The Value of Wrinkles

Shownotes:  How do you involve grandparents in special occasions like weddings? July is the month of weddings, so listen in for a fun and sweet story of how one grandchild, Sarah Nord, included her grandparents on her special day. In today's episode: Meet Sarah Nord, who is 32, is an occupational therapist, a world traveler, a hiker. She has a cat and loves tiny houses! Hear about how she incl...

Shownotes:  Want to love the older generation but just don't know how? In today's episode we'll give you plenty of ways that you can encourage an older person. In today's episode: Why older people need more words Ask when was the last time they received a compliment?  Learn the one phrase reminds older people of their true value. "I'm so glad to see you!" Shared a sto...

In today's episode: Meet Annie MacIntyre, who is 31, loves gardening and fostering dogs! Hear about the impact that two sisters had on her life. Dot + Ellie were 2 of 7 kids, so hear what Annie shares about that. I'll also share how sibling conflict is something to think about when you care for aging parents. Annie has started a senior companion service called Dot + Ellie in Maynard, Massa...

Have you seen an older person struggling with life and wanted so bad to help? What can I do to help? Well, in the next few episodes, I’m going so practical and going to give you a framework to help you figure out how you can bless an older friends, family member or neighbor. I'm using Dr. Gary Chapman's book called  The Five Love Languages  as a framework. You'll be able to use this in...

Today I want you to hear from someone who is older. While friends my age are a must-have, having friends who are older, is something that I believe is healthy for us. Healthy? Like quinoa, squash, and fish? YES having older people in your life is a healthy habit. Listen in today as we hear from my friend  Jane Daly  who gives us a thought that you won’t just jot down, but that you’ll want to print...

Shownotes:  Do you dread getting older? Maybe you feel behind in life. Maybe you feel you’ve lost your adventurous side. Maybe you feel like life is getting more boring or you’re slowing down. Or life is veering in a direction you really don’t’ want it to go. If so, today’s episode is for you! What my mom told me on my 16th birthday. Celebrate your LIFE, the chance to grow, meet new people, try ne...

Shownotes: In light of Asian American Heritage Month and in memory of Grandma and all her friends, I'm sharing lessons learned from an Asian grandma. Linda, who is in her mid-30s, sheds light on how not all grandmas are the same.  Today's episode will cover things my friend has learned from her grandma: Submit your story: Submit a story on why you love the older generation by recording a 3...

Shownotes:  How can you value the older people around you more? Listen to today's episode to learn how. Use this episode that will give you a practical way to honor an older friend/family member or senior living community.  What happens when we ask older people questions?  1. We empower them to share their expertise  2. We show them that there are people who really care and want to listen to t...

LISTEN NOW SHOWNOTES: Highlights Holidays, celebrations, and Older American Month. Think about and challenge our perceptions about aging. I want the older generation to be proud of their age and to know how valuable they are. Is there an older person in your life who has made a positive mark, who has made an impact, who has taught you an important lesson? Share your story with me at thevalueofwrin...