EP6: Living to 100

In today’s segment, we are discussing – Living to 100 with Dr. Joseph Casciani, who has a 35-year history in aging as a psychologist and manager of mental health practices. He has developed mental health training for California’s nursing homes, been the clinical lead for a multi-state group practice for patients in nursing homes, and managed his own multi-state company.In 2018, he extended his professional interest in aging to his new venture, the Living to 100 Club.In this episode, we discuss:Ways in which engagement occurs in senior living communitiesActivities in senior living communities that help lessen loneliness and isolation for seniorsFactors that can help people live to 100The idea of “longevity bonus” and seeing senior years as a time of opportunity rather than declineImportance of maintaining a positive mindset and a sense of purpose as people ageStatistics on the number of people reaching the age of 100 or olderRole of senior living communities in promoting engagement, social activities, and mental/cognitive challenges that can help people achieve milestones like living to 100Memorable Quotes:“I’m not looking to add years to my life, but life to my years.”“Successful aging means to me staying positive even when things get in the way.” Resources:Living to 100 Club Website: https://livingto100.club/ Dr. Joseph M. Casciani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasciani/ Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.