Aging Today Podcast

Joyce and Barry Vissell, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation, join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss their latest labor of love, a book entitled, A Couple Of Miracles: One Couple, More Than A Few Miracles. Their lives have all the pieces of a great love story, and it’s complete with love, drama, adventure, betrayal, forgiveness, and healing all wrapped in grace. Their stor...

Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health joins us on Aging Today as we discuss how loneliness impacts our aging population and their caregivers. Research shows that loneliness is as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Cindy and Pyx Health have created a scalable solution for loneliness. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

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. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Dr. Katherine Esty returns for an important discussion on sex after 80. She describes in great detail how our views on sexual attraction change as we age. Most people are happier in their 80s, and along with that, most are also very happy and comfortable with their sexuality as they age. #Portland

Dr. Logan DuBose joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss utilizing AI technology as a matching tool to assist people living with dementia and their families. AI can help caregivers find care services, aid programs, and provide them with valuable information about caregiving. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the truths and myths of falls among seniors. We all know someone who has had a fall, and you may think it won’t happen to you. But falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults.

Pastor Tom Schiave brings our traditional New Year's message for 2024. To help us start the new year right, Tom inspires us with a message of hope. In light of what seems to be living in an upside-down world, it is possible to live with hope. However, having the right kind of hope can make all the difference in the world. Some people are "hope so" people, while others may respond by being "hopeful...

Pastor Tom Schiave joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. In what is known as Mary's Song, which is found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom shares how this powerful message of hope continues to bring truth to us today. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Author joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Our lives are our story and our story is our legacy. Failing to be purposeful in writing that final chapter can have devastating effects on us and our loved ones. Mediation is a tool to help us have these necessary conversations. We discuss Kimberly’s book, How To Live Forever, which is a guide to help you write the final chapt...

Dr. Mitch Clionsky joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to unwrap a few of the mysteries of dementia. For instance, did you know that half of all dementia cases can be prevented? He wants you to become a "one" and learn what causes people to lose their memory in later life. Do you know how you stack up against your ideal self? What steps you can take to become a person who can think like they are 5...

Mike Russell, Author of My Compass, Our Story: A Journey Through Death and Life joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. This is Mike’s testimony of his experience as he went through the death of his first wife. It follows his journey through the grieving process and the guidance he received just by being open. Mike allowed himself to follow the path before him without judgment. His story shows the pr...

The heart of the matter is that there is a rhythm all around us. It is in nature, poetry, painting, and sculpting. Most notably, rhythm is found in the human heart. But, what happens when our heart’s rhythm is interrupted? Mellanie True Hills joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal experience after almost dying in emergency heart surgery. Mellanie left the corporate executive l...

Don Tanole and Matt Gannon are Veterans who have served this great country. We salute you for the sacrifice you made for the freedoms we all enjoy today. We have not forgotten your service. Thank you both and thank you to the myriad of men and women who have served to protect our freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This interview originally aired on 11/11/2020. Tune in to hear th...

Wally Reitz, Oregon’s own 97-year-old Veteran shares his first-hand accounts of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Wally’s insights on being a soldier, serving his country, and living through it to be a husband and father are priceless. It is always the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month that we all stop to remember the heroes who have made a difference serving their country. Wally R...

Dr. Monique Nugent joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how to prepare yourself and your family for your hospital visit. Whether it's an unexpected visit or a scheduled appointment, going to the hospital usually means you are already sick or in pain, and need too much help to do many things on your own. Dr. Nugent’s book, Prescription For Admission, walks you through the process with ste...

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. Bill Rawls (MD, Author, and Entrepreneur) joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Dr. Rawls says it’s all about the Cells! Healthy cells equal healthy aging and eliminating or reducing common stress factors and integrating the natural power of herbs into your daily routine is the key to energizing your health through cellular healing and regeneration. Scientific evidence is now showing that herbs...

Bob Liebreich, CEO and President of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares about StrongerMemory, a breakthrough program that helps improve overall brain health. Completing just 3 simple exercises for 30 minutes a day can have excellent results, and it works for everyone! Whether you have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or you simply strive to thrive as you age, this...

Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the Goodwin Communities are making a difference in the lives of their caregivers. Caregivers often feel undervalued, underappreciated, and underpaid. The Goodwin Living group is making a difference in the lives of their front-line caregivers. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast and see how!

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss dementia, and in particular, Alzheimer's Disease. Are you aware that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer's don't actually have it? Dementia risk can be dramatically decreased with a multivitamin, hearing aids, and simply smelling strong and enjoyable smells. With over 50 years of practicing medicine, Dr. T is a Senior Author of o...

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.

Our great friend, Georgena Grace, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss and highlight World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide may be prevented simply by knowing the warning signs and deepening connections. This is an important interview you won’t want to miss!

Dr. Brad Lawson, PharmD and Walgreens Healthcare Supervisor joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss medication adherence and how Walgreens is assisting with the aging of America. Walgreens’ pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s underser...

Dr. Kaylie Zapanta joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss, how the gut microbiome affects the brain. Joining her in this discussion is Brian Turnbull, who is living with Parkinson's Disease. They have a very honest discussion on the impact of healthy nutrition and how that can influence our quality of life while living with Parkinson's or any chronic illness.

Debbie Weiss joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and inspires us to take control of our lives by harnessing our inner power regardless of our circumstances. After a life of prioritizing everyone else’s needs and opinions rather than her own, at the age of 50, Debbie realized that this was her one and only life. She didn’t want to look back years from now and regret the things she had never done. S...