Part of the Abundant Aging Podcast Series

with Rev. Beth Long-Higgins,

VP of Engagement and Director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging at United Church Homes

This week on the first episode of Art of Aging, host Mike Hughes chats with Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and Director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging at United Church Homes. During the episode, the two discuss the topic of aging with abundance. The conversation includes how words can change someone’s perspective on aging, what to look forward to in aging, addressing agism, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • The mission of the Ruth Frost Parker Center (0:38)
  • What to look forward to in aging (3:19)
  • How words can change someone’s perspective on aging (4:47)
  • Ideas and topics that we will explore in Art of Aging (8:01)
  • Addressing agism at any age (9:50)
  • What Beth has enjoyed in her own aging journey (11:41)
  • Surprises along the aging journey (16:27)
  • A look at some examples of those who have aged abundantly (17:46)
  • Final thoughts and conclusion (22:21)

 

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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