Not Born Yesterday

As we get older, we may notice mental and emotional changes in our friends. Didn't he tell me that story 5 times already? Why is she reluctant to go to new places when she used to love them? As a close friend, what is our role in supporting friends and maintaining our relationship, changed and challenging though it may be? Our guest expert, Mary Hulme, understands the dilemma and the challenges of...

Longevity and the fact that we are living longer is having a huge effect on our population and culture. As older adults continue to contribute to society we are transforming what it means to be old. Paul Irving, author of The Upside of Aging, helps us to embrace longevity. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers m...

If you sometimes find technology frustrating, you are not alone. Everyone hates technology at one time or another. Luckily for older adults who came of age without computers or smart phones, there are now companies that can help navigate tele-health, zoom calls, scams and other tech challenges. Our guest today, Ryan Greene, founder of GoGoQuincy.com, created a company designed for older non-techie...

It may not be easy to get older, but fighting the prejudice of ageism is important to our lives and internal attitudes at any age. Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, exposes the history, myths, and costs of this stereotype.  Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to...

Memory is important at all stages of life and especially as we age. Dr. Richard Restak, author of The Complete Guide To Memory, offers tips and advice on how to keep our memory active and to not worry if you can’t remember the name of your second grade teacher. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to li...

We are all familiar with variations of “The Talk”- those important conversations between parents and young children. Now it may seem necessary for adult children to have “the talk” with aging parents as they notice reckless or dangerous behavior or mental or physical changes in their parents. Laura Tamblyn Watts, expert on aging and author of “Let’s Talk About Aging Parents” suggests how and when...

People of all ages have begun to travel again and older adults are ready to get out and see the world. While our bodies may have aged a bit during the pandemic, our curiosity is still active and we can travel as usual- with perhaps a few changes. Travel expert  Kelsey Perri joins us with advice about how to expand our horizons at any age. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a ne...

Almost a third of older adults have some hearing loss, but too many either ignore it for years or delay help because they think hearing aids are a sign of aging or are just too vain to wear them. But hearing loss can lead to  more serious consequences like quality of life and even dementia. Our guests are specialists in hearing loss. Dr. Cathy Kurth is an audiologist and Lisa Elenes is a Licensed...

Downsizing can be both depressing and liberating. If you have moved recently or plan to, or added new people or possessions to your home, you know that “stuff” can sometimes be overwhelming.   Accumulated objects often become a burden, and the resistance to getting rid of them can begin to limit your life choices. It is emotionally difficult to part with things that hold memories, yet the upside o...

Groups of older women have been raging – nonviolently – for peace, justice, and progressive causes in general for years. They are called the Raging Grannies and have 60 chapters in the US. Dressing in aprons, shawls, and outrageous hats, the Grannies riff on the stereotype of the “sweet little old lady” in order to deliver their strong opinions and satirical song lyrics. They rage at demonstration...

AI scams use artificial intelligence to impersonate people, using voice cloning and altered videos to sound like someone you know and trust. Older adults are the target of many of these scams which  steal money and personal information. More than one million seniors were scammed last year and the numbers are increasing. Shawna Reeves and Glen Fishman are elder abuse specialists who provide advice...

Professor Amanda Barush, a professor who had dealt with ageism academically for 40 years, was surprised at her anger when ageist remarks and actions were aimed at her. She has written about the sources of anger and believes we can harness its energy for social change. Her book, "Aging Angry," can empower listeners with an understanding of anger and its possibilities. Brought to you by NEXTVillageS...

Whether you are retiring as a couple or alone, many people find it easier to postpone the difficult and confusing options of where to live than to deal with them. It is important to know the choices ahead of time - independent living, assisted living or medical support-- the differences, the costs and the amount of care one might need in later years. Our guest, Brent Hensley, works with older adul...

Aging is tied to many health issues and for some older adults, sleep quality is an issue. While most older adults have no significant disruptions in sleep, others complain about not getting enough sleep. And then there are the naps. Does napping affect your nighttime sleep? Our guest, Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, a circadian psychologist and professor at Stanford University, wakes us up on issues of sleep....

Aging exists for all of us but it might mean failing health, medical interventions and disability. How can we successfully navigate aging and its challenges? Dr. Rosanne Leipzig tells us what to expect as we age and provides the framework for future life changes. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to...

Too many of us have not saved enough money or even thought about the needs we might confront as we age, like whether we will need caregivers or move to assisted living or other care facilities if we are unable to care for ourselves. It is never too soon to be prepared says our guest, University of Montana Professor Robert Saldin and expert on long term care. He discusses our misconceptions about w...

Midlife is a life stage often seen as a crisis. Our guest, Chip Conley, believes midlife is an opportunity to examine where you are in life, embrace your self knowledge, and love yourself. The author of Learning to Love Midlife, 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, Conley shares his thoughts on how midlife can be a wake-up call to transformation and joy. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NE...

The US Surgeon General reports that loneliness is a public health crisis and has existed unseen and under appreciated for too long. Our guest, Dr. Carla Perisonotto, a geriatrician in San Francisco, tells us how we can begin to solve isolation and loneliness and help us have more fulfilled and productive lives. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providi...

Getting older does not mean the end of learning, loving or living. According to our guests, we have entered the world of Super Aging, and our later years can be the most productive and fulfilling times of our lives. David Cravit and Larry Wolf, authors of Super Aging; Getting Older Without Getting Old, say that we can take control of our lives as we age by challenging the old view of aging and joi...

The state run guardianship/conservatorship program is largely unregulated and too often attractive to predators. Currently there are more than two million Americans, mostly seniors, who are under court control with unwanted and unnecessary restrictions that violate constitutionally protected rights . Created by the US government over 100 years ago to assist the most vulnerable, it is beneficial to...

The relationship between parents and adult children can be wonderful..."oh, my dad is my best friend," or it can still be hung up on the problems of the rebellious adolescent years. Whichever it is, many older parents today find themselves still parenting as their adult children move back home or struggle to find their own paths. Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a child psychologist and professor of psycho...

Today's episode is about elder abuse, the intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates harm to a person over 60 years of age. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as neglect. Elder abuse is often underestimated because most of the cases are unreported. Victims often have to choose between reporting abuse and losing the caregiver they may depend on or...

There are so many scams around that it is hard to list them all...fake grandchildren asking for money, callers pretending to be your bank asking you to clarify information, computer scams, romance scams...and many of them go after older adults. They know many older people have assets, live alone, and are happy to have a conversation with a caller who "seems nice." Our guest, Jackie Wiley, of the C...

When we talk about successful aging, where to live often comes into the conversation. While most older adults say that they want to age in place, according to our guest, that is not always the best idea. Aging in place can mean isolation, an unhealthy atmosphere, and a reluctance to go out at all. Place matters. If you're aging in the right place, you'll be inspired to engage with your community,...

Because the transition to dying is a traumatic time for families and the dying person, a new kind of help has recently developed--the end of life doula. The doula assists in the dying process with emotional and physical support and preparation for what is to come. This is a different approach to care and our guest, Kris Kington Barker explains what a doula can do and when and why a dying person or...