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Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7201354/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Health &amp; Fitness</category><copyright>Jacqui Clark</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg</url><title>Get Ready for Better Aging</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging--7201354</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:53:23 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:name><itunes:email>podcast@mindbodyspirit.fm</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>c367f619-651e-58bc-8c1e-6e618ca4ec3b</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Aging at Home: What You Need to Know About In-Home Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aging-at-home-what-you-need-to-know-about-in-home-care--74253449</link><description><![CDATA[Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated—and expensive—in-home care can be.  In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark talks with Brooke Martindale, owner of Cheer Home Care and Healthcare, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Together, they answer the questions families ask most: What does in-home care actually provide? What does it cost? What’s the difference between hiring privately and using an agency? What makes a great caregiver? And how do you convince a parent or spouse to accept help when they don’t want it?  They also tackle an important question many families wait too long to ask: How do you know when a little help at home is no longer enough? If aging at home is part of your plan, this is a conversation worth hearing.  Links and Resources:   Brooke Martindale, owner Cheer Home Care &amp; Health - https://cheerhomecare.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dc206cd4-9abb-11f1-ac8c-8b75a9ce5bb1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74253449/mbsllc2886456573.mp3" length="38286940" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f/6d3ded71-0069-4bea-8fa6-ccc5b95cae6f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated—and expensive—in-home care can be.  In this episode of Get Ready for Better...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated—and expensive—in-home care can be.  In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark talks with Brooke Martindale, owner of Cheer Home Care and Healthcare, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Together, they answer the questions families ask most: What does in-home care actually provide? What does it cost? What’s the difference between hiring privately and using an agency? What makes a great caregiver? And how do you convince a parent or spouse to accept help when they don’t want it?  They also tackle an important question many families wait too long to ask: How do you know when a little help at home is no longer enough? If aging at home is part of your plan, this is a conversation worth hearing.  Links and Resources:   Brooke Martindale, owner Cheer Home Care &amp; Health - https://cheerhomecare.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2723</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>You're Grieving... Even If No One Has Died</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-grieving-even-if-no-one-has-died--73213706</link><description><![CDATA[What if the heaviness you’ve been carrying isn’t stress, burnout, or anxiety? What if it’s grief? Most of us think grief begins after a death. Dr. Ken Druck says that’s one of the biggest misconceptions we have. We grieve the retirement we imagined, the marriage that’s changed, our aging bodies, a spouse living with dementia, or the loss of certainty in a rapidly changing world. We just don’t have a name for it.  In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Druck shares how the death of his 21-year-old daughter transformed his life’s work and why learning to recognize our "living losses" can change everything.   Together, we explore caregiver guilt, self-compassion, the courage to tell ourselves the truth, and why healing isn’t about “getting over it”. It’s about discovering how to keep living, loving, and finding joy—even when life will never be the same.  Links and Resources:  Dr. Ken Druck, Ph.D.  Website: https://www.kendruck.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8850aaa6-8a03-11f1-a3e4-5768046878f4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73213706/mbsllc8521173660.mp3" length="34305382" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3/b060eb8a-cf2e-42a5-bd47-79dbe2f2b7a3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the heaviness you’ve been carrying isn’t stress, burnout, or anxiety? What if it’s grief? Most of us think grief begins after a death. Dr. Ken Druck says that’s one of the biggest misconceptions we have. We grieve the retirement we imagined,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the heaviness you’ve been carrying isn’t stress, burnout, or anxiety? What if it’s grief? Most of us think grief begins after a death. Dr. Ken Druck says that’s one of the biggest misconceptions we have. We grieve the retirement we imagined, the marriage that’s changed, our aging bodies, a spouse living with dementia, or the loss of certainty in a rapidly changing world. We just don’t have a name for it.  In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Druck shares how the death of his 21-year-old daughter transformed his life’s work and why learning to recognize our "living losses" can change everything.   Together, we explore caregiver guilt, self-compassion, the courage to tell ourselves the truth, and why healing isn’t about “getting over it”. It’s about discovering how to keep living, loving, and finding joy—even when life will never be the same.  Links and Resources:  Dr. Ken Druck, Ph.D.  Website: https://www.kendruck.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond the Tremor: What Parkinson's Really Looks Like Today</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-tremor-what-parkinson-s-really-looks-like-today--73145564</link><description><![CDATA[Parkinson’s disease is evolving—and so is the science behind treating it. In this hopeful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Meagen Salinas to separate myths from facts and explore the exciting future of Parkinson’s care.   Learn why an accurate diagnosis matters, how movement disorder specialists differ from general neurologists, and why conditions like PSP and MSA are often mistaken for Parkinson’s.   Dr. Salinas explains the importance of early intervention, the powerful role of exercise, and the promising disease-modifying therapies now being studied in Clinical trials. She also addresses common misconceptions about Parkinson’s medications, offers practical advice for caregivers, and shares why she has never been more optimistic about the future.   Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting a loved one, or simply planning ahead, this conversation offers knowledge, hope, and actionable guidance.  Links and Resources:  Dr Meagen Salinas, MD   Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center - https://movementdisorderscenter.org  CenExel Denver, CO – https://cenexelclinicaltrials.com/location/denver-co-cenexel-rmcr/  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5ce89382-7983-11f1-af8d-f7b457cab105</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145564/mbsllc6159401683.mp3" length="39041715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3/35806759-26ba-4d75-b2a1-942bc8c4ceb3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Parkinson’s disease is evolving—and so is the science behind treating it. In this hopeful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Meagen Salinas to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Parkinson’s disease is evolving—and so is the science behind treating it. In this hopeful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Meagen Salinas to separate myths from facts and explore the exciting future of Parkinson’s care.   Learn why an accurate diagnosis matters, how movement disorder specialists differ from general neurologists, and why conditions like PSP and MSA are often mistaken for Parkinson’s.   Dr. Salinas explains the importance of early intervention, the powerful role of exercise, and the promising disease-modifying therapies now being studied in Clinical trials. She also addresses common misconceptions about Parkinson’s medications, offers practical advice for caregivers, and shares why she has never been more optimistic about the future.   Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting a loved one, or simply planning ahead, this conversation offers knowledge, hope, and actionable guidance.  Links and Resources:  Dr Meagen Salinas, MD   Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center - https://movementdisorderscenter.org  CenExel Denver, CO – https://cenexelclinicaltrials.com/location/denver-co-cenexel-rmcr/  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2777</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Day My Husband Stopped Recognizing Me: How One Wife Found Her Way Through Dementia's Darkest Moments</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-my-husband-stopped-recognizing-me-how-one-wife-found-her-way-through-dementia-s-darkest-moments--73145622</link><description><![CDATA[Most dementia stories focus on the person diagnosed. This one focuses on the person trying to survive it.  When Diane Chew's husband began insisting she was an imposter living in his home, she did what many spouses never imagine they'll have to do—she packed an emergency bag, fled to hotels for safety, and eventually called the police on the man she loved.  In this candid conversation, Diane shares the reality of caring for a spouse with Lewy Body Dementia: the fear, the trauma, the endless search for answers, and the crushing realization that a diagnosis doesn't come with a roadmap. She and Jacqui Clark discuss caregiver burnout, dangerous behavioral symptoms, navigating hospitals and specialists, the importance of legal and financial planning, and why asking for help sooner can change everything.  Most importantly, Diane explains how isolation led her to create an online community that now supports hundreds of thousands of caregivers who desperately need to hear one message:  You are not the only one living this story….  Links and Resources:   Diane Chew  Website: https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/diane.chew1   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dementiacoachdiane/   Tik Toc :  Dementia Coach Diane (@dementiacoachdiane) | TikTok  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7fe3233a-63a2-11f1-a9da-2bcdde8c0ff8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145622/mbsllc8052601102.mp3" length="49752925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10/36bb91df-2fff-486b-abca-01d6970d3e10.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most dementia stories focus on the person diagnosed. This one focuses on the person trying to survive it.  When Diane Chew's husband began insisting she was an imposter living in his home, she did what many spouses never imagine they'll have to do—she...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most dementia stories focus on the person diagnosed. This one focuses on the person trying to survive it.  When Diane Chew's husband began insisting she was an imposter living in his home, she did what many spouses never imagine they'll have to do—she packed an emergency bag, fled to hotels for safety, and eventually called the police on the man she loved.  In this candid conversation, Diane shares the reality of caring for a spouse with Lewy Body Dementia: the fear, the trauma, the endless search for answers, and the crushing realization that a diagnosis doesn't come with a roadmap. She and Jacqui Clark discuss caregiver burnout, dangerous behavioral symptoms, navigating hospitals and specialists, the importance of legal and financial planning, and why asking for help sooner can change everything.  Most importantly, Diane explains how isolation led her to create an online community that now supports hundreds of thousands of caregivers who desperately need to hear one message:  You are not the only one living this story….  Links and Resources:   Diane Chew  Website: https://www.dementiacoachdiane.com/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/diane.chew1   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dementiacoachdiane/   Tik Toc :  Dementia Coach Diane (@dementiacoachdiane) | TikTok  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The GUIDE Program Explained: What Dementia Caregivers Need to Know</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-guide-program-explained-what-dementia-caregivers-need-to-know--73145585</link><description><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kimberly McDonough of Ceresti Health to unpack the GUIDE Program—Medicare’s new dementia care model designed to support families caring for loved ones at home.   Together, they cut through the confusion surrounding GUIDE, who qualifies, what services are actually provided, and why many caregivers still feel overwhelmed despite new resources becoming available.  Kimberly explains how the program focuses on caregiver coaching, care coordination, education, respite support, and reducing costly hospitalizations. Jacqui brings real-world insight from years working with dementia families, raising honest questions about burnout, denial, in- home care limitations, and the emotional realities happening behind closed doors.  This candid conversation highlights both the promise and the growing pains of the GUIDE Program while offering practical guidance for caregivers trying to navigate one of life’s most difficult journeys.  Links and Resources:  Kimberly McDonough: kimberly.mcdonough@ceresti.com  Website for Ceresti Health - https://guide.ceresti.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8a692760-52e9-11f1-9a80-1b43ff83898e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145585/mbsllc4183700993.mp3" length="41074376" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d/ef8a4f88-0d6f-44cb-8005-d189cd049e1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kimberly McDonough of Ceresti Health to unpack the GUIDE Program—Medicare’s new dementia care model designed to support families caring for loved ones at home....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kimberly McDonough of Ceresti Health to unpack the GUIDE Program—Medicare’s new dementia care model designed to support families caring for loved ones at home.   Together, they cut through the confusion surrounding GUIDE, who qualifies, what services are actually provided, and why many caregivers still feel overwhelmed despite new resources becoming available.  Kimberly explains how the program focuses on caregiver coaching, care coordination, education, respite support, and reducing costly hospitalizations. Jacqui brings real-world insight from years working with dementia families, raising honest questions about burnout, denial, in- home care limitations, and the emotional realities happening behind closed doors.  This candid conversation highlights both the promise and the growing pains of the GUIDE Program while offering practical guidance for caregivers trying to navigate one of life’s most difficult journeys.  Links and Resources:  Kimberly McDonough: kimberly.mcdonough@ceresti.com  Website for Ceresti Health - https://guide.ceresti.com  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>More Than a Meal: How Personalized Cooking Supports Healthier Aging at Home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-a-meal-how-personalized-cooking-supports-healthier-aging-at-home--73145624</link><description><![CDATA[Up to half of older adults are at risk of malnutrition—often due to barriers like fatigue, limited mobility, or lack of motivation to cook. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Todd Murray of Chefs for Seniors to explore a more personalized solution.  Unlike traditional meal delivery, this service brings professional chefs directly into clients’ homes to prepare customized, nutritious meals tailored to individual tastes, dietary needs, and even family recipes. Beyond food, the experience fosters connection, trust, and engagement—key ingredients for overall well-being.  From supporting recovery after illness to helping seniors maintain independence, this approach addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of aging. It also offers peace of mind for adult children seeking extra support. Because sometimes, improving health and extending independence starts with something as simple—and powerful—as what’s for dinner.  Links and Resources:  Todd Murray -  Chefs for Seniors https://chefsforseniors.com/north-san-diego/  Todd Murray - (619) 977-6301  To find a Chef near you - https://chefsforseniors.com/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/ChefsForSeniors  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chefs4seniors/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJiG343UkpaD1iakg7Ntcw  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging⁠<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed44ee5a-47f9-11f1-8fba-477a7966319c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145624/mbsllc9194914810.mp3" length="30881562" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0/9cb85ff0-4263-4878-9d05-8a41992328d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Up to half of older adults are at risk of malnutrition—often due to barriers like fatigue, limited mobility, or lack of motivation to cook. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Todd Murray of Chefs for Seniors to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Up to half of older adults are at risk of malnutrition—often due to barriers like fatigue, limited mobility, or lack of motivation to cook. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Todd Murray of Chefs for Seniors to explore a more personalized solution.  Unlike traditional meal delivery, this service brings professional chefs directly into clients’ homes to prepare customized, nutritious meals tailored to individual tastes, dietary needs, and even family recipes. Beyond food, the experience fosters connection, trust, and engagement—key ingredients for overall well-being.  From supporting recovery after illness to helping seniors maintain independence, this approach addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of aging. It also offers peace of mind for adult children seeking extra support. Because sometimes, improving health and extending independence starts with something as simple—and powerful—as what’s for dinner.  Links and Resources:  Todd Murray -  Chefs for Seniors https://chefsforseniors.com/north-san-diego/  Todd Murray - (619) 977-6301  To find a Chef near you - https://chefsforseniors.com/  FB - https://www.facebook.com/ChefsForSeniors  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chefs4seniors/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJiG343UkpaD1iakg7Ntcw  Jacqui Clark -  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging⁠<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2560</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rethinking Dementia Care: From Diagnosis to Prevention</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-dementia-care-from-diagnosis-to-prevention--73145606</link><description><![CDATA[There’s no manual for aging—and even less guidance when dementia enters the picture. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with neurologist and researcher Dr. Katherine Coerver to unpack what families are missing when it comes to memory loss.  From delayed diagnoses and gaps in the healthcare system to the emotional toll on caregivers, Dr. Coerver explains why dementia care needs a complete rethink. She highlights the critical role of early intervention, accurate diagnosis, and proactive lifestyle changes—including exercise, sleep, diet, and socialization—in supporting brain health. The conversation also explores groundbreaking clinical trials and why diverse participation matters.   Most importantly, Dr. Coerver offers a message of empowerment: dementia is not a personal failure, and there are steps families can take to improve quality of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating cognitive decline or planning for healthier aging.  Links and Resources:  Katherine Coerver, MD, Ph.D, FAAN  https://rockymountainneurology.com/  https://cenexelresearch.com/rmcr/about/#team  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">02ea672a-3d0b-11f1-a6d8-f713f8034ecf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145606/mbsllc7838540731.mp3" length="39696276" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64/dcc73c30-7848-407d-b9c3-4339d7e11f64.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There’s no manual for aging—and even less guidance when dementia enters the picture. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with neurologist and researcher Dr. Katherine Coerver to unpack what families are missing when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s no manual for aging—and even less guidance when dementia enters the picture. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with neurologist and researcher Dr. Katherine Coerver to unpack what families are missing when it comes to memory loss.  From delayed diagnoses and gaps in the healthcare system to the emotional toll on caregivers, Dr. Coerver explains why dementia care needs a complete rethink. She highlights the critical role of early intervention, accurate diagnosis, and proactive lifestyle changes—including exercise, sleep, diet, and socialization—in supporting brain health. The conversation also explores groundbreaking clinical trials and why diverse participation matters.   Most importantly, Dr. Coerver offers a message of empowerment: dementia is not a personal failure, and there are steps families can take to improve quality of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating cognitive decline or planning for healthier aging.  Links and Resources:  Katherine Coerver, MD, Ph.D, FAAN  https://rockymountainneurology.com/  https://cenexelresearch.com/rmcr/about/#team  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2824</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Unspoken Truths of Cancer: What No One Tells You Until It Happens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unspoken-truths-of-cancer-what-no-one-tells-you-until-it-happens--73145652</link><description><![CDATA[In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to uncover the realities of a cancer diagnosis that often go unspoken. From the shock of diagnosis to the physical toll of treatment, Samantha shares her raw journey through aggressive breast cancer and the lasting impact it has on identity, relationships, and mental health.  Together, they explore the emotional weight of “fighting” cancer, the importance of defining your own version of winning, and the critical need for honest conversations about care, finances, and end-of-life decisions. Samantha also sheds light on overlooked resources like palliative care and the importance of advocating for yourself in the medical system. This episode is a candid, compassionate guide for patients, families, and anyone seeking to face life’s hardest moments with clarity, courage, and connection.  Links and Resources:  Samnatha Banta -   https://samanthabanta.com  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dc740d92-320d-11f1-8701-6ff48eddf6e6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145652/mbsllc9588658270.mp3" length="35300639" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3/8df31746-8bf5-4585-9f2a-932c405d36e3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to uncover the realities of a cancer diagnosis that often go unspoken. From the shock of diagnosis...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to uncover the realities of a cancer diagnosis that often go unspoken. From the shock of diagnosis to the physical toll of treatment, Samantha shares her raw journey through aggressive breast cancer and the lasting impact it has on identity, relationships, and mental health.  Together, they explore the emotional weight of “fighting” cancer, the importance of defining your own version of winning, and the critical need for honest conversations about care, finances, and end-of-life decisions. Samantha also sheds light on overlooked resources like palliative care and the importance of advocating for yourself in the medical system. This episode is a candid, compassionate guide for patients, families, and anyone seeking to face life’s hardest moments with clarity, courage, and connection.  Links and Resources:  Samnatha Banta -   https://samanthabanta.com  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2929</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The $3 Million Mistake: How Elder Fraud Is Stealing More Than Money</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-3-million-mistake-how-elder-fraud-is-stealing-more-than-money--73145638</link><description><![CDATA[Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with senior care consultant Monica Flynn to expose what’s really happening behind the headlines. From impersonation scams and caregiver exploitation to heartbreaking real-life losses in the millions, this conversation reveals how even the smartest, most independent seniors become vulnerable.  Why are these scams working? Isolation, cognitive decline, and rapidly evolving technology are creating the perfect storm—one families often don’t see until it’s too late. Jacqui and Monica share frontline stories, hard truths, and practical strategies to help you protect the people you love.  This isn’t just about money—it’s about dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you have aging parents, this episode is essential listening. Prevention starts with awareness—and the time to act is now.  Links and Resources -  Monica Flynn, Senior Care Advisor  A Right Place Senior Placement - https://www.arightplace.com  619-980-2515  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ec6ed48e-2191-11f1-80e9-5fde46dfe6bf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145638/mbsllc9362120538.mp3" length="34447008" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742/64b0ef5a-8eda-4072-9209-ff7c0d142742.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with senior care consultant Monica Flynn to expose what’s really happening behind the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with senior care consultant Monica Flynn to expose what’s really happening behind the headlines. From impersonation scams and caregiver exploitation to heartbreaking real-life losses in the millions, this conversation reveals how even the smartest, most independent seniors become vulnerable.  Why are these scams working? Isolation, cognitive decline, and rapidly evolving technology are creating the perfect storm—one families often don’t see until it’s too late. Jacqui and Monica share frontline stories, hard truths, and practical strategies to help you protect the people you love.  This isn’t just about money—it’s about dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you have aging parents, this episode is essential listening. Prevention starts with awareness—and the time to act is now.  Links and Resources -  Monica Flynn, Senior Care Advisor  A Right Place Senior Placement - https://www.arightplace.com  619-980-2515  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠  Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠  Facebook – ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2858</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Most People Don’t Realize Their World is Shrinking—Until It’s Already Small</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-people-don-t-realize-their-world-is-shrinking-until-it-s-already-small--73145641</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical Supply, to challenge everything you think you know about durable medical equipment.   Walkers. Wheelchairs. Grab bars. Stair lifts. These aren’t symbols of decline—they’re tools of freedom.  Erica shares unforgettable stories of veterans reclaiming their coffee shop routines, couples staying married at home instead of moving to facilities, and families avoiding devastating falls with one smart change. They unpack the emotional resistance, the dangerous online purchases, the insurance gaps, and the simple signs you should never ignore—like “wall walking” or quiet social withdrawal.  If you want to age in place, protect your independence, and avoid unnecessary assisted living costs, this is the conversation you need—before the fall, before the crisis, before your world gets smaller.  Links and Resources:  Erica Sell, CSA  Medical Supply Store in San Diego  - https://harmonyhomemedical.com  (858) 560-8177  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠  Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠  Facebook – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7b9400c6-1684-11f1-bf4e-97e3add9c0ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145641/mbsllc2156279957.mp3" length="37527436" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d/cfe84462-f69e-4bd3-ac66-28203654462d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical Supply, to challenge everything you think you know about durable medical equipment.   Walkers. Wheelchairs. Grab bars. Stair lifts....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical Supply, to challenge everything you think you know about durable medical equipment.   Walkers. Wheelchairs. Grab bars. Stair lifts. These aren’t symbols of decline—they’re tools of freedom.  Erica shares unforgettable stories of veterans reclaiming their coffee shop routines, couples staying married at home instead of moving to facilities, and families avoiding devastating falls with one smart change. They unpack the emotional resistance, the dangerous online purchases, the insurance gaps, and the simple signs you should never ignore—like “wall walking” or quiet social withdrawal.  If you want to age in place, protect your independence, and avoid unnecessary assisted living costs, this is the conversation you need—before the fall, before the crisis, before your world gets smaller.  Links and Resources:  Erica Sell, CSA  Medical Supply Store in San Diego  - https://harmonyhomemedical.com  (858) 560-8177  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  ⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠  This Is Living Well - ⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠  Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠  Facebook – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2670</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Caregiving Crunch: Why Families Are Overwhelmed—and What to Do Before Crisis Hits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-caregiving-crunch-why-families-are-overwhelmed-and-what-to-do-before-crisis-hits--73145596</link><description><![CDATA[Families across the country are facing a perfect storm: aging parents with increasingly complex medical needs, skyrocketing care costs, and fewer available caregivers. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark is joined by senior care advisors Scott Fischer, RN, owner of Options for Senior Living in Arizona, and Cameron Crawford, founder of Aging Parent Tribe and Next Step Senior Placement in Colorado.  Together, they unpack how senior care has changed post-COVID, why memory care and home care costs are crushing families, and how adult children—often juggling careers, kids, and multiple aging parents—are reaching burnout fast. The conversation dives into caregiver shortages, resistance to help, falls, planning before crisis, and the growing need for ethical, trained placement professionals.  If you’re caring for aging parents—or know you will be—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical guidance you don’t want to miss.  Links and Resources:  Cameron Crawford, MBA, CSA  (720) 515-7014  hello@nextstepssenior.com  Next Steps Senior Placement - https://www.nextstepssenior.com  Scott Fischer, BSN  Home - Options For Senior Living - https://optionsforseniorliving.com  (602) 845-1320  Support@optionsfsl.com  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook  Aging Parent Tribe: an info &amp; support group - Colorado | Facebook  Aging Parent Tribe - an info &amp; support group - Phoenix | Facebook  So Cal - OC - IE: Aging Parent Tribe | Facebook  Look for our new chapters launching in early 2026 with more coming!:  Tuscon, AZ  Tulsa, Okalahoma  Charlotte, North Caroline  Salt Lake City, UT  This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">10667120-fb19-11f0-abf9-3ffcb934eaf4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145596/mbsllc3952356601.mp3" length="31934285" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee/20e83b57-cec0-42eb-b750-737d8b8210ee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Families across the country are facing a perfect storm: aging parents with increasingly complex medical needs, skyrocketing care costs, and fewer available caregivers. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark is joined by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Families across the country are facing a perfect storm: aging parents with increasingly complex medical needs, skyrocketing care costs, and fewer available caregivers. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark is joined by senior care advisors Scott Fischer, RN, owner of Options for Senior Living in Arizona, and Cameron Crawford, founder of Aging Parent Tribe and Next Step Senior Placement in Colorado.  Together, they unpack how senior care has changed post-COVID, why memory care and home care costs are crushing families, and how adult children—often juggling careers, kids, and multiple aging parents—are reaching burnout fast. The conversation dives into caregiver shortages, resistance to help, falls, planning before crisis, and the growing need for ethical, trained placement professionals.  If you’re caring for aging parents—or know you will be—this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical guidance you don’t want to miss.  Links and Resources:  Cameron Crawford, MBA, CSA  (720) 515-7014  hello@nextstepssenior.com  Next Steps Senior Placement - https://www.nextstepssenior.com  Scott Fischer, BSN  Home - Options For Senior Living - https://optionsforseniorliving.com  (602) 845-1320  Support@optionsfsl.com  Jacqui Clark  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook  Aging Parent Tribe: an info &amp; support group - Colorado | Facebook  Aging Parent Tribe - an info &amp; support group - Phoenix | Facebook  So Cal - OC - IE: Aging Parent Tribe | Facebook  Look for our new chapters launching in early 2026 with more coming!:  Tuscon, AZ  Tulsa, Okalahoma  Charlotte, North Caroline  Salt Lake City, UT  This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2649</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Second 50: Designing a Life That Expands With Age</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-50-designing-a-life-that-expands-with-age--73145642</link><description><![CDATA[We talk a lot about aging—but not nearly enough about how to live fully as we age. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kelly Winsler, founder of Have a Seat Yoga and a pioneer in seated, accessible yoga for adults 50+. Kelly’s journey began with a metastatic cancer diagnosis that led her to yoga—not as exercise, but as a lifeline for healing, strength, and reinvention.  What started as a personal recovery practice grew into a mission to bring movement and breath to seniors, caregivers, and people often excluded from traditional wellness spaces. Kelly shares the science behind breathwork, why yoga is truly for every body, and why she believes the second half of life is a time of expansion—not decline. She also introduces Second 50, her new app and digital platform designed as a longevity-focused “online magazine,” offering inspiration, education, and tools to help people thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually in their next chapter.  Links and Resources:  Kelly Wislar  Have a Seat Yoga | Chair Yoga - https://www.haveaseatyoga.com  (858)-243-0904  kelly@haveaseatyoga.com  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging⁠<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">80f4e402-f011-11f0-b4ba-433c2b1b2485</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145642/mbsllc1475139918.mp3" length="31018193" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a/45cd622e-2a3f-47e3-899a-27a65e1e013a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk a lot about aging—but not nearly enough about how to live fully as we age. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kelly Winsler, founder of Have a Seat Yoga and a pioneer in seated, accessible...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk a lot about aging—but not nearly enough about how to live fully as we age. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kelly Winsler, founder of Have a Seat Yoga and a pioneer in seated, accessible yoga for adults 50+. Kelly’s journey began with a metastatic cancer diagnosis that led her to yoga—not as exercise, but as a lifeline for healing, strength, and reinvention.  What started as a personal recovery practice grew into a mission to bring movement and breath to seniors, caregivers, and people often excluded from traditional wellness spaces. Kelly shares the science behind breathwork, why yoga is truly for every body, and why she believes the second half of life is a time of expansion—not decline. She also introduces Second 50, her new app and digital platform designed as a longevity-focused “online magazine,” offering inspiration, education, and tools to help people thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually in their next chapter.  Links and Resources:  Kelly Wislar  Have a Seat Yoga | Chair Yoga - https://www.haveaseatyoga.com  (858)-243-0904  kelly@haveaseatyoga.com  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging⁠<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2572</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dementia Has No Roadmap—But Caregivers Don’t Have to Walk Alone</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dementia-has-no-roadmap-but-caregivers-don-t-have-to-walk-alone--73145681</link><description><![CDATA[A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change one life—it reshapes an entire family. In this powerful episode of Get Ready For Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Libby Allman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Align Family Solutions, to talk about what families really face after the diagnosis. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her personal journey caring for her father with dementia, Libby sheds light on the behaviors, burnout, grief, and role reversals caregivers experience every day.  Together, Jacqui and Libby explore why a diagnosis often comes without guidance, how behavior-focused support can transform daily life, and what caregivers need most in those overwhelming early weeks. They discuss driving, incontinence, sleep disruption, and the quiet guilt so many caregivers carry—along with practical, compassionate strategies that move families from survival mode into clarity and confidence.  This episode is a lifeline for anyone caring for someone with dementia—and a reminder that help does exist.  Links and Resources:  Align Family Solutions - https://www.alignfamilysolutions.com  Libby Allman (619) 736-6498  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">97fd9666-d9d8-11f0-8d9a-e73c33ab6f47</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145681/mbsllc7509805939.mp3" length="38261144" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33/b1c0bf9e-7c9c-446f-b73e-7ee8e7c33c33.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change one life—it reshapes an entire family. In this powerful episode of Get Ready For Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Libby Allman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Align Family...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change one life—it reshapes an entire family. In this powerful episode of Get Ready For Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Libby Allman, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Align Family Solutions, to talk about what families really face after the diagnosis. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her personal journey caring for her father with dementia, Libby sheds light on the behaviors, burnout, grief, and role reversals caregivers experience every day.  Together, Jacqui and Libby explore why a diagnosis often comes without guidance, how behavior-focused support can transform daily life, and what caregivers need most in those overwhelming early weeks. They discuss driving, incontinence, sleep disruption, and the quiet guilt so many caregivers carry—along with practical, compassionate strategies that move families from survival mode into clarity and confidence.  This episode is a lifeline for anyone caring for someone with dementia—and a reminder that help does exist.  Links and Resources:  Align Family Solutions - https://www.alignfamilysolutions.com  Libby Allman (619) 736-6498  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Estate Planning Realities: What Happens When You Don’t Plan—and Why Women Pay the Price</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/estate-planning-realities-what-happens-when-you-don-t-plan-and-why-women-pay-the-price--73145673</link><description><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down what estate planning really means—and why it matters for everyone, not just the wealthy.  Together they unpack the “emergency documents” every adult should have, including healthcare directives and powers of attorney, and reveal the real-world consequences of putting planning off.   From costly probate and family conflict to heartbreaking cases like Terri Schiavo, Anna explains how failing to plan can leave loved ones in crisis. The conversation also spotlights why women are uniquely vulnerable, especially when they’re left in the dark about finances or legal authority as partners decline.  With practical guidance, clear language, and eye-opening examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their wishes, their family, and their legacy—before it’s too late.  Links and Resources:  https://www.achowardlaw.com  (858) 800-2532  info@achowardlaw.com  Anna Howard (@ac.howard.law) • Instagram photos and videos  AC Howard Law | Carlsbad CA | Facebook  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2c2a2dae-d452-11f0-8644-533ab37830c9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145673/mbsllc9307838773.mp3" length="40852352" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430/899cb1e5-217a-44a4-9d97-31d3a9827430.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down what estate planning really means—and why it matters for everyone, not just the wealthy.  Together...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down what estate planning really means—and why it matters for everyone, not just the wealthy.  Together they unpack the “emergency documents” every adult should have, including healthcare directives and powers of attorney, and reveal the real-world consequences of putting planning off.   From costly probate and family conflict to heartbreaking cases like Terri Schiavo, Anna explains how failing to plan can leave loved ones in crisis. The conversation also spotlights why women are uniquely vulnerable, especially when they’re left in the dark about finances or legal authority as partners decline.  With practical guidance, clear language, and eye-opening examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their wishes, their family, and their legacy—before it’s too late.  Links and Resources:  https://www.achowardlaw.com  (858) 800-2532  info@achowardlaw.com  Anna Howard (@ac.howard.law) • Instagram photos and videos  AC Howard Law | Carlsbad CA | Facebook  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2908</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Aging Gets Complicated: How Care Managers Bring Clarity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-aging-gets-complicated-how-care-managers-bring-clarity--73145687</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with veteran elder care manager Kira Reginato, a deeply experienced professional who has spent decades helping families navigate one of life’s most overwhelming chapters—caring for aging loved ones. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood roles in the senior care world: the Aging Life Care Manager, also known as a geriatric or elder care manager.  Kira explains the difference between hospital case managers and community care managers, the trigger moments that prompt families to seek help, and why most people wait far too long to bring in professional support. She shares real insights into dementia-related challenges, caregiver overwhelm, driving safety, and how care managers quietly become lifelines for both older adults and their families.  Through compassionate guidance, practical strategy, and years of hard-won wisdom, Kira shows why having the right care manager can change everything.  Links and Resources:  To schedule an appointment, find resources, and classes, visit Kira's website at www.callkira.com.  Learn more about the Aging Life Care Association www.aginglifecare.org  Contact: Kira (707) 762-5433  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">79cf2eec-c985-11f0-9551-fbfe488275c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145687/mbsllc1184953428.mp3" length="40835329" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb/c17c0233-7aaa-46e1-b72d-f7b8371842fb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with veteran elder care manager Kira Reginato, a deeply experienced professional who has spent decades helping families navigate one of life’s most overwhelming chapters—caring for aging loved ones. Together,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with veteran elder care manager Kira Reginato, a deeply experienced professional who has spent decades helping families navigate one of life’s most overwhelming chapters—caring for aging loved ones. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood roles in the senior care world: the Aging Life Care Manager, also known as a geriatric or elder care manager.  Kira explains the difference between hospital case managers and community care managers, the trigger moments that prompt families to seek help, and why most people wait far too long to bring in professional support. She shares real insights into dementia-related challenges, caregiver overwhelm, driving safety, and how care managers quietly become lifelines for both older adults and their families.  Through compassionate guidance, practical strategy, and years of hard-won wisdom, Kira shows why having the right care manager can change everything.  Links and Resources:  To schedule an appointment, find resources, and classes, visit Kira's website at www.callkira.com.  Learn more about the Aging Life Care Association www.aginglifecare.org  Contact: Kira (707) 762-5433  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cannabis as Medicine: A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia, Pain, and Healing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cannabis-as-medicine-a-caregiver-s-guide-to-dementia-pain-and-healing--73145733</link><description><![CDATA[Medical cannabis sparks curiosity, hope, and even fear—especially for caregivers navigating dementia, chronic pain, or complex health needs. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Sherri Mack, a nurse with nearly four decades of experience in palliative care and cannabis education. Sherri shares her personal journey from traditional nursing to embracing plant-based medicine after cannabis transformed her own health.  Together, Jacqui and Sherri explore how cannabis and CBD can safely improve sleep, manage pain, reduce anxiety, and support quality of life for older adults, while addressing common caregiver fears about memory and cognition. They unpack therapeutic use, microdosing, strategies, and real-world guidance for families. Plus, they discuss the future of cannabis in healthcare and the critical role of nurses in bridging conventional medicine with plant-based therapies.  Tune in for a science-backed, compassionate conversation that could change how you care for your loved ones.  Links and Resources:  Website - https://holisticcaring.com  Contact: info@holisticcaring.com (970) 404-4673  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenNurses  Intagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegreen_nurse  Bloom Hemp - https://bloomhemp.com  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ea726852-c404-11f0-a145-17066b448f46</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73145733/mbsllc2584177053.mp3" length="37464810" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d/7db32f16-c260-49f2-af60-ef9ad4cda56d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Medical cannabis sparks curiosity, hope, and even fear—especially for caregivers navigating dementia, chronic pain, or complex health needs. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Sherri Mack, a nurse with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Medical cannabis sparks curiosity, hope, and even fear—especially for caregivers navigating dementia, chronic pain, or complex health needs. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Sherri Mack, a nurse with nearly four decades of experience in palliative care and cannabis education. Sherri shares her personal journey from traditional nursing to embracing plant-based medicine after cannabis transformed her own health.  Together, Jacqui and Sherri explore how cannabis and CBD can safely improve sleep, manage pain, reduce anxiety, and support quality of life for older adults, while addressing common caregiver fears about memory and cognition. They unpack therapeutic use, microdosing, strategies, and real-world guidance for families. Plus, they discuss the future of cannabis in healthcare and the critical role of nurses in bridging conventional medicine with plant-based therapies.  Tune in for a science-backed, compassionate conversation that could change how you care for your loved ones.  Links and Resources:  Website - https://holisticcaring.com  Contact: info@holisticcaring.com (970) 404-4673  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenNurses  Intagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegreen_nurse  Bloom Hemp - https://bloomhemp.com  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2666</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Decoding Medicare: The Secrets Behind Smarter Coverage Choices</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/decoding-medicare-the-secrets-behind-smarter-coverage-choices--73147727</link><description><![CDATA[It’s Medicare Open Enrollment — and this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg McMullen, a Certified Senior Advisor and Medicare specialist with over 20 years of experience, to explain what every senior (and caregiver) needs to know before choosing or changing a plan.  Greg reveals how Medicare certification works, the key differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and why your zip code can dramatically affect your coverage. You’ll also learn what that Annual Notice of Change really means — and why tossing it in the recycle bin could cost you.  Whether you’re turning 65, helping a loved one navigate their options, or re-evaluating your current coverage, this conversation will help you make informed, confident choices for your health and your future.  Links and Resources:  Greg McMullen, CSA, Medicare Agent, Financial &amp; Retirement Agent  Cell:  858-922-0195  E-Mail:  greg@mcmullenfis.com  *Contact Greg for his upcoming Virtual Medicare and Local San Diego Events -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Greg-McMullen-Licensed-Sales-Agent-100063876799948/  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">88089e56-b384-11f0-880d-3720aec09347</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147727/mbsllc9043218238.mp3" length="41014384" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b/5359f69e-8614-4c8a-8ed9-5a719126884b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s Medicare Open Enrollment — and this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg McMullen, a Certified Senior Advisor and Medicare specialist with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s Medicare Open Enrollment — and this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg McMullen, a Certified Senior Advisor and Medicare specialist with over 20 years of experience, to explain what every senior (and caregiver) needs to know before choosing or changing a plan.  Greg reveals how Medicare certification works, the key differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and why your zip code can dramatically affect your coverage. You’ll also learn what that Annual Notice of Change really means — and why tossing it in the recycle bin could cost you.  Whether you’re turning 65, helping a loved one navigate their options, or re-evaluating your current coverage, this conversation will help you make informed, confident choices for your health and your future.  Links and Resources:  Greg McMullen, CSA, Medicare Agent, Financial &amp; Retirement Agent  Cell:  858-922-0195  E-Mail:  greg@mcmullenfis.com  *Contact Greg for his upcoming Virtual Medicare and Local San Diego Events -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Greg-McMullen-Licensed-Sales-Agent-100063876799948/  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2914</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Safe and Sound: Redefining Aging in Place with Fritzi Gros-Daillon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-and-sound-redefining-aging-in-place-with-fritzi-gros-daillon--73147675</link><description><![CDATA[What does it really take to age safely at home? In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Fritzi Gros-Daillon, co-founder of Age Safe America and an expert in home safety and aging-in-place design.   Together, they explore how small, proactive changes—like better lighting, wider doorways, and thoughtful bathroom design—can help older adults maintain independence and prevent the falls that send one in three seniors to the ER each year.   Fritzi shares how her Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification empowers professionals and families alike to see their homes with new eyes, tackling overlooked hazards before they become crises. From “beach entry” showers to motion-sensor lighting, discover how planning today creates freedom tomorrow.  Because staying home longer isn’t just about luck—it’s about creating a safer, smarter space that grows old gracefully with you.  Links and Resources:  Fritzi Gros-Daillon Age Safe® America - https://agesafeamerica.com  (877) 357-7233  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgeSafe  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agesafeamerica  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">492dfc42-a88c-11f0-803c-ebba373255a6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147675/mbsllc8618403494.mp3" length="38609889" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d/910dede0-7eb7-4ead-a1dc-46457588125d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it really take to age safely at home? In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Fritzi Gros-Daillon, co-founder of Age Safe America and an expert in home safety and aging-in-place design.   Together,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it really take to age safely at home? In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Fritzi Gros-Daillon, co-founder of Age Safe America and an expert in home safety and aging-in-place design.   Together, they explore how small, proactive changes—like better lighting, wider doorways, and thoughtful bathroom design—can help older adults maintain independence and prevent the falls that send one in three seniors to the ER each year.   Fritzi shares how her Senior Home Safety Specialist™ certification empowers professionals and families alike to see their homes with new eyes, tackling overlooked hazards before they become crises. From “beach entry” showers to motion-sensor lighting, discover how planning today creates freedom tomorrow.  Because staying home longer isn’t just about luck—it’s about creating a safer, smarter space that grows old gracefully with you.  Links and Resources:  Fritzi Gros-Daillon Age Safe® America - https://agesafeamerica.com  (877) 357-7233  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgeSafe  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agesafeamerica  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2742</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Midnight Call to National Model: The Glenner Legacy in Dementia Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-midnight-call-to-national-model-the-glenner-legacy-in-dementia-care--73147653</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Lisa Tyburski, Chief Marketing Officer of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, to explore the extraordinary legacy of Dr. George and Joy Glenner. What began as a desperate midnight call from an overwhelmed caregiver grew into a nationwide model for dementia care.  Lisa shares how the Glenner Centers pioneered adult day programs that give people living with dementia safe, engaging spaces while providing caregivers much-needed respite. The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking creation of Town Square—an immersive 1950s-style community complete with a diner, movie theater, and vintage car—that uses reminiscence therapy to spark joy and connection.  From Dr. Glenner’s landmark discovery linking beta amyloid protein to Alzheimer’s research to the expansion of franchised Town Squares across the country, this episode shines a light on a legacy of hope, innovation, and compassion for families navigating dementia.  Links and Resources:  Glenner Center (619) 543-4700 information@glenner.org  Website - www.glenner.org  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlennerCenters  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glennercenters  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d0e36f6-9d6c-11f0-8aff-036a6bf2d1e2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147653/mbsllc4737733895.mp3" length="47269793" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd/38127ae7-f4cb-414f-ac9e-444241e8f9fd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Lisa Tyburski, Chief Marketing Officer of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, to explore the extraordinary legacy of Dr. George and Joy Glenner. What began as a desperate midnight call...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Lisa Tyburski, Chief Marketing Officer of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, to explore the extraordinary legacy of Dr. George and Joy Glenner. What began as a desperate midnight call from an overwhelmed caregiver grew into a nationwide model for dementia care.  Lisa shares how the Glenner Centers pioneered adult day programs that give people living with dementia safe, engaging spaces while providing caregivers much-needed respite. The conversation also highlights the groundbreaking creation of Town Square—an immersive 1950s-style community complete with a diner, movie theater, and vintage car—that uses reminiscence therapy to spark joy and connection.  From Dr. Glenner’s landmark discovery linking beta amyloid protein to Alzheimer’s research to the expansion of franchised Town Squares across the country, this episode shines a light on a legacy of hope, innovation, and compassion for families navigating dementia.  Links and Resources:  Glenner Center (619) 543-4700 information@glenner.org  Website - www.glenner.org  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlennerCenters  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/glennercenters  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2941</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Living the Work: When Caregiving Becomes Personal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-the-work-when-caregiving-becomes-personal--73147729</link><description><![CDATA[This poignant episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and what it truly means to show up for someone in their final chapter. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Frank Cunningham — elder care consultant, placement specialist, and RCFE license holder — who not only helps families navigate senior living but has lived this journey himself. Frank shares the deeply personal story of moving into assisted living while his wife, Judy, entered memory care, the challenges of advocating for her care, and the profound spiritual experience of being present at her passing.  Together, Jacqui and Frank discuss resilience, grief, and what Frank calls “soul work” — the calling to serve families through one of life’s hardest transitions. This conversation is raw, honest, and ultimately full of hope, offering comfort to anyone walking a similar path.  Links and Resources:  Frank Cunningham, RCFE (626) 318-6414 fcunningham19@gmail.com  My Calling Inc. https://www.mycallinginc.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555758043523  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8cba4aea-9281-11f0-ab0f-b77d33093b9b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147729/mbsllc6353329684.mp3" length="38173785" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff/ffdd4346-d644-49b8-a9c8-5c77d8ddf5ff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This poignant episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and what it truly means to show up for someone in their final chapter. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Frank Cunningham — elder care consultant, placement specialist, and RCFE license...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This poignant episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and what it truly means to show up for someone in their final chapter. Host Jacqui Clark sits down with Frank Cunningham — elder care consultant, placement specialist, and RCFE license holder — who not only helps families navigate senior living but has lived this journey himself. Frank shares the deeply personal story of moving into assisted living while his wife, Judy, entered memory care, the challenges of advocating for her care, and the profound spiritual experience of being present at her passing.  Together, Jacqui and Frank discuss resilience, grief, and what Frank calls “soul work” — the calling to serve families through one of life’s hardest transitions. This conversation is raw, honest, and ultimately full of hope, offering comfort to anyone walking a similar path.  Links and Resources:  Frank Cunningham, RCFE (626) 318-6414 fcunningham19@gmail.com  My Calling Inc. https://www.mycallinginc.com/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555758043523  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark):  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2711</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Overmedicated to Empowered: The Role of Patient Advocates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-overmedicated-to-empowered-the-role-of-patient-advocates--73147731</link><description><![CDATA[Managing medications can be overwhelming for older adults and their families. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Nancy Taylor, founder of TaylorMade Senior Advocacy and Consulting. With decades of experience as a pharmacist, plus credentials as a Board-Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Senior Advisor, Dr. Taylor brings deep insight into one of the most pressing challenges in senior health: polypharmacy.  Together, they uncover how too many medications—or the wrong combinations—can impact quality of life, drive up costs, and create dangerous prescribing cascades. Dr. Taylor explains why advocacy is critical in today’s complex healthcare system, how personalized healthcare action plans work, and the ways adult children can get relief when caregiving becomes overwhelming.  If you’ve ever worried about a loved one’s medications or struggled to navigate the system yourself, this episode offers practical strategies and hope.  Links and Resources:   Contact Dr. Nancy Taylor (877) 216-7450  nancy@drtadvocacy.com   www.drtadvocacy.com     Facebook - (20+) Facebook  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f91ee4be-7c76-11f0-b9e7-5f84f3136efa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147731/mbsllc7212722661.mp3" length="43796001" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab/9f31bd4d-ec8e-465b-8c63-11bf59d206ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Managing medications can be overwhelming for older adults and their families. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Nancy Taylor, founder of TaylorMade Senior Advocacy and Consulting. With decades of experience...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Managing medications can be overwhelming for older adults and their families. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Nancy Taylor, founder of TaylorMade Senior Advocacy and Consulting. With decades of experience as a pharmacist, plus credentials as a Board-Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Senior Advisor, Dr. Taylor brings deep insight into one of the most pressing challenges in senior health: polypharmacy.  Together, they uncover how too many medications—or the wrong combinations—can impact quality of life, drive up costs, and create dangerous prescribing cascades. Dr. Taylor explains why advocacy is critical in today’s complex healthcare system, how personalized healthcare action plans work, and the ways adult children can get relief when caregiving becomes overwhelming.  If you’ve ever worried about a loved one’s medications or struggled to navigate the system yourself, this episode offers practical strategies and hope.  Links and Resources:   Contact Dr. Nancy Taylor (877) 216-7450  nancy@drtadvocacy.com   www.drtadvocacy.com     Facebook - (20+) Facebook  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3112</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Small Homes, Big Impact: Caring for Seniors with Serious Needs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-homes-big-impact-caring-for-seniors-with-serious-needs--73147676</link><description><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Vesna Ilich, owner and administrator of Monte Vista Manor, a six-bed residential care home in Vista, California. Together, they pull back the curtain on small but powerful care homes—also known as board and care homes—that offer hands-on, personalized support for seniors with high needs, including advanced dementia, mobility challenges, and end-of-life care.   Vesna shares her 20+ years of experience, the realities of staffing, licensing, and cost pressures, and why these homes are often misunderstood despite being licensed at the same level as large communities. With rising costs and shrinking numbers of these homes, the conversation becomes a wake-up call for families on how to plan for long-term care.   You’ll hear the heart, grit, and personal connection behind this overlooked model of care. Spoiler: It may just be theoption you never knew existed.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Vesna Illich (760) 685-2299  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bc03dec2-7244-11f0-9a5e-e3333fbbf68d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147676/mbsllc2450206198.mp3" length="34464375" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d/1ee5479d-196f-4d7d-861b-0281f404b02d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Vesna Ilich, owner and administrator of Monte Vista Manor, a six-bed residential care home in Vista, California. Together, they pull back the curtain on small...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Vesna Ilich, owner and administrator of Monte Vista Manor, a six-bed residential care home in Vista, California. Together, they pull back the curtain on small but powerful care homes—also known as board and care homes—that offer hands-on, personalized support for seniors with high needs, including advanced dementia, mobility challenges, and end-of-life care.   Vesna shares her 20+ years of experience, the realities of staffing, licensing, and cost pressures, and why these homes are often misunderstood despite being licensed at the same level as large communities. With rising costs and shrinking numbers of these homes, the conversation becomes a wake-up call for families on how to plan for long-term care.   You’ll hear the heart, grit, and personal connection behind this overlooked model of care. Spoiler: It may just be theoption you never knew existed.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Vesna Illich (760) 685-2299  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Retiring in Florida? What Every Family Needs to Know Before Choosing Assisted Living</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retiring-in-florida-what-every-family-needs-to-know-before-choosing-assisted-living--73147629</link><description><![CDATA[Florida may be the top retirement destination in the U.S., but what’s it really like to age there? In this informative and upbeat episode of "Get Ready for Better Aging," host Jacqui Clark is joined by Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay, CSA, a senior care expert and founder of Hometown Senior Care Solutions. Together, they break down the unique assisted living licensing system in Florida and explain why understanding these care levels is critical for families making long-term decisions.  From on-site doctors and mobile services to Medicaid planning and concierge care, Wendy shares essential insights into Florida’s senior care landscape. You’ll also hear how Florida communities compare to California’s—and why working with a knowledgeable advisor can save you time, money, and stress.  Whether you're supporting aging parents or planning ahead for yourself, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools to navigate the journey. Learn how assisted living can increase independence—and what to consider before making the move.  Links and Resources:   Connect with Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay at www.hometownseniorcaresolutions.net   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">05beedc0-665d-11f0-8774-c3c0944d64f5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147629/mbsllc5122109680.mp3" length="33086821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad/942d8c08-8e9a-416e-b46b-4bb28e8e6aad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Florida may be the top retirement destination in the U.S., but what’s it really like to age there? In this informative and upbeat episode of "Get Ready for Better Aging," host Jacqui Clark is joined by Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay, CSA, a senior care...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida may be the top retirement destination in the U.S., but what’s it really like to age there? In this informative and upbeat episode of "Get Ready for Better Aging," host Jacqui Clark is joined by Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay, CSA, a senior care expert and founder of Hometown Senior Care Solutions. Together, they break down the unique assisted living licensing system in Florida and explain why understanding these care levels is critical for families making long-term decisions.  From on-site doctors and mobile services to Medicaid planning and concierge care, Wendy shares essential insights into Florida’s senior care landscape. You’ll also hear how Florida communities compare to California’s—and why working with a knowledgeable advisor can save you time, money, and stress.  Whether you're supporting aging parents or planning ahead for yourself, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools to navigate the journey. Learn how assisted living can increase independence—and what to consider before making the move.  Links and Resources:   Connect with Wendy Rickenbach-Barclay at www.hometownseniorcaresolutions.net   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2739</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Second Retirement: How to Unlock VA Benefits Before It’s Too Late</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-retirement-how-to-unlock-va-benefits-before-it-s-too-late--73147699</link><description><![CDATA[In this essential episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Sandy Messer, CEO of Long Term Assurance and one of only 200 VA-accredited civilian agents in the country.  Sandy breaks down the ins and outs of VA Aid and Attendance benefits—and why timing is everything. Learn who qualifies (hint: it’s more people than you think), what documents you need, and how to plan ahead to cover long-term care costs with VA benefits, Medicaid, or both. From little-known spend-down strategies to protecting your assets across state lines, Sandy offers powerful insights for families, caregivers, and veterans alike.   Discover how to make smart financial moves today to avoid panic tomorrow. Whether you're planning for a parent or yourself, this conversation is packed with actionable guidance—and compassion. Don't wait for a crisis to figure it out. Tune in and start planning your “second retirement” now.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Sandy Messer of Long Term Assurance at www.ltainfo.com (877) 286-0402  Sandy@ltainfo.com  FAQ: Veterans Aid &amp; Attendance | Long Term Assurance - https://ltainfo.com/faq   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c6f62d3c-5604-11f0-822f-b749fbffd24f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147699/mbsllc1365968841.mp3" length="37794779" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4/04ce3785-fe88-41a4-9d2e-f52ee592afa4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this essential episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Sandy Messer, CEO of Long Term Assurance and one of only 200 VA-accredited civilian agents in the country.  Sandy breaks down the ins and outs of VA Aid and Attendance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this essential episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Sandy Messer, CEO of Long Term Assurance and one of only 200 VA-accredited civilian agents in the country.  Sandy breaks down the ins and outs of VA Aid and Attendance benefits—and why timing is everything. Learn who qualifies (hint: it’s more people than you think), what documents you need, and how to plan ahead to cover long-term care costs with VA benefits, Medicaid, or both. From little-known spend-down strategies to protecting your assets across state lines, Sandy offers powerful insights for families, caregivers, and veterans alike.   Discover how to make smart financial moves today to avoid panic tomorrow. Whether you're planning for a parent or yourself, this conversation is packed with actionable guidance—and compassion. Don't wait for a crisis to figure it out. Tune in and start planning your “second retirement” now.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Sandy Messer of Long Term Assurance at www.ltainfo.com (877) 286-0402  Sandy@ltainfo.com  FAQ: Veterans Aid &amp; Attendance | Long Term Assurance - https://ltainfo.com/faq   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Driven to Care: Why Transportation is the Missing Link in Aging at Home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/driven-to-care-why-transportation-is-the-missing-link-in-aging-at-home--73147678</link><description><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Christine Lee, a Certified Senior Advisor and the CEO of Casa Companion Home Care and Transport Solutions. Together, they unpack a critical—but often ignored—pillar of aging well: transportation. Christine shares her inspiring journey from founding a culturally rooted home care company to launching a transport service that empowers seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities to stay mobile and independent.  You’ll learn why lack of transportation is a major reason older adults enter assisted living before they’re ready—and how the right support can change everything. From hospital discharges to life events like weddings, Christine and Jacqui explore the emotional and logistical impact of getting where you need to go, with dignity.   Whether you're aging in place or supporting someone who is, this episode delivers powerful insights to help you plan ahead—before a ride becomes a crisis.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Christine Lee and Casa Companion Home Care and Transportation - https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">35e91c64-4574-11f0-a0bf-8f38c98cd6a8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147678/mbsllc5164924639.mp3" length="41821061" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35/cd33ae65-6923-4cd1-8801-3e848196cd35.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Christine Lee, a Certified Senior Advisor and the CEO of Casa Companion Home Care and Transport Solutions. Together, they unpack a critical—but often ignored—pillar...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Christine Lee, a Certified Senior Advisor and the CEO of Casa Companion Home Care and Transport Solutions. Together, they unpack a critical—but often ignored—pillar of aging well: transportation. Christine shares her inspiring journey from founding a culturally rooted home care company to launching a transport service that empowers seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities to stay mobile and independent.  You’ll learn why lack of transportation is a major reason older adults enter assisted living before they’re ready—and how the right support can change everything. From hospital discharges to life events like weddings, Christine and Jacqui explore the emotional and logistical impact of getting where you need to go, with dignity.   Whether you're aging in place or supporting someone who is, this episode delivers powerful insights to help you plan ahead—before a ride becomes a crisis.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Christine Lee and Casa Companion Home Care and Transportation - https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com   Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2600</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Redefining Retirement: Joy, Purpose, &amp; New Possibilities with Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-retirement-joy-purpose-new-possibilities-with-dr-harry-agress-jr--73147652</link><description><![CDATA[What if retirement isn’t the end, but the beginning of your most meaningful chapter? In this inspiring episode, Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.—physician, photographer, author, and reinvention enthusiast—to explore how retirement can be a launching pad for creativity, curiosity, and connection. Harry shares the deeply personal story behind his book Next Years, Best Years, and how simple lists of fears, loves, and curiosities led him to improv classes, children’s book illustration, and even background acting in TV shows. Together, they unpack his framework of Purpose, Passion, and Possibility and the “Four Freedoms” that make this life phase so unique.   From turning hobbies into joy (not jobs) to embracing curiosity as a compass, this conversation offers a roadmap to vibrant, self-defined living after 60. Whether you're newly retired or just planning ahead, this episode is your reminder: you’re not winding down—you’re just getting started.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.  His book Next Years, Best Years is available everywhere books are sold.  See his website for his upcoming events -  https://nextyearsbestyears.com  Subscribe to get your FREE chapter, worksheets, and sample resource  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠  ⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">747f4600-3a85-11f0-9dcd-7741d6f3b196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147652/mbsllc2793089692.mp3" length="39080356" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612/0766ea15-af76-4bec-ac12-5d8e75fd7612.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if retirement isn’t the end, but the beginning of your most meaningful chapter? In this inspiring episode, Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.—physician, photographer, author, and reinvention enthusiast—to explore how retirement can be a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if retirement isn’t the end, but the beginning of your most meaningful chapter? In this inspiring episode, Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.—physician, photographer, author, and reinvention enthusiast—to explore how retirement can be a launching pad for creativity, curiosity, and connection. Harry shares the deeply personal story behind his book Next Years, Best Years, and how simple lists of fears, loves, and curiosities led him to improv classes, children’s book illustration, and even background acting in TV shows. Together, they unpack his framework of Purpose, Passion, and Possibility and the “Four Freedoms” that make this life phase so unique.   From turning hobbies into joy (not jobs) to embracing curiosity as a compass, this conversation offers a roadmap to vibrant, self-defined living after 60. Whether you're newly retired or just planning ahead, this episode is your reminder: you’re not winding down—you’re just getting started.  Links and Resources:  Connect with Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.  His book Next Years, Best Years is available everywhere books are sold.  See his website for his upcoming events -  https://nextyearsbestyears.com  Subscribe to get your FREE chapter, worksheets, and sample resource  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠  ⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠  ⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2429</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Better Ending: How Death Doulas and Doctors Are Transforming End-of-Life Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-better-ending-how-death-doulas-and-doctors-are-transforming-end-of-life-care--73147679</link><description><![CDATA[What if death didn’t have to be lonely, confusing, or feared? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Bob Uslander and death doula Lori Krause to explore a compassionate, team-based approach to dying well. Together, they reveal how the partnership between physicians and end-of-life doulas is revolutionizing care—offering emotional, spiritual, and practical support that the traditional healthcare system often misses.  From navigating dementia to honoring a loved one’s final wishes, this conversation uncovers what’s possible when people are truly seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re a caregiver, facing loss, or simply curious, this episode offers hope, tools, and vital insights into an experience we all will face. You’ll come away with a sense of peace—and maybe even inspiration to rethink how we live and die. This is one episode you can’t afford to miss.  Links and Resources:  (Connect with Dr. Bob Uslander and Lori Krause)  https://empoweredendings.com  https://www.facebook.com/empowerendings  https://www.instagram.com/empowered_endings_  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠  ⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠  ⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠  ⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠  ⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">135ee8b0-2a01-11f0-8cbb-33d072165921</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147679/mbsllc5702573111.mp3" length="43115134" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938/9e452e88-f6da-46d8-8526-242e19c19938.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if death didn’t have to be lonely, confusing, or feared? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Bob Uslander and death doula Lori Krause to explore a compassionate, team-based approach to dying well. Together,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if death didn’t have to be lonely, confusing, or feared? In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Dr. Bob Uslander and death doula Lori Krause to explore a compassionate, team-based approach to dying well. Together, they reveal how the partnership between physicians and end-of-life doulas is revolutionizing care—offering emotional, spiritual, and practical support that the traditional healthcare system often misses.  From navigating dementia to honoring a loved one’s final wishes, this conversation uncovers what’s possible when people are truly seen, heard, and supported. Whether you’re a caregiver, facing loss, or simply curious, this episode offers hope, tools, and vital insights into an experience we all will face. You’ll come away with a sense of peace—and maybe even inspiration to rethink how we live and die. This is one episode you can’t afford to miss.  Links and Resources:  (Connect with Dr. Bob Uslander and Lori Krause)  https://empoweredendings.com  https://www.facebook.com/empowerendings  https://www.instagram.com/empowered_endings_  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark)  Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:   Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook-  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠  ⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠  ⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠  ⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠  ⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2681</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Long Goodbye: A Caregiver’s Love Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-goodbye-a-caregiver-s-love-story--73147637</link><description><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with June, a devoted wife and caregiver, to share the emotional journey of caring for her husband, Ned, through the challenges of dementia. With raw honesty and tender humor, June recounts the heartbreak, resilience, and soul-deep love that defined their final years together. From the first forgotten memories to the last silent goodbye, her story is a powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis is a love worth honoring. This episode is a lifeline for anyone walking the path of caregiving—an intimate reflection on grief, strength, and the enduring human spirit. Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805 This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d7d914e2-1f05-11f0-8e74-4b1baa2ad971</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147637/mbsllc8435226801.mp3" length="29420852" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389/677fbd50-9e1d-4f29-ae16-2c95aa595389.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this deeply moving episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with June, a devoted wife and caregiver, to share the emotional journey of caring for her husband, Ned, through the challenges of dementia. With raw honesty and tender humor, June recounts the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with June, a devoted wife and caregiver, to share the emotional journey of caring for her husband, Ned, through the challenges of dementia. With raw honesty and tender humor, June recounts the heartbreak, resilience, and soul-deep love that defined their final years together. From the first forgotten memories to the last silent goodbye, her story is a powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis is a love worth honoring. This episode is a lifeline for anyone walking the path of caregiving—an intimate reflection on grief, strength, and the enduring human spirit. Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:  Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805 This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2433</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Home Rich, Cash Poor? The Truth About Reverse Mortgages</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-rich-cash-poor-the-truth-about-reverse-mortgages--73147715</link><description><![CDATA[Think reverse mortgages are a last resort or a financial trap? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Shanne Sleder—a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional and Certified Liability Advisor—to debunk the myths and break down the real deal on one of the most misunderstood financial tools out there. From panicked adult children to confused homeowners, misinformation runs wild. But with the right knowledge, reverse mortgages can be a lifeline—not a loss. Learn how seniors can tap into home equity safely, use it as a long-term retirement strategy, and even protect themselves in a disaster. Shanne shares real-life examples, red flags to watch for, and key questions to ask before signing anything. Whether you're planning your own retirement or helping a loved one, this conversation will change how you think about homeownership, legacy, and financial freedom. Because sometimes, the smartest move… is in reverse. Connect with Shanne Sleder, Mortgage Advisor, CRMP NMLS# 239958 / DRE# 01346265 www.SanDiegoMortgageNews.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/ShanneSleder LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/shannesleder Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c7bcf82a-13fd-11f0-85ac-3b82c2a3b467</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147715/mbsllc1801039073.mp3" length="45555350" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed/c7705181-4e0e-4044-a5b7-cfadb63db8ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Think reverse mortgages are a last resort or a financial trap? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Shanne Sleder—a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional and Certified Liability Advisor—to debunk the myths and break...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think reverse mortgages are a last resort or a financial trap? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Shanne Sleder—a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional and Certified Liability Advisor—to debunk the myths and break down the real deal on one of the most misunderstood financial tools out there. From panicked adult children to confused homeowners, misinformation runs wild. But with the right knowledge, reverse mortgages can be a lifeline—not a loss. Learn how seniors can tap into home equity safely, use it as a long-term retirement strategy, and even protect themselves in a disaster. Shanne shares real-life examples, red flags to watch for, and key questions to ask before signing anything. Whether you're planning your own retirement or helping a loved one, this conversation will change how you think about homeownership, legacy, and financial freedom. Because sometimes, the smartest move… is in reverse. Connect with Shanne Sleder, Mortgage Advisor, CRMP NMLS# 239958 / DRE# 01346265 www.SanDiegoMortgageNews.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/ShanneSleder LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/shannesleder Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Heart of Hospice &amp; Palliative Care Work</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heart-of-hospice-palliative-care-work--73147718</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg Hahn of Lightbridge Hospice, a dedicated hospice and palliative care nurse with decades of experience. As the hospice chair for the San Diego Regional Home Care Council and a San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care member, Greg illuminates the crucial distinctions between hospice and palliative care, addressing common misconceptions and fears. Together, they discuss what hospice truly means, the role of hospice workers, and how families can confidently navigate these services. Greg shares powerful patient stories, including a touching tribute to veterans and hospice's impact on patients and their loved ones. He also provides practical insights on Medicare coverage, choosing the right hospice provider, and the importance of early intervention. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about compassionate end-of-life care and the incredible people who make it possible. Connect with Greg Hahn, RN and LightBridge Hospice &amp; Palliative Care - https://lightbridgehospice.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LightBridgeHospice  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d2f7ffe-038c-11f0-9aeb-67c82ff085ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147718/mbsllc7544318475.mp3" length="45078424" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24/9c120e83-0597-4494-b622-63b6ebfb6d24.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg Hahn of Lightbridge Hospice, a dedicated hospice and palliative care nurse with decades of experience. As the hospice chair for the San Diego Regional Home Care Council and a San Diego Coalition...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Greg Hahn of Lightbridge Hospice, a dedicated hospice and palliative care nurse with decades of experience. As the hospice chair for the San Diego Regional Home Care Council and a San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care member, Greg illuminates the crucial distinctions between hospice and palliative care, addressing common misconceptions and fears. Together, they discuss what hospice truly means, the role of hospice workers, and how families can confidently navigate these services. Greg shares powerful patient stories, including a touching tribute to veterans and hospice's impact on patients and their loved ones. He also provides practical insights on Medicare coverage, choosing the right hospice provider, and the importance of early intervention. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about compassionate end-of-life care and the incredible people who make it possible. Connect with Greg Hahn, RN and LightBridge Hospice &amp; Palliative Care - https://lightbridgehospice.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LightBridgeHospice  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Farm to Fame: Molé Mama’s Flavorful Second Act</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-farm-to-fame-mole-mama-s-flavorful-second-act--73147654</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Diana Silva, aka Molé Mama, to explore her incredible journey from a dairy farm childhood to becoming a Silicon Valley executive, Food Network competitor, and passionate advocate for culinary storytelling. Diana shares her rich Mexican-Portuguese heritage, the deep connections created through cooking, and the importance of preserving family recipes. They dive into bold aging, embracing gray hair, navigating health challenges like AFib, and the resilience needed to reinvent oneself at any age. Diana’s story is an inspiring testament to following your passions, staying vibrant, and building a meaningful second act. Tune in for a conversation full of heart, humor, and a dash of spice! You can find Diana at molemama.com  Diana will be at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15th and 16th and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 26th and 27th.  Upcoming Book Events: https://www.molemama.com/events  Coming soon… You can find a YouTube video covering her whole AFib journey.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molemama  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mole_mama/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84wlsY9xuVhRd_CkNdVdqg  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b3ed7974-f88b-11ef-bfe7-532a737da9e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147654/mbsllc8434365599.mp3" length="35503207" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159/be43405d-a4da-4a84-868f-0fa4c481e159.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Diana Silva, aka Molé Mama, to explore her incredible journey from a dairy farm childhood to becoming a Silicon Valley executive, Food Network competitor, and passionate advocate for culinary storytelling....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with Diana Silva, aka Molé Mama, to explore her incredible journey from a dairy farm childhood to becoming a Silicon Valley executive, Food Network competitor, and passionate advocate for culinary storytelling. Diana shares her rich Mexican-Portuguese heritage, the deep connections created through cooking, and the importance of preserving family recipes. They dive into bold aging, embracing gray hair, navigating health challenges like AFib, and the resilience needed to reinvent oneself at any age. Diana’s story is an inspiring testament to following your passions, staying vibrant, and building a meaningful second act. Tune in for a conversation full of heart, humor, and a dash of spice! You can find Diana at molemama.com  Diana will be at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15th and 16th and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 26th and 27th.  Upcoming Book Events: https://www.molemama.com/events  Coming soon… You can find a YouTube video covering her whole AFib journey.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molemama  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mole_mama/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC84wlsY9xuVhRd_CkNdVdqg  Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2520</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Critical Role of Speech-Language Pathology in Neurological Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-critical-role-of-speech-language-pathology-in-neurological-care--73147677</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Lindsey Ann Unger, a certified medical speech-language pathologist, to discuss the vital yet often overlooked role of SLPs in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, ALS, MS, and dementia. With cases of Parkinson’s rising by 50% in a decade, early intervention is more critical than ever—yet only 3–5% of patients see an SLP. Lindsey shares how therapy improves speech, swallowing, cognition, and breath control, ultimately enhancing quality of life. She also dives into the challenges of insurance coverage, the impact of therapy disruptions, and the importance of voice exercises in aging. Tune in to learn practical vocal health tips, the power of neuroplasticity, and how programs like Speak Out! help Parkinson’s patients maintain their voices. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation! Connect with Lindsey Ann Unger, MS CCC-SLP www.conversewithconfidence.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-unger-26a4ba21b Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conversewithconfidence Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging Links to the organization mentioned in the show: Stroke Support: https://www.heart.org/en/stroke-groups/stroke--aphasia-zoom-chats Parkinson Voice Project: https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/find-a-provider/ Parkinsons Support Groups: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/find-your-chapter ALS Support Groups: https://www.als.org/support/support-groups Tremble Clefs Singing Groups: https://www.trembleclefs.com Glennar Foundation: https://glenner.org/services/caregiver-support-groups/ Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get- connected/online-communities<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4d625cd0-f30c-11ef-add7-c3a3d35af73a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147677/mbsllc8188567287.mp3" length="38735799" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155/813b8bb8-3669-4c3e-bf3f-8458d977e155.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Lindsey Ann Unger, a certified medical speech-language pathologist, to discuss the vital yet often overlooked role of SLPs in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, ALS, MS,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes Lindsey Ann Unger, a certified medical speech-language pathologist, to discuss the vital yet often overlooked role of SLPs in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, ALS, MS, and dementia. With cases of Parkinson’s rising by 50% in a decade, early intervention is more critical than ever—yet only 3–5% of patients see an SLP. Lindsey shares how therapy improves speech, swallowing, cognition, and breath control, ultimately enhancing quality of life. She also dives into the challenges of insurance coverage, the impact of therapy disruptions, and the importance of voice exercises in aging. Tune in to learn practical vocal health tips, the power of neuroplasticity, and how programs like Speak Out! help Parkinson’s patients maintain their voices. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation! Connect with Lindsey Ann Unger, MS CCC-SLP www.conversewithconfidence.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-unger-26a4ba21b Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/conversewithconfidence Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging Links to the organization mentioned in the show: Stroke Support: https://www.heart.org/en/stroke-groups/stroke--aphasia-zoom-chats Parkinson Voice Project: https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/find-a-provider/ Parkinsons Support Groups: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/find-your-chapter ALS Support Groups: https://www.als.org/support/support-groups Tremble Clefs Singing Groups: https://www.trembleclefs.com Glennar Foundation: https://glenner.org/services/caregiver-support-groups/ Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get- connected/online-communities<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Finding Your Tribe: Support, Solutions &amp; Community for Caregivers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-tribe-support-solutions-community-for-caregivers--73147650</link><description><![CDATA[Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, Jacqui welcomes Cameron Crawford, founder of the Aging Parent Tribe Facebook group and Next Steps Senior Placement. Inspired by her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Cameron created a judgment-free, supportive community where caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and find local resources. Jacqui and Cameron discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the power of shared experiences, and how the group helps members navigate everything from legal documents to daily frustrations. They also explore the importance of local connections, expert advice, and real-life support beyond the internet. Whether you're a hands-on caregiver or managing care from a distance, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical solutions. Tune in to learn how Aging Parent Tribe is making a difference and how you can be part of this growing community. Listen now and find your tribe. Connect with Cameron Crawford, CSA, MBA: Website  - www.NextStepsSenior.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-crawford-mba-csa-78154943 Facebook - www.facebook.com/nextstepssenior Aging Parent Tribe Colorado - www.facebook.com/groups/agingparenttribesouthdenver Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">62b3b9ae-e807-11ef-8d9d-934cac0529c2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147650/mbsllc6715316524.mp3" length="34363945" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077/53de432b-cf4c-4638-bb27-61a535392077.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, Jacqui welcomes Cameron Crawford, founder of the Aging Parent Tribe Facebook group and Next Steps Senior Placement. Inspired by her mother’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, Jacqui welcomes Cameron Crawford, founder of the Aging Parent Tribe Facebook group and Next Steps Senior Placement. Inspired by her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Cameron created a judgment-free, supportive community where caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and find local resources. Jacqui and Cameron discuss the emotional toll of caregiving, the power of shared experiences, and how the group helps members navigate everything from legal documents to daily frustrations. They also explore the importance of local connections, expert advice, and real-life support beyond the internet. Whether you're a hands-on caregiver or managing care from a distance, this episode offers insight, hope, and practical solutions. Tune in to learn how Aging Parent Tribe is making a difference and how you can be part of this growing community. Listen now and find your tribe. Connect with Cameron Crawford, CSA, MBA: Website  - www.NextStepsSenior.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-crawford-mba-csa-78154943 Facebook - www.facebook.com/nextstepssenior Aging Parent Tribe Colorado - www.facebook.com/groups/agingparenttribesouthdenver Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2439</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Aging with Purpose: Navigating Senior Living, Caregiving, and Community</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aging-with-purpose-navigating-senior-living-caregiving-and-community--73147724</link><description><![CDATA[Join Jacqui Clark and Certified Senior Advisor Patti Gerke as they explore the multifaceted world of aging, caregiving, and senior living. Drawing from over 20 years of professional expertise and personal caregiving experiences, Patti shares valuable insights on supporting seniors through estate transitions, downsizing, and healthcare navigation. The conversation highlights key topics such as the importance of professional advocacy, combating isolation through volunteer programs like "You Are Not Alone" (YANA), and addressing senior real estate's emotional and financial complexities. Patti’s personal stories—like overcoming health challenges and maintaining an active, purpose-driven lifestyle—offer inspiration and practical advice. Together, Jacqui and Patti emphasize the significance of empathy, community, and proactive planning in promoting aging well. Whether you're a senior, caregiver, or someone seeking guidance on senior living, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate the aging journey with compassion and purpose. Connect with Patti Gerke, MBA, SRES, CSA Website - https://pattigerke.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattigerke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pattigerkerealestate Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">61a8f478-dd0f-11ef-862e-4bb4f31b3bcf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147724/mbsllc8396784029.mp3" length="48939553" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868/daa0a2ca-4841-4282-a336-b639b5af2868.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Jacqui Clark and Certified Senior Advisor Patti Gerke as they explore the multifaceted world of aging, caregiving, and senior living. 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Together, Jacqui and Patti emphasize the significance of empathy, community, and proactive planning in promoting aging well. Whether you're a senior, caregiver, or someone seeking guidance on senior living, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives and actionable strategies to navigate the aging journey with compassion and purpose. Connect with Patti Gerke, MBA, SRES, CSA Website - https://pattigerke.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattigerke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Pattigerkerealestate Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3045</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating the Maze: How to Tackle Long-Term Care Insurance with Advocate Linda Jahnke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-maze-how-to-tackle-long-term-care-insurance-with-advocate-linda-jahnke--73147633</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Linda Jahnke, a board-certified patient advocate and founder of Jahnke Consulting, who specializes in navigating complex long-term care insurance claims. With over three decades of experience, Linda shares how a life-changing event in 2010 inspired her to transition from selling policies to advocating for high-risk patients. They discuss the intricate world of long-term care insurance, covering everything from policy misunderstandings and claim denials to ongoing management challenges. Linda explains her step-by-step process—from reviewing policy contracts and filing claims to ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating reimbursements. Given the increasing hurdles policyholders face despite years of paying premiums, Jacqui highlights how essential Linda's services are. They explore the evolving landscape of long-term care insurance, including issues related to outdated policy language and varying state regulations. Through compelling real-life stories, Linda emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated support system and offers practical tips for those purchasing or managing long-term care insurance. Whether you're a policyholder, caregiver, or senior care professional, this insightful conversation underscores the value of perseverance, proactive advocacy, and assembling a reliable team. Tune in to learn how Linda makes a difference in a challenging industry. Linda Jahnke, Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jahnke Consulting, Inc.  - www.jahnkeconsultinginc.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindajahnke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JahnkeConsulting Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">668a6580-d77e-11ef-bd49-cbbacce47ecb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147633/mbsllc3434347115.mp3" length="38454746" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9/7f5e3dee-2d82-4008-b819-11f9b49fb1c9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Linda Jahnke, a board-certified patient advocate and founder of Jahnke Consulting, who specializes in navigating complex long-term care insurance claims. With over three decades of experience, Linda shares how a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Linda Jahnke, a board-certified patient advocate and founder of Jahnke Consulting, who specializes in navigating complex long-term care insurance claims. With over three decades of experience, Linda shares how a life-changing event in 2010 inspired her to transition from selling policies to advocating for high-risk patients. They discuss the intricate world of long-term care insurance, covering everything from policy misunderstandings and claim denials to ongoing management challenges. Linda explains her step-by-step process—from reviewing policy contracts and filing claims to ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating reimbursements. Given the increasing hurdles policyholders face despite years of paying premiums, Jacqui highlights how essential Linda's services are. They explore the evolving landscape of long-term care insurance, including issues related to outdated policy language and varying state regulations. Through compelling real-life stories, Linda emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated support system and offers practical tips for those purchasing or managing long-term care insurance. Whether you're a policyholder, caregiver, or senior care professional, this insightful conversation underscores the value of perseverance, proactive advocacy, and assembling a reliable team. Tune in to learn how Linda makes a difference in a challenging industry. Linda Jahnke, Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) Jahnke Consulting, Inc.  - www.jahnkeconsultinginc.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindajahnke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JahnkeConsulting Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2731</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Assisted Living Options: Taking Control of Your Aging Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/assisted-living-options-taking-control-of-your-aging-journey--73147725</link><description><![CDATA[Jacqui Clark sits down with Scott Fischer of Options For Senior Living, a seasoned nurse and thought leader with 38 years of experience in senior care and mental health. Scott’s career has focused on supporting aging individuals, especially those with dementia. In 2000, he shifted from nursing administration and education to becoming a leader in ethical practices in senior living. Scott co-founded the Professional Association of Senior Referral Specialists and, later, the National Placement and Referral Alliance (NPRA) in 2017, advocating for best practices in senior care. Join Jacqui and Scott as they discuss the importance of personalized guidance, ethical practices, and building strong relationships with care communities. Scott’s compelling stories highlight the benefits of a personalized approach over impersonal, database-driven solutions in senior care. This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating the senior care system. Connect with Scott Fischer, BSN: www.optionsforseniorliving.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/optionsfsl Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OptionsForSeniorLiving Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">665a9b88-a057-11ef-83a0-b3877d4ed8f3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147725/mbsllc3308680228.mp3" length="63956752" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58/925f2eb1-3fde-461d-807d-ce895960fb58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jacqui Clark sits down with Scott Fischer of Options For Senior Living, a seasoned nurse and thought leader with 38 years of experience in senior care and mental health. Scott’s career has focused on supporting aging individuals, especially those with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jacqui Clark sits down with Scott Fischer of Options For Senior Living, a seasoned nurse and thought leader with 38 years of experience in senior care and mental health. Scott’s career has focused on supporting aging individuals, especially those with dementia. In 2000, he shifted from nursing administration and education to becoming a leader in ethical practices in senior living. Scott co-founded the Professional Association of Senior Referral Specialists and, later, the National Placement and Referral Alliance (NPRA) in 2017, advocating for best practices in senior care. Join Jacqui and Scott as they discuss the importance of personalized guidance, ethical practices, and building strong relationships with care communities. Scott’s compelling stories highlight the benefits of a personalized approach over impersonal, database-driven solutions in senior care. This episode is a must-listen for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone navigating the senior care system. Connect with Scott Fischer, BSN: www.optionsforseniorliving.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/optionsfsl Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OptionsForSeniorLiving Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark) This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging Aging Well Magazine - https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2656</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trailer: Get Ready for Better Aging</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer-get-ready-for-better-aging--73147619</link><description><![CDATA[Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. Get ready to release the dread of aging and embrace this stage of life. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging. Follow so you never miss an episode.<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">33b08006-71ec-11ef-87e3-77001fb36a8a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:21:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73147619/mbsllc3812634327.mp3" length="1860662" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801/6d9da42b-a8ee-4ce1-8ede-85d85641a801.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>MindBodySpirit.fm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. Get ready to release the dread of aging and embrace this stage of life. She and other industry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. Get ready to release the dread of aging and embrace this stage of life. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging. Follow so you never miss an episode.<br /><br />This podcast is a part of the <a href="http://MindBodySpirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindBodySpirit.fm</a> Podcast Network<br />Visit us at <a href="http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.mindbodyspirit.fm</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>69</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5dc6df4fbb306edd80b67ff1c0d5d57.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
