Aging With Grace 55+
Aging With Grace 55+™ is a 45-minute interview magazine format featuring guests providing useful tips for taking care of self, aging family members and those who priovide care for elders. Some of our interviewed guests are also doing what seniors only dream about or never thought possible. Enjoy and share (or even perhaps even emulate) their stories on this lifestyle podcast. Rotating magazine style segments are designed to create an on-line community for living well and continuing to engage in society. Candidly this series is produced as an attack on rampant Ageism. Featured topics have included caregiving for aging parents, protecting finances in retirement and many more.
This is the fourth pocast series produced by host Dale Josey who has been blessed with renewed energy in his retirement with a purpose. For more information visit AWG55.com.
Episodes
26 episodes
Coping with Loss and Transformative Life: The Journey of Phyllis Connelly, Ph.D.
The loss of a family member often necessitates surviving members to take on new roles and responsibilities. This transition can be both challenging and transformative. One poignant example is the experience of Dr. Phyllis Connelly, who faced th...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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33:59
One Year Retrospective: Troy Broussard
In 2023 Troy J. Broussard moved to Louisville from Baton Rouge to accept the position of AARP Kentucky State Director. In this episode he shares some of his proudest achievements / accomplishments in this past year. Including testifying before ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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19:42
A Salute to Veterans 2025
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KYDVA) Commissioner Whitney Allen highlights the comprehensive support provided to the state's 295,000 veterans and their families. Allen also emphasizes that every state has a Department of Veterans Aff...
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24:27
Vote Smart: Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb
Voting is essential for shaping policies and ensuring that democracy reflects the collective voice of the people. In this episode, Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb shares her insights on the election process. With 27 years of public service—incl...
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26:30
Helping Soldiers Transition to Society
Rev. Dr. James Thurman, State Commander & Second Vice for NABVETS, comments on the creation of and need for the National Association of Black Veterans. Soldiers of color coming home were not allowed to join veteran associations. So in...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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20:46
2024 AARP Challenge Grant Recipient Appalshop
With this year's major investment, across the eight years of the program (2017-2024) AARP has invested $20.1million through over 1,700 grants to make communities more livable. Interim Executive Director Tiffany Studivant and Operations Di...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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27:05
S4 E9: Taxes In Retirement
Retirement concerns for most people tend to center on health, and fear of outliving their savings. Which are in many ways intertwined. For example, your health plays into how long you can work, how much you'll need to spend on insurance and med...
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18:11
John Tesh Creates On Line Music Course
John Tesh is internationally recognized for his diverse talents as a journalist, composer, broadcaster, concert pianist, and author. His online course, the John Tesh Piano Method, available at Tesh.com, was developed after surveying his nearly ...
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48:19
Hildegard House & Primary Elections
Past AARP Purpose Prize winner Karen Cassidy discusses the Hildegard House (www.hildegardhouse.org) which is Kentucky's first and only comfort care home. It provides a home and compassionate ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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31:18
Tax Investing Around Election Cycles
Running out of money during retirement is the concern that consistently ranks as the No. 1 fear of retirees. John Watson, from dpl Financial Partners, shares his holistic approach to financial planning using a time proven combination of managed...
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16:52
Volunteer President Adkins And Legislation Affecting Seniors
State Board Volunteer President Gary Adkins shares how AARP / KY is encouraging Congress to act before 447,000 Kentucky families lose access to affordable, reliable internet through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Plus propose...
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21:56
Market Trends for Retirees and Grandparent Merit Badges
On average a 65-year-old in the U.S. can expect to live a little more than 20-25 more years. Effectively spending a 1/3 of their life in retirement! With a 50 % - 65% chance they will still be alive at age 95, the ideal retirement plan in...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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26:39
Huge Growth in Annuities and Social Media for Seniors
David Lau, founder, and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, discusses the surge in annuities compared to the previous year. Including solutions and benefits annuities provide in peace of mind for building or protecting investment portfolios in...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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30:58
S4 / E3: Holiday Classic "White Christmas" at The Rosemary Clooney Museum
The Rosemary Clooney Museum features costumes and props from the popular movie “White Christmas”. This holiday musical classic stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a singing duo who befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:23
Meet the New President of AARP Kentucky
Meet Gary Adkins who was recently named the next volunteer State President for AARP Kentucky. In this position he is a key partner and counsel to the new Kentucky State Director Troy Broussard. Mr. Adkins replaces outgoing president Charl...
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27:54
Midlife Liberation & Senior Olympian Finds Gold (Again!)
After serving as a CEO for 24-years Chip Conley eventually founded Modern Elder Academy. One of MEAs secrets to thriving in midlife is marrying wisdom and experience with curiosity and a beginner’s mind. He believes society offers little ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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44:19
New State Director for KY/AARP & Volunteer Spotlight: Operation Parent
This episode welcomes Troy J. Broussard to the new role as the State Director for Kentucky in the South Region. The proud Desert Storm Army Veteran and native of Louisiana shares his passion for leading the AARP Kentucky staff and vo...
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34:30
Aging In Place, Effective Planning for Caregiving & Origins of an Audio Empire
Architect Aaron Murphy shares his passion for housing that allows for Aging In Place in your own community. Technology is pivoting. Medicine is advancing. But according to this Certified Aging In Place Specialist, home design...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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36:15
Long Term Care Plans Protect Assets, 'Madness' at Sea and Community MetroMorphosis
Why plan for long term care? Amy Arnette, director, Insurance Solutions with dpl Financial, discusses why you would need it and how to customize a long term care plan. Bottom line is Long Term Care planning is essential to pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:04
Alzheimer’s Claims a Legend, Protecting Retirement Income, and Mums The Word
Recently singer Tony Bennett, whom the New York Times labelled as “Jazzy Crooner of the American Songbook”, succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. Despite being diagnosed with the disease in 2016 he could amazingly still remember song lyrics ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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40:40
Friday Fun Factoid: SunScreen!
In the event you missed it enjoy the origins of two essential skincare products for the summer sun. One of which was created inside a coffee pot and the other brand, despite its idylic tropical name, actually came from a small town ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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3:18
A Salute to Ron Bridges and Benefits of Volunteering
Ron Bridges reflects on his stellar 27-year career with AARP. He first joined AARP in 1997 and was promoted to AARP Kentucky State Director in September 2012. This special retirement, or as we like to say “repurposed”, edition also includ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:46
Understanding Income vs. Assets in Retirement and Kids Cancer Alliance
Make sure your retirement can generate income for life. Willie Jones from DPL Financial Partners discusses common risks associated with retirement planning today including income versus assets. Regardless of your age or life...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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34:44
Kentucky's Champion for Life at 50+ plus Inventor Whose Failures Changed the World
Volunteer and retiring Board Chair Charlotte Whittaker reflects on her leadership of AARP Kentucky. Including comments from Scott Wegenast, Associate State Director for Communications & Outreach. Then enjoy the story about an American inven...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:21
Reluctant Caregiving Part 2, Financial Security of MYGAs and Beware New Scams
The conclusion of my interview with delightful sisters JJ Elliott Hill and sister Natalie Handy who share the complex realities of caring for an aging loved one. Their podcast series "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" is advertised as...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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51:21