Aging Today Podcast

Patty Cassidy (Friends of the Portland Memory Garden) and Kate Bodin (ComForCare Home Care) invite all aging people, especially those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory challenges, to learn more about how the Memory Garden is making a difference in the lives of those living with memory loss. The Garden, Portland's haven of rest, is open from dawn-to-dusk every day, year-round. Come to visit...

In part two of "Green Burials," Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called the Green Reaper, continues our discussion on planning an affordable and environmentally friendly burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services outside of Portland, Oregon. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Green Burial Council, which sets the standard for green burials in North America. Green...

Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called “The Green Reaper,” is the author of The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services, outside of Portland, Oregon. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the Green Burial Council, which sets the standard for green burial in North America.

Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon and SW Washington shares the latest research from the Alzheimer's Association Conference. Then Kara Griffey, Walk Director, will explain the various walks around Oregon and SW Washington. The big one in Portland is scheduled for August 26th. Come out to support the Walk to End Alzheimer's!

Music is a wonderful medium that you can use to promote rich social connections, reminiscence, physical activity, relaxation, and new learning. Neuroscientists are finding that music is connected to many broad cognitive brain functions including memory, movement, and emotion. This fun and informative interview will cover topics including a basic introduction to music therapy and recent research-ba...

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an advance directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. Why and when should you complete this form? Dr. Susan Tolle answers these important questions. She founded and has directed the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care since 1989. She has shepherded its growth into an internationally recognized ethics center with programs such as the Physician Orders for Life-Sustai...

We all desire to live our lives as well as possible. That is especially most true when we find ourselves at the end of our lives. Dr. Krulewitch of Comfort Hospice shares that living as long as possible can be the antithesis to living as well as possible. Dr. Krulewitch brings a lot of wisdom to the many decisions we will all face as we confront the last days of our lives.

When it comes to finding the perfect senior housing situation for yourself or your loved one, the process can be overwhelming. In any given area, there are hundreds of options to choose from, and finding the “right” place can be challenging. At Oasis Senior Advisors®, we are committed to simplifying the process of selecting a senior housing facility for you and your family. We are a local, communi...

The body may be breaking down, but the spirit keeps on growing. Pastor Tom Schiave of Gateway Church, located in southeast Portland, addresses the spiritual changes seniors face as they grow older. For example, the spiritual focus often changes from "doing" to "being," and life oftentimes becomes more "inward-driven" than "outward-driven." As God's children, regardless of age, our sole mission in...

You knew them as Foster Care Homes for Seniors. Today, the preferred name is Adult Care Homes. Aging in the RIGHT PLACE is the goal for our seniors. Families and seniors have many choices. Large, medium, and smaller more intimate living options abound. Ana Campean, Owner of Willamette Falls Adult Care Home, shares how Adult Care Homes can make a difference in the quality of life for those seeking...

Dr. Tom Tursich will definitely provide inspiration and energy on today's broadcast, "How to Keep The Golden Years Golden." You will come away feeling positive and upbeat. As a senior himself—or as Tom prefers, an "honored citizen"—Tom's goal is to help seniors manage the aging process while remembering their previous accomplishments with pride. #Portland

Lidia Lundberg (Founder) and Tanya Rosequist (Community Outreach) share how Elite Care is changing the paradigm of how housing and care are offered to seniors. Forget what you've heard about care facilities -- Elite Care is breaking the mold of traditional assisted living.

Blue Door Veterinary Services is proud to be the first full-service veterinary hospital on wheels to serve the greater Portland community! They have a custom-outfitted, 26-foot mobile clinic, driven by veterinarian and founder, Dr. Meridith Dawson. Exceptional animal care is her passion and she believes that part of that is being able to offer convenient care that benefits the pet and the pet owne...

The body may be breaking down, but the spirit keeps on growing. Pastor Tom Schiave of Gateway Church, located in southeast Portland, addresses the spiritual changes seniors face as they grow older. For example, the spiritual focus often changes from "doing" to "being," and life oftentimes becomes more "inward-driven" than "outward-driven." As God's children, regardless of age, our sole mission in...

Tune in to Lance Christian, Executive Director of the ALS Association's Oregon and SW Washington chapter. Joining Lance is Emily-Rose Wiitala, their Special Events Director, and Sam Beekman. Sam is making a difference by doing his best to "live well" with this disease. Meanwhile, researchers are making a difference in their progress toward unlocking the code to a cure.

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Emily-Rose Wiitala of the ALS Association of Oregon join Sam Beekman, who has been living with ALS. Together they are raising their voices and elevating the fight against ALS.

Cassy Adams, (ALS Association of Oregon), Don Austin (living with ALS) and Susan Teller (Don't wife and caregiver) are back to discuss ALS through the eyes of a caregiver.

Cassy Adams, of the ALS Association of OR, joins Don Austin, who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 79, and his wife and caregiver, Susan Teller, to kick off our four-part series on ALS. In the spirit of Susan, a former attorney, we are placing, "ALS on Trial." #Portland

JJ Fletke, PT, DPT, CEEAA, highlights the expertise in treating the aging population, especially those with Parkinson's, MS, stroke, and brain injuries. We want our patients to be inspired by the care they receive and to be hopeful about their potential to stay healthy. We promote exercise as a healing process. We are dedicated to providing safe, appropriate, challenging exercise, as well as chall...

Holly Chaimov, Executive Director of Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) joins us on today's program. Here in Portland, Holly and her team are making a difference. The close-knit community at PRO is vibrantly active, and they want to help everyone living with this disease and their families. Each year 60,000 new cases of Parkinson's are diagnosed in the United States alone. PRO is here to carry...

April is Parkinson's Awareness month. In Part 2, Dr. Deborah Bier continues her conversation with everything you didn't know to ask about Parkinson's disease. Dr. Bier's focus in today's conversation involves best approaches to dealing with challenging behaviors. She offers three tools in creating better days for those living in Parkinson's disease.

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month: Dr. Deborah Bier of ComForCare Health Holdings will be leading off on our four-part conversation on Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Bier starts from the beginning, telling you everything you didn't know to ask about Parkinson's Disease.

Wes Fitzwater, of Fitzwater Law, returns for Part 2 in our series. Today we discuss the two major crisis issues faced by seniors and their families: paying for long-term care and how to spot and avoid elder abuse.

Wes Fitzwater of Fitzwater Law is our special guest in a 2-part series. Wes will be discussing legal and financial planning for seniors, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. He'll tell you how to plan for incapacity and long-term care expenses, how to spot and avoid elder abuse, and what to expect when you die.