{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Space In-Between","title":"Combating Loneliness and Building Purpose for Seniors With Dr. Bobbie Jellison and Sidney Cero Eisgruber","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2669,"description":"Loneliness can affect anyone, but for seniors, it often becomes a silent epidemic. In this episode, Dinine sits down with two inspiring women working to combat isolation and bring joy to seniors in their community. We welcome Sidney Cero Eisgruber, OTR, CMC, founder of Optimal Living, a company dedicated to helping seniors maintain independence and quality of life, and Dr. Bobbie Jellison, co-founder of Jovial Family Farm, an intergenerational initiative focused on joyful living and connection. Together, we discuss the profound impacts of loneliness on seniors, the importance of purposeful living, and practical solutions for fostering connection and community.Key Takeaways:How to recognize and address loneliness in seniorsThe power of intergenerational programs to build connectionPractical resources for caregivers and families navigating senior careWays to take small actions to combat loneliness in your own communityResources:Optimal Living: https://optimallivingindy.com/Jovial Family Farm: https://jovialfamilyfarm.org/Aging Life Care Association: https://www.aginglifecare.org/Alzheimer's Association: https://act.alz.org/Catholic Charities: https://helpcreatehope.org/Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA): https://cicoa.org/Dinine’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinine-sig-917784252/Dinine's website: https://dininesig.com/Dinine's Instagram: @dininesigDinine's TikTok: @dinine.sig","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yhyIrYSsY73zG1DF6CqYxNm8fAUSC7eOlo-PL_10MkU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NzE5LzE3MDUz/NDE3NjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}