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The Role of Physical Therapy in Staying Independent
Mobility doesn’t usually disappear overnight — it changes quietly. In this interview, we talk about how physical therapy can be a proactive relationship, not something you wait to need after a fall or injury. We discuss early signs to notice, why establishing a PT baseline matters, and how small mobility changes can affect long-term independence. 📚 This interview is also saved in the Classroom so you can watch (or rewatch) it anytime.
The Role of Physical Therapy in Staying Independent
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@Eva Guerrero Thanks for watching!
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@Desiree Gaiser Yes! Thank you for your comment! Glad you and your new hips are doing well.
Money & Aging: a mindset check 💭
When people think about finances and aging, the conversation usually jumps straight to worst-case scenarios.But staying independent isn’t just about how much money you have — it’s about how you think about using it. So I’m curious 👇Which of these feels most true for you right now? “I want my money to protect my independence.” “I want clarity so my money supports my lifestyle as I age.” “I want to understand my options long before I need them.” “I haven’t really thought about how money and aging connect.” No right or wrong answers — this is about awareness, not decisions. 💬 Drop the one that resonates most in the comments.
Long Term Care Insurance- Denial is not a Retirement Plan
February Feature: LTC Insurance with Bill Comfort This month, I’m sharing a valuable conversation I had with Bill Comfort, one of the nation’s leading experts on long-term care insurance and the founder of Comfort Long Term Care. Bill has a gift for making this complicated (and often avoided) topic clear, relatable, and even empowering. In our conversation, he explains what LTC insurance is, who it’s right for, how policies work, and the key questions you need to ask if you're considering coverage. This isn’t just for people exploring their options—it’s also incredibly helpful for those who already have LTC insurance and want to better understand what their policy covers and how to actually use it when the time comes. Watch the full interview inside the group and let me know what questions it brings up for you!
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Aging is Not Something To Fix
We’re often taught to think of aging as something to fix — fix your body, fix your memory, fix your energy, fix your plan. But aging isn’t a problem. It's a process that benefits from awareness, intention, and perspective. Where have you noticed yourself thinking, “I need to fix this,” when it might really be an invitation to pay attention instead? It could be about your energy, your home, your routines, your social life, or how you think about the future. No fixing required — just noticing.
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What scares you the most about getting older?
Getting older brings a lot of changes. It is something we all experience differently. The thing I hear the most at the nursing home I work is 'I never thought I would end up like this'. When you think about aging, what honestly worries or scares you the most? It’s not always easy to talk about, and there’s no right or wrong answer here. If you feel comfortable sharing, I'd really like to hear your thoughts.
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@Patricia Bohlman Looking at hiring support to promote independence is the right way to look at it. I appreciate you being part of this group.
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Thank you Eva for posting this question!
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Helping adults 70+ stay independent longer. Aging advisor, speaker & author of The 4 Pillars to Keep Control of Your Aging Journey.

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