A Drop in the Bucket

Adventures in Costa Rica

Carrie Naivns of Karried Away with Carrie joins us to talk about her recent group excursion to Costa Rica. Carrie hosts group trips locally and all over the world. Her group, Karried Away with Carrie, is comprised of older adults who want to go on trips locally and abroad and enjoy their lives to the fullest.

Understanding End of Life with Kacie Gikonyo

Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucket list and the things that have dropped into your bucket. In this episode, Lisa interviews Kacie Gikonyo from End of Life Consulting Co., she is an RN who is also a death doula. Lisa and Kacie talk about the importance of being there of the person going through their end of life journey. They also discuss why Kacie became a Death Doula and how much she loves what she does and how the families come to appreciate her presence during the entire process. Timestamps 0:00:00 - Intro - Kacie Death Doula 0:05:39 - Kacie is present for entire family during end of life 0:07:25 - Difference between your service and hospice 0:10:29 - What are most Death Doula's backgrounds 0:12:23 - Death with dignity options 0:14:45 - Examples of personal impact of working with clients 0:18:56 - How does a Death Doula get compensated 0:20:20 - Needs of client and family 24:02 - Client expectations 27:03 - Death Doula numbers

One Fall Can Change it All

Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucketlist and the things that have dropped into your bucket. Mike Bearce, a retired executive director of a falls practice, was the guest on this episode of A Drop in the Bucket. Even after retirement, Mike Bearce continues to do educational seminars forsenior groups throughout the Chicagoland area, and we're proud to have Mike today. Throughout the conversation, we talk about fall prevention, why the risk rises with age, and practical things to do to protect yourself and loved ones as the risk fact grows. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - An introduction to Mike Bearce - Making sense of falling and balance 00:08:17 - Impacts and the fallouts of falling 00:11:58 - How medication can make us unsteady 00:18:20 - Making your home safer as you age and changing your habits 00:24:50 - Getting active again, post COVID 00:31:11 - What’s on your bucket list?

Reverse Mortgages, Everything You Never Knew About This Misunderstood Product

Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucketlist and the things that have dropped into your bucket. In this podcast, Lisa talks with Mark Smolenski, from the company One Trust, who has worked for 25 years in finance and real estate. He has also volunteered his time with several not-for-profit organizations and is currently the president of a local Rotary International club. Mark can be reached at https://onetrusthomeloans.com/contact/msmolenski [https://onetrusthomeloans.com/contact/msmolenski] During the conversation, Mark explains how reverse mortgages have had a bad name in the past and how he works to educate seniors on the importance of balancing their financial and personal needs. He also shares his experience helping clients navigate important financial decisions and why reverse mortgages can be a beneficial option for seniors. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Exploring the Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage 00:07:53 - Reverse Mortgage Qualifications for Married Couples 00:12:16 - Exploring the Benefits of Reverse Mortgages for Homeowners 00:15:50 - Home Equity Conversion Mortgages as Investment Tools 00:19:27 - Explaining the Benefits and Costs of a Reverse Mortgage Loan 00:27:25 - Utilizing a Reverse Mortgage for Home Purchases 00:28:59 - The Benefits of Owning a Second Home 00:36:43 - A Practical Scenario 00:40:22 - How to Start the Process

Life Can Be An Adventure

In this episode, Lisa welcomes Mary Jo Roberts to A Drop in the Bucket. Mary Jo Roberts is a travel expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is the co-owner of Polaris Travel, a travel agency that specializes in guided tours and destinations around the world. Mary Jo is passionate about helping people create positive and joyful travel experiences.