Age-Friendly Dayton Donna Kastner

One organization in our community that touches nearly every aspect of aging fis the Area Agency on Aging. We're thrilled to bring you this fascinating conversation with Simone to help you better navigate issues for yourself and/or for loved ones. Their website is an outstanding resource for all generations: www.info4seniors.org

Designing a rewarding encore life chapter with an ideal blend of work and leisure is the focus for this episode. Mike Bevis, who is a maestro at this, joins Terry and Donna to share tips to make this happen.

While the phrase "age-friendly" summons visions of retired people in rocking chairs, aging is more dynamic impacting all generations. Terry and Donna explore a few examples. Then Ellen Sizer shares more about how a talented team of University of Dayton students are enriching Dayton's age-friendly journey.

Explore why aging initiatives are getting more attention today and how our age top-heavy population will intensify for decades. Then Kate Bostdorff shares more about the remarkable initiatives she's advancing for Centerville, Ohio.

Volunteerism has dipped, but modern elders (age 60+) continue to be part of a magnificent rebound. Learn more about dynamics in Dayton. Then Joni Watson joins us to share more about the many gifts that multiply when we volunteer.

Welcome to the Age-Friendly Dayton podcast, a program showcasing fascinating insights and stories about the many age-friendly achievements happening in Dayton, Ohio. New episodes will be released twice a month. Explore why Age-Friendly initiatives matter more today and how The Dayton Foundation is pioneering vibrant new pathways for modern elders to support charitable endeavors throughout the Miami Valley region. Host: Donna Kastner Producer: Terry O’BrienSponsor: The De...