Seniority Authority

Episode 24: Carol Marak is a solo aging advisor and advocate. She is the founder of the Elder Orphan Facebook Group, which launched in 2016 and has almost 10,000 members. She also has a successful YouTube channel called Solo and Smart and a book titled SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future. Carol attributes her seven years of family caregiving as to how she learned to plan...

As we age, the conversation around sexual health and intimacy often gets swept under the rug, but it's an important aspect of our well-being and overall happiness.  In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Regina Koepp, a board-certified clinical psychologist specializing in mental health and aging, to tackle the misconceptions and discuss the benefits of maintaining an active and fulfilling s...

Episode 31: Ms. Elphick joined the Partnership for Public Health in 2014 working as an Options Counselor for the Belknap County ServiceLink office. Before joining PPH, Ms. Elphick was a Forensic Interviewer with the Merrimack County Advocacy Center in Concord, NH. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in P...

In this enlightening episode, we're joined by psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Slocum to discuss the confusion between dementia, delirium, and depression in older adults. Dr. Slocum shares her journey into the field of psychiatry and her interest in geriatric patients. We explore the overlapping symptoms of delirium, dementia, and depression, and the importance of identifying the correct condition for prope...

Episode 29: Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author and the Founder of LifeEncore. Her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults, was selected as a “best book on aging well” by the Wall Street Journal. Sara also received the distinction of being named as one of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” by the PBS website, Next Avenue.    Link...

Show Notes: As we enter retirement, we're faced with a new challenge: navigating the unstructured time and the need to find purpose and fulfillment. In this episode, we're joined by 68-year-old author Andrew Robin, who shares his insights on living a "tapas life" after retirement, as introduced in his book, Tapas Life . Andy offers advice on adding structure and cadence through routines, rediscove...

Aging gracefully and staying healthy is a priority for many of us. In this episode, we're joined by certified yoga instructor Will Thomas, who shares his insights on the importance of stretching and strengthening as we age. Will, who began practicing yoga in grad school, explains how maintaining muscle mass and bone density is crucial for protecting our joints and preserving mobility. We explore b...

Join us in this live edition of Seniority Authority from the Leading Age Summit in Washington, D.C., where our host interviews Bryant Johnson, former paratrooper, Army reservist, and personal trainer to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Bryant shares his journey to becoming a certified personal trainer, his experiences working with Justice Ginsburg, and the impact their training sessions...

In this enlightening episode of Seniority Authority, we're joined by Dr. Jennifer Smith, Director of Research at Mather Institute and an expert on positive aging. Dr. Smith shares her insights on the importance of savoring positive experiences for happier minds and healthier outcomes. She highlights her research on increasing positive emotions and offers practical advice for incorporating savoring...

Show Notes Optimizing your brain health is essential for living a fulfilling, vibrant life at any age. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Vonetta Dotson, a gerontologist, neuropsychologist, and the director of Aging Well for Everyone at Georgia State University. Dr. Dotson sheds light on the lifelong journey of brain health and the simple, yet powerful habits we can adopt to maintain cognitive w...

Discover the secrets to designing a meaningful and fulfilling retirement with Joe Casey, a podcast host, author, and executive coach specializing in retirement planning. Joe shares his unique approach to helping clients envision and plan their next chapter in life using the Design Your Life process. He emphasizes the importance of exploring one's values, generating ideas, testing experiences, and...

"Data shows that if you know about the scam, you’re far less likely to engage with it." Show Notes We hear about prevalent scams and fraud in today’s world and we all like to think “it couldn’t happen to us”. But in today’s eye-opening episode, we dive into the world of fraud and scams with Kathy Stokes, the Director of Fraud Prevention Programs at AARP. Kathy has led national efforts to transform...

Ageism is something that you may not always spot if you experience it, but it can really affect your day-to-day life as you get older. That’s why Dr. Tracy Gendron is actively fighting it. Dr. Tracy Gendron is a researcher and author of the book Ageism Unmasked. She has 25 years of experience examining and studying age bias and its effects on society. Dr. Gendron has given talks and interviews on...

The science is in—expressing gratitude is amazing for our well-being. Then why is it that so many of us have a hard time doing something that so clearly helps us every day? Janice Kaplan is an acclaimed writer and producer who has popularized the concept of a gratitude journal. She is the author of two books - The Gratitude Diaries and The Genius of Women - both of which explore the power of grati...

Living a fulfilling, long, happy life is pretty much the number one thing on our wish list, particularly as we get older. But what are some things we can do to get there?  Dr. Roger Landry, a Tufts-Harvard University Decorated Military Veteran and Preventive Medicine Physician who is the President of Masterpiece and author of Live Long Die Short. Dr. Landry discusses how society has traditionally...

Missy Buchanan, an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith, has dedicated her life to helping others find hope in the midst of these struggles. She is an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith. She has appeared on Good Morning America and has co-authored a book with Robin Roberts. Her first book, Living With Purpose in a Worn Out Body, remains a top s...

Are you worried about growing old? Are you afraid of making the same mistakes as your parents? What can you do to ensure that you age gracefully and with dignity? Steven Petrow has had these questions—and answered them.  Steven is an award-winning journalist and author of the book "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old." Steven has used his experience from observing his parents’ mistakes to help...

We all want to lead healthier lives and live longer, but the process of aging can be difficult. From ageist stereotypes to a lack of research into women's health, there are many obstacles to overcome. Thankfully, Zora Benhamou is here to help.  Zora is a 52-year-old digital nomad who has traveled to over 50 countries and speaks six languages. She is also the founder of the podcast “Hack My Age” an...

Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming and confusing, and making informed decisions can be a daunting task. Because of this, we have people like Aileen Gerhardt.  Aileen is an independent, board-certified patient advocate who can help make sense of it all. In this episode, Aileen will explain how patient advocacy can help people make informed decisions, how it differs from geriatric...

Our healthcare system is always evolving and changing—which means that doctor’s recommendations are too. It’s important to stay on top of these to keep our body in tip top shape, particularly as we get older. Dr. Michael Berry is the Vice Chair of the US Preventative Services Task Force and a leading authority on health and aging. He is a board-certified family and preventive medicine physician, w...

With 2 out of every 3 adults over 70 experiencing hearing loss, it’s something we all need to think about—odds are it will happen to us or someone we know. Unfortunately, up to 23 million adults are left untreated for hearing loss. Fortunately, there is hope on the horizon.  On today’s podcast we talk to Shelley Stein from Access HEARS, a Baltimore-based 501-C3 nonprofit. Access HEARS provides low...

We’ve all heard of the dreaded “midlife crisis”. But what if it didn’t need to be a crisis at all—but a motivating awakening? Michael Clinton is a former Hearst Magazine publisher and bestselling author. He is best known for his book, ROAR, which encourages people to develop new identities and personas for themselves beyond the roles of partner, parent, and career. Clinton had an epiphany that led...

Let’s face it, living with a disability can be isolating, but one man is doing something about it. Todd Hansen, an award-winning architect and disability advocate, is working to create an accessible and equitable world for people of all abilities.  Todd cares for the needs of people he designs for and has experienced first-hand the difficulty of being mobility challenged and being physically preve...

On this episode of Seniority Authority, Nancy Davis Kho talks about her book, "The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time", which she wrote to encourage people to write thank you letters to those who have impacted their lives. She discusses how writing gratitude letters can help cultivate happiness and strengthen our positive recall bias. She also explains how w...

Today we are joined by Rabbi Jeffery Wildstein, founder of Kavod Daily Money Management. Jeffrey discusses his experience as a former attorney and college administrator and why he chose to become a Daily Money Manager. We learn about the services a Daily Money Manager provides, which includes going through bills, mail sorting, tracking insurance claims, and more. We also hear about the process one...