Wisdom from the Porch

Ep. 12 If You Don’t Mind, It Doesn’t Matter

There is no constant in life except change. And, when we really come down to it, the only thing we can really control is our attitude. Come along on this ride with licensed clinical social worker Joni Benton as she helps us with concepts and techniques that will remind us to move away from judgment and toward mindfulness. Learn more at www.wisdomfromtheporch.org [http://www.wisdomfromtheporch.org]

Ep. 11 Journey Into the Second Half of Life: Grief & Loss Through the Lifecycles

By exploring what qualities and concepts we want to bring into our senior years we can embrace, rather than fear, this time of uncertainty. As we grow older we can either constrict or expand our life and lifestyle choices. This podcast with Denise LaRosa, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine will guide listeners through the steps we may consider taking to achieve a robust second half. Learn more at www.wisdomfromtheporch.org [http://www.wisdomfromtheporch.org]

Ep. 10 Elder Placement: Leave it to the Pros

Host Ron Yukelson meets with Nicole Pazdan, the founder of Elder Placement Professionals in San Luis Obispo, CA and one of the pre-eminent experts on working with seniors and their families during times of housing transition. Did you consider that the prettiest, newest and shiniest adult community may not be the right one for you based on your personality and other medical and social needs? Nicole will educate listeners on finding the retirement community that fits you best and why engaging with a professional not only costs you nothing, but will help you transition seamlessly to what is intended to be your last forever home. Learn more about Wisdom from the Porch at www.wisdomfromtheporch.org [http://www.wisdomfromtheporch.org]

Ep. 9 Self Advocacy and Learning to Ask for Help

By the end of today’s episode, listeners will be thrust into a role of self-advocacy by learning when and how to ask for help. According to our guest Lily Carr, a licensed clinical social worker at Wilshire Home Health in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeking assistance is one of the most difficult tasks we’ll ever do. In this call to action, host Ron Yukelson discusses with Lily how our aging population and their caregivers will learn techniques empowering them to advocate for themselves in time of need. Learn more about Wisdom from the Porch at www.wisdomfromtheporch.org [http://www.wisdomfromtheporch.org]

Ep. 8 The Village Movement

In this week's episode, in studio guest Linda Beck, president of the Board of SLO Village, updates us on the Village movement sweeping the nation and gaining a foothold internationally, allowing seniors to age in place. A village is a membership organization that connects older adults to the community, programming, and expertise they need to continue living lives of purpose and promise in their own home. Listeners will learn about these innovative, community-based solutions that improve quality of life and expand choices at all stages of aging, empowering older adults to sustain independence and remain in charge of their lives as they age. Learn more about Wisdom from the Porch at www.wisdomfromtheporch.org [http://www.wisdom]