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Join us as we discuss Pet Ownership is 'Medication with Jessica Bibbo, Ph.D., a Research Scientist at the Center for Research and Education with the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging.

Many of us experience the benefits of owning a pet. They connect us, motivate us to walk, keep us on a schedule and more. In this conversation with Jessica Bibbo, we learn about her recently concluded research study that looked at pet ownership benefits, challenges and resources in an aging society.

The results provide empirical evidence that pets do impact the health and healthcare decisions of older adults and make a strong case for making pet ownership part of conversations about senior housing, caregiving, transportation and more.

Jessica talks about the study and her hope of how this might change the conversation about health determinants in older adults.

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Jessica Bibbo.

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Pet Ownership is 'Medication' | A Conversation with Jessica Bibbo, PhD

Pet Ownership is 'Medicine' | A Conversation with Jessica Bibbo, PhD

Join us as we discuss 'What We Can Learn From Aging Dogs: The Dog Aging Project' with Dr. Daniel Promislow, the Co-Director and Primary Investigator of the Dog Aging Project and a Professor at the University of Washington.

In this conversation with Dr. Promislow, we discuss his ongoing research project – current findings, how to get involved and what the team hopes to learn. The Dog Aging Project, an unprecedented and innovative research platform has grown to partner with tens of thousands of dogs and their humans across the United States to work with a team of scientists and veterinarians to understand how biology, lifestyle and environment affect health and longevity in dogs. By studying the aging process in dogs, we can discover better ways to predict, diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses related to the aging process in both dogs and humans.

This conversation is part of our inquiry into the health benefits of human-animal relationships, which we will explore further at ‘Creature Comforts’ the 4th annual agein on June 17, 2023 in San Francisco.

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Dr. Daniel Promislow.

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What We Can Learn From Aging Dogs: The Dog Aging Project | A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Promislow

Join us for a special edition of At Home, On Air from At Home With Growing Older's fourth annual agein on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 on the topic of, Creature Comforts: The Human-Animal Bond in Healthy Aging.

Together, we’ll explore different modes of animal-human relations and how our society, our homes and cities can support them. In our complicated modern world, animals have always come to our rescue both emotionally and physically. This is especially true in older age when staying socially connected becomes challenging. The human-animal friendship has proven health benefits in older age, from staving off depression to supporting daily exercise to guiding us when our eyesight diminishes. Our support of aging animals has become part of our aging experiences…

Part one of this episode features Alice Wingwall, a photographer and film editor whose unique work is influenced through her creative engagement with her declining vision.  She has continued to evolve her artwork with the help of her guide dogs. Her images tell the story of this relationship. Alice introduces our day of exploration.

Part two of this episode features our panel discussion. The panel moderator is Chris McCarthy, a change rebel and healthcare innovator.  Panelists include: Sherri Franklin, the Founder and CEO of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue; Evan Johnson, a theater maker, teaching artist and the Prana Director at Elder Ashram; Maddie Krasno, the Grants and Foundation Specialist for Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, who also shares insights about living with her emotional support animal, her dog, Millie; and Annelie Nilsson, a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, who is incorporating robotic cats and dogs into the care of patients with dementia with the Acute Care for the Elderly team.

During this hour of exploration & learning you will hear personal journeys, practical insights and an array of knowledge from our guests’ years of experience with the health benefits of the human-animal bond. Now, we invite you to listen and learn from this special edition of At Home, On Air and hope this topic inspires you and invokes action towards re‑envisioning and improving the experiences of later life.

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Special Edition of At Home, On Air from the 4th annual agein on June 17, 2023 | Creature Comforts: The Human-Animal Bond in Healthy Aging

Special Edition | Creature Comforts: The Human-Animal Bond in Healthy Aging

Join us as we discuss, ‘Wildness’ in Healthy Aging: The significance of the relationship to land/place for healthy aging in the Black community, with Mistinguette Smith, writer and founder of the Black/Land Project.

She shares, “For Black people, resourcefulness, resilience and regeneration are rooted in their relationships to urban land, and place.”  In this conversation with Mistinguette Smith, we further explore how these relationships nurture and sustain older Black Americans’ lives and offer a legacy of well-being to Black people of all ages.

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Mistinguette Smith.

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‘Wildness’ in Healthy Aging | A Conversation with Mistinguette Smith

Join us as we discuss ‘We Are All Neighbors In One Big Community: The effect of the affordable housing crisis on living and aging in the Bay Area’ with Karen Nemsick, the Director of the Housing Justice Initiative with United Way Bay Area.

Karen Nemsick has led several housing initiatives in the Bay Area to support low-income households. In this conversation, she draws from her more than 10-year tenure as Executive Director of Rebuilding Together where she successfully grew its home repair programs in underserved neighborhoods, her fellowship with Fuse Corp where she led the establishment of a community land trust to create environmentally sustainable housing for people living with serious mental health challenges in Alameda County, and her current role as Director of the Housing Justice Initiative at UWBA, which in 2023 distributed $750,000 housing justice grants to 23 grassroots organizations. 

Listen and learn about what is happening now to address the affordable housing crisis, how you can advocate for affordable housing in your neighborhood, and what innovative solutions are on the horizon to tackle this community-wide issue.

View the transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/jP0OKJQtlfn

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Karen Nemsick.

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We Are All Neighbors In One Big Community: The effect of the affordable housing crisis on living and aging in the Bay Area | A Conversation with Karen Nemsick

We Are All Neighbors In One Big Community | A Conversation with Karen Nemsick

Join us as we discuss ‘The Body as Home: Exploring the Experience of Aging’ with Joe Goode, a globally acclaimed choreographer, writer and the artistic director of the Joe Goode Performance Group.

In this conversation with Joe Goode, we discuss how, through his work, Joe is challenging the predominant narratives of aging and the fearfulness that accompanies the inevitable demise of the physical body. Joe shares insights about his latest performance, As We Go, as well as his approach to movement as we age. Listen & explore along with us as we delve further into the topic of our own personal & universal aging experiences.

"It’s about teaching people to be deeply present in what’s going on at the moment, however imperfect." - Joe Goode

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of At Home, On Air with Joe Goode.

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The Body as Home: Exploring the Experience of Aging | A Conversation with Joe Goode

Is it ever too late to be the creative that you always wanted to be? Can you have a thriving creative life well into your "golden years?"

Yes, yes you can!  

Engaging in a creative life as an older adult can bring numerous advantages, contributing to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it's painting, writing, music, or any other form of creative expression, the key is to find joy and fulfillment in the process. 

In this latest episode which is part of the In The Flow: Creating Over 40 I interview a thriving artist, musician and writer who is finding joy by living her best creative life in her "golden years."

My special guest for this podcast is Dr. Sandra E. Wilson, a vibrant  multi-passionate creative whose life highlights the epitome of creativity.  Art, writing and music has been a passion of hers since she was a child and in her 30s, she began painting and writing which she has continued non-stop until this day.

Dr. Wilson is a published writer of poetry, prose, plays and fiction.  She is also a award winning painter having participated in  
in numerous exhibits in galleries and art spaces  in the Greater Philadelphia and Washington, DC areas including the African American Museum of Philadelphia.  She is accomplished pianist as well.

An extra special note....Dr. Wilson is also my cousin who I have the privilege of getting to know on a personal and creative basis since 2020!

During our discussion, we talked about the following topics: 

-How Dr. Wilson started her creative journey and what was her inspiration.

-How she stays creative and her creative routine.

-The advantage of maintaining a creative practice at this time of her life. 

-  Her advice for people who think it's too late to launch a creative life. 

About Dr. Sandra Wilson:

With a background in education, Dr. Sandra E. Wilson holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Education from Montclair University, an M.A. in Humanities with a concentration in Fine Arts from Beaver College ( now Arcadia University), and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Urban Education with a Minor in Communications from Temple University. She has served as a Adjunct Professor of Education at Montgomery County Community College (PA) and Temple University, inspiring and educating future generations.

Dr. Wilson is currently writing a book of historical fiction which she hopes to publish in 2024.  She is a member of the Women's Caucus of Art, Greater Washington, DC chapter.
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Episode 52: Staying Creative in Your Golden Years

Join us as we discuss ‘Artists in Residence: Connecting Generations through Street Stories’ with Laura Nova, a visionary artist, activist and creative force based in NYC.


In this thought-provoking conversation with Laura Nova, we explore how Laura’s artistic vision goes beyond aesthetics – boosting health and spreading delight throughout her city and neighborhood. Delve into the extraordinary world of Laura’s inventive urban art and discover how we can all become Artists in Residence - contributing to the creation, connection and problem-solving that connects generations.


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Artists in Residence: Connecting Generations through Street Stories | A Conversation with Laura Nova

Join us as we discuss, At Home in the City: Inviting Connections and Community in Public Space, with Walter Hood, an Oakland-based, internationally renowned landscape designer, artist, educator and MacArthur Fellow.

In this conversation with Walter Hood, we delve into the design of urban environments and opportunities for intergenerational connections. The focus of Hood’s work is the public realm and urban environments; much of his work empowers and serves marginalized communities across the country. His studio, research and a number of his projects are based in West Oakland, a neighborhood with great racial diversity and a rich history of Black culture.

View the transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/c91IklTm9rM

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Walter Hood.

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At Home in the City: Inviting Connections & Community in Public Space | A Conversation with Walter Hood

At Home in the City: Inviting Connections & Community in Public Space | A talk with Walter Hood

Our mission is to educate, inspire and connect people across generations and disciplines to re-envision and improve the experiences of later life.

The Spark Your Creative Podcast (formerly the Mindfully Creative podcast) explores how art is being used for personal and community healing as well as some tips on how creatives can break through barriers to make their “art” whatever that might look like.  Hosted by Sharon Burton of Powered by Spark Your Creative Coaching  (www.sparkyourcreative.com) and SJB Creative Ventures.  Intro music by Melvin Rogers (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/MelvinRogers)

Elder Care Services’ mission is to help older and vulnerable adults remain “safe, secure and supported” within the community through evidence-based programs.

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