Highlights from this week’s conversation include:
- Welcome to Today’s Episode with Anne Basting (0:36)
- Anne Shares What Inspired Her Creative Path (3:02)
- How TimeSlips Emerged in Dementia Care (6:13)
- Shifting Caregivers’ Mindsets on Identity (9:51)
- The Ongoing Growth Possible in Later Life (13:04)
- The Power of Creativity for Caregivers (15:27)
- Creativity and Spirituality in Caregiving (17:30)
- Practicing Curiosity, Humility, and Awe (18:21)
- Challenging Assumptions in Dementia Care (21:59)
- Being Present and Letting Go of Rigid Patterns (22:38)
- The Role and Setup of Memory Cafes (24:33)
- The Concept of Respite Together at Memory Cafes (28:01)
- 10 Million Moments of Connection Initiative (30:17)
- Key Practices for Caregivers: Asking Beautiful Questions (35:28)
- Anne’s Personal Reflections on Her Own Aging (37:01)
- Anne’s Inspirations from Others Aging Abundantly (40:00)
- Conclusion and Where to Connect with Anne (42:22)
Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.
