Living Healthy and Aging Well

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Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin are thrilled to join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share about the Minnesota Death Collaborative, a central resource of integrated end-of-life professionals and organizations. The MNDC and its members provide presence, education, and advocacy to individuals who are dying, caregivers, and providers.…

Angie Aldrich, Director of Sales for Mary T Inc, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their continuum of care providing services from home health and hospice to assisted living, memory care, and independent living. They have 33 group homes and last year opened an Outpatient Therapy…

Andrew Savitz, CEO of SpirituWell, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their telehealth chaplain service providing spiritual care across the care continuum. SpirituWell provides spiritual assessments, spiritual counseling and grief counseling, cultural competence consultation, and advanced care planning support. SpirituWell is a virtual spiritual car...

  Dr. Scott Schreiber, President and Clinic Director of MN Spine and Sport, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how mobility and movement are fundamental in improving quality of life and longevity. His Woodbury, MN-based practice, MN Spine and Sport, is renowned for its award-winning, patient-centered…

Ann Bailey, President of DARTS, a community-based nonprofit serving caregivers, older adults (ages 50+) and their families in the southeast metro. DARTS services include light housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connection, volunteer opportunities and transportation. DARTS works to be a community partner across generations while living out their mission of creat...

Rosie Gaston, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C, the passionate founder of A Better Ending, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to tackle the taboo topic of end-of-life planning with a lot of heart and a little bit of humor. Rosie, an experienced hospice clinical social worker, highlights how A Better…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the public nature of probate and the court process, and how to keep family matters private. Rachel…

Tamara Statz, owner and therapist at Vibrant Living Senior Services, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share about the importance of mental health care for older adults, their families, and caregivers. In her private practice, Vibrant Living, Tamara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focused…

Megan Povlitzki, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Director of Operations of SendOff – Funerals Reimagined joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss cultural shifts in death care, how the death positivity movement is gaining momentum in Minnesota, and how SendOff – Funerals Reimagined is empowering families to think differently…

Judy Praska, franchise owner of Fastest Labs of Bloomington, Coon Rapids and Chanhassen joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about her testing services to help people improve and maintain their health. She offers a Healthy Lifestyle test that determines the nutrients your body needs. It will provide…

Dr. Michael Madison, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Thanacare, a Minnesota-based end-of-life planning company, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how Thanacare is scaling end-of-life planning with people, families, and providers. The power of advance care planning benefits all stakeholders, from the patient to loved ones to…

Angela Woosley M.A. (she/they), owner of Inspired Journeys, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss options at the end of life that reduce our final carbon footprint on the Earth. Certified by the Green Burial Council, Inspired Journeys is the Midwest’s first woman-owned and client-centered deathcare provider, offering…

Kyle Woody, Executive Director and co-founder, of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show. Kyle believes that one of the biggest and most important challenges a guy can face in his lifetime is engaging as a caregiver for a loved one facing a health crisis. He also…

Cami Thelander, founder of Embodied Grief Support, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the impacts of grief and how to support yourself and others after losing a loved one. Cami is an Advanced Certified Grief Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner who brings a body-centered approach…

“What is a funeral photographer and why are they needed?” Nell Aburto, owner and lead photographer at Minnesota Funeral Photography joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to answer this question, and discuss the uncommon and virtually unknown genre of funeral and celebration of life photography. As with many things…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about trusts versus wills and the benefits of avoiding probate and the multiple ways legal advice can help determine…

Stacey Luetmer, MD, Owner of Flourish Health joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how she has balanced Western medicine and Functional/Integrative medicine to promote long-term solutions for her patients to age well. ​Dr. Luetmer is a board certified family practice physician who has worked in the Alexandria…

Dr. Michael Madison, Sam Madison, Justin Hallen, cofounders of Thanacare, a Minnesota-based end-of-life planning company, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how Thanacare is scaling end-of-life planning with people, families, and providers. The power of advance care planning benefits all stakeholders, from the patient to loved ones…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about health care directives, probate, power of attorney, handling a loved one’s estate while grieving, and trusts versus wills.…

Ericha Rupp, owner of a therapy company Note-able Music Therapy Services of MN, LLC joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how musical concepts and activities can help with neurodiverse individuals. Music therapy is a treatment option for individuals with physical, mental or developmental conditions which focuses on…

Jetta Wiedemeier Bower is the Manager of the Volunteer and Community Outreach Team at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been serving older adults and those who love them for nearly 30 years. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the Senior Linkage Line resources available and ways to…

In this episode of “Living Healthy and Aging Well,” join host Ken Haglind in an enlightening conversation with Lisa Lane, Chief External Affairs Officer of Open Arms of Minnesota, as they discuss the impact of the Minnesota-based nonprofit on our communities. Discover how Open Arms is a beacon of hope and compassion, providing vital nourishment…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Agency, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the importance of planning ahead for Medicare. Harvey is a Licensed Agent in Life, Health Insurance for all ages, Accident & Travel Insurance in the…

Erik Williams, Metro Regional Outreach Manager, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) provides education, connection and support to people who are living with epilepsy. EFMN leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies…