Aging Matters

Conversation with Jim Morris, Tax-Aide, AARP Tax-Aide Program/IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, about information taxpayers need to know when preparing their 2020 tax return, and community tax assistance programs for older adults

Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Director, Women’s Primary Care, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about physical changes and signs/symptoms of menopause and treatment; also tips to help women manage this life transition

Conversation with Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, Director, Urologic Oncology,  MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about better prostate health and common prostate problems including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

Conversation with Shawn Smith, Director, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), about the difference between Medicare fraud, abuse, and errors, and how the Virginia SMP helps beneficiaries handle complaints related to these practices

Conversation with M. Norman Oliver, MD MA, Virginia Health Commissioner, about the Virginia Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System, and Yabo Beysolow, MD, MPH, former Medical Officer, Immunization Services Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about other vaccines for older adults.

Conversation with Dana Parsons, Vice President & Legislative Counsel, LeadingAge Virginia, about nursing home vulnerability during COVID-19 and use of infection control, prevention measures, restricted social activities, and vaccinations to prevent infections and protect residents.

Conversation with Erika D. Williams, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, MedStar Health, and Susan Paisner, an experienced triathlete, about being and staying healthy before and during training and competitions, triathlon basics, best training regimens, and race tips.

Conversation with Anthony Nunez, Visionary and Founder, INF-Care, about how robotics such as  Rudy the Robot, and care tablets are helping expand older adults' lives.

Conversation with Lora Pollari-Welbes, Executive Director, and Thomas Adams, President, Board of Directors, Encore Learning, about membership, educational courses, and social activities of Encore Learning; also, course instructor and volunteer opportunities.

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.