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When I'm 64

When I'm 64

Hosted by Ken Stern

How do we take care of each other during a pandemic? A health care crisis? When we’re 24 or 64? Join us as we hear from caregivers and experts as we tackle the challenges of looking after the people we love.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best When I'm 64 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to When I'm 64 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite When I'm 64 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

When I'm 64 - Episode 16: Caregiving While Male
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06/24/21 • 22 min

Who says men don’t care? Host Ken Stern talks to caregiver Rey Castuciano, author Dr. James Gambone, and Marc Heyison, founder of the nonprofit “Men Supporting Women with Cancer.” They join Ken to discuss the special challenges and sometimes negative stereotypes that men face – providing care to loved ones.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 7: It’s a Little Bit Funny
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12/10/20 • 28 min

Episode 7- It’s a Little Bit Funny - Humor is a powerful tool that can bring us together in unexpected ways.
Today we meet a caregiver who was inspired to create a company that creates connection – one laugh at a time.
And we meet two experts who dive into the reasons humor brings so many benefits.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 8: Financially Secure Caregiving
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01/07/21 • 29 min

It seems every caregiver struggles with questions about finances, yet it can be one of the hardest aspects of caregiving to discuss openly. In this episode we hear from three caregivers who share how they managed finances for themselves and their loved ones. We’ll also hear from three experts about how to be more financially secure as a caregiver.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 10: Military Caregivers
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02/18/21 • 29 min

Who takes care of our wounded warriors when they return home? Today we look at the challenges military caregivers face, in a conversation with Shanna Morin and her caregiving coach Dee Blascyk who both participate in the Operation Family Caregiver program from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. We also talk to Rajeev Ramchand, an epidemiologist and senior behavioral scientist at the RAND corporation and Conwell Smith – the director of the Operation Family Caregiver program at the Rosalynn Carter Institute, about better ways to support and advocate for military caregivers.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 5: Caregiving and Technology
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10/20/20 • 30 min

For caregivers, technology offers powerful solutions to even the most challenging obstacles for people who both give and receive care.
In this episode, we learn about how technology allowed Harry Wittenberg to maintain his autonomy and independence even while fighting ALS, and how it affected his wife and primary caregiver, Mary Ann Wittenberg.
Later, we are joined by Ken Smith of the Stanford Center on Longevity and Kari Olson of Front Porch, who discuss how technology can revolutionize caregiving.

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In this special episode we talk to comedians Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen who reveal what it was like to care for Lauren’s mother who suffered from early onset Alzheimers when Lauren was just 25.
The Rogens share a few of their coping mechanisms - a sense of humor, brain healthy behavior - and the creation of their Alzheimer’s foundation - Hilarity for Charity (HFC).
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains strong language

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When I'm 64 - Episode 4: Generation Z and Caregiving
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09/30/20 • 30 min

We typically think of caregivers as middle-aged or older, but more than ten million millennials and members of Gen Z are caregivers to family members.
In this episode we hear the story of Libby Brittain, who was 24 years old when her mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. We are joined by Jean Accius from AARP and Amanda Cavaleri from Connect the Ages - who share insights on how younger caregivers can find their way.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 3: Power of Engagement and Caregiving
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09/30/20 • 28 min

Isolation and loneliness pose significant challenges to both caregivers and their loved ones, especially during a pandemic. Jane Mathias shares what it’s been like to take care of her neighbor who is separated from family and friends. Then Laura Carstensen from the Stanford Center on Longevity and Steve Cole from UCLA Medical School talk about the very real physical and psychological costs of isolation that many of us are facing right now.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 2: Lessons from the Pandemic
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09/30/20 • 22 min

Covid-19 has added a new and unprecedented layer of complexity to caregiving.
John Stagliano shares what it was like to take care of his 82-year old parents, both of whom contracted Covid-19 in March 2020. We then hear from New York Times correspondent Paula Span and Grace Whiting from The National Alliance for Caregiving who talk about the impact of the pandemic on America’s 53 million caregivers.

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When I'm 64 - Episode 6: Special Kind of Care
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11/12/20 • 29 min

The enormous task of taking care of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia falls heavily on family and loved ones. Today we share stories – and insight on ways to cope with that burden.

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FAQ

How many episodes does When I'm 64 have?

When I'm 64 currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does When I'm 64 cover?

The podcast is about Aging, Podcasts, Caregiving and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on When I'm 64?

The episode title 'Episode 5: Caregiving and Technology' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on When I'm 64?

The average episode length on When I'm 64 is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of When I'm 64 released?

Episodes of When I'm 64 are typically released every 21 days.

When was the first episode of When I'm 64?

The first episode of When I'm 64 was released on Sep 30, 2020.

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