Life Is A Sacred Journey

At a time when there are numerous books and magazine articles on pain management, diet and nutrition, exercise, and changing your lifestyle, Sandy Rozelman has put together a book incorporating all of these topics and more as they relate to chronic pain. As a person who has had to endure chronic pain for many years, Sandy has researched methods to empower herself and has compiled them into one book. All that she shares, she has applied to the management of her own chronic pain.If you are experiencing chronic pain and are looking for alternatives to conventional medicine, “Chronic Pain Doesn’t Have to Hurt” has arrived just in time to guide you down a gentle path of self-healing. Sandy offers easy-to-use suggestions in an easy-to-understand format, knowing that when you are experiencing pain, the last thing you want to do is spend hours reading books on how to feel better.Stay tuned for fresh, thought-provoking insights into what it means to live your best life wherever you are on your journey - boomer, older

 Around the world, as large numbers of people age well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, mayors and other civic leaders are starting to consider how to develop cities and communities that are age-friendly -- great places to grow up and grow old. But talking effectively about age-friendly communities is hard. The idea may seem appealing to various stakeholders, but they are not sure what an age-friendly community really looks like.Our guest, John Feather is HuffPost contributor and CEO of Grantmakers in Aging - an organizsation at the forefront of  helping America become a better place to grow up and grow old. This week, he helps us answer the question, 'What does age-friendly look like?" Stay tuned for fresh, thought-provoking insights into what it means to live your best life wherever you are on your journey - boomer, older adult or caregiver.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

What is the connection between music, healing, wellness and health in older adults? That's the question at the heart of our discussion on this weeks episode of Life is a Sacred Journey. Our guests Donna Stoering and Robin Lombardo explain the power of music to restore memory and also share tips on how you can begin to create playlists to share with your elders at home today. Stay tuned for fresh and insightful ideas on what it means to age with dignity and live your best life as an elder or caregiver today. Life is a Sacred Journey airs Thursdays at 5pm PDT.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In a SaferSex4Seniors information guide, Terri Clark writes "Aging LGBT folks often face a double whammy: society’s ageism as well as homophobia/biphobia/transphobia.”Furthermore, the challenges associated with poverty intensify with age – and even more so when one is lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender. What is the reason for this divide and how does it play out?Robert Espinoza (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute) and Terri Clark (ActionAIDS) join us for a live conversation to shed some light on the challenges of LGBT aging and more importantly what it means to age with pride. ---Stay tuned for new and though-provoking insights into what it means to live your best life wherever you are on your journey - a boomer, older adult or caregiver. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Elder financial abuse is being called the fastest growing area of crime in America. And it may be happening in your family, if you aren't paying attention to a caregiver -- or a relative -- who, under the guise of being helpful, is siphoning off an elderly person's life savings.This issue no doubt affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, cultures, and races. It is a major problem that is expected to grow dramatically with the aging of our population. We are delighted and honored to be joined by Carolyn Rosenblatt, an expert on the topic, to help us protect our parents or loved ones as well as equip us with tools to spot the red flags that exploitation is happening. ---Stay tuned for fresh and insightful ideas on what it means to age with dignity and live your best life as an elder or caregiver today. 'Life is a Sacred Journey' airs Thursdays at 5pm PDT.

Join David and Mcheal for this daring and edgy conversation on one of the most important and (ironically) least addressed topics in long term care  - Sex! Wherever you are on the aging spectrum - caregiver, baby boomer, older adult or health professional - David will challenge your beliefs on sexuality in seniors and more! This is not your average conversation! Tune in Thursday, May 14 at 5pm PDT. ---Stay tuned for fresh and insightful ideas on what it means to age with dignity and live your best life as an elder or caregiver today. Life is a Sacred Journey airs Thursdays at 5pm PDT. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Nothing can protect us from receiving our share of dark days. We all have them. But we can do something to transform tragedies into opportunities for growth, enlightenement and positive change. And that's what this intense and captivating book, No Storm Lasts Forever: Transforming Suffering into Insight is all about. The author joins us this week to speak from experience. A brilliant cardiologist honored by the American Heart Association as a former National Physician of the Year, Dr. Terry Gordon experienced a horrific family tragedy that caused him to re-think everything. This book documents his weathering of the emotional storm and the paradoxically positive, lifelong blessings he gained from the experience. Awarded "Honorable Mention" for Best Blog at PR Daily's 2014 Non Profit Awards - LIFE IS A SACRED JOURNEY allows caregivers and elders awaken their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world of aging around them. Topics including spirituality & aging, sexuality, end-of-life  care, gr

When it comes to end-of-life care, one conversation can make all the difference. On National Health Care Decisions Day, April 16th, 2015, 10am-3pm, Alameda County will host a Conversation Village—a place where you can consider, communicate and document your health care wishes. In the Village, erected in Oakland’s Frank Ogawa Plaza, you can talk about health care resources, hear stories about what matters to people or complete your own advanced directives.Click here to register and find out more. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Filled with chapter-by-chapter checklists that underscore the important questions every caregiver may face at various points in the process, as well as a concise “Cheat Sheet” and a guide to essential resources, THE CAREGIVER’S COMPANION is a must have for anyone facing the difficult, distressing, but at times rewarding experience of caring for elderly loved ones in the twilight of their lives.Carolyn Brent is a nationally acclaimed author, speaker, and caregiver advocate who has dedicated her life to preparing the elderly and their caregivers to face end-of-life issues. "Life is a Sacred Journey" airs every Thursday on Blog Talk Radio and celebrates the role, contribution and impact of elders and caregivers in America and beyond today. LISJ received Honorable Mention for 'Best Blog' in PR Daily's 2014 Non-Profit PR Awards. Connect with "Life is a Sacred Journey" Online:http://aseb.org/media/life-is-a-sacred-journey/SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram. 

Micheal and her guest, Susie Wilson tackle one of the most important, yet least addressed topics in senior care - sexuality in aging. A state and national leader in the fight for effective sexuality/family life education and prevention of adolescent pregnancy, Wilson planned and managed the operations of a resource, advocacy, and technical assistance organization committed to improving sexuality education programs in public schools and community agencies. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

The vast majority of healthcare in the United States, is provided by families and not healthcare professionals. Iin this broadcast, we discuss the latest in technology available on the market to ease the day-to-day activities of family caregivers and shares useful tips/checklist to help anyone (especially caregivers) to choose the right product from the wide variety of available technology products out there. Micheal is joined by David Lindeman, PhD, Director at Center for Technology and Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and Center for Technology and Aging respectively. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

What do you do when a parent’s ability to care for his/her healthcare or finances gradually deteriorates over time?Do you have questions about your own future quality care plan, government support or how to set up long-term care plan?This week, host Micheal Pope explores Elder Law with guest Julie Fielder. Julie has 29 years of experience in health care & senior services, and she is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation as well as a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. Join us, share your experiences, raise your questions, and help those who need support figuring out the needs of parents and loved ones.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Emiliana (of the Greater Good Science Center) and Micheal (Host), explore the benefits of gratitude and how to cultiate a mindful practice in the midst of good and challenging times in your life's journey. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

“I Am Somebody” is a spiritually nourishing book by poet/author Frances H. Kakugawa - that is also likely to be healing for people who lack the words to describe their caregiving experiences, both past and present, and the range of emotions that accompany those experiences.Her message is a powerful one: Despite all the demands and burdens that caring for someone with dementia entail, the bottom line is never to forget that person’s humanity. The care recipient may no longer have the memories, abilities and personality that he or she once did, but there is a soul within that body that responds to and is deserving of love and compassion.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

This week, Micheal Pope and her guests Julie Interrante and Jeremy Adam Smith, explore ‘The Body and Spirit of Love.’Julie Interrante is a writer, minister, and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Sacramento City College.Jeremy Adam Smith is Producer and Editor of the Greater Good Science Center ‘s website and a 2013 fellow with the Institute for Justice and Journalism.Join us on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 5 pmSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Today we explore the power of innovation and how it is changing the face and experience of aging in America and around the world. Our guest Stephen Johnston, is the Co-Founder of Aging2.0 - a global organization on a mission to accelerate innovation to improve the lives of older adults around the world. A timely topic as the number of American's 65 and older is expected to double by the middle of the century. Having unprecedented access to the latest innovations in the aging space, Stephen gives us a sneak-peek into some of the latest trends not only changing the experience of aging for our 76.4 baby boomers but also changing the lives of  our 65 million caregivers.  

Our culture today, supports an image of holiday perfection that is especially hyped during the holiday season. Thanksgiving holidays are perfect examples of America's obssesion with fantasy images of perfect families happily enjoying each other's company during a holiday meal. Already filling overwhelmed with caregiving tasks, stressed out caregivers may see traditional holiday planning as more of a drain of precious energy than a joy. Today, grief expert Julie Interrante shares some tips to make the holidays more enjoyable for you and your loved ones. No matter what your caregiving situation looks like. 

Steven Morrison is back on Life is a Sacred Journey to talk about his new project "Financial Freedom Once and For All: A Master class. As Steven puts it, "There is no shortage of 'abundance' information out there for people who are struggling finnacially. Most of us have digested the lessons: visualize, believe, let go, etc. But then the nitty-gritty of making ends meet on a daily basis consumes us and the lessons go out the window." Steven is creating a groundbreaking Masterclass to help break this cycle by showing you "how to create financial freedom for your Self and your family, once and for all, by learning how to change how you think about the situation". SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Many communities are increasingly focusing on becoming more age-friendly - turning into great places not only to grow up but also to grow older. This is all good, and demands will only go up as America's population greys. But the big question is, how do we ensure that our communities not only serve our elders but also become more LGBT aging friendly? Micheal Pope and her guest Dan Ashbrook answer some of these big questions in today's episode. Join them for a groundbreaking discussion with many uplifting and new ideas to be shared. Only here on Life is a Sacred Journey. #StayTunedSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Our culture today, supports an image of holiday perfection that is especially hyped during the holiday season. Thanksgiving holidays are perfect examples of America’s obsession with fantasy images of perfect families happily enjoying each other’s company during a holiday meal.  Already feeling overwhelmed with caregiving tasks, stressed out caregivers may see traditional holiday planning as more of a drain of precious energy than a joy. Today, my dear friend and grief expert, Julie Interrante and I share some tips to help make the holidays more enjoyable for you and your loved ones. No matter what your caregiving situation looks like. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.