Everybody Ages in Place

with Michael Hughes & Rev. Beth Long-Higgins,

Podcast Hosts, United Church Homes

This week on the Art of Aging, hosts Michael Hughes and Rev. Beth Long-Higgins introduced a special series of shows leading up to the 2024 Annual Abundant Aging Symposium in October hosted by United Church Homes. In this mini episode, Mike and co-host Reverend Beth Higgins explore the concept of aging in place. They discuss the emotional and practical challenges of remaining in one’s home as one ages, including attachment to possessions and the need to anticipate future health changes. They also highlight the importance of proactively making decisions about living situations and much more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Introduction to Episode and Aging in Place (0:07)
  • Annual Symposium Announcement (1:08)
  • Understanding Aging in Place (1:50)
  • Emotional Attachments to Home (3:00)
  • Anticipating Future Needs (3:30)
  • The Burden of Possessions (4:49)
  • Grief and Letting Go (5:39)
  • Finding Joy in Letting Go (8:29)
  • Relief from Burdens (10:10)
  • Impact of Physical Possessions (11:21)
  • Possibilities of Minimalism (13:30)
  • Final Thoughts and Conclusion (14:20)

 

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024. 

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. 

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