Listen to the Podcast
- 2:25 – My background (geropsychology)
- 5:03 – Mindset, Motivation and Self-determination
- 6:24 – The Blue Zones – Lessons from Centenarians
- 8:00 – Common traits of Centenarians
- 10:25 – Thinking styles
- 13:06 – Things I can control
- 15:06 – Starting a new chapter
- 18:51 – Overcoming setbacks
- 22:54 – Depression
- 26:40 – Closing thoughts on aging well
- 28:50 – Questions
Dr. Joseph Casciani has a 40-year history in aging as a psychologist and manager of mental health practices. He was awarded the first contracts from the California Department of Aging in 1982 to develop mental health training for the state’s nursing homes. For 16 years, he was the clinical lead for a large mental health practice where he oversaw mental health programs for patients in hundreds of nursing homes, in eight states. He is past President of Psychologists in Long Term Care, and former Board Member of a national consortium of geropsychology training programs. He is the author of two books, Handbook of Health and Behavior and Living Longer IS the New Normal, and other articles and book chapters. For over three decades, he has presented to caregiver groups, health care professionals, and senior organizations. Concept Healthcare (also known as CoHealth) is his former company, named to emphasize the importance of behavioral health concepts in the care of older adults. In 2018, he extended his professional interest in aging to his new venture, the Living to 100 Club. The website, www.Livingto100.Club, offers a collection of strategies and resources on successful aging, and his weekly podcasts on aging and longevity continues in this tradition with guests who share their professional insights and individuals with personal stories about overcoming their own obstacles.
