Magnificent Aging Podcast

“The more we learn the more we grow & the more we grow the more we can serve.” Wayne Leiss

 ADVENTURES in CONNECTION with Wayne Leiss

Deirdre and Wayne discuss how he went from banking to theater manager to writing and delivering the Adventures in Connection Mentor Program. Adventures in Connection’s next Program begins this Sunday, October 3, 2021.  www.WayneLeiss.com/renewal

Wayne discusses his career evolution from banking to a ...

On this Magnificent Aging Podcast Deirdre talks with Dana Christos, Director of Marketing and Business Development at River Glen Healthcare Center part of CareOne & Joanne Y. Pierce Artist in Residence & Thomas Pierce, CEO of StreamHorseTV.

River Glen Series Part 4: What a difference a pandemic makes? How are we healing in this new normal in the age of Covid 19?

What an inspiring podcast!  On this Magnificent Aging Podcast #36, I speak with Jerri Mannion, author of Innocence, Aging & Insight: Personal Poems from the Journey. You will hear how Jerri wrote poetry to help her through an emotional time in her life.  She has so many wonderful tips to share.  I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did, it is magnificent!

• Learn how to get to a point in your life where you feel exceedi...

I wanted to speak to Frank Magnante because I see a lot of people running out of money and there is a big wait for Medicaid beds in many communities but there is a way to stay in their homes. 

            How are reverse mortgages different now than when they were first introduced?

• What are some common reasons someone would pursue a reverse mortgage
• What qualifies for a reverse mortgage
• Are there age limitations
• Can you pleas...

River Glen Series Part 2, Deirdre talks with Dana Christos, Director of Marketing and Business Development at River Glen Healthcare Center part of CareOne Management & Lisa Perelmuter, Hospice Care Consultant with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.

On this Magnificent Aging Podcast #34, River Glen Series Part 2, you will learn about Seasons Hospice and the beautiful ways they help families celebrate your loved one’s life. The org...

On this Magnificent Aging Podcast, #33, Deirdre talks with Dana Christos, Director of Marketing and Business Development at River Glen Healthcare Center, part of CareOne, & Chaim Gewirtzman, CEO, and owner of NCE Home Care.

River Glen Series Part 1: What a difference a pandemic makes! How are we healing in this new normal in the age of Covid 19?

What an informative podcast! It was an exceedingly difficult year for all of us, especi...

Step out of the cold and into the warmth of this Magnificent Aging Podcast. Listen as Deirdre talks about life in Florida with Felicia Saraceno of Felicia’s Luxury Listings, Naples, FL. Enjoy!

“Florida is the healthiest, happiest and most vibrant place to live” – Felicia Saraceno

• Florida is not just for 65 and older. Hear why young families are flocking to Florida.
• Unclear about the type of housing that will ...

Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, TV host and author of “365 Health and Fitness Hacks That Could Save Your Life” who shows you “A no b.s. way to learn about health and wellness.”

“Reward yourself with better HEALTH”

• Learn to exercise without fear
• Learn ways to jump-start your fitness routine. Find out what keeps Joey going?
• Do you work from home, are you at your computer all day? Joey has g...

Breakthrough Coaching

“Today something great is going to happen to me!” – Dr. Mark Sanna

There is a lot of negativity in the world today and we are being faced with so many new and different challenges. Learning how to Break Through the negative energy and create a more positive mindfulness practice is a click away. Deirdre discusses with Dr. Mark Sanna, the CEO of Breakthrough Coaching and author of 4 life coaching books, ways to ...

On this Magnificent Aging Podcast episode, Deirdre speaks to Pam Sheppard-Katra the Director of Social Services at Hancock Hall, a privately owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Danbury, Ct and Kathy Berry who is a geriatric nurse helping clients of Hancock Hall navigate thru Medicare. Although caring for your aging parents can be rewarding it can also be very daunting and w...

“Moisturize – Moisturize – Moisturize” – Lydia Diaz

• Do you have sensitivity to your current skin products?
• Lydia says some of the items you put on your skin are absorbed into your body & DO NOT LEAVE?
• Learn about WEBA products and how using them helps you and your skin needs but our environment as well. 
• Learn why it is so important to research labels and ingredients.
• As you age your skin ages as well. Hear t...

WOW! This podcast cast is full of helpful tips and great advice! Deirdre discusses with Liz Craven the importance of self-care and where you can go for answers to those hard questions you may have regarding Elder Care. Liz is the owner of Polk Elder Guide in Polk County, FL and hosts the Sage Aging Podcast. Below are just a few highlights – Enjoy Listening and Take Great Self-Care.  

“Being selfish can be a good t...

“What story do you want your photos to tell”- Cathi Nelson

What a fun podcast! We all have those boxes marked “Photos” in our attic that over time we have tried to organize but just cannot seem to edit. The many vacation pictures or all the weddings you went to over the years, the list goes on.  Help is a click away! 

Today Deirdre discusses with Cathi Nelson from The Photo Managers and a...

Baseball Reminiscence Program- Joe Loglisci, 203-709-0709.  joseph@ctnursingservices.com

• The Baseball Reminiscence Program is virtual and began October 28, 2020
• The Program began in 2009-UCONN Professor Michael Ego started it to help dementia patients be more engaged
• Michael went to Scotland to see how a similar program utilizing British FUTBOL was run
• Michael Ego established his program in Greenwich, CT using American Basebal...

Today we are talking about Caring for an Elderly Loved One at Home, whether this is new to you or you are anticipating becoming the caregiver for your loved one at home at some point in the near future you will want to listen in to Emily Slattery and I discuss what adult day centers can offer you and your loved one and 3 Tips to Caregiving an Elderly Loved One at Home, to ensure you are keeping them engaged and their brain stimulat...

My guest today is Cynthia Perthuis who leads and owns the Senior Care Authority offices in New York City and Southwest Florida. Cynthia has a passion for helping others and advocating for those that do not have the ability to speak for themselves. Her own personal experience with her parents and her entrepreneurial background has helped so many family members with the stress of helping and caring for aging loved ones. 

I thought ...