Conversations on Aging

Join us for an inspiring conversation about aging, advocacy, and the arts with Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo! In this episode of Conversations on Aging, Sheila and Zoomcatchers Host, Kimberly Gunn explore the intersection of healthy aging, civil rights advocacy, and creative expression. Sheila shares her journey from teaching chair yoga at her local YMCA to becoming a full-time advocate for older adults in...

🎙️ Welcome to Lights, Camera Action with Vera Katz pt. 2 In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Professor Vera Katz and special guests to explore the power of mentorship, the art of acting, and the journey of aging with purpose. Hear personal stories from the theater world, including behind-the-scenes insights on teaching, directing, and the impact of legendary students like Chadwick Boseman....

Welcome Back to Conversations on Aging, Season 3! In this episode of 'Conversations on Aging,' legendary theater educator Professor Vera Katz shares her experiences and insights from a storied career in theater and education. She recounts her time working with rising stars like Chadwick Boseman and her journey as a white professor at Howard University during a tumultuous period in American history...

Host Kimberly Gunn welcomes viewers to season two of 'Conversations on Aging,' featuring artists, writers, and actors discussing their aging journeys. The episode spotlights Jimmy Santiago Baca, an acclaimed writer, poet, and humanitarian from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Baca, known for his book 'A Place to Stand' and the screenplay for 'Blood In, Blood Out,' discusses his routine, the influence of a...

Greetings and welcome back to Conversations on Aging, Season 2, The Artists! This episode we're talking to Director Byron C. Sanders, no stranger to the Zoomcatchers family! Byron’s highlights and many credits currently include working as an independent Arts Management Consultant helping artists and arts organizations with grants administration and fund development. Byron has recently directed Eld...

Welcome to Conversations on Aging, Season 2: The Artists! We're growing old magnificently! We're celebrating Older Americans Month this May! Thanks for all the support, sharing and continuing to believe in the Power of Podcasting to Make positive impacts in our world! This season we have another line up of great guests, many of them artists, writers, and actors to share their aging journey with us...

Greetings and welcome to Season 2 of Conversations on Aging, hosted by Kimberly Gunn from Zoomcatchers. Thanks so much for watching, listening, and sharing our content and continuing to believe in the power of podcasting to make positive impacts on our world. This season, we have another lineup of great guests, many of them artists who are going to be sharing their aging journeys with us. Today, w...

Greetings and welcome to this latest episode of Conversations on Aging! In episode five of 'Conversations on Aging', host Kimberly Gunn interviews Lara Calvert, Executive Director of Spectrum Community Services in Alameda County, California. Lara shares details of the various services the organization offers seniors and low-income residents, such as Meals on Wheels, the Senior Meals Program, Fall...

You know what we say at Zoomcatchers, we're never too young to think about aging! Zoomcatchers is pleased to present Conversations on Aging, Episode 4, a conversation with Jennifer Liebermann. Jennifer is a strategic innovation leader, community builder, and facilitator. Her superpower is aligning disparate groups around a shared purpose and vision, often exploring the future of various topics. Sh...

#zoomcatchers #aging #eldercare #caregiving We're never too young to think about aging... Join us for engaging conversations on various issues with industry experts: the Master Plan on Aging, elder care, medicare fraud, science & technology, wisdom, caregiving, and much more! Episode 3 features a professional caregiver in the private home care industry. Learn more about her caregiving journey!...

Zoomcatchers is pleased to present Conversations on Aging: The Podcast, Episode 2, a conversation with Dr. Dilip Jeste: The Science and Art of Aging! You know what we say at Zoomcatchers, we're never too young to think about aging! Dr. Jeste is the former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the University of Califor...

This podcast's premiere episode on aging features a conversation with the California Commission on Aging's Legislative Director, Leza Coleman. The discussion includes what's new with the commission, its mission and vision, the Master Plan for Aging, caregiving, medicare fraud, and multi-generational housing. Also, the importance of the year 2030 and what we should expect. https://ccoa.ca.gov/ Feed...

We're never too young to think about aging... Join us for engaging conversations on a wide range of issues with industry experts: the Master Plan on Aging, elder care, medicare fraud, science & technology, wisdom, caregiving, and much more! We will feature conversations with Leza Coleman, Legislative Director of the California Commission on Aging, Dr. Dilip Jeste, the former Senior Associate D...