Aging Today Podcast

This week on the Aging Today podcast. I interviewed The Host of the Zestful Aging Podcast, Psychotherapist, and Author, Nicole Christina. She discusses how to address eating disorders in older adults. Many people think of eating disorders as an adolescent problem. Unfortunately, the transitions and losses accompanying older adulthood make it difficult for eating disorders to thrive. Treatment faci...

On the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Care Enhancement Specialists Steve Toll this week. He shared songs to honor our Presidents. Every year we mark a day where we honor the service and leadership of Presidents past and present. Joining us on Aging Today is our resident music expert, Steve Toll, as we celebrate America and the presidential leaders who have served to shape our great nation. Ste...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Care Enhancement Specialist Steve Toll. He serenades us with his Valentine Songs. Our Great friend of Aging Today, Steve Toll, joins us in celebrating the Love Holiday, Valentine's Day. As always, Steve's musical background is the backdrop to our Valentine celebration. Steve takes us on a romantic voyage of seeing Valentine's Day thru the lens of...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Productive Aging Consultant/Speaker & Occupational Therapist, Paul Zulak. He discusses Skills For Living Life. We all desire to live our best lives possible. Sometimes life throws us a curveball of varying physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges. When that happens, people like our guest Paul Zulak enter into our life stories to restore us bac...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Rabbi Krakoff from The Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. He discusses finding comfort and hope amidst grief and loss. On today's show, I interview Rabbi Joseph Krakoff discussing his new book, Never Long Enough. A unique look at end of life and finding comfort and hope amidst grief and loss. Over the many years of assisting adults and childr...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Founding Director of End Of Life Choices Oregon, Sue Dessayer. She discusses Death With Dignity: Facts and Misconceptions. Here at Aging Today, we promote Aging On Your Terms. These are our bodies and we should all have the right to be in charge of our lives. That is true even at the end of life. Today, we have in the studio Sue Porter discus...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed President & Founder of Retirement Genius, Chris Orestis. She discusses paying for long-term care. It is inevitable...if you live long enough, long-term care is a reality that eventually will confront each of us. The question becomes, Are you prepared for this coming expense? Well, it is good to know that we have a "Retirement Genius" on today's s...

This week on Aging Today podcast, I interviewed The Kindness Catalyst & Professional Speaker Linda Cohen. She discusses How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line. Imagine a company culture where employees feel valued, recognized, and empowered enough to go the extra mile for customers and colleagues; where the leadership can be authentic, transparent, and connected to their team. Our special guest...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed “Koach” Dave, a master fitness trainer from Well Past Forty. He explains how everyone from Boomers to 90-somethings can boost their fitness. Why just age when you can Super-Age? It’s a question that led David Frost, a.k.a. “Koach Dave,” to develop his KABOOMER vitality program. His message to Boomers and beyond is “make the most of your encore ye...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Pastor Tom Schiave. He discusses six characteristics of highly grateful people. From Aging Today to all of you... Happy New Year! It has been a rough road in 2021. As we look forward to 2022, Pastor Tom Schiave joins us today bringing our annual message of hope and inspiration. Even though our nation’s culture and history are under attack, there...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Pastor Tom Schiave, Lead Pastor & Professor in the Pastoral Ministries Dept. Multnomah Biblical Seminary from Gateway Church. He shared with us about the Gifts of Christmas. For the past 4 years, Pastor Tom Schiave has brought our annual Christmas message of hope. The celebration and meaning of Christmas bring to mind many images and traditions....

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Alexis Baker, Founder, and Owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy. She shared with us some very memorable Christmas music. Christmas is here and it’s the season to sit back with a cup of your favorite holiday drink, gather the family around the fire, and let’s reminisce with the melodic sounds of Christmas joy. #Portland

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Professional Caregiver Matt Gannon. He talks about his incredible story of traveling 5,000 miles in 8 days on hospice wheels in the midst of Covid. You know the voice...our guest today is Matt Gannon. The voice of our "Did You Knows". In the midst of Covid, Matt and his good friend Alex drive Matt's 98-year-old grandma from Portland OR to Houston...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Rabbi Krakoff from The Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network. He discusses finding comfort and hope amidst grief and loss. On today's show, I interview Rabbi Joseph Krakoff discussing his new book, Never Long Enough. A unique look at end of life and finding comfort and hope amidst grief and loss. Over the many years of assisting adults and childr...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed author and speaker on Issues of Aging Faithfully, Missy Buchanan. She discusses Purposeful Living in Late Life. Our guest on Aging Today is Missy Buchanan, Author, and speaker. In her recent book, Missy encourages "Faithful Aging". Older adults struggle with chronic pain and diminished physical abilities. They contend with losses that pile up lik...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Tom Woodruff. He discusses Medicare Insurance. Joining me is our good friend of Aging Today, Tom Woodruff. Medicare enrollment is upon us and a great time to view your policy for some beneficial upgrades. We discuss among many things medicare, how to choose and love your Medicare Insurance. We will also talk about the most common and costly Medic...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Retired Colonel, Nick Nicholson. He tells us inspiring stories of a veteran. In honor of Veterans Day, I had the distinct privilege of talking with Air Force veteran, Nick Nicholson, Navigator, of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Nick also flew at extreme elevations through the mushroom clouds of radiation unleashed after Hiroshima. He flew 50 combat...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Dr. Aaron Blight, founder of Caregiving Kinetics. He explains the challenge of becoming a caregiver. Aaron’s passion for supporting caregivers is rooted in his personal experience as a family caregiver, his professional work as the owner of a large home care company, and his firm belief that caring for an aging or infirm parent, spouse, or relati...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute. Georgena explains the emotional process of grief. A great friend and popular guest, Georgena joins us again on Aging Today. We know we are all in a time of global grief. And we can’t just “think” our way through it, because grief is an emotional process. The rawness, fragility, utter confu...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Wendy Allegaert, an independent Medicare Insurance Specialist. Wendy explains the options for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D during the Medicare Enrollment Period. It's always a good practice to have an independent audit on your current Medicare plan. Wendy has been very successful in helping seniors maximize their benefits at little or no cost. S...

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

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Katharine Esty, Ph. D., from Eightysomethings. Katharine describes healthy grieving in these pandemic times. After reaching that 80-year milestone in her own life, Katharine quickly discovered she couldn’t find a single self-help book written for people in their eighth decade, or a user-friendly guide for their children. Someone needed to explain...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Laura Davis, author, and writing teacher. Laura relates the riveting story of her embattled relationship with a mother she loved. In The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, Laura tells the story of her mother, Temme, who moved across the country to entrust her daughter with the rest of her life. She brings a faltering mind, a fie...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Candice Smith from Caregiven. Candice explains her app provides a meaningful connection for caregivers. Being a caregiver is not a simple task and can be a very confusing role to navigate. Caregiven’s platform and mobile application assist those on the caregiver journey by promoting engagement and connection between caregivers and their loved one...

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed “Koach” Dave, a master fitness trainer from Well Past Forty. He explains how everyone from Boomers to 90-somethings can boost their fitness. Why just age when you can Super-Age? It’s a question that led David Frost, a.k.a. “Koach Dave,” to develop his KABOOMER vitality program. His message to Boomers and beyond is “make the most of your encore ye...