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Senior Living Moments

Senior Living Moments

Hosted by: Nancy D Nelson

Senior Living Moments offers keen insights, stories, and practical interviews for those caring for aging loved ones. Nancy D. Nelson, author of "The Colors of Autumn" and a senior living specialist, provides valuable...

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Episodes

SLM 117 First AID for Seniors (Addressing Isolation & Depression)

In this podcast, Nancy interviews an RN who works with seniors who often experience isolation and depression. The conversation opens up some very practical ways to identify and address these common maladies of aging...
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SLM 115 Five Mistakes Families Make in Long Term Care

In this episode of Senior Living Moments, Nancy Nelson draws on 20 years of experience walking families through one of life's hardest transitions to reveal the five most common mistakes made when choosing senior...
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SLM 116 From Easy to Easing: 7 ways to reduce anxiety as we age

Worry doesn't wait for an invitation β€” for many older adults, it's there before their feet hit the floor. In this episode of Senior Living Moments, Nancy Nelson unpacks why anxiety often intensifies with age rather...
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SLM 114 Let's Get Physical

Physical training and therapy become increasingly important as we age. In this episode, Nancy interviews a licensed physical therapy assistant who works daily with senior adults. Her advice can save you and your loved...
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SLM 113 Why Happiness Gets Harder as We Age... And What to Do About It

In this powerful podcast, Nancy Nelson shares personal stories and research-based advice on why happiness often becomes more of a labor as we age, along with practical ways to replenish it. You'll smile, dab a tear,...
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SLM 112 Dealing with Difficult Parents

No matter how much we love our parents or sense our responsibility for their care, some can be difficult. Whether this is because of personality, the disease of dementia, or just ongoing parent-child conflict, Nancy...
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SLM 104 Making Friends with Seniors

Whether or not you have a senior adult in your life, we all need to be good at connecting with them. In this episode, Nancy Nelson provides practical ways for everyone to make a difference in the lives of aging citizens.
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SLM 108 Skin Care for Seniors

The largest organ of the body is... our skin. As we age, skin thins, making us vulnerable to tears, infections, and other maladies. In this episode, Nancy Nelson offers practical ideas on caring for aging adults' skin.
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SLM 101 The Conversation

Most of us recall having "the talk" with our kids about the birds and the bees. Perhaps it also involved our parents having "the conversation" with us. Well, the circle of life means that adult children often need to...
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SLM 105 Top Tips for Senior Shower Resistors

Whether your loved one is aging at home or you're a professional caring for a resident in your senior living community, maintaining personal hygiene can be a challenge. In this episode, Nancy Nelson offers practical...
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SLM 106 When Loss Knocks

Loss comes in many forms as we age. In this episode, Nancy Nelson provides practical ways to deal with this sense, whether it's the loss of health, stability, a spouse, freedom, or perceived vitality.
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SLM 102 Staying Connect When Dementia Sneaks Up

Most adult children run into unnecessary challenges and frustrations when dealing with an aging parent with cognitive decline and/or dementia. In this episode, Nancy Nelson offers life-changing advice on how to...
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