October 10, 2009

My Decision To Live

Consider the story of a man overcoming a harrowing series of obstacles, including a terrifying accident and going on to achieve his goals. Youll hear his inspiring story. Then, when millions of baby boomers get set to retire, what will they do for the rest of their lives? Well talk to an expert who shows how to plan ahead for the life you want.

Episode Segments:

The Inspiring Story of Nader Elgundi Nader Elguindi, author of My Decision To Live was a US Navy submarine officer who lost both legs in a horrific accident. Rather than accepting immediate retirement, he remained on active duty and went on to become the first officer with a prosthetic to earn his submarine qualifications. He shared his inspirational story, and offered advice to others who face sudden adversities. He spoke about the racism he encountered as a youngster of Middle Eastern heritage, growing up in the South. He also talked about his volunteer efforts with disabled veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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Planning for Retirement John E. Nelson, retirement planning expert, and co-author What Color is Your Parachute for Retirement talked about the coming wave of retirees and whether Baby Boomers are properly prepared. He believes that the meaning of retirement has begun to change, as many seniors take the opportunity to change careers, pursue education or discover other new callings. He talked about the unexpected decisions that many face when they retire and how to best prepare.
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The Five Second Rule: Truth or Myth? Anne Bernhard, Assistant Professor of Biology at Connecticut College in New London shared the surprising results of research by her students into the so-called five-second rule, to determine how quickly a piece of food becomes contaminated by bacteria when it is dropped on a dirty floor. She also discussed basic food safety guidelines.
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