Living Healthy and Aging Well

Andy Johnson, Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Recruiter, Mary Tiegan, Volunteer Dog Trainer, and Graduate Brian Bergson and his dog Vanek join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the life-changing role of assistance dogs from Helping Paws in Eden Prairie. Serving veterans and first responders with service-related…

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 happening in the brain, improving your relationship…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Christin Ament, Executive Director and founder of The Bardo, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how she is redefining end-of-life care in Minnesota starting by reimagining the physical space and care at end-of-life. Christin is creating an end-of-life sanctuary that is seeking to reconnect the dying with…

This episode originally aired July 19, 2025: Gray Matters: Understanding Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults Kay King, Older Adults Program Coordinator, Community Educator, and the faith community liaison for the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Minnesota, also known as NAMI, is here to talk about mental illness in older adults and the supportive…

Tom Maher, Office Manager of the Twin Cities Men’s Center, sits down to talk to Ken Haglind about “the best kept secret in the Twin Cities”! Celebrating their 50 year anniversary next year, Tom will share the history of TCMC, their offerings and what keeps people coming back to the basement of an office building…

Christine Thompson, author of Scarlet Says Goodbye, appears on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” with Ken Haglind to discuss how children’s books can help young people understand hospice care. Addressing difficult topics like death, Christine’s book aims to ease conversations and support children in processing grief and preserving memories. Scarlet Says Goodbye features a story,…

Allison Breininger, Founder and Executive Director of The Negative Space, joins Ken Haglind to talk about The Negative Space's mission to change the way caregivers of all kinds are seen and supported. A caregiver for her husband for 14 years, Allison created this nonprofit after experiencing firsthand that caregivers are often in the background of the picture, vital yet…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Dr. Elisabeth Wilson, Executive Director of the M.O.M.S Program, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the services offered by the M.O.M.S Program to help Make Our Moms Successful! M.O.M.S is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers with the skills to build and provide…

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Meghan Scully, Managing Attorney of Cancer Legal Care’s Social Security Application Assistance Program, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and talk about employment transitions and financial hardships that can happen with a cancer diagnosis.…

Jared Bostrom, Amber Michalski- Progress Valley Jared Bostrom, Chief Executive Officer of Progress Valley, Amber Michalski, Chief Operating Officer, and Michalea Heacock, Director of Advancement join host Ken Haglind on the radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share insights into the impactful work of Progress Valley—a nonprofit substance use and co-occurring treatment provider serving th...

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Broker, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about to talk about what is ahead for Medicare in 2026. Perle & Co. specializes in Medicare education, enrollment, and client servicing. Having someone from “Perle and Company”…

Natalie Stangler, Certified Sound Practitioner, End of Life Doula and co-founder of Sanctuary Studio, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share the transformative power of sound healing and the vital role doulas play from birth to death. Natalie offers insight into what it means to truly hold space…

Vitaly Salo, Executive Director of inHom Senior Care, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about the specialized services that an inHom dedicated caregiver can give to your loved one. InHom Senior Care allows aging adults to receive every-day care, tailored to their needs, in the comfort and dignity of…

Mary Gaasch and Jenny Floria of Crescent Cove joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about pediatric palliative care in Minnesota. Mary is Crescent Cove’s Executive Director and Jenny is the Director of Engagement. They will talk about the families served by facilities like theirs, and what makes…

Gray Matters: Understanding Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults Kay King, Older Adults Program Coordinator, Community Educator, and the faith community liaison for the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Minnesota, also known as NAMI, is here to talk about mental illness in older adults and the supportive resources that are available. Mental illness is…

Marcie Vaske, Licensed Nutritionist & Client Manager at Oswald Digestive Clinic, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about Oswald Clinic’s high level of specialization and commitment to helping people with challenging, often long-standing digestive concerns. Marcie has been working in the Functional Medicine world since 2011…

Tyler Leonard, President and caregiver of SeniorAsset, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how companion care services can help improve seniors’ quality of life and give peace of mind to their loved ones. After a head injury forced a career change, Tyler founded his business in…

Steve Smela, the owner of Senior Helpers of the South Metro, and Grace Hoepker, Client Services Manager, join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of in-home senior care. Founded in 2002, Senior Helpers has over 360 locations around the nation. Their mission is to help seniors…

This episode originally aired February 22, 2025: Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people’s lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge.…

Simone Hogan, Senior Director of Veterans Healthcare at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA), and Steve McCarthy, Assistant Communication Director at the MDVA, join host Ken Haglind to speak on the benefits of connecting Veterans with the VA. The MDVA provides community support, health benefits, and other specialized services to the honored Vets that…

Kate Blessing, Director of Community Relations at Martin Luther Campus, joins Ken Haglind to talk about Martin Luther Campus’ mission and services that enhance senior living. Martin Luther Campus is managed by Ebenezer Management Services, the largest senior living management company in Minnesota. As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover,…

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Maddie Babel, Development Manager at Cancer Legal Care, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and answer the question, “why would I need an attorney on my cancer treatment team?” In the United States, 1…

Joe Burkhow, Director of Home and Tech Services at Senior Community Services will join Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss againg in place. Many older adults want to stay in their homes and communities as they age and need just a little extra support to do so. Community organization like Senior…