Aging Matters

Conversation with Kenneth Vaz, MD, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about joint conditions and treatments including joint replacement surgery.

Conversation with Jennifer Kanarek, Program Manager, NV Rides, and Carol Edelstein, Secretary, Board of Directors, Shepherd's Center of Arlington, McLean, and Falls Church, about transportation needs for older adults and related services offered by these organizations in the community.

Conversation with Jim Joseph, President, Financial Services Advisory, about selecting a financial professional, maintaining financial stability during the pandemic, and current economic indicators and financial market expectations with the new Federal Administration.

Conversation with Karen Love, Executive Director, Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) and Chuck McClatchey, DAA Advisory Board Member living with dementia, about diagnosis and management of dementia symptoms, effects of the pandemic on people living with dementia, and how DAA can help them, their care partners, and families.

Conversation with Jecoliah Ellis, Manager, Media Relations & Communications, Washington Regional Transplant Community, and Betty Graves-Bender, spouse of kidney transplant recipient, about eligibility requirements for organ donation, organ transplantation information, and personal account of spouse's kidney transplant

Conversation with Santa Claus, North Pole, about life at the North Pole, how Santa's spouse and elves help prepare for his annual journey, traveling issues on Christmas Eve, and reflections about Christmas

Conversation with Mitch Opalski, Certified Dementia Practitioner/Owner, SYNERGY HomeCare, about in-home care services adjustments during COVID-19, and ways adult children can observe changes in the status of their aging loved ones during holiday in-person and online visits.

Conversation with Stephen Izaguirre, Community Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, about scams, identity theft, and fraudulent schemes, how older adults can avoid being victims, and ways the Attorney General's Office can help.

Conversation with David Mog and Jan Greenberg, Volunteers, Elders Climate Action (ECA), about ways to reduce the devastating effects of climate change and ECA's actions to address issues related to this crisis.

Conversation with Natalie Talis, MPH, Population Health Manager, Alexandria VA Health Department, about local public health efforts to limit new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution plan preparation, and Thanksgiving activities to stay healthy.

Conversation with David Remick, Executive Director, Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council and Emily Hoban, Disability Resource Coordinator, Arlington Employment Center, about issues older workers, currently face in the job market and how these organizations can help

Conversation with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, and John Glowacky, Medicare Counselor, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP), about Medicare program parts, eligibility, enrollment, 2021 updates, and VICAP services.

Conversation with Thomas Heckman, DO, Attending Physician, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, about chronic pain, including types, causes, risk factors, therapies, and pain management programs, and COVID-19 impact on chronic pain management and treatment. 

Conversation with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Dr. Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes and risks of falls, and exercise programs to prevent injury and death.

Conversation with Cathi Coridan, Realtor/Seniors Real Estate Specialist, KW Metro Center, about current real estate market status and useful home sale strategies for older adults.

Conversation with Colleen Duewel, Aging Life Care Manager, Lionheart Elder Care, and Lisa Householder, Client Care Director, Home Helpers of Northern Virginia, about nursing homes/assisted living facilities COVID-19-related issues, decisions about caring for loved ones at home, and home health care provider assistance to help families make choices.

Conversation with Marta Hill Gray, Executive Director, Culpepper Garden, about Culpepper Garden retirement community features and precautions employed to protect residents during the pandemic

Conversation with Marilee Fitzgerald and Robyn Wagman, Co-Founders, Estate of Mine Organizers, about organizing financial documents and personal information, addressing relevant issues, and using effective tools to accomplish the goal.

Conversation with Diane Murphy, Ph. D., Director, School of Technology and Innovation, Marymount University, about the digital divide, digital technology problems, and how digital technology can benefit and enhance the lives of older adults during COVID-19.

Conversation with Joan Porte, President, League of Women Voters of Arlington, about voting in Arlington County Virginia, including voter registration, mail-in, absentee and in-person voting, and ensuring every vote counts.

Conversation with Steven Lo, MD, Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about neurological diseases among older adults and neurological complications related to COVID-19.

Conversation with Carleigh Berryman, Founder/CEO, Viva Vita, about what virtual reality is and how it works, uses and applications, and benefits to older adults.

Conversation with Lisa Muras, Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about causes/risk factors, types, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, disease management during COVID-19, and resources to stay healthy.

Conversation with Reshma Katira, MD, Ophthalmologist, The Retina Group of Washington, about eye issues related to COVID-19, virus protection strategies, and eye care professional practice updates

Conversation with Carol Burnett, older Arlington, VA resident, and Makayla Andrews, MS, Certified Health Education Specialist, and recent Marymount University graduate, about how they and their peers are coping with COVID-19, their attitudes about the virus, and thoughts about the future.