider’s Club and Start Mastering You Aging Process Related and recommended episodes: Thanks for Stopping by. Don’t forget to leave your comments, feedback, thoughts, and stories down below. By doing so you help this podcast to become better, assist in its discovery by others, and register your thinking on the episode topics. Join the Insider’s Club and Start Mastering You Aging Process Have a question, suggestion or recommendation? You can email me directly at lee@theagingAcademy.com

Summary: This episode digs into many topics (tangents??) as Lee takes a journey into exploring the different ways men and women age. He goes into detail about why these gender differences may exist and/or what may be causing them. Lee builds a solid case for his ending conclusion that women have to bare a greater burden in how our culture has depicted aging. Along the way to these conclusions, Lee talks about how “Placebos” have been used to influence our thinking, and the trickery of statistics, both of which provide intriguing side notes that contribute to a deeper understanding. This is definitely one for those who may be more intellectually inclined. But even if you find this level of detail boring, there are enough chuckles here to make it worth your while. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What are Lee’s four F’s of Life? The trickery of Statistic and why stats should never be trusted. What is “Cultural Placebo”? Why learning about gender differences in aging is useful. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Many species possess an ability to regenerate damaged tissues to regrow new limb or organs through the mechanism of cellular regeneration. Research is indicating that humans have similar regenerative capabilities, but only at specific times during embryonic development. If this capability could be extended or ignited throughout our lifespan, it would be a major blow to the rise of chronic degenerative conditions currently on the rise. Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, kidney diseases, degenerative brain disorders, plus more could be effectively addressed with such medical technology. How real are these possibilities? How soon could we see drugs and other therapeutics become available to combat our chronic conditions? Lee explores these possibilities with Ira S. Pastor, the CEO of a Bioquark, a company pushing the envelope in this area. Ira educates Lee (and you, the listener) on many of the concepts involved in bringing these solutions to market, and what the present status is on such developments. This is an intriguing conversation, teaching us much, and providing a useful look into a hopeful future. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What is cellular regeneration and why is it important The different types, or modes, of cellular regeneration found in nature What are “Biologic” drugs? The limitations of Stem Cell research The three R’s of cellular research – Regeneration, Repair, and Rejuvenation. what diseases consume the largest portion of the 7 Trillion dollars spent on healthcare around the world? new paradigms in understanding (and curing) cancer Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. 6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition Cell Regeneration: A Matter of Life and Death Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: When someone passes away, their loved ones most often go on a scavenger hunt to pull together the pieces of the deceased life to form a proper legacy, to resolve all matters of the estate, and to put all affairs at rest and at peace. We have a sense of duty to make the burdens of our passing as easy as can be on those we leave behind. And End-Of-Life (EOL) planning is very important in relieving these kinds of burdens. Lee speaks with Jonathan Braddock, who authored a book on the subject with a catchy title – “Click here when I die”. Jon also runs a website that gives individuals an avenue to create and manage EOL planning. This conversation opens the mind on how we can continue to love our loved ones after our demise. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Why there are billions of unclaimed dollars for life insurance policies. What does End-Of-Life Planning mean? What does it do? What is included in End-Of-Life Planning? How to write your own obituary. Where to keep documents that will be needed after you are gone. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club.   Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: We now live in a world where technology has become essential in the management of our lives. Despite the negative effects, technology has brought so many new capabilities and benefits. However, we can see pitifully few of these benefits when it comes to Senior living and senior care. Whether we are talking about independent living communities, assisted living facilities, traditional nursing homes, or memory care units, the tools, and solutions that could be used to further the convenience and capability of older citizens have remained essentially untapped. The senior living options show little evidence of the technological advances that surround us in our normal environments. Lee discusses this situation with Lisa Cini who has been working hard for more than 20 years to study how technology improve the lives of our parents and grandparents (and ourselves). Lisa has authored two books on the topic and provides excellent food for thought in this intriguing conversation. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: The 2 primary reasons people go into senior care facilities How technology can be brought into the senior housing market for significant impact on convenience and care. Several interesting and insightful examples of today’s technology which could improve senior living and senior care facilities. Data mining House sensors Medication assistance health monitoring devices Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: This episode delves into the concepts of Inter-Generational Learning (IGL). Inter-Generational Learning (IGL) is the oldest form of learning dating back to when the old taught the young how to create pictures on cave walls. Lee has recently had two intense experiences showing the immense value of IGL for both young and old. The telling of these experiences provides an educational and entertaining view of how Lee is “mixing it up” with the younger generations and what he (and they) are learning from the interactions. He starts off with his recent trip to Lake Placid, NY, where he meets up with an entirely different culture. The episode finishes with his considerations and ultimate signing up to be a member of a new gym where “kids” are training parkour skills. This episode will have you chuckling a bit, but more importantly, Lee hopes to inspire your own inter-generational experiences. This episode explores : What younger people can teach us about getting older. How to learn about getting older from the young. Lee’s personal experiences engaging much younger people in his pursuit to understand life and aging. Audio File Timestamps: Lake Placid, NY trip descriptions – 6:14 Pivotal Parkour descriptions – 24:15 Winding Down (Reminders, Announcements) – 34:06 Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Pictures from Lake Placid, NY Trip (2017) (click picture to enlarge) Pivotal Parkour Website If you are older than 50, you should have learned NOT to do this stuff. Kids are made of rubber. You are NOT. Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The challenges of aging is something most of us are not yet familiar with. But we will all face these challenges. And who will teach us how to see and approach these difficulties (or pleasures) of getting older. This episode introduces “the Aging Academy” where Lee offers to become a “pioneer for aging” by exposing his personal challenges that affect him as the years mount up. Lee, like everyone else, is getting older. Increasing stress, shifting priorities, aching bones, and changing social patterns all have their impact, and Lee wants to share with you, through the Aging Academy, how he is (or is not) dealing with these issues in his life. Lee talks about his anticipation and expectation for the Aging Academy project to be a source of specific information on tackling common problems of aging in our culture. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: — The brief history of the “Inner Game of Aging” projects — What is the “Aging Academy” effort and why it is being launched — How the “Aging Academy” information can benefit you as you age. — How to gain access and follow the  “Aging Academy” information Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: No matter who we are or what group we belong to, we are all growing older. All of us must prepare in some way to optimize the later years of our life. Rising to the status of a wise old Elder is something we all should aspire to. This is a revered position in many cultures. Cultural ageism takes away this aspiration and robs us of the wisdom that is contained in so many of our elders. This episode sparks our own internal exploration to discover our personal relationship with Ageism. Learning the many faces of ageism can save our older years from falling into its trap. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: What is ageism Where does ageism come from Why we need to address this problem How we might tackle this problem in ourselves and in our culture Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Research Articles http://www.livescience.com/34825-older-adults-happiness-negative-emotions.html, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/10/scientific-proof-that-the_n_5110179.htm, http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4688191 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12150226 http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~gelman/research/unpublished/cohort_voting_20140605.pdf http://www.people-press.org/2014/06/26/the-political-typology-beyond-red-vs-blue/ http://richardleider.com/inner-kill-the-art-of-dying-without-knowing-it/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/21/new-old-age_n_5365199.html Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Aging is both a biological and cultural process. Getting older in one culture can be very different than aging in another culture. What determines the aging characteristics of a culture? In this episode, Lee ponders on how we see and feel about our aging and how that influences our actual aging outcomes. He ends with an inspiring definition of “Silver Inspiration” who are role models that inspire a better view of aging in living their lives. Questions Explored In This Episode: How we feel about getting older How we come to feel as we do about aging Aging stereotypes that surround and influence us How we might encourage a more productive cultural view of aging. References and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Are you A Silver Inspiration? Take The Quiz and Find Out. Research Articles Aging: Well-Being Improves As People Get Older, Despite Physical Or Cognitive Decline Major Issues in Cognitive Aging The aging brain: Why getting older just might be awesome Why Everything You Think About Aging May Be Wrong Ageism – Why Ageism Exists In American Culture Attitudes about aging affect longevity, study says What is So Good About Growing Old? Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: More Americans are living alone than at any time in the past 42 years, according to the American census bureau.And as we all get older this will present many challenges both individually and socially as a culture. For single seniors, living alone is not always the ideal solution, having both good and bad aspects. But there are new choices on the horizon. For this episode, Lee chats with Annamarie Pluhar who is a strong advocate for the concepts of Shared housing and living with housemates. Of course, having housemates is not really new, but Annamarie has uncovered a process for doing this that minimizes the downsides while emphasizing safety and compatibility. Lee and Annamarie explore these areas and talk about her book which guides an interested person through the whole business of finding the right house-mate. This episode will interest anyone who may be exploring housing options for themselves or those they know or care for. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Required topics to discuss with a potential housemate:  cleanliness, neatness, kitchen use, routines, guests, tasks, noise, bills, pets. 4 basic principles for successful housemate relationships: Understand how you would want to be treated (The golden rule) Deal with problems while they are small. Speak up to prevent bigger issues. Your room is your private domain  Must remain non-romantic and non-sexual How to start the process of finding housemates. How to stay safe. Options if it doesn’t work out Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Please visit us tomorrow to get the links and resources for this episode. Thank you for your patience. Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Since Lee’s stroke in Dec. 2016, Lee has become familiar with many other stroke survivors who are still struggling to recover from the damages of their stroke. There are some real heartbreaking stories out there. But a story that ends well can inspire us all to keep moving forward. This episode unfolds the story of kelly martin-Balestrieri who suffered a major stroke 10 years ago. She could not walk or be alone for the first few months afterward. But she fought her way back to become a 3rd-degress black belt in taekwondo, and regularly spends as much time as she can outdoors with her family. Lee and Kelly discuss the details of their experiences, compare notes on their recovery paths, and theorize on the effects each of their strokes have had on their lives. This episode will bring you closer to understanding the perspective of a stroke survivor. The Questions Explored in this Episode: — Does having a stroke change the way we see the world? — What factors promote a fast and quick recovery from stroke? — How strokes can vary among individuals. — Does personality characteristics affect the speed of stroke recovery? Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The wisdom and advice that resides in our elders is immense. They see the world through their eyes of experience and can offer advice that many times we don’t understand. Today’s conversation is with 90 year old Dottie Randall. She is most certainly young in spirit and laughs more than those half her age. Lee queries her on a variety of aspects regarding life and living, and she offers up wisdom befitting of her 90 years of life experiences. After listening in on this chat, you won’t see your own life the same way again. A few of the life Lessons discussed in this chat: Never give up on a goal if it is part of your dream Do the best you can, and be satisfied that you have done that Keep your sense of humor Make people your priority instead of status, objects or intangible life conditions Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Caring for loved ones with dementia can be expensive, exhausting, and emotionally draining. And those afflicted with the condition can experience many frustrations as they struggle to continue in a world that doesn’t recognize what is happening to them.The DAWN method of dementia care, developed by Judy Cornish, shifts our paradigm on how we view dementia and opens the door to more compassionate care, allows us to keep our loved ones with us longer, instead of in institutions. This alone can drastically reduce the cost of dementia care. If you are touched in any way by any form of dementia, the information in this episode could easily be a game-changer for you. this discussion is guaranteed to affect how you dementia and those suffering with it. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: Why the DAWN Method of dementia care is a paradigm shift opening up new possibilities. How a person with dementia feels when interacting with the normal world The difference between intuitive and rational thinking The remembering self vs. the experiencing self What qualities and aspects remain in a person with dementia How to provide a taste of security, comfort, and purpose to those with dementia How to partner and become a team-mate to a person with dementia How to delay the inevitability of a nursing home for a loved one with dementia. Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The practice of elder law covers a myriad of life topics. David R. Craig, a NH elder law attorney, opens up many of these areas for us during this 2-part conversation. Hear Lee and David chat about many of the ramifications and pitfalls in managing our financial and health affairs to support all the possibilities ahead of us as we grow older. This is the second part of an engaging discussion delving further into several aspects of elder law. Lee and David continue with living wills, powers of attorney (both financial and health, guardianship, and Medicaid rules. David continues to educate us about the care that must be taken in setting up our arrangement to avoid surprises as our future events unfold. What You Will Learn About In This Episode A Perspective on Living Wills The various type of ‘Power of Attorney” documents Why Guardianships should be avoided A few details on Medicaid rules in regards to gifts and personal assets Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. Website: The law office of David R. Craig Two FREE articles Written by David R. Craig to increase our understanding (Get these sent to your inbox immediately) “It is only now, after nearly 15 years in this practice area that I am beginning to understand what the term – Elder Law – really means”. Understand how an attorney sees the practice of Elder Law. Read David’s personal accounting of real-life circumstances with his mother, and other clients that underscore the importance of making basic legal arrangements. See why David questions the term “Elder Law”. “Today, families are required to provide every detail of the last five years of their financial lives”. David has been watching the Medicaid landscape for many years and has noted some disturbing trends. In this article, he takes a look at where these issues might be headed. He explores both the history and possible future that we all may be facing with these issues Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The practice of elder law covers a myriad of life topics. David R. Craig, a NH elder law attorney, opens up many of these areas for us during this 2-part conversation. Hear Lee and David chat about many of the ramifications and pitfalls in managing our financial and health affairs to support all the possibilities ahead of us as we grow older. this is the first part of a fascinating discussion that gives us a deep look into such aspects as personal planning, wills, probate, guardianship, and trusts. David teaches us about the care that must be taken in setting up these arrangements, and the difficulties that can happen through misinformation and/or negligence. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: . Links and Resources: *** The show notes pages for the IGA podcasts may be updated at any time. To be notified whenever show notes pages are updated, please Join the I.G.A. Insider’s Club. . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: As we learned from the previous episode, Lee had suffered a stroke on Dec. 29, 2016. Episode #22 goes into much detail about what Lee went through as he set out on his journey to recovered this stroke and how he would manage himself going forward to drastically reduce the chances of it happening again.It is helpful to listen to that episode before this one. In this follow-up, Lee reviews his recovery progress, his visit with neurology doctors, updates on critical information about arterial plaque build-up and cholesterol, and adjustments he will make to his health plans moving ahead. Lee’s journey provides a fascinating view of strokes from the onset to recovery. He considers himself extremely fortunate since many time stroke recovery is a lifetime effort. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: . The show notes pages for the IGA podcast may be updated at any time to display new content related to the episode topic. To be notified whenever a show notes page is updated please Subscribe for website updates to receive these updates in your inbox or by SMS text message. Links and Resources: . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: The possibility of having a stroke presents a scary picture to most all of us. Lee Looks at this fear head on as he describes his journey to becoming a stroke survivor. Along the way we learn some valuable and potentially life saving information that should be heard by everyone. Although this episode is on the longer side, listen only to the first 20 minutes of this. if your earbuds are not glued to your ears by that time, then skip the rest of the episode. We’re confident that you will find more than enough information to enjoy the whole thing. But you decide. What You Will Learn About In This Episode: How to identify someone (friend or loved-one) who is having a stroke Why time is of the essence is getting medical attention for a stroke. What is a silent stroke and why are they so dangerous. A primer on Types of Strokes Being Fit vs. Being healthy The dangers of Cholesterol and stress Factors that help in recovering from a stroke Links And Resources: Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: Social scientists try to specify the defining characteristics of each of the generations. But there isn’t a lot of information on how Millennials view aging and older people. If today’s guest is any indication, there is a lot to be hopeful for. Brett Roger Gebbie, a 32 year old millennial, is the host of a podcast titled “Inspect Your Elders”, where he chats with those having many more years of experience than he to find out the thoughts and events that have shaped their lives. After listening to several of his episodes, Lee invites Brett to discuss his motivations and purpose for doing his podcast and uncovers a thinking that seems rather unique among millennials. Or perhaps we have misjudged what millennials are all about? Adjusting our view of millennials and their opinions will most certainly affect our relationships in the world. You be the judge as to whether Brett’s thinking is unique or typical of his generation. Questions Explored In This Episode: How do millennials view our older citizens? How do age affect our views? What is the present-day value in listening to the stories of the elders?. Links And Resources: Email for Brett Rodger Gebbie: inspectyourelders@gmail.com Links for the “Inspect Your Elders” Podcast On Stitcher On iTunes On Podcasts.com On Libsyn Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!

Summary: What do we learn from our humor of others? Can humor be used to promote age-related impressions, opinions and stereotypes among us? Lee explores such questions through a series of humorous stories, jokes and one-liners. Enjoy the laughs. But let’s start considering the direction our age-related humor is taking us. Questions Explored In This Episode: Does our age-related humor affect our feelings about aging? What does the age-related humor suggest to us about what aging is? How our humor can be an avenue of empowerment rather than denigration? Links And Resources: . Hi!!! Thanks for visiting the show-notes page. Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below, or you can leave me a message directly to me at Lee@InnerGameOfAging.com If you enjoy the show why not get more engaged by subscribing and/or downloading a bunch of episodes from iTunes. But if you really would like to help spread the word about what this podcast is all about, why not leave an honest review on iTunes. Help us to produce better shows with your feedback. Or help others discover this podcast with your praise. Either way, your honest, respectful input is always desired. Please share this episode using the social media buttons you see at the top left of this page. I hope you have an absolutely terrific day and I appreciate the extra time you took to look a little further!