Senior To Seniors

Roger Hawkins helps us experience what he calls a "Second Bloom"—a season of growth, vitality, and fulfillment later in life. Through his unique '3 Circles of Vitality Framework,' he teaches seniors how to strengthen their body, renew their mind, nourish their spirit, and create sustainable habits that support long-term wellness. If you've ever felt stuck, exhausted, overwhelmed by life's challeng...

Jim Mazziotti discusses the newly passed 21st Century Road to Housing Act and what it could mean for seniors. He explains how the bill may increase housing supply, limit investor buying, support home repairs, improve veteran housing access, and help lower-cost mortgages. He also notes potential downsides, including more federal spending, neighborhood changes, and delayed benefits. His advice: know...

On this episode of the Senior To Seniors Podcast, I sit down with rodent expert David Dorfman to uncover the hidden dangers that rats, mice, and other unwanted pests can bring into our homes.  David shares practical advice on how to recognize the early warning signs of an infestation, protect your property, safeguard your family's health, and prevent costly damage before it starts. We also discuss...

Should A Seller Pay for The Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.  by Jim Mazziotti - June 2026 One of the top questions I get from my SELLER clients is... Should I Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs?  In today's shifting real estate market, sellers are facing new pressures to sweeten their offers by covering buyer closing costs, a significant change from just a few years ago when sell...

THINK HOME PRICES WILL CRASH - HERES WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down. Some believe a crash is coming and they’ll get a better deal if they hold off. Others worry they’ll buy now and watch their home’s value fall later. And nobody wants to overpay or buy right before values drop. But h...

Tina M. Baxter is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a board-certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of nursing experience and 18 years as a nurse practitioner. She is the founder and CEO of Baxter Professional Services, where she provides legal nurse consulting, chronic disease management coaching, wellness education, and healthcare resources for professionals a...

This episode of Senior to Seniors focuses on why seniors move, highlighting that the top reason is to be closer to family and friends. Host Jim Mazziotti explains that senior moves are driven by life changes like health, home size, and family needs—not just real estate concerns. He emphasizes the importance of compassion, patience, and guidance from a senior real estate specialist, helping seniors...

The Senior to Seniors Podcast from Jim Mazziotti Beware of the "Wrong Number" Text Scam Have you ever received a text message that looked something like this? "Hey, are we still meeting for dinner tonight?" Or perhaps: "Hi Susan, just checking on tomorrow's appointment." At first glance, it seems harmless. In fact, many of us have probably responded with a simple, "I think you have the wrong numbe...

What would inspire someone to trek nearly 500 miles across one of the most challenging mountain ranges on Earth at the age of 77?  In this inspiring episode of Senior To Seniors, host Jim Mazziotti sits down with author, journalist, former school principal, humanitarian, and adventurer Patti Shales Lefkos to explore a life defined by courage, curiosity, service, and reinvention. Patti Shales Lefko...

The 7 Tenants Of Aging — with Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, MD What if everything you were told about aging was incomplete? Dr. Sandra Kaufmann — cellular biologist, Johns Hopkins-trained physician, and Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital — spent years reading thousands of scientific studies to answer one question: why do our cells age, and what can we do to slow it down? The...

A Breakthrough Seniors Should Know: How AI Solved an 80‑Year Mystery — And What It Means for Our Future Welcome to Senior To Seniors, the podcast where we explore the ideas, breakthroughs, and conversations that help seniors live stronger, smarter, and more connected lives. I’m your host, Jim Mazziotti — Realtor, senior advocate, and a guy who graduated more than 50 years ago with a degree in musi...

Can Your Family Contest Your Estate Plan? What Every Senior Should Know. From Jim Mazziotti, Realtor & Seniors Real Estate Specialist One of the most common assumptions people make is believing that once they complete a will or estate plan, their wishes are automatically guaranteed to be carried out exactly as intended. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In some situations, family mem...

North Texas Housing Market Brings New Opportunities for BuyersThe North Texas housing market continues showing strength and stability, while buyers nationwide are seeing some of the best opportunities in years in the new construction market. Recent housing data suggests the market is shifting away from the extreme volatility of the pandemic years and moving toward healthier, more balanced conditio...

Senior To Seniors Podcast  "A Blood Test That Could Predict Alzheimer's — What You Need to Know" 🎙️ INTRO Hey friends, welcome back to Senior To Seniors — I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, one of the things I love most about doing this podcast is getting to bring you stories that actually matter for our lives — stories that can help us plan smarter, worry a little less, and take car...

Jim Mazziotti / 'Senior To Seniors' Podcast May 5, 2026 Podcast A recent Yale School of Public Health study (published March 2026) found that nearly half of Americans over 65 improve mentally or physically as they age, debunking the myth of "inevitable decline." Key Findings:45% Improved: Roughly 45% of adults aged 65+ showed measurable gains in cognitive function, physical mobility (walking speed...

You may have heard  April 12-18  was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a  report  from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you didn’t. Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house this Spring. There’s a window. And right now, you’re still in it.

Scott Fulton ( whealthspan.com) is a leading voice in the healthspan and positive aging movement—an educator, researcher, author, and longevity innovator redefining what it means to age well. He is the author of two #1 books, WHEALTHSPAN and FUNCTION , which together provide a practical, evidence-based roadmap for living longer, stronger, and more independent lives. Scott’s work draws from massive...

Welcome to Senior to Seniors , where real life experience meets real-world wisdom for the season of life that matters most. Our 'Senior To Seniors' conversation is tender. It’s honest. And for many of you listening, it may feel deeply personal. My guest is Dr. Sarah Vosburgh — psychologist, caregiver, wife, mother, and now author of the forthcoming memoir  Who Will Name the Bees? Sarah never set o...

“Welcome back to another episode of Senior to Seniors — the podcast where we learn, grow, and stay connected through the wisdom of real stories and real people. Today’s podcast is one that touches on something many seniors quietly face: the slow, subtle influence of people who claim to guide us, protect us, or ‘know better’ than we do. Sometimes those voices are helpful… and sometimes they lead us...

Every so often, something comes along that makes you stop and ask:  why didn't we always do it this way? Imagine this: your mother wakes up and is struggling to breathe. Her heart condition is flaring. You face the same gut-wrenching choice millions of families face every year — rush her to a crowded emergency room, sit under fluorescent lights for six hours, expose her to infections, disorient he...

What if your greatest work is still ahead of you?  In this conversation, I sit down with author BEN HUMMELL to explore the powerful ideas behind his book 'The Genius Way' — a thoughtful guide to discovering the innate force within each of us that's always been oriented toward meaning, expression, and contribution. Ben's message is especially resonant for those in life's later chapters: this isn't...

In this episode of "Senior to Seniors," Jim Mazziotti discusses the rising threat of scams targeting seniors, especially those exploiting fear, love, and urgency around real-world events. He shares common scam scenarios—bank fraud calls, romance scams, and fake charity requests—and emphasizes that anyone can be vulnerable. Mazziotti outlines a five-step action plan to identify and avoid scams, enc...

"That 'Guaranteed Home Sale' ad you keep seeing? Before you call that number, listen to this first. In this episode, Jim Mazziotti pulls back the curtain on how these programs actually work — and why, for most seniors, they can quietly cost you tens of thousands of dollars you'll never get back. Fast and easy isn't always free."

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From A Real Estate Transaction. You may have seen headlines on social media saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating....but it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell your real estate property today! A lot of t...

My guest on 'Senior To Seniors' is Tucker Miller , an attorney, leadership coach, and the author of the insightful new book  The First Four Words: A Fresh Approach to Starting Conversations With Ease and Confidence . After decades of helping executives, teams, and families navigate difficult conversations, Tucker discovered something powerful: meaningful change often begins with just 4 carefully c...