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Aging With Grace 55+™ is a 45-minute interview magazine format featuring guests providing useful tips for taking care of self, aging family members and those who priovide care for elders. Some of our interviewed guests are also doing what seniors only dream about or never thought possible. Enjoy and share (or even perhaps even emulate) their stories on this lifestyle podcast. Rotating magazine style segments are designed to create an on-line community for living well and continuing to engage ...
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Rev. Dr. James Thurman, State Commander & Second Vice for NABVETS, comments on the creation of and need for the National Association of Black Veterans. Soldiers of color coming home were not allowed to join veteran associations. So in 1972 NABVETS was issued a Congressional Charter in the tradition of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Le…
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2024 AARP Challenge Grant Recipient Appalshop
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With this year's major investment, across the eight years of the program (2017-2024) AARP has invested $20.1million through over 1,700 grants to make communities more livable. Interim Executive Director Tiffany Studivant and Operations Director Roger May discuss how being a grantee helps build even more momentum for Appalshop's mission which includ…
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Retirement concerns for most people tend to center on health, and fear of outliving their savings. Which are in many ways intertwined. For example, your health plays into how long you can work, how much you'll need to spend on insurance and medical care, where you can live, and your quality of life in retirement. And keep in mind Inflation often ca…
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John Tesh is internationally recognized for his diverse talents as a journalist, composer, broadcaster, concert pianist, and author. His online course, the John Tesh Piano Method, available at Tesh.com, was developed after surveying his nearly 2 million social media followers. One of the most requested topics was advice on how to improve memory. A …
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Past AARP Purpose Prize winner Karen Cassidy discusses the Hildegard House (www.hildegardhouse.org) which is Kentucky's first and only comfort care home. It provides a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved one ones to care for them so that they die with dignity. As a co-member of Sisters of Loretto…
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Running out of money during retirement is the concern that consistently ranks as the No. 1 fear of retirees. John Watson, from dpl Financial Partners, shares his holistic approach to financial planning using a time proven combination of managed assets, annuities, income and protection strategies. Other topics include effects of the 2017 Tax Cut & J…
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Volunteer President Adkins And Legislation Affecting Seniors
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State Board Volunteer President Gary Adkins shares how AARP / KY is encouraging Congress to act before 447,000 Kentucky families lose access to affordable, reliable internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Plus proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in House Bill 367 and other hot topics at the state a…
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Market Trends for Retirees and Grandparent Merit Badges
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On average a 65-year-old in the U.S. can expect to live a little more than 20-25 more years. Effectively spending a 1/3 of their life in retirement! With a 50 % - 65% chance they will still be alive at age 95, the ideal retirement plan involves generating multiple streams of income to provide both stability and tax flexibility in retirement. David …
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Huge Growth in Annuities and Social Media for Seniors
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David Lau, founder, and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, discusses the surge in annuities compared to the previous year. Including solutions and benefits annuities provide in peace of mind for building or protecting investment portfolios in retirement. Greg Lozano, Branch of Wellness Counseling in San Antonio, Texas, discusses "Healthy Living in the …
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S4 / E3: Holiday Classic "White Christmas" at The Rosemary Clooney Museum
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The Rosemary Clooney Museum features costumes and props from the popular movie “White Christmas”. This holiday musical classic stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a singing duo who befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters played by Kentuckian Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Crosby’s hit song "White Christmas" was…
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Meet Gary Adkins who was recently named the next volunteer State President for AARP Kentucky. In this position he is a key partner and counsel to the new Kentucky State Director Troy Broussard. Mr. Adkins replaces outgoing president Charlotte Whittaker who has been interviewed on past episodes of this podcast series sponsored in part by AARP Kentuc…
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Midlife Liberation & Senior Olympian Finds Gold (Again!)
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After serving as a CEO for 24-years Chip Conley eventually founded Modern Elder Academy. One of MEAs secrets to thriving in midlife is marrying wisdom and experience with curiosity and a beginner’s mind. He believes society offers little support and inspiration for many transitions during these expanded years with the average life span rising and m…
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New State Director for KY/AARP & Volunteer Spotlight: Operation Parent
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This episode welcomes Troy J. Broussard to the new role as the State Director for Kentucky in the South Region. The proud Desert Storm Army Veteran and native of Louisiana shares his passion for leading the AARP Kentucky staff and volunteer teams working to enhance the lives of the 50+ community throughout the state. Troy shares his commitment to c…
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Aging In Place, Effective Planning for Caregiving & Origins of an Audio Empire
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Architect Aaron Murphy shares his passion for housing that allows for Aging In Place in your own community. Technology is pivoting. Medicine is advancing. But according to this Certified Aging In Place Specialist, home design hasn't changed much since WWII as builders are still erecting two-story homes. Coining the term "Empowering Housing", Aaron …
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Long Term Care Plans Protect Assets, 'Madness' at Sea and Community MetroMorphosis
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Why plan for long term care? Amy Arnette, director, Insurance Solutions with dpl Financial, discusses why you would need it and how to customize a long term care plan. Bottom line is Long Term Care planning is essential to protecting your financial assets. Most people have a bucket list. Amy shares how getting to choose your care setting can become…
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Alzheimer’s Claims a Legend, Protecting Retirement Income, and Mums The Word
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Recently singer Tony Bennett, whom the New York Times labelled as “Jazzy Crooner of the American Songbook”, succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. Despite being diagnosed with the disease in 2016 he could amazingly still remember song lyrics even as the disease ravaged his mind. Including winning another Grammy Award in 2021 with Lady Gaga for th…
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In the event you missed it enjoy the origins of two essential skincare products for the summer sun. One of which was created inside a coffee pot and the other brand, despite its idylic tropical name, actually came from a small town in Kenucky! From the conclusion of S3 / E8: "Understanding Income vs. Assets in Retirement and Kids Cancer Alliance"…
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A Salute to Ron Bridges and Benefits of Volunteering
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Ron Bridges reflects on his stellar 27-year career with AARP. He first joined AARP in 1997 and was promoted to AARP Kentucky State Director in September 2012. This special retirement, or as we like to say “repurposed”, edition also includes John B. Caine, II, South Region Vice President, for AARP. Shelby Russell, Executive Director of the Kids Canc…
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Understanding Income vs. Assets in Retirement and Kids Cancer Alliance
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Make sure your retirement can generate income for life. Willie Jones from DPL Financial Partners discusses common risks associated with retirement planning today including income versus assets. Regardless of your age or life situation, volunteering can help take your mind off your worries, keep you mentally stimulated, and add more zest to your lif…
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Reluctant Caregiving Part 2, Financial Security of MYGAs and Beware New Scams
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The conclusion of my interview with delightful sisters JJ Elliott Hill and sister Natalie Handy who share the complex realities of caring for an aging loved one. Their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" is advertised as a judgement free zone where caregivers can be their most authentic selves, confessing their truths without sham…
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Kentucky's Champion for Life at 50+ plus Inventor Whose Failures Changed the World
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Volunteer and retiring Board Chair Charlotte Whittaker reflects on her leadership of AARP Kentucky. Including comments from Scott Wegenast, Associate State Director for Communications & Outreach. Then enjoy the story about an American inventor who after 10,000 attempts truly changed the world. Aging With Grace 55+ podcast series is an attack by hos…
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Challenges of Care Giving, Protecting Retirement and New Technology for Seniors
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Part 1 of a two-part interview with delightful sisters JJ and Natalie who share the complex realities of role reversal with their mom from their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver." Given recent bad news of a bank collapse David Lau from dpl financial partners discusses alternative strategies for retirement planning. Tech writer V…
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Podcast #8 In this episode Grace is joined by her husband Les and her son-in-law Jack. Pray with Grace as she prepares for her bone marrow transplant.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #7 Grace sings a few prophetic songs of healing as she prepares for her autologous bone marrow transplant.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #6 Back in the hospital, Grace reads some of her favorite scriptures about prayer and healing.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #5 Grace gives an update about her healing process and what you can expect to hear over the next weeks.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #4 Join Grace as she shares about her upcoming bone marrow transplant. This week's scriptures are about hope and healing.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #3 Grace shares about her experience with stem cell therapy and hurricane Matthew.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #2 Join me as I share about my experience with the baldness that comes with chemo therapy. I also want to talk about the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #1 Welcome to Grace to the Mountains. Join me on my journey of faith and healing as I read scripture about overcoming the Mountains in our lives.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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Podcast #0 Welcome to Grace to the Mountains. Join me on my journey of faith and healing as I read scripture about overcoming the Mountains in our lives.By noreply@blogger.com (Ian)
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