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Les and Kathe’s Movie Pass Experience: Episode 112 Feb 05, 2018

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What is a Movie Pass? Movie Pass lets you watch a movie for free! You just have to pay $10 per month to get one and you can watch movies every day. Imagine 30 movies in 30 days for only $10!! How awesome is that? Advantages of Movie Pass: * You can watch new release movies * You can watch movies every day for free * There are no blocked out dates * At theaters where advanced seating is available, you can select your seat in advance * You'll save tons of $$$ I wouldn't say disadvantages but here are some things you cannot do with your Movie Pass: * You cannot watch 2 movies in a day * Members can't watch the same movie twice * You can't watch 3D movies * Tickets can be bought the same day you are going to watch the movie. You cannot buy days ahead. * To reserve your seat, you must be 100 feet away from the theatre Having a Movie Pass lets you save a lot of money that you can use to spend on other things. You can have a movie date every day and still have some extra bucks to spend on dinner or groceries. Watching a movie is a great stress reliever and it's super fun! However, there are things that you might be doing in the cinema that might be annoying to other people. Here are some examples: * Texting – this one is very common. Did you know that the light on your cell phone is distracting? * Not putting your phone on silent mode – this one is really annoying. Imagine you're watching a movie and when it's climax, someone's phone is going to ring in maximum volume. * Talking loudly – just like not putting your phone on silent mode. Les and I became interested in Movie Pass when we visited my parents on the East Coast. We went to the cinema and my parents didn't pay for their ticket! And because of this, we thought, why not get a Movie Pass instead of paying $15-20 per person per movie? We are sharing this experience because it will help you in your Retirement Lifestyle. You will save a lot of cash especially if you're a movie-goer. You can spend it on other things like one of my personal favorites, cruises. If you love gardening you can spend it on fertilizers or seeds! CLICK HERE FOR MOVIE PASS POSTED IN COSTCO FOR $89.99 After buying your Movie Pass in Costco, you need to complete your registration. CLICK HERE for the registration page. This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added

Signs of Urinary Tract Infection: Dementia! Episode 111 A Juice that can Prevent a UTI Jan 29, 2018

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Jenna Ryan knows signs of urinary tract infection. She used to get them all the time. Did you know that signs of urinary tract infection include dementia? This was a shock to me when I first found out. I mean, what does one have to do with the other? Jenna Ryan is with us today to educate us about signs of urinary tract infections (UTI) and why she created a drink that can prevent/cure UTI. Jenna is the CEO and co-founder of Uqora, a company dedicated to UTI prevention. Uqora has developed a “pink lemonade with a purpose” that helps women flush out UTI-causing bacteria. She created this drink mix because she herself suffered from UTI. Jenna says she doesn't want to take antibiotics because it can develop resistance. What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infections limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys. Doctors typically treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. Here are some signs of urinary tract infection to watch out for: * A burning feeling when you urinate * A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do * Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen * Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling urine * Feeling tired or shaky * Fever or chills (a sign the infection may have reached your kidneys) The issue with older adults is that many times they don't get the same feelings of pain or burning sensations when they urinate so their UTIs often go undiagnosed. But… then other issues can occur. Did you know that signs of urinary tract infection can lead to misdiagnosis of Dementia? Here are some signs of urinary tract infection that are the same as Dementia: * Delirium * Hallucination * Dizziness * Confusion How to Prevent a UTI Hydration is the key to prevent a UTI. If you're at risk of having a UTI, drink Uqora. If you're in the older generation, you have to drink it every day. Good hygiene can also prevent a UTI. If you have signs of urinary tract infection, the Uqora might be able to help. But most importantly, be sure the speak with your doctor about the possibility of your parents having a UTI if they suddenly show signs of dementia. References: * What is UTI? – Mayo Clinic * Signs and Symptoms of UTI – WebMD You may visit Uqora by clicking HERE Jenna Ryan will give you a 15% discount when you purchase Uqora using the code “Rockit15” Jenna's contact information:Jenna@uqora.com This post of Retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added This post of Retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com

Your hobby can help you in your Retirement: Episode 108 Jan 08, 2018

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Your hobby can help you in your Retirement Kim Jamieson-Hirst is a YouTube superstar and a pretty big deal in the quilting world! I brought her on the show to not only talk about her hobby of quilting but how ANY hobby can help you in your retirement. Kim is the owner of Chatterbox Quilts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She started quilting more than a decade ago and initially thought it was boring. But after her friends encouraged her to try and enroll in a quilting course, she became addicted and started her business in 2008. Her designs and articles have been featured in Quilter’s Connection magazine, Irish Quilting, The Country Register, and Bustle & Sew ezine. Kim is the creator of Unloved and Unappreciated: Finding the Hidden Value in Vintage Sewing Machines and is currently working on more online courses to help quilters reclaim their joy in the craft. If you think quilting isn't for you or might “boring”, think again! We talked about the various kinds of equipment used as well as the different kinds of quilts there are. It's quite fascinating! You will also discover during this interview, that I know absolutely nothing about quilting! We also discussed her YouTube channel called Chatterboxquilts. It teaches her followers how to quilt, how to use machines for quilting, and so much more! She's also a blogger, and Kim also works part-time at a French immersion elementary school. Busy lady! What started her project is her passion to share her knowledge with other quilters so that they could enjoy their craft more. Just like our previous guest, Ellen Williamson, Kim's quilting is more of a “jobby”. Kim goes into greater detail in her freebie, but her tips for reclaiming joy in your hobby are: * Join groups that have the same hobby as you! * Exchanging ideas and earning more friends that have the same hobby as you will help you a lot. * Don't compare yourself to others. * Everyone is unique. You may be good at quilting and not at woodworking. * Give yourself permission to stop working on a project. * Sometimes, you might feel like you're not enjoying what you are doing anymore. It's okay to stop. Time is too short to work on things that you're no longer enjoying. * Don't feel guilty about the time you spent in working on your hobby. * You can't buy happiness. If you love what you are doing, just keep on doing it! Also, hobbies are good for your mental and emotional health. * Stop, but don't quit! * You might feel that you're not having fun on what you're doing. Take a break. If you would like to download, 5 Steps to Reclaiming the Joy in your Hobby, it can be found at http://RockYourRetirement.com/Hobby Kim's contact information is: Email: kim@chatterboxquilts.com * Website: www.chatterboxquilts.com It doesn't matter whether you enjoy quilting, sports, cars, or even steam trains, it is important to find a hobby (or several) as your hobby can help you in your retirement. What is your hobby? Share it with us in the notes below. This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.

Les has cancer and it sucks: Episode 107 Jan 01, 2018

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We are bringing our editor (and my husband) Les, to the forefront of the Rock Your Retirement show to talk about his cancer diagnosis. Some of you may already know, but In November of 2016 (on election day), we were hit with some devastating news. We were told that Les has stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. This means he has prostate cancer in about 8 places in his bones. It has a been a journey of sadness, anger, fear, and yes, happiness. We thought we would share a bit of the journey with you. So the fight begins We decided Les would go through chemotherapy and hormone blocking. I have to be honest, I was against chemotherapy at first. We also changed our diet and it was very hard! Les LOVES his cookies and he had to give them up. It has been worth it though because we both feel like the diet change has really helped. Les also did a ton of research and discovered supplements that helped fight cancer. He started taking practically all of them. He's taking a lot of supplements! Right now, Les is starving his cancer it and keeping it from getting testosterone which stops it from growing. Over time, the cancer will become resistant to this and that is when the risk is higher. The longer the androgen therapy works, the longer Les lives. If you looked at Les right now, you would not think he was sick. For this type of cancer, the life expectancy is about 3 1/2 years. The way things are going, we both think Les will surpass this. Everytime Les a new ache, I am not sure if it is because of his cancer or the fact that he is 73! With the therapy, there are side effects which include: * Numbness and swelling in the feet * Tiredness * Losing muscle mass * Gaining weigh in the stomach * hot flashes…ladies is this sounding a little familiar? * Lack of intimacy. We thought about using tips we learned from Sue Goldstein but we haven't started that yet Leading a less stressful life when you are fighting a disease * Support of friends and family has been instrumental in relieving stress * Mental attitude is important. * Doing the things that need to get done. Throw yourself into work or activities to take your mind of things that would cause you stress. * Declutter your house because it can be stressful having all that “stuff” around the house. Lisa Woodruff has given us lots of tips on this! * Keep your mind busy so you are not focused on how you feel Now what? We are going to move forward with our lives and not dwell on his condition. Still no cookies for Les. We are going to stay away from sugar because we both believe sugar feeds cancer 2018 will be spent making memories together. We are going to spend some quality time together and we are going to be traveling. Our first trip is in March and we are going to Hong Kong, Korea, then China. In August, we are going to Barcelona. Do you want to come with on either of our trips? We can check into a group rate! If so, leave a comment below or send me an email through the website. If you would like to read the blog Les has created about his progress you can go to www.leshascancer.com This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com

How Religion helps you stay healthy: Episode 106 Dec 25, 2017

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Yes! You read that right. Religion helps you stay healthy! What else should we discuss on Christmas Day, but religion? Dr. Jim Brown discusses the benefits of going to church with me on this Christmas special, and they aren't all just spiritual. He is a university professor teaching Technology and Psychology (that's a weird mix…right?) and is currently the pastor of The Lake Church. Dr. Jim Brown has been a principal, superintendent, department chair at three different universities. He also served several churches and various roles from music pastor to senior pastor. Did you know that there are benefits in the faith community to our mind, body, and spirit? Although we still report ourselves to be a “Christian Nation”, 17% of Americans are regularly attending services (including all religions) weekly. That's about 1 in every 5 Americans go to (church/synagogue/mosque/etc.) on a regular basis. It doesn't mean that the 83% doesn't go to church at all, they just don't go on a regular basis. Here are some of the benefits of going to church and how religion helps you stay healthy : * Churchgoers live longer and enjoy better overall health in the general population. Why is this? Does this surprise you? * According to Dr. Lynda Powell, Preventive Medicine Specialist at Rush University Medical Center, the answer may lie at least in part in the positive lifestyle choices that churches promote. Most religious organizations discourage negative habits like smoking, drugs, etc. * Frequent churchgoers are happier than those who do not attend services. Of course, there is always the exception, and right now churchgoers might have a particular reputation of being…well…judgmental or “churchie” for lack of a better word… But according to research on religion, it's true. Why is this? * We learn (over time) to accept life as it comes. * We learn (also over time) to love and accept one another. No matter what the flaws are. This can be one of the most difficult things to learn. * A support system is built in for those hard times that we all must face. * Regular attendance may increase lifespan. * Many Americans go to church because it helps them stay grounded and gives them spiritual guidance. * Tyler VanderWeele of Harvard said, “Church attendance promotes self-discipline and sense of meaning and purpose.” * Dr. Blazer, a professor of Psychiatry at Duke University said, “The one aspect that is significant of good health is religious service attendance.” * Couples who attend church services are less likely to divorce and have happier marriages than those who don't attend. To get Dr. Brown's 11 Good Reasons to Attend Church, go to http://rockyourretirement.com/ReasonsToAttendChurch Do you have any comments about today's episode? Post them in the comments section below! Contact information for Lake Church at Lake San Marcos: * The Lake Church – Official Website * The Lake Church – Facebook Page This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com

How Different Generation Groups Organize: Ep105 Dec 18, 2017

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Lisa Woodruff was a previous guest and I brought her back for a second interview to talk about how different generation groups organize Lisa is a professional organizer, productivity specialist, and author. She believes organization is not a skill you are born with. It is a skill that is developed over time and changes with each season of life. I am an avid listener and big fan of her podcast show at Organize365.com. I gave Lisa an update on my personal progress and yes, I am making progress! We also talked about my ” Sunday Basket” and if you listen to Episode 88 which was my first interview with Lisa you can learn more about that. What are the different Generation Groups? The dates can vary depending on where you look but here is a general idea: * The Silent Generation born between 1925 and 1945 * Baby Boomer Generation born between 1946 and 1964 * Generation X born between 1965 and 1980 * Millenials born between 1980 and after Lisa and I discuss how each generation deals with their “stuff” and what the differences are. The Silent Generation was born and raised in the Great Depression. They had a lot available to them educationally but not a lot available to them materially. The Silent Generation typically did not have mortgages on their home and did not use credit cards. They were a hard-working and fairly frugal generation. There was not a lot of consumerism while they were growing up. Baby Boomers were born and raised in the affluence of World War II. This is when consumerism and a lot of toys really came on the market. Barbies, GI Joe, TV's and commercials became prevalent and advertisers started targeting teenagers. Gen Xer's had all of the toys. They had all of the toys the baby boomers had growing up and then some. The majority of Gen Xers grew up in the 80's which was the height of materialism. In the 80's is when things cost the most and people wanted to accumulate a lot of “stuff”. Decluttering and downsizing These items that are in our parents and grandparents homes and attics are things that were hard earned. Baby boomers sometimes have a difficult time getting rid of their things because they worked so hard to obtain them. Take the time to go through those things with your parents or grandparents. Let them tell the stories of how the stuff was obtained and the memories that come with them. Find ways of making memories using the stuff. Lisa has a lot going on! Below is some information on her workshops, podcast, and books 100 day home organization program Paper organizing workshop called the Sunday basket. You can learn more about it at thesundaybasket.com You can also learn more or listen to her podcast at organize365.com Books/Kindle Editions: The Mindset of Organization: Take Back Your House One Phase at a Time How ADHD Affects Home Organization: Understanding the Role of the 8 Key Executive Functions of the Mind The Sunday Basket: Weekly Paper Organization & Planning

Taking the Keys Away: Episode 104 Dec 11, 2017

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In this episode, I talk with Veronica Mitchell about the sensitive topic of taking the keys away. Veronica is a friend of mine who I have known for awhile. We have served on the same committees at the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego and also the San Diego County Council on Aging. Veronica is an advocate for seniors, women, and caregivers. She is a guest blogger and writes her own blog featured on her website. She is passionate about prevention of Elder Abuse and Scams, along with helping families take the keys from their senior loved ones. You love your parent or spouse, yet you know that they can no longer safely drive. How do you know that it is time to take the keys away? How do you have that conversation with them in a loving and respectful way? Where do you begin? Families members are afraid to approach the subject. It is our last part of our freedom as we age, and it is very emotional subject. My father's Parkinson's caused his eyes to shut and he was still driving! Obviously, I was panicked and in our family, we had to deal with the tough subject of taking the keys away. Sadly, my story is not uncommon. Veronica and broke this down into 4 phases: * Have Conversations with your loved ones and start it as early as possible. Have a frank conversation and the most candid approach is best. Don't wait until it is a crisis. * Identify, Observe & Document Unsafe Driving. Follow them and observe their driving. Check out the car and see if there are more dents than usual. When you are driving them around ask them directions to get somewhere. Do they get flustered, angry or confused in traffic? * Create a Plan, Manage the Plan, and Vet All Participants. Coordinate with friends and family members about who is going to drive them to places. They still need to get to places such as doctors appointments or haircuts. They also need social engagement. Make sure there is a plan to get them to social activities so they don't become depressed feeling stuck in one place. Make sure to be flexible and have all family members help. Contact information for Veronica: Email: veronica@veronicamitchell.com Twitter: @VeronicaMitch1 Website: www.veronicamitchell.com This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added

Preventing financial elder abuse: Episode 103 Dec 04, 2017

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Laura Barish came on the show to talk with us about preventing financial elder abuse. Laura is President and CEO of AltaGolden. She has a passion for working with older adults and loves her job. Laura is responsible for marketing, community outreach, corporate management, and she also sometimes works as a caregiver so that she understands what it takes to be a great caregiver. Laura is on the clinical affairs committee for the San Diego Dementia Consortium. In our discussion, Laura and I talk about some of the scams that are out there including: * Email invoked abuse and Microsoft Outlook worms * Western Union Fraud: Someone calls and says, “Your grandson was taken to jail in Mexico. We need you to wire money for attorneys fees”. The scammers like to play on heartstrings. * IRS Scam is where someone will call telling you that you are in default on your taxes. The IRS will never call or email anyone. They will only send a letter. * YES Scam is when someone will call and pretend to have a bad connection saying “can you hear me now?” Their objective is to get you to say “YES” so they have your voice on recording and they can use your recorded voice to purchase things. Anyone can order a mailing list. There is a lot of demographic information in these mailing lists. This includes; address information, age groups, and even reported income levels. Sometimes the phone scammers are not just randomly dialing people. They are targeting you for a specific reason. We also talked about the recent Microsoft scams. This is where your computer gets locked up or you get a pop up on your screen indicating your drivers are not up to date. Scammers essentially hold your computer ransom until you pay money to get it unlocked. Steps for preventing financial elder abuse Don't go to websites you don't know Don't open an attachment or links in an email from anyone you don't know. If a scammer calls you, the easiest and safest thing is to hang up. Educate your loved ones about the Scams that are out there so they are aware of them and they know what to look out for. Make sure your computer virus software us up to date at all times If you have a private caregiver, make sure they are aware of these scams as well. Laura also tells us that if you use a private caregiver don't give them the “keys to the kingdom”. Make sure you have systems in place to ensure the caregiver cannot take advantage of your loved one If you have questions, ask! It is not a sign of weakness to ask for help or guidance. Contact information for Laura: Phone: 858-779-9254 or website: www.altagolden.com As I mentioned in our interview, the Red Podcast has a few episodes about IRS Scams. Here is a link to one of them This Is What An IRS Scam Phone Call Sounds Like This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added

Caring for someone with Dementia: Episode 102 Nov 27, 2017

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Caring for someone (especially our loved one) with Dementia can be challenging. Rick Topete is with us today to give us advice on how to take care of someone with Dementia. Rick's passion with seniors began way back when he was in high school. He studied at St. Bernard High School where they visit local Senior Centers in Los Angeles. During his visit to Senior Centers, they would play cards, listen to old-time music, hear their great stories, put a smile on their face and let them know they mattered. In 2011, he had an opportunity at Silverado Care. Within the first year of taking the job, his Aunt was diagnosed with early onset of Dementia that made it “real” and really centered him on what this disease is. Rick gives us some tips on how to take care of someone with Dementia. * Keep the tone of your voice pleasant and soft. * Sometimes, the noise can have an effect on someone with dementia. * Gentle eye contact * Stay away from negative words * Change topic if needed * Give simple choices * Example, would you like to wear the red sweater or the blue sweater? * Know their passion and help them use and maintain the remaining strength they have today. * Celebrate their abilities and not focus on their limitation * If a loved one has passed, be in the moment with them Rick tells us it's all about understanding what their passion is, what's their past job, hobbies, etc. Once you get to know them better, you can use it to help them feel important. If you knew someone with Dementia and you know that he or she likes gardening, have him or her do gardening (with supervision, of course). It's all about not making them feel that they have a disease or that they are useless. What's important is that we make them feel that they matter, that they have a purpose. “Give them the opportunity to live, understand what's in their heart, understand what's important to them.” Even though the disease may be there it doesn't mean they can't live and still have that social involvement in living each day. Below are some links to support activities for Seniors, especially those with a Dementia diagnosis. * http://www.activitymaterials.com * http://www.seabaygame.com * http://www.reminisce.com **** Great “Old Time Magazine” that takes Seniors back covering the 30's to the 70's with stories of the day. If you would like to contact Rick his phone number is 760-215-5517 This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added

Medications can cause dementia: Episode 101 Nov 20, 2017

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Dr. Newton wants to educate people on how medications can cause dementia and how to avoid these medications. The only thing worse than having Dementia is taking care of a loved one with Dementia. Many people do not realize that a large number of medications can cause dementia. Dr. Camille Newton is a home visiting physician. You may also know it has a traveling doctor or mobile doctor. It is such an important service for seniors that are not able to travel for doctor’s appointments. She focuses on minimizing medications, especially psychotropic pharmaceuticals to help senior’s brains stay healthier longer. When medications are tested by the FDA to see if they are safe, they are not really tested to see if they cause brain failure. While performing house calls she has seen the effect psychotropic medications have on people who take them for a long period of time. Some examples of psychotropic drugs are: * Antipsychotics including Risperdal or Haldol * Sedatives especially the benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Xanax, or Valium * Anti-depressants * Antihistamines These are some pretty staggering and scary statistics! According to Dr. Newton, Benzodiazepine use is associated with an increased risk of Dementia. Nearly tripling risk within 3 years. Quitting reduces risk over time, to only 10% increase in risk 3 years after quitting. Benzodiazepine use quadruples the risk of suicide in the elderly. In one study, Benzodiazepines and hypnotics increased suicide risk by 14 times. Antihistamines can have the anticholinergic effect. This means some of them block a certain neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. This can have a detrimental effect on the brain over a long period of time. This includes Benadryl. in monkeys, laboratory rats, and humans, the antipsychotics such as Haldol, showed a huge measurable shrinking of the brain within 8 weeks of use. A person goes to the drug store and they have allergy symptoms. They could choose Claritin or Allegra (which are not anticholinergic) or they could choose Benadryl or Coricidin and end up with dementia within a few years. Maybe Less is more? Dr. Newton tells a fascinating story about “Pam” who is a rare case of dementia reversed by getting her off of her medications. Although she has had only a few cases of ‘total cure’, she's had numerous patients improve dramatically when their anticholinergics were stopped. These medications are so dangerous to our brains, and yet there is no warning label. Many of them are over the counter. A lot of people ask Dr. Newton,”what CAN I take.” Her response is, don't look for something to take when you are having a problem. Don't look for a pill to solve your problem and question every medication you are given. *Please note: Neither the Rock Your Retirement Show nor the host, Kathe Kline provide medical advice. Please consult your own practitioner about any healthcare issues that you have. If you would like to reach out to Dr. Newton, her email is docnewton@att.net Today's Freebie, Medications that can cause Dementia, Can be found at http://rockyourretirement.com/Medications Did you know medications can cause dementia? Are you or someone you love taking any of these? Tell us your story below in the comments This post about retirement and Retirement Lifestyle first appeared on http://RockYourRetirement.com Image already added

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