bOLDer People

Mr. John Crawford & the Importance of Family

Welcome to the seventh episode of bOLDer People! In this episode, guest host, and former bOLDer People Producer, Leah Flake invites John Crawford into the studio. John is a retired engineer who now spends his time working in record preservation. He and his wife, Sherry, volunteer to digitize historical records, to make them available to the public (for free!). John likes to focus on records that have genealogical value as he believes that family is the most important thing in not just his, but everyone’s life. In today’s episode, Leah and John discuss topics such as: * Family and its importance * The significance of lifelong learning * Passing along the wisdom that comes with life * And more! Click here [https://www.usi.edu/health/bronstein-center-for-healthy-aging-and-wellness/geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program/gwep-podcast]to get connected with bOLDer People!

Mr. Todd Reller & Finding the Next Project

In this episode of bOLDer People, our host Dr. Katie Ehlman invites guest speaker Mr. Todd Reller to the studio. Mr. Reller serves as the vice president of the Board of Directors for the Indiana State Games. Mr. Reller is no stranger to athletics and has ranged from being a student athlete here at USI, to running a marathon at 50 years old, to even competing in the National Senior Games himself! Mr. Reller says that he enjoys being busy and is always searching for the next project in his life.  In today’s episode, Dr. Ehlman and Mr. Reller explore various topics such as: ·         The importance of athletics in older adults ·         Mr. Reller’s past in track and cross country at USI ·         Learning new skills at any age ·         And more! Click here [https://www.usi.edu/health/bronstein-center-for-healthy-aging-and-wellness/geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program/gwep-podcast] to get connected with bOLDer People!

Mr. Charles Goldman & Planning for Longevity

In this episode of bOLDer People, Dr. Katie Ehlman invites Mr. Charles Goldman into the studio. Mr. Goldman is an established board member at Solarbron Senior Living who spent 45 years in banking at Old National Bank and National City Bank in Evansville. In his life, he has learned much about planning, goal-setting, and seeing the bigger picture. Mr. Goldman grew up at a time when Southwestern Indiana was majority rural. He remembers Model T Fords, dirt roads, and extended families living together in the same neighborhood.  Mr. Goldman has a wealth of interesting experiences to draw from. The two explore many topics during their conversation, including:   * How unique stories from Mr. Goldman's past shape his outlook on life * How to make sound choices in the present  * How the future will always be unpredictable  We hope you enjoy this conversation we much as we do. Click here to get connected with bOLDer People!

Ms. Sheila Huff & Finishing the Race

In this episode, our host, Dr. Katie Ehlman, invites guest speaker, Ms. Sheila Huff, to the bOLDer People studio. Ms. Huff has been with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) for over 46 years and has worn many hats as a health teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. Ms. Huff currently serves as the Director of Strategic Engagement at EVSC.  In this role, she is an advocate for both students and staff to create positive change in local schools. Ms. Huff says she has loved every minute of her journey and if asked to put her sweatsuit and tennis shoes back on for coaching, she would. Dr. Ehlman explores several topics with Ms. Huff such as:   * Building perseverance in young people and Ms. Huff’s mantra of finishing the race   * Creating a level playing field in education with equitable and inclusive practices  * Women’s Equality Day and helping women recognize their expertise and potential in leadership positions  *  And lots more!   Click here [https://www.usi.edu/health/healthyaging/usi-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program-gwep/wwwusiedubolderpeoplepodcast/]to get connected with bOLDer People!

Janeane Vickers & the Patchwork of Life

If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to the Third episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired.  In this episode, our host, Katie Ehlman, invites guest speaker, Janeane Vickers, to the bOLDer People studio. Janeane Vickers is an avid quilter, a former Portuguese Water Dog breeder, a mountain dulcimer player, and a southwestern Indiana transplant, among other things. One might even call her a jack-of-all-trades. Dr. Ehlman explores several topics with Janeane such as: * Janeane’s volunteer work that ranges from helping meet the spiritual needs of Afghan refugees through her church to working with the Vanderburgh Humane Society to care for and rehome abandoned pets * Resiliency through breast cancer treatment and Janeane’s decision to “leave the girls gone”  * Advice for caregivers and how Janeane unexpectedly became an informal caregiver for her acquaintance, Frank * And lots more! Click here [https://www.usi.edu/health/healthyaging/usi-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program-gwep/wwwusiedubolderpeoplepodcast/]to get connected with bOLDer People!