Podcast Overview
The Aging Game podcast, hosted by Bruce Rosenblat and Susan Nimnuan, is designed to offer advice and resources for seniors and their families to help navigate the challenges of aging. Bruce has over 30 years of experience in senior housing, and Susan is the Vice President of BrightStar Care. Together, they share their knowledge and stories with the goal of helping people create a life plan that addresses all components of aging.
Here’s an overview of the podcast’s key goals and topics:
* **Planning for Aging**: The podcast highlights the importance of planning for aging and encourages listeners to consider all aspects of aging to develop a comprehensive life plan. Bruce and Susan emphasize that people often make decisions in crisis situations due to a lack of information and planning. They advocate for creating a “blueprint” or life plan that includes considering various “what ifs” related to aging.
* **Expertise and Experience**: Bruce and Susan share their experiences in senior housing and home care to guide listeners through difficult decisions. Bruce discusses his 30 years of experience in senior housing, during which he oversaw 75 senior living communities in 14 states. Susan discusses her role as Vice President of BrightStar Care, highlighting the agency’s personalized approach to in-home care.
* **Local Focus**: The podcast aims to provide local content and connect listeners with local experts and resources in Southwest Florida. The hosts advise listeners to seek advice from local professionals rather than relying solely on internet searches.
* **Topics Covered**: The podcast plans to address a range of topics related to aging:
* Creating a strategy for aging
* Exploring different destinations and living options, including options beyond traditional settings
* Understanding the costs associated with care
* Envisioning and planning for the future
* Identifying available local resources, including veteran benefits
* Legal and estate planning with expert insights
* Health and wellness tips for slowing down the aging process
* **Community and Support**: The hosts aim to create a sense of community among listeners, offering support and friendship. They encourage listeners to share their questions, comments, and criticisms to foster a dialogue and address topics of interest. Listeners can contact the hosts via email at theAginggame239@gmail.com.
* **Podcast Availability**: Episodes are released every Tuesday, starting July 2nd, and can be found on YouTube and various social media platforms. The podcast can be found oline and on social media at The Aging Game with Bruce and Susan.