Aging Today Podcast

"You've already asked me that!" Teepa Snow joins us on the Aging Today Podcast for a lively discussion on responding to repetitive questions and challenging behaviors from those living with dementia.  Her unique style and positive approach will help you better understand dementia and how it affects your loved ones. Teepa believes that “Rewiring our own perceptions, attitudes, communication strateg...

"Death is a great adventure!" Joyce and Barry Vissell Host Mark Turnbull welcomes back Joyce and Barry Vissell, authors of the book "A Mother's Final Gift." The Vissells share the story of Joyce's mother's dying process and how it transformed their perspective on death and dying. They discuss the importance of including hospice in the dying process and the spiritual experiences they had during the...

Dr. Maritza Perez joins us on Aging Today to discuss non-melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. People over the age of 65 are at a greater risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, which can be removed when it’s caught early, but becomes more difficult to treat at advanced stages. Being proactive about your s...

Dr. Mariah Mendez joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the new app she is creating. The app is called LEAH and it can be used to make sure medications are taken on time. LEAH sends you real-time notifications when your loved one takes their pill, providing you with peace of mind and decreasing your stress.

Dr. Michael Williams from Cura Hospitality joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss The Role of Food in Healthy Aging. At Cura, they understand the constant challenges in dining operations to provide a safe and hospitable experience that leaves everyone satisfied. When done right, a dining program will serve up delicious meals that result in your raving reputation and overall success.

Dr. Greg Kelly joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss a shift in the way we look at our weight. His latest book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution, challenges the way we look at our body weight. In our culture, we tend to overemphasize weight loss and underemphasize the more important changes. The goal is to help you become like a Watson, to improve your ability to investigat...

Dr. Greg Kelly joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution. This book focuses on how to get healthy while creating your ideal shape and it is a must-read for all of you. This book will change the way you look at your weight and help you focus more on your shape.

Suzanne Ferree, MD, FAARM, and ABAARM joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her life's work on bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, aneural therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. We discuss her new book, Counterclockwise, and how regenerative medicine can treat patients with endocrine,...

For some middle-aged people, the amount of fat in the pancreas, liver, and belly is related to the brain’s volume and cognitive function, one Rutgers Health study published in the journal, Obesity, finds. The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, who have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disea...

This week on the Aging Today Podcast, I interviewed Patricia Crisafulli, Communications Consultant and Mystery Novelist at FaithHopeandFiction.com. We discussed Unearthing Your Buried Treasure - It’s Time to Start Digging In. Author Patricia Crisafulli joins us on the Aging Today Podcast eager to guide us down a path of taking a look into ourselves. Patricia’s writings are all about unlocking the...

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri joins us on Aging Today to discuss, understand, prevent, and treat the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, low bone density, and fractures. Every woman will reach menopause and every woman will have their own unique menopause journey. Every 3 seconds, an osteoporosis-related fracture occurs, and 1 in 5 women will experience a re-fracture within 5 years. Cli...

It's time to envision a different future! As Founders of Third Half Advisors, Caroline Brecker and Campbell Gerrish lead a unique initiative focused on guiding individuals through life transitions beyond their primary careers. Unlike traditional financial advisors, Third Half specializes in supporting individuals as they transition from their "warrior" careers and helps them navigate toward the ne...

The month of May is ALS Awareness Month, and Aging Today is celebrating all the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Annie Teer, Volunteer Coordinator from ALS Northwest leads the volunteer program. Along with all the many people who provide personal assistance, many types of assistive technologies help people live their best lives. Ash...

May is ALS Awareness Month, and joining us on the Aging Today Podcast are three incredible people who coordinate the care for anyone diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis here in Oregon. Mary Rebar, Christina Riddock, and Laura Geilenfeldt are all Care Services Coordinators who provide expert advice and assistance for anyone diagnosed and living with ALS. Tune in to hear their stories about...

Chef Steve Toll joins us on Aging Today to discuss Cooking with Kindness. As Americans, we certainly consume more than our fair share of sugar every day. In fact, we ingest 17 teaspoons of added sugar to our diet every single day. This adds up to around 60 pounds of additional sugar consumed annually. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast to see what Steve is cooking up in his kitchen to give all of...

Nikki Jardin joins the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal story of how her aunt's dementia led to the creation of Mirador Magazine. Nikki says, “‘Mirador’ is a Spanish word that means a vantage point, a balcony, or a lookout, which is what we would like to provide. I would like our pages to be places where readers can take in a vast landscape and zero in on various points of interest at t...

Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.

Our guest, Liz Cloete, understands that helping someone living with dementia is hard enough, but doing so without constant stress or feeling overwhelmed can be even harder. It requires a whole new way of thinking about your dementia caregiving journey. This doesn’t come naturally to people because it goes against our natural inclinations. Like any life-altering diagnosis - including dementia - car...

Larry Nissenson, CGO of Assured Allies is on a mission to make successful aging accessible to all. Even though everyone ages differently, it's still possible to have a great outcome in aging successfully. Combining data science, personalized technology, and human touch, it's possible to age well. Successful aging requires creative collaboration and multigenerational housing is definitely a part of...

In Part 4 of our series finale focusing on Elder Rights & Quality of Life, we re-join with Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim leads us in a lively discussion on elders and their right to a standard of living. We also address participation in community and institutionalization. During our time together, we explore the balance between elder rights, activities, and having a soci...

Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC continues our 4-part discussion of Elder Rights and Quality of Life. Today, we discuss freedom from discrimination and control of property and how important both of these topics are as we age.  Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Our discussion with Kim Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solultions, LLC continues with a lively and important conversation on elder safety and elder rights. Today, we’re discussing the role mediation and conflict management play in helping families and individuals promote safety and freedom from many forms of elder torture. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Our great friend Kim Best, Best Conflict Solutions joins us for a 4 part series on Elder Rights. Utilizing the backdrop of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Kim and i have a robust discussion about protecting our elders. In Part 1, we take a deep dive into Elder Dignity. Kim's role as a professional mediator plays a significant role assisting families and individuals promoting dignity.

Rusty Rosman joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss her book, Two Envelopes. Rusty offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in guiding people through the process of pre-planning for death. Her book, Two Envelopes, is filled with guidance for loved ones as they navigate the loss of a family member. Listen to discover what goes into Envelope #1, and then learn what Rusty recommends putting in...

Our good friend, Chris Burres rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Live Longer and Better. Your journey to living longer and better has never been more achievable. If someone asked you, “do you want to live longer?” what would your response be? What if we rephrased that question and asked, “Would you want to live longer if you were healthy?” Your answer might be very diff...