In a Toronto winter, Dr. Arielle Berger facilitates a conversation on spirituality with elderly patients, highlighting their shared experiences of awe that connect them deeply to life.
Emphasizing the importance of appreciating existence beyond accomplishments, Dr. Berger discusses the societal neglect of this profound aspect, particularly facing aging and mortality. [Read more…]
The article introduces WaterLily.com, a startup using AI to predict when seniors will need long-term care and how to finance it. CEO Lily Vittayarukskul, inspired by her family’s caregiving experiences, emphasizes the tool’s accuracy and ease for financial advisors. The platform simplifies planning by analyzing health insurance policies and expected care needs. [Read more…]
In this episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show, Dr. Angela Skrzynski highlights the vital role of sleep as we age, addressing sleep disorders and their treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and telehealth’s role. The discussion stresses sleep’s importance for overall wellness and emphasizes personalized care approaches. [Read more…]
Moving is hard. Moving the Israelites, well, even harder. Just ask Moses. This week’s portion details some of the challenges and frustrations of Moses and even includes his own brother and sister complaining (chapter 12). [Read more…]
Rabbi Address conducted “The Art of Caregiving,” a webinar for Valley Beit Midrash on June 4, 2025. The session explored caregiving through Jewish texts, focusing on themes of honoring and respecting parents, financial responsibilities, and the implications of technology on caregiving terminology and quality of life issues, including Medical Aid in Dying. [Read more…]
Rabbi Richard Address and Wendy Green discuss acceptance and surrender as essential tools for enhancing self-relationship during aging. [Read more…]
Sandy reflects on the profound impact of losing both parents in a tragic car accident at age 16. Struggling with sudden responsibilities, she navigates her new identity and the loss of familial experiences. She honors her father’s legacy, emphasizing moral values and character development, while acknowledging the ongoing influence of her parents in her life. [Read more…]
Reb Carl Viniar reflects on escalating fears stemming from global turmoil, political instability, and personal uncertainty. He emphasizes the need for coping strategies like scheduling news consumption, self-care, and community engagement to combat feelings of powerlessness and despair, while advocating for proactive change and maintaining Jewish identity despite rising dangers. [Read more…]
This week’s episode of Seekers of Meaning features Rabbi Address interviewing Barry Jacobs and Julia Meyer, authors of the AARP Caregiver Answer Book. They discuss the challenges caregivers face, including emotional, financial, and spiritual aspects, while providing guidance on planning, support systems, and coping strategies essential for caregivers. [Read more…]
This has been a challenging few days. Between the murders in Washington, DC and the fire throwing horror in Boulder, CO, so many of our community have been left with feelings that we never thought [Read more…]
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