Living Healthy and Aging Well

Alicia Ruby and Jin Fang with Beehive Homes of Lakeville join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss why they believe that assisted living should feel like home, and not an institution. BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a memory care and assisted living facility that aims to give your loved ones…

Bob Koehler with the Minnesota Gerontological Society joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the multidisciplinary study of the aging process and the physical, mental, and social changes people experience as they grow older. Minnesota Gerontological Society, or MGS, has been serving Minnesota professionals for more than 50 years. They…

Cathy Heying, founder of The Lift Garage joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss affordable, non-profit auto repair service for all Minnesotans who meet the 150% Federal Poverty Guideline. Cathy founded The Lift Garage in April 2013, after seeing how devastating the prohibitive cost of commercial car repair could be.…

Anne Archbold and Paul Sommers from Land Conservation Natural Burial join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss creating a conservation burial ground in the greater Twin Cities. Conservation burial is natural burial on land protected forever by a partnership with a recognized conservation organization. Land Conservation Natural Burial was formed…

Nishi Shah, President and Owner of Homewatch CareGivers of East St. Paul, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” for a conversation about what it truly takes to help older adults age safely, independently, and with dignity at home. Nishi shares how her nurse-led team supports seniors and their families through personal…

Tom Maher, Office Manager and Andy Mickel, Board Vice Chair at Twin Cities Men’s Center, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss their 50th anniversary celebration. The Twin Cities Men’s Center equips men with resources to develop healthy and mature masculinities, building stronger family and community relationships. For 50 years,…

Becca Shultz, Program Manager, and Trisha Kluck, Training Manager at Partners in Community Supports, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well”. PICS (Partners in Community Supports), a subsidiary of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, is a non-profit organization formed to expand choices and improve services for individuals with identified needs, older adults,…

Patty Merker, owner of The Comfort Homes, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss her personal and professional experience in elder care coordination and end-of-life care. Patty is a Licensed Social Worker and Accredited Case Manager, and has years of experience in Transitional Care Units (TCU), skilled nursing homes, dementia…

Angela Woosley, licensed mortician at Inspired Journeys, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss her work at the Midwest’s first woman-owned and client-centered natural deathcare provider. Inspired Journeys is a funeral home with a different approach to life, death, and the beautiful journey in between. They are proud to be…

Eunie Buford, RN, Founder & CEO and Penny Thomsen, RMSR, Director of Sales and Marketing at Evergreen Homes, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss their work supporting families across the Twin Cities with personalized care that upholds each resident’s dignity, history, and individuality. Evergreen honors the Korean value of…

Mac Borell LPN, Nurse Advocator and Educator at Comfort Keepers, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss compassionate in-home care in Maple Grove, MN. Comfort Keepers provides specialized elderly care services designed to support seniors in maintaining their independence and well-being in the comfort of their own homes. Find out…

Caitlin Collins, founder and CEO of Elda, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how offloading life's to-dos can give families more quality time together. Elda provides resourceful, tech-savvy personal assistants to help clients remain independent and reduce the stress of caregiving.

Tetyana Shippee, PhD, Associate Director of Research, and Marti DeLiema, PhD, Associate Director of Education at the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation at University of Minnesota join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss their work and research. CHAI’s mission is to advance interdisciplinary aging science; create meaningful and immersive…

Zac Willette, MDiv BCC wears two hats and is excited to join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to explore both of them. First, he is a board certified hospice chaplain who helps patients and their families grapple with the big juicy questions we can’t avoid at end of life. “Who am…

Tom Manor (President and Owner/Operator), Angie Hopkins (Care Manager, Licensed Auctioneer and Owner/Operator), and Kate Pierce (Relationship Manager) from Northern Lights Senior Transitions join host Ken Haglin on the “Living Healthy & Aging Well” radio show to discuss how compassionate senior move management services can help older adults and their families navigate life’s transitions with&#...

YOU MATTER.   Do you know and believe this? Tami Hedrick, President of U.S. Operations and Chief Engagement Officer at MATTER believes that your ideas and actions can change the world! Learn how MATTER, a local non-profit that just celebrated their 25th Anniversary, was founded on turning corporate surplus into impact.  Located in St. Louis Park,…

This episode originally aired November 15, 2026: Amy House, owner and host of the “Think Dementia” podcast, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to provide education and resources for caregiving for someone living with dementia.   Amy will explain how learning to “think dementia” helps you understand what is…

This episode originally aired February 21, 2026: Lachelle Semanko, Executive Director of Rein in Sarcoma, joins Ken Haglind, host of “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show, to talk about Sarcomas, an uncommon and often misdiagnosed group of bone and soft tissue cancers that strike children and adults. Since 2001, Rien in Sarcoma has funded…

Rebecca Randen, attorney and owner of Randen Family Law, and training chair for the Collaborative Law Institute, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Collaborative Divorce and Minnesota’s growing Collaborative law community. With divorce rates on the rise in the senior population, Collaborative Divorce is a respectful…

Jenny Matthews, licensed mental health therapist and owner of State of Mind Therapy in the Twin Cities, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how a fear of flying can limit opportunities for travel, connection, and meaningful life experiences. Jenny specializes in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, and phobias, helping…

Andrea Romie, owner of Home Helpers Home Care of Burnsville, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss the ways Home Helpers supports individuals staying safe, independent, and comfortable right where they want to be – at home. Home Helpers provides non-medical, in-home care designed for seniors, individuals with disabilities, those recovering from…

This episode originally aired January 17, 2026: Elizabeth Siebenaler, Founder of Pep In My Step, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she’s using her background in physical therapy to provide in-home personal training specifically designed for the senior population. During her years of providing home health…

Colleen Waterston, founder of Space by Space Organizing, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to share her belief that a clear space helps free the mind. Colleen and her team of compassionate organizers get creative to help people “get out of their own way” and live their best lives.…

Sarah Routman, founder of Laugh Healthy and co-author of Discover the Power of Laughter: Jump-start Your Journey to Health and Joy, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy & Aging Well to share how laughter can be a powerful, life-changing tool—even in the most challenging moments. Sarah’s journey began in her young daughter’s hospital room,…

Judy Carlson, owner and founder of Surrounded in Peace, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss end-of-life planning. As an End-of-Life Doula, Judy will share more about this important role and how she coaches and supports the community, individuals and their families. Judy became an End-of-Life Doula after…