Age Wise

Listen to the new Age Wise episode for a practical, compassionate guide to emptying a long-time family home for sale. Emptying a parent's home is emotional, exhausting, and often overwhelming. In Episode 48 of Age Wise, Dan Lagani and Silver Solutions co-founder Laura Olivares share what families need to know—how to prevent conflict, protect meaningful items, budget time and costs wisely, and appr...

Silver Solutions Co-founder and senior move pro shares insider secrets that makes downsizing easier—for everyone. If you're helping an aging parent or loved one downsize or move into assisted living, don't go it alone! In this all-new  Age Wise  episode, senior move expert  Laura Olivares  explains the game-changing role of a  Senior Move Manager —the professional who makes the emotional and physi...

Caring for an aging parent or loved one? In this powerful episode of  Age Wise , psychologists and authors Dr. Barry Jacobs & Dr. Julia Mayer share practical advice from their new  AARP Caregiver Answer Book . From handling resistant parents to working with siblings and professionals, their guidance is a game-changer for caregivers. Watch now and feel more confident, prepared, and supported on you...

When clinical psychologist Deborah Derrickson Kossmann discovered her aging mother living without water and surrounded by clutter, she faced a crisis even her training couldn't prepare her for. In this moving episode of Age Wise, Deb shares the personal journey that inspired her book Lost, Found, Kept—and practical insights for family caregivers.

Age Wise  tackles one of the toughest decisions families face when caring for an aging parent or loved one:  how and when to consider a move to assisted living . Our guest,  Debbie Howard  of  Senior Living Smart , offers expert insights—from the essential questions to ask any community, to the exciting technological innovations reshaping senior care nationwide.  Click now to watch and get smarter...

In our latest episode of AGE WISE, we welcome back acclaimed author and filmmaker Sky Bergman to discuss her new book,  Lives Well Lived , based on her PBS documentary. Sky reveals the inspiring secrets to living a long, meaningful life and emphasizes the incredible impact of multi-generational relationships. Don't miss this insightful conversation—learn how you can create your own  life well live...

In part two of this very special  Age Wise  episode on hoarding, expert Dr. Michael Tompkins speaks with Silver Solutions CEO, Dan Lagani about the importance of seeking outside help, what success looks like, and the critical role that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plays in ongoing success.

In this special two-part episode of  Age Wise ,  Dr. Michael Tompkins , a clinical professor at  UC Berkeley  and co-founder of the  San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy , explains how to identify a range of hoarding behaviors, the critical safety risks they pose to older adults, and the most effective strategies for family caregivers to address both the clutter and underlying emoti...

Listen to this episode of Age Wise featuring Dr. Mary Tinetti, Professor of Geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine. Understand the unique complexities of geriatric care and hear why a patient-centered approach is essential for older adults. Plus, Dr. Tinetti shares her expert insights and discusses the exciting potential of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care with a personal t...

In this new episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions explores the most common sports risks for older adults and how to combat them. Featuring an exclusive chat with Lisa Fossett, Co-Founder of Saylor Physical Therapy, we cover tips for active aging, when to seek a therapist, and choosing the right one for optimal long-term health. Whether you or someone you know is looking to navigate aging or lookin...

In this special end-of-year episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions down with Scott Greenberg, author, radio host, and CEO of ComForCare of South Florida and takes an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of caregiving and Scott's recent decision to end his 12-year run as the host of radio's OMG, I'm Getting Older and So is My Mom. Watch this informative and inspiring conversation about the trends...

In the latest Age Wise podcast, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Tim Evankovich, CEO & Co-Founder, Oasis Senior Advisors, about the Oasis business model and how they are helping families with one of the most challenging tasks: finding the right living situation for their aging loved one. Learn what key attributes you need to have to be a successful Oasis franchisee and grow with this "boo...

In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani has an insightful conversation with Dr. Laura Gitlin, co-author of Better Living with Dementia and Drexel University Dean Emerita, College of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Gitlin shares the top tips for preventing dementia and discusses the impact it can have on family caregivers as well as her new dementia research project to help...

Is a miracle drug to reverse aging in the near future? In this second part of a two-part Age Wise interview, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Nir Barzilai, the Scientific Director of AFAR (American Federation for Aging Research), about his revolutionary work to reverse the aging process. Find out about the latest anti-aging research involving Metformin as well as the top three things...

In this captivating two-part Age Wise interview, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani delves into the revolutionary thinking of Dr. Nir Barzilai, the Scientific Director of AFAR (American Federation for Aging Research) and the visionary behind the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Find out about not only slowing down the aging process but actually reversing it altoget...

Top Tips for Family Caregiving – In the latest Age Wise podcast, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks with Dr. Barry Jacobs, a clinical psychologist and AARP contributor, about family dynamics and caregiving. Discover how you can make this essential role less stressful and more productive for everyone!

The biggest challenges facing our aging population in 2023? In the latest episode of Age Wise, we look at some of the biggest healthcare hurdles facing our aging population including the looming caregiver crisis. Don't miss this important conversation with Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani and his guest, Anika Heavener, VP, Innovation and Investments at the Scan Foundation, a non-profit that's commi...

Growing older has never been more expensive. Are you prepared? Older adults and their families are facing the perfect storm of living longer than ever while inflation continues at historically high levels. Are you prepared to live well for what might be decades post-retirement? In the latest episode of Age Wise, Dan Lagani, CEO of Silver Solutions, speaks to Jeff Hudson of ElderLife Financial abou...

Are Mom and Dad Considering a Senior Living Community? Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care… What are they, what are the differences, and which is right for your loved one? In the latest episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Danny Leonhardt, President and Founder of CareChanges, a national referral service, about the key things every family...

In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Cameron Huddleston, personal finance reporter and author of "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk," about her mission to help people avoid the mistakes she made with her aging parents. Learn how to have those tough conversations about the "what ifs" and make them less awkward, what the most important documents all adults should have, a...

In the latest edition of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani has a conversation with Elder Law Attorney and CPA Darren Mills about the legal issues that matter most as you grow older. What are the life events during which you should absolutely consult a lawyer? What are the documents that anyone over the age of 18 should have? What questions do you need to ask to find the right lawyer? And h...

Is it OCD or just normal quirky behavior? In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Clinical Director of NOCD, the online platform for treatment of OCD. Learn how hoarding disorder differs and is related to OCD, how to distinguish a normal quirky behavior from a compulsion, and why Dr. McGrath believes online treatment is here to stay.

Is it OCD or just normal quirky behavior? In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Clinical Director of NOCD, the online platform for treatment of OCD. Learn how hoarding disorder differs and is related to OCD, how to distinguish a normal quirky behavior from a compulsion, and why Dr. McGrath believes online treatment is here to stay.

In the newest Age Wise podcast, Jake Rothstein of UpsideHōM talks to Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani about when the time is right to consider a move for your aging parent and how his company is creating a senior living option based on individual needs, not age.

Dan Lagani of Silver Solutions speaks with Marcia Teele of Arden Courts Memory Care Communities about dementia, the importance of a proper diagnosis, the role of memory care, and the top questions to ask when choosing the right community for your loved one with dementia.