For Families

Nancy Cogar discussing planning, legal strategies, and decision making for aging parents on the Living to 100 Club podcast
Why We Avoid Planning for Aging—and How to Take the First Step
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Planning for later life often begins later than we expect. Many families find themselves making important decisions under pressure, rather than with clarity and intention. In this episode of the…

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Dr. Joe Casciani speaking during a Living to 100 Club podcast interview about how to age well
How to Stay Engaged, Purposeful, and Connected as We Age — Practical Tools for Living Well
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In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, we explore how to age well. The focus is on staying engaged, purposeful, and connected in later life. Drawing on over…

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Reclaiming Joy: Overcoming Emotional Fatigue in Older Adults
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Emotional fatigue is something I see often in my work with older adults—yet it’s rarely named directly. I’m sharing this guest contribution from Stacy Bryant because it highlights several practical…

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Jamie Shapiro discussing ADHD in adults and older adults on the Living to 100 Club podcast
ADHD in Later Life: Why It’s Often Missed and Why It Matters
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How ADHD Shapes Decision-making, Organization, and Life Transitions in Later Years ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition. But for many, it quietly continues into adulthood and later life,…

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Owning Our No’s: A Smarter Way to Manage What Matters Most
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The Core Idea As we get older, the challenge isn’t figuring out how to do more.It’s deciding what still deserves our time, energy, and attention. Many people were taught—explicitly or…

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Why Centenarians are Thriving: The Habits that Keep them Strong, Sharp, and Connected
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A recently published survey of centenarians by United Healthcare, covered in the news by NPR, r

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A daughter and her father sitting together on a bench, representing meaningful connection and self-care for family caregivers.
The Caregiver Compass: Self-Care Strategies to Sustain Well-Being When Supporting Others
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Stepping into the role of a caregiver is one of the most meaningful and complex life transitions. 

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What’s a Karen? A Fun Guide to Today’s Buzzwords
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What’s a Karen? A Fun Guide to Today’s Buzzwords Language never stands still. From “Karen” to “shade” to “gramnesia,

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