Garden Spot Communities presents: Purpose In Retirement

In the podcast, Dr. Matt Kaplan, a professor for intergenerational programs and aging at Pennsylvania State University, talks about the impacts of intergenerational relationships. According to Dr. Kaplan, whether you are working in the retirement living industry or a Head Start preschool, you are building the intergenerational relationships that are critical for our society. Learn about the 5 Impacts of Intergenerational Relationships: https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5ImpactsofIntergenerationalRelationships.pdf

In part two of our conversation with Dr. Matt Kaplan, he talks about the “Five Ps and a V” that he uses to help communities facilitate intergenerational relationships. The V is “Value” -- an opportunity to discover the value in truly seeing each other and engaging together. The five Ps appear below.

In the podcast, Beth Witrogen, an award-winning journalist and author, talks about the importance of reframing aging—focusing on all of the aspects of health and wellness, not just physical health. We offer these aspects of health as a framework to reframe aging. Read the 5 Ways Beth talks about Reframing Aging: https://gsc.gl/5WaystoReframe Thistledown Cooperative Living Featured in the Journal on Active Aging: https://www.gardenspotvillage.org/news/thistledown-cooperative-living-featured-in-the-journal-for-active-aging/ Purchase - "Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal" by Beth Witrogen: https://www.amazon.com/Caregiving-Spiritual-Journey-Love-Renewal/dp/1620455846

In the podcast, Scott and Juanita talk with Nancy Peckenham, founder of Crow's Feet. Nancy discusses the wisdom people share in the Crow’s Feet online community. The stories are poignant and memorable. Here are a few recent blogs celebrating aging (and the lead-in to engage you with learning). Read the 5 Pieces of Wisdom from Crows Feet https://www.gardenspotcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5PiecesofWisdomfromCrowsFeet.pdf Read these 5 articles that imparted wisdom in our lives. That Face in the Mirror: https://medium.com/crows-feet/that-face-in-the-mirror-a09c9bce11a0 Frozen in Time: How Skating Connected My Family Across Generations: https://medium.com/crows-feet/frozen-in-time-how-skating-connected-my-family-across-generations-dba2d66c25ab How Early Retirement Has Improved My Social Life:https://medium.com/crows-feet/how-early-retirement-has-improved-my-social-life-0430dab63e8f Changing My Game To Help My Sister With Alzheimer's: https://medium.com/crows-feet/changing-my-game-to-help-my-sister-with-alzheimers-cd5439b06bbb Piviot: https://medium.com/crows-feet/pivot-b6976564922f

In the podcast Rob Schwartz, son of Morrie Schwartz talks about the “The Wisdom of Morrie,” a book he published on behalf of his father, Morrie Schwartz, in 2023. The book is full of wisdom and insight, lists and advice. Below, find five “Thoughts to Live By” from Morrie Schwartz. This list appears on page 144 of “The Wisdom of Morrie.” Read more: https://gsc.gl/5PiecesOfWisdom