Welcome to Season 2 of the Honestly Aging Podcast! In this kickoff episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of Vibrant Aging, inspired by the heartfelt feedback from our Friends Life Care members. Join host Cheryl Proska, Joe Conner (Interim President and CEO), and Katie Starrantino (Director of Wellness Initiatives) as they unpack the results of a recent survey sent to Friends Life Care members, discussing the key factors that influence a positive aging journey.

In this episode, we explore:

• The top decisions that have positively impacted Friends Life Care members' aging experiences.

• How maintaining purpose and passion can be both a challenge and a success as we age.

• The shift from "Triumphant Aging" to "Vibrant Aging" based on member feedback.

• Exciting new Wellness programs designed to support health, relationships, and financial security.

Tune in to hear how we’re integrating members valuable insights into our Wellness initiatives and what you can look forward to this season. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes!

Resources:

https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/management-team/joe-conner/ 

https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/care-coordinators/katie-starrantino/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephconner/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-starrantino-lcsw-m-ed-cdp-387129224/ 

https://www.friendslifecare.org/

https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/

https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/

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Hello Honestly Aging listeners and friends! It’s Cheryl Proska here, your podcast host, checking in to thank you for making Season One a success and to share exciting updates about Season Two!

In Season One, we explored vital topics like solo aging, brain health, resilience, and more, with insights from aging services experts, Friends Life Care members, and my amazing colleagues.

Season Two kicks off on September 18th with a focus on Vibrant Aging. We’ll delve into engaging discussions on nutrition, age-related transitions, end-of-life planning, and much more. Don’t miss out!

A special thanks to Nick Deterding for his stellar editing work and to the entire Friends Life Care community for your continued support. We’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions—email us at info@flcpartners.org.

Subscribe to stay updated, and we’ll see you on September 18th!

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Thank you to all our listeners and guests for a stellar first season of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®.

In our closing episode, we’re joined by Jay Hilliard, Friends Life Care Plan Counselor, to get his take on some topics covered throughout the season. Jay also discusses his experiences as an unpaid caregiver, a Friends Life Care member, and consulting with solo agers about Friends Life Care membership.

Jay has been with Friends Life Care for 20 years. Before joining Friends Life Care, he was a long-term care insurance broker for five years. Previously, he worked in sales in the textile industry and for the United States Chamber of Commerce. Jay coaches ice hockey and helps run hockey clinics for goalies. He has two sons with his wife, Sandra, from Glasgow, Scotland. Jay is also a Friends Life Care member.

Resources:

https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/plan-counselors/jay-hilliard/

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