Aging Matters

Conversation w/ Sharon Terry, CEO, Genetic Alliance, about genetic factors and genetic disorders, pros and cons of genetic testing, and Genetic Alliance resources.

Conversation w/ Charlie Sabatino, JD, independent consultant on aging and law, about traditional nursing home care shortcomings, development of new nursing home models, and how these models benefit residents and their families. 

Conversation w/ Steve Irwin, President/CEO, National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, https://www.nrmlaonline.org/ , about how reverse mortgages work including application requirements, how to know if it’s the best option, and finding the right lender.

Conversation w/ Kurt E. Gray, Principal, KEG Consulting, LLC Driver Safety Services, and Author, Planning Your Driving Retirement: A Practical Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families, about health issues older drivers face, benefits of driving skills evaluation programs, and planning for driving retirement.

Conversation w/ Louis Tenenbaum, President and CEO, HomesRenewed Ventures, LLC, about planning ahead to age in place, how to prepare for it, and modifications that will make a home hazard free and easily accessible.

Conversation w/ Charanjit Khurana, MD, Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist, VHC Health Physicians, about causes, risk factors, and signs/symptoms of carotid artery disease, how it can lead to a stroke, and treatment procedures performed by interventional cardiologists for this disorder.

Conversation w/ Jen Teague, Director for Health Coverage and Benefits, NCOA, about the NCOA interactive benefits participation map that shows numbers of older adults missing out on life saving benefits programs, and local organizations that find and help enroll eligible individuals in these programs.

Conversation w/ Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, about medical cannabis and related products, federal and state legal status, and what to know before using cannabis products.

Conversation w/ John Lehr, President/CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation, about causes, signs/ symptoms, diagnosis/treatment options, approaches to manage symptoms and maintain active lifestyles, and recent research findings about causes and treatments.

Conversation w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, Founder/President, The Home Remedy, about gerontological occupational therapists, services they provide, practice settings, and how they help older adults remain at home as long as possible.

Conversation w/ Roy Remer, Executive Director, Zen Caregiving Project, and Author, about family caregivers, approaches to help them care for themselves, and how Zen caregiving serves as a practical companion for caregivers to care for others.

Conversation w/ Aleece Fosnight, Board Certified Physician Assistant, Medical Adviser, Aeroflow Urology, about bladder health problems of older adults, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to reduce and prevent these conditions.

Conversation w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow, Generations United, and Author, Grandfamilies – Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them , about who grandfamilies are, benefits and challenges of kinship caregiving, community resources, and Generations United initiatives.

Conversation w/ Andrew Molosky, President/CEO, and Franklin Guerrero, Executive Director/Chief Development Officer, Chapters Health System, about advanced illness and end-of-life care services and the National Conversation on Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care meeting.

Conversation w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO, Family Solutions for Care, about purchasing long-term care insurance, determining best policy coverage, and finding assistance when filing a long-term care insurance claim.

Conversation w/ Kay Bransford, Professional Financial Advocate & Fiduciary , MemoryBanc, about services provided by DMMs, how these services help older adults remain independent and assist their families, and what to know when hiring a DMM.

Conversation w/ Sean Cisterna, Canadian film director/producer, about creating “Silver Screamers,” a documentary featuring older adult participants who draw from lives filled with experience, loss, skill, and perspective, and affirm that anyone can try something new at any age.

Conversation w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Pediatrician, Professional Health Advocate, and Founder/CEO, Your GPS Doc, about navigating the health care system, health care advocate services, and health-related issues about which an advocate can provide advice and assistance.

Conversation w/ Jane Euler, MS, Cofounder & Lead Doula, Present for You, LLC, about key areas where support and resources are needed to help families dealing with chronic or terminal illness; also, information about end-of-life doulas, including hiring, services, and benefits for families.

Conversation w/ Hope Johnson, President and CEO of Pyramind LLC, Executive Recruiting, about older worker status in the workplace, challenges they face when seeking employment, what to know when looking for a job, and how employers can attract these workers. 

Conversation w/ Walter Gottlieb, Director of Communications, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, about Social Security history and purpose, program eligibility, retirement benefits, beneficiary enrollment and participation, and the program’s long-term sustainability challenges.

Conversation w/ Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, about ways to manage heart disease risks, learn early disease detection, and adopt prevention strategies to promote longevity and improve quality of life.

Conversation w/ Stephanie Welch-Grenier, PhD, Research Associate, Training & Outreach Coordinator, National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University, about low vision eye diseases, rehabilitation services and vision technologies, and educational resources.

Conversation w/ Deborah Lewis, MBA, CPA, Certified Financial Planner, about critical aspects of planning for retirement, including common mistakes to avoid, and key issues to assess frequently after retirement to ensure financial stability and reduce stress.

Conversation w/ Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, President, APTA Geriatrics, and Owner, Living Well With Dementia , about geriatric physical therapy, benefits, and treatment for fall prevention and health disorders affecting older adults.