"Young People Are Acts of Nature, But Beautiful Old People Are Works of Art" - Dr. Marion

Today we are #LiveInTheHive in Dr. Marion Somers, award-winning and nationally recognized Geriatric Care Specialist, professor, and author of the book, Eldercare Made Easier: Ten Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One.

From the moment I met Dr. Marion, I’ve been captivated by her passion for the elderly, for the death and dying process, and for LIFE! We’ve had many poignant conversations about her life and work, and I’m thrilled to share this extraordinary 85-year-old force-of-nature on #TheEdgeofEverydayPodcast.

(Full disclosure: As you know, we don’t edit on #TheEdgeofEverydayPodcast – we prefer the adventure of being #LiveInTheHive! However, we had some technical problems with our recording, and a bit of editing was necessary on this one.)

In this episode, we touch on…

What type of person is drawn to stay present to the aging, death, and dying process?
Marion shares the story of growing up in Harlem, gravitating to the elders in her community and discovering her love of storytelling.
The power of deep listening.
How has eldercare changed over the years?
Technology has separated and isolated all of us, but particularly the aging.
Discover ways to engage in eldercare, both as an elder and as a caregiver.
What is important to those who are transitioning.
The power of planning a funeral with the person who is in transition.
What does it mean to grieve well?
A brief review of her exhaustive and resource rich book on eldercare.

For over four decades, Doctor Marion has provided care for more than 2,000 elderly clients while she owned and operated a thriving Geriatric Care Management practice. As a leading expert on elder care issues, topics, and solutions, she’s been featured on The Today Show, Eyewitness News, in The Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and on a host of national radio programs.

Contact Dr. Marion HERE.

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