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This podcast is all about my life's challenges and speaking topics. Topics include the outlook on life from someone with disabilities, and we cover spiritual matters. Thank you for listening to my podcast I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. If you are interested in booking me for a speaking engagement please feel free to email me at barrets.swaggylife@gmail.com.
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Just as personal and probing as her celebrity interviews, entertainment industry icon, now advocate for seniors, Rona Barrett is here to tell you all about growing gray in a new golden age. To help seniors in their time of need, please support the nonprofit Rona Barrett Foundation at www.ronabarrettfoundation.org.
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Overcoming obstacles may seem like a daunting task, especially when you live with a disability. But, what if it's your calling to serve God, and you don't know how or where to start? This episode is about just that – exploring the ways you can turn your challenges into your strengths and serve in your own unique way, regardless of societal stereoty…
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Who amongst us hasn't felt the pang of exclusion at some point, the discomfort of being left out? Now, imagine that isolation amplified for individuals with disabilities. This episode of our podcast is a heartfelt exploration into a topic of profound significance - the inclusion and uplifting of individuals with disabilities in church and religious…
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Ever wonder how physical therapists motivate their patients through challenging recovery journeys? Join me and my friend Zoe, a passionate physical therapist, as we navigate this intriguing topic. With her unique insights, Zoe pulls back the curtain on her profession, revealing the rewarding and challenging aspects of physical therapy. Listen in as…
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Ever wondered how God uses our individual struggles and weaknesses for His glory? Uncover this mystery as we journey through the Bible, exploring stories of people with disabilities whom God used to accomplish his mission. We examine the lives of Moses, Jeremiah, and Paul, probing passages like Exodus 4, 10-12, Lamentations 3, 17-20, and 2nd Corint…
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Picture this - standing on a stage, under the spotlight, a crowd waiting for your words, but you have a speech issue. I was this person, and believe it or not, it was an empowering moment for me. It was the moment when I realized that God uses our perceived disabilities as tools to magnify His glory. It's not about the big, unchangeable facts of ou…
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Can we battle the stereotypes of aging – and keep a sense of humor? Rona was determined to gain some insights when, one day over lunch, even her dear dad chimed in with a doozy. What's really behind these stereotypes? Let's find out in today's Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, "The Old-Age Farce Awakens."…
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It’s amazing what happens when children and seniors get the chance to interact! This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona shares her discovery of “intergenerational care activities", when her aging father, Harry, met a young boy named Max. And how similar are the activities children need for physical, social and intellectual growth to …
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The past serves as a guiding light, marking the trail of our transformation. As we look forward to opening the doors of Harry’s House in August, on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast Rona looks back on key moments that made her who I am today. And then stay tuned throughout July for special stories of life with her father, Harry, that helped shape…
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Today, Rock Hudson is remembered not only for his on-screen legacy, but for his courage and dignity. On Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona remembers her major interviews with Hudson, and how the entertainment industry reacted. And more about what dignity meant in her entertainment career, and now as an innovator and advocate for seniors in need.…
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This week Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast is all about the common good: what it means, its history in our country, and what we can do to regain our ability to contribute to it. And Rona's advice for the one this we can do to make our voices heard! Hint: it starts with a "V."Di Rona Barrett
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June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, launched in 2006, by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. Because we all need to be aware of this issue, on Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona brings the issue to light with a moment that has stuck with her since 2014. And a s…
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"I find myself thinking of these two remarkably talented women often when I’m pondering how to face a challenging situation with humor and grace." This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona remembers the lives and careers of two shining stars, Cicely Tyson and Cloris Leachman.Di Rona Barrett
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We know that those who suffer from advanced dementia are lost in a different realm—one we who care for them can't comprehend. Could creativity be a key to articulating this turmoil and unlocking happy memories? Find out more about how pioneering organizations are building programs around creativitiy and memory, on thisi week's episode of Rona Barre…
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Although researchers are working feverishly, at present Alzheimer's is the only disease among the top 10 causes of death in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. An astounding 35% of unpaid family caregivers for these loved ones meet diagnostic criteria for major depression. What is being done and what more can be done? Find out …
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We all know how important it is to get a good night's sleep. And the tolll that lack of sleep can take on our health and brain can be dramatic. But what to do when sleep just isn't happening? On this episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona shares what keeps her up at night and a selection of great advice to get a better night's sleep.…
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A report by the U.S. Fire Administration that showed the elderly are at a 2.5 higher risk of being victims of a deadly fire than younger generations, and they suffer from a higher number of fire-related injuries. What can we do to help make the home of a senior loved one safer? Find out more on this episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters as Rona br…
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Have you puzzled and struggled with a senior loved one over hairwashing? You're not alone. On Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona explores ways to navigate this caregiving challenge with dignity. This episode of Gray Matters is inspired by the official re-opening of our hair salon at the Golden Inn & Village, on hiatus through these past years of pan…
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Grief is a normal response to loss, something that is unavoidable as we get older. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona remembers friends from the entertainment world who many of us felt were part of our lives, and wisdom from others on how to process grief and honor those we have lost.…
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This episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters brings out into the light, a dark untold story of Alzheimer's. In 5 to 10 % of cases, Alzheimer's sufferers may suddenly transform from passively distant to unimaginably aggressive. Rona shares a story, why this may be a taboo subject, and a compilation of important tips to de-fuse a potentially dangerous…
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One in five seniors in California fall victim to scams. Nationwide, seniors are conned out of more than $3 billion a year. On this episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona shares her stories of a close call and worse, and the tips she has rounded up to help us protect our loved against the many scams out there targeting seniors.…
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Sixty-five million Americans are rising to the challenges of caregiving in some way, with 42 million caring for someone 50 or older. In honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Day, on this episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona has some special words for our country’s caregivers plus ways for you to appreciate and celebrate the compassionate…
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This week on Rona Barrett's Gray Matters, Rona counts down the reasons why about 25% of Americans in a relationship sleep apart most every night — and 95% of those are 60 and older. With her outspoken take on this taboo topic, tune in and share a laugh while learning ways to keep relationships healthy - at every age!…
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Today's special bonus episode of Rona Barrett's Gray Matters celebrates the one year anniversary of the groundbreaking for Harry’s House, the newest project of the Rona Barrett Foundation that will help us to care for even more vulnerable seniors. Harry’s House is on track to open this summer and will complete our first Golden Inn and Village commu…
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Scams are everywhere these days, and unfortunately seniors are often targeted. On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona shares the story of how her friend nearly got scammed of thousands of dollars. Tune in and get tips to share - on how to avoid this happening to your loved ones.Di Rona Barrett
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With more than 5 million in the U.S. afflicted with Alzheimer's, support for seniors and their dedicated caregivers are frequent topics of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast. The stakes are high when, across the nation, 6 out of 10 Alzheimer's family caregivers say a loved one has wandered. Join Rona to find out find out how some communities are r…
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There can never be too much awareness or dialog around Alzheimer’s. Particularly for its most affected group: women. On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters, Rona shares pointers to information and emerging treatments, inspiring words from women about their own brains, and invites you to join the conversation.…
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We’ve all heard, “Celebrities: they’re just like us!” Turns out, that’s true for senior moments, too. This week on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast, Rona shares the stories of some golden oldies and how they turned some senior moments into memorable moments!Di Rona Barrett
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This week, on Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters podcast, Rona follows a lifelong theme - of listening - from childhood, through her entertainment industry career, to one of her most gratifying moments, now as an advocate for seniors in need: the first Christmas Eve at the Rona Barrett Foundation Golden Inn & Village.…
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The holiday season is upon us, and that may mean you’re preparing to host a senior loved one or two this year. Delivered with a dash of good humor, Rona shares practical tips on how to make this season merry and bright – and safe – for holiday visits to your home. On this episode of Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters.…
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Have you ever wondered if your occasional forgetfulness is something to be concerned about? On this week’s Rona Barrett’s Gray Matters Podcast, Rona talks about how doctors determine if it’s a result the normal aging process, or something more. And some of the surprising, but treatable, factors that can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease.…
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