ProAging Podcast

The new strain of COVID-19 has caused concern, especially for older adults and vulnerable populations. A live & interactive discussion to better understand medical and pharmaceutical data and implications.  Live and interactive discussion with:  Alan Dappen, MD of DocTalker Family Medicine  Michelle Fritsch, PharmD, BCGP Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist

An interactive panel discussion to learn more about end-of-life options in Md., D.C. and Virginia, with a focus on medical aid in dying, the medical practice that allows a mentally capable, terminally ill adult, with a prognosis of six months or less to live to die peacefully in their sleep. Donna Smith Compassion and Choices DC & MD Campaign Director Dixcy Bosley-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP Iona Seni...

Essential tremor affects an estimated 10 million Americans and classically starts anytime between age 40-90, sometimes earlier. Join us for a live and interactive discussion with a leader in treatment of movement disorders. Dr. Drew Falconer is board certified in neurology and is a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist. He serves as Medical Director Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disord...

Take a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of the top-rated universal design home in North America, the Universal Design Living Laboratory. www.udll.com This home received universal design certifications: EasyStep, Livable Design, and Life Flex Home. See the design features and products that make this home accessible, safe, convenient, and livable for a lifetime. Explore the details and interact with t...

Studies show that 22 percent of Americans age 65+ are at risk for becoming “solo agers” or "elder orphans". Carol Marak - Author, Solo and Smart A noted speaker on topics related to aging alone and planning for solo aging in the years ahead, which include creating social support and connection, building community, and discovering new possibilities on aging alone, the kind that assist older adults...

Affordable housing for our nation's aging population is a pressing priority, and homesharing is emerging as a viable solution to address this mounting challenge. Through partnerships involving homesharing providers, government entities and social providers, older adults can remain in their homes longer, avoid the detriments of isolation and ease their housing burden. Want to learn more? Tune into...

Dakim founder and CEO Dan Michel, shares Dakim's unique, patented brain training program which is based on a proprietary and innovative brain training protocol developed with guidance from its team of world-renowned scientific advisors, led by Gary Small, M.D., Director of the UCLA Longevity Center.

Join us for a live and interactive conversation with a panel of Aging Life Care Managers. Each month we will get to know these professionals and learn how they help clients find solutions. This month features Aging Life Care Association members Allyson Stanton of Stanton Aging Solutions Megan Descutner of Golden Pond Elder Care Strategies Sharon Dickol of The Option Group Aging Life Care managemen...

Learn about an innovative platform, called Meadows, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) calls your loved one every day and asks all the right questions about their conditions. The answers are collected in a daily report, and sent to the people who manage their care.

Join us for the first in our monthly series of discussions with members of the American Association of Daily Money Managers AADMM. A Daily Money Manager (DMM) is a financial professional who provides personal financial services to individuals and families, and who manages personal daily money matters such as bills, budgets, and record keeping and much more. This month our panel features: Leah Nich...

An opportunity to meet, learn and interact with leading Elder Law Attorneys.  This month features attorneys: Richard Abraham of The Law Firm of Abraham & Bauer, LLC Elizabeth Gray of McCandlish Lillard

Learn how digital content marketing — blogs, articles, videos, podcasts, etc. — can be a strategic way to connect with your ideal customer and drive real business results. You'll learn why high-quality content works and how it helps prospects get to know, like and trust you — and then buy from you. Jon DeNunzio brings nearly 20 years of experience from the newsroom of the Washington Post — working...

A live and interactive conversation with a panel of Aging Life Care Managers. Each month we will get to know these professionals and learn how they help clients find solutions.    This month will feature Aging Life Care Association members Robin Mansfield of Aging Network Services Mary Ann Buckley of Corewood Care Karen McPhail of Eldementals    Aging Life Care management,...

First-of-its-kind interactive presentation and expo brought to you by Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington County Area Agency on Aging, Arlington County Parks and Recreation and Positive Aging Sourcebook. This event will also feature the opportunity to connect with dozens of local providers offering senior housing, aging in place and helpful resources who are featured in the Virginia Hospital Cente...

Our panel of universal design experts will share their insights, thoughts and solutions as we apply the AARP HomeFit Checklist to an actual home in Kensington, MD! This is event is a partnership with the Villages of Kensington, HomesRenewed Coalition, and Positive Aging Sourcebook using the AARP Homefit Checklist. Panel Members: Laurie Pross - Homeowner in Kensington, MD and Villages of Kensington...

Our monthly discussions centered around Careers and Workplace topics in Senior Living.   This months discussion spotlights some innovative university-based aging studies programs, you will learn how to tap into their programs to hire their students and graduates. These programs have invited their students to participate in our discussion! This is a great opportunity to recruit qualified...

A discussion with Dr. Bill Thomas, author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. Founder of The Eden Alternative, Creator of The Green House®, Minka building system and MAGIC (Multi-Ability, multi-Generational, Inclusive Communities)

A roundtable discussion on a variety of workplace topics for senior-serving professionals. Ample time to make announcements if you have a position in your organization or if you are looking for a job! This month our guest is Lisa Woodruff, Founder and CEO of Organize 365 and the author of The Mindset of Organization, The Paper Solution, and How ADHD Affects Home Organization. Lisa will share tips,...

Maryland Relay Partner is a free program that is designed to connect Maryland businesses and organizations with Relay users. Maryland Relay Partner gives businesses and organizations the opportunity to: • Connect with thousands of Relay users, including many in the State’s booming senior population • Increase sales and customer growth • Grow customer loyalty among Relay users • Generate referrals...

Join us for an interactive and live discussion with the leaders in moving, downsizing and organizing. Each discussion is anchored by a member of the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers NASMM and include panelists from other moving and downsizing solutions. Moderated by JK Moving Services and Positive Aging Sourcebook.    This session features:  Barbara L. St...

Launched with a mission to transform healthcare by offering asynchronous virtual care to educate patients on treatments and procedures using entertaining, engaging, and informative videos Vinay Bhargava is an Internet executive with over 20 years of experience, including general management of start-up organizations, strategic partnerships at Google, product development, and business operations. Pr...

Opportunity to meet, learn and interact with leading Elder Law Attorneys.     This month features attorneys from The Elder & Disability Law Center :  Robert Bullock, CELA, CAP  Abby Bullock Tinsley

a live and interactive conversation with a panel of Aging Life Care Managers. Each month we will get to know these professionals and learn how they help clients find solutions. This month will feature Aging Life Care Association members  Susy Elder Murphy of Debra Levy Eldercare Associates,  Kate Caldwell of ElderTree Denise Valerio of The Option Group Aging Life Care management, is a ho...

An interactive discussion with LyfLynks: a platform using virtual consolidation to provide a single point-of-access for services needed by family caregivers. Lyflynks combines mobile app technology and call center operations to deliver value to families, seniors, the provider of services and those industries challenged by the growth of the aging demographic.  Don Vetal has 25 years experience...

Amazon has rolled out the Care Hub, a set of FREE Alexa features you can use to remotely check in on older relatives in their homes. Join us for a discussion on this platform and other innovations in voice technology that can help older adults and their families.   Dr. Galina Reitz is the Faculty Program Director for the BSIS at the Universities at Shady Grove. Dr. Reitz joined the iSchool af...