What does it mean to stay connected, find purpose, and maintain meaningful relationships as we grow older, especially when living with dementia?
In this episode of Honestly Aging, we're joined by Krissy Nappi of Uniper and Sandy Halperin, who is living with dementia, for a conversation about the importance of social connection and finding community at every stage of life.
Sandy shares his personal experience with dementia, from the memory challenges that affected his career to the friendships he has developed through Uniper, a virtual platform that connects older adults through live activities, conversations, and shared interests. He reflects on what these relationships mean to him, why he advocates for greater understanding of dementia, and how he continues to find purpose and enjoyment in everyday life.
Krissy discusses the challenges older adults can face in staying socially connected and how technology can help remove barriers, create opportunities for participation, and bring people together.
Together, they explore how meaningful connections can develop in unexpected ways, the importance of recognizing each person's abilities and interests, and why living with dementia doesn't mean giving up the relationships and activities that make life fulfilling.
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Resources:
https://www.unipercare.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniper-care-technologies/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdJHxw8b8pY6Hfh8_PfxJg/featured
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristennappi/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersandyhalperin/
The Precious Present: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385192193?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
https://invisibledisabilities.org/shop/ida-store/but-you-look-good-25th-anniversary-edition-book/
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