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Newsletter: December 2023
It’s time to look back on 2023, in order to gain some perspective on this crazy year, in the rearview mirror.
Dec. 3, 2023: Filmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, “No Country For Old People”
Filmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, joins us for the entire program for a conversation with Dr. Mara about her new documentary film, No Country For Old People, based on Susie’s own lived experience as a family caregiver for her mother in a nursing home, showing the dark side of even the best of the nursing homes.
November 19, 2023: Senior Advocate, Kim Weaver on Advocating for Loved Ones in Long Term Care – Resources for Families & Dr. Mara on Lessons in Resilience from Mom
Missed the program? It was great and you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman and former Iowa Congressional Candidate, Kim Weaver-Fritzche, returned to the show! This time, Kim...
October 22, 2023: Christiana Egi, RN, Preventing Caregiver Burnout and Book, “Unraveled”
Christiana Egi, RN, geriatric and mental health specialist, dementia advocate, author, and owner/operator of Alexis Lodges in Toronto, returns to this show to talk about her latest children’s book, “Unraveled,” about self-care for caregivers.
October 8, 2023: Robert Signore, President of Thrive Pavilion, Virtual Reality Senior Community
Robert Signore, President of Thrive Pavilion, a nonprofit senior community based entirely in virtual reality, joins us to tell us more about the social, emotional, and health benefits that can come from this virtual reality community.
October 1, 2023: Carol Polcovar – “Murder on Allen Street” and Creativity; Dr. Mara with Ageism in Healthcare
Carol Polcovar joins us from Hawaii to discuss her first book her historical mystery series, “A Murder on Allen Street,” creativity, and more of her new projects. Dr. Mara with advocating for elders in the healthcare system.
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