Life Transitions

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Life Transitions

Old age is a life-stage that re-defines life priorities -- and it needs to be addressed in a functional way. Life Transitions examines the issues of aging from social, behavioral, environmental, financial, and health perspectives.Discussions focus on the positive as well as the stressful aspects of the aging process, with professionals, caregivers, and the elderly themselves, working to “demystify” the aging process and present old age in a positive way without minimizing the reality of aging.

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    Paying attention is key to avoiding scams

    Stephanie Rhea, manager at LA Capitol Credit Union, talks about recognizing and preventing potential scams.

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    How eating healthy can help you age gracefully

    Dietician Rita Walker talks about the benefit of healthy eating on healthy aging.

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    Moving through grief even during the holidays

    Pam Lavender, director of grief and community outreach at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, talks about handling the grief and sadness that some may feel during the holidays.

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    Managing financial health

    Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, the dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences and a finance professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, talks about the basics of managing financial health.

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    Saving Memories

    Personal Historian Deanne Groves talks about ways we can hold on to our love ones even when they are no longer with us.

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    Grief management

    Amy Givler discusses managing grief as a process.

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    Myths of Aging

    There are numerous myths about the aging process which leads to ageism. Lynda McGehee, retired executive Director of the Ouachita Council on Aging, discusses common myths about aging.

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    "Do the things that got put off" in retirement

    "Do the things that got put off" in retirement, says Dr. Mara Loeb, a recently retired college professor. She also suggests "Set your priorities... Make a list of things that you've dreamed of doing and make sure they actually come to pass."

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Old age is a life-stage that re-defines life priorities -- and it needs to be addressed in a functional way. Life Transitions examines the issues of aging from social, behavioral, environmental, financial, and health perspectives.Discussions focus on the positive as well as the stressful aspects of the aging process, with professionals, caregivers, and the elderly themselves, working to “demystify” the aging process and present old age in a positive way without minimizing the reality of aging.

HOSTED BY

Anita Sharma

Produced by KEDM | NPR News and Music for northeast Louisiana

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