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Aug 18
3 min

Spotlight on "Old": 5 Under-the-bed Monsters

Dad had the very best remedy for tackling monsters under the bed. He would shine a light on them to see what they really looked like. Thi...

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Ed Zinkiewicz

Dec 13, 2017
1 min

Tiffany Cloud—Alzheimer’s Association

Tiffany Cloud-Mann of the Alzheimer’s Association helps work on global, national, and local to fight Alzheimer's.

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Fern Richie–Respite for Dementia Caregivers

Ed Zinkiewicz

Jun 7, 2017
1 min

Fern Richie–Respite for Dementia Caregivers

Some things older people don’t forget! Like being with caring friends and having fun! Those are what volunteers bring to the club members, w

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Shara Parker—Sunny Day Club, a Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Ed Zinkiewicz

Apr 26, 2017
1 min

Shara Parker—Sunny Day Club, a Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Sunny Day Club—A Co-founder’s Perspective From her own 13-year experience with her husband’s dementia, Shara Parker co-founded the Sunny ...

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Ed Zinkiewicz

Mar 15, 2017
1 min

Ed Zinkiewicz-Music in Nursing Homes

Volunteering to play spoons with a gospel/hymn group is Ed's Sunday afternoon play time You know Ed Zinkiewicz! The host of this podcast ...

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Brian McCaffrey Volunteers to Make Personal Playlists for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients

Ed Zinkiewicz

Feb 22, 2017
2 min

Brian McCaffrey Volunteers to Make Personal Playlists for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients

After thirty years of ministry as a Lutheran (ELCA) chaplain, recently retired Brian McCaffrey moved with his wife, Helen, and two cats t...

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Retirement

Kickstart

Spotlight on "Old": 5 Under-the-bed Monsters

Tiffany Cloud—Alzheimer’s Association

Fern Richie–Respite for Dementia Caregivers

Shara Parker—Sunny Day Club, a Respite for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Ed Zinkiewicz-Music in Nursing Homes

Brian McCaffrey Volunteers to Make Personal Playlists for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients

How you can make purpose, find friends, and keep active in your retirement.