Foundations of a Retirement Community [Episode 227]

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In this installment of ElderTalk, Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders sit down with CEO and Executive Director of Twin Oaks Senior Living Tim Blattel to talk about the ins and outs of overseeing a family owned and operated business.

Mr. Blattel dives into the history of Twin Oaks, the facility’s business model, opening an affordable living community, and how they plan to celebrate 40 years since Twin Oaks opened their doors. The trio also discusses the future of Twin Oaks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, how they managed to navigate the unprecedented health crisis, and what went into opening their new visitor center.

If you want to learn more about Twin Oaks Senior Living, visit TwinOaksSeniorLiving.com.

Staying Fit During the Holidays [Episode 226]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Jennifer Coverdale, senior fitness expert with Chesterfield Family YMCA to discuss tips for staying healthy and fit through the holiday season. 

Ms. Coverdale talks about ways to avoid falling off the workout wagon, ways to hold yourself accountable, how she helps her clients stay on track through the holidays, how to avoid weight gain, the impact of losing balance and muscle as we age, recommended exercises for seniors, New Year fitness resolutions and why they often fail, and more. 

To learn more about the programs offered at the Chesterfield Family YMCA, visit: https://gwrymca.org/locations/chesterfield-family-ymca. 

To read more about the Parkinson’s Outreach Project, check out: https://www.parkinson.org/research/Parkinsons-Outcomes-Project.

For more information about how intense exercise can slow the progression of Parkinson’s symptoms, read https://www.aspph.org/northwestern-study-high-intensity-exercise-delays-parkinsons-progression/

If you have any questions about estate planning or elder law, get in touch with an attorney at TuckerAllen.

Tips for Navigating Your Golden Years – Part 2 [Episode 225]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Ted Gottlieb, certified senior advisor, realtor, and founder of the Senior Learning Institute for the conclusion of a two-part discussion about navigating your golden years so you get the most out of retirement. 

Mr. Gottlieb discusses his recommendations when it comes to finding a retirement community, how much seniors can expect to pay to live in a middle-to-upscale retirement community, considerations when moving to a retirement community with your pets, steps for seniors to take when selling their home, steps to take when downsizing, considerations for senior thinking about living with a family member, and more. 

If you are a senior considering selling your home, visit https://nopressuresale.com/. 

For more information about the Senior Learning Institute, visit https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/.

The Best Exercises for Seniors [Episode 224]

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Jill Enders is joined by Jo Fountain, fitness expert with the Jewish Community Center, to discuss the health benefits of exercise for seniors. 

As people age, fitness routines often go by the wayside, but Ms. Fountain emphasizes the importance of continuing to exercise, regardless of age, to maintain an enjoyable quality of life. Ms. Fountain discusses how the loss of balance and muscle can negatively impact the everyday lives of seniors, how a fall for a senior can be life changing, recommended exercises for seniors, senior fitness success stories, and more. 

To learn more about the Jewish Community Center, visit https://jccstl.com/

If you have any estate planning or elder law questions, contact a TuckerAllen attorney. 

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