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Aging Today Podcast

357 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.

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04/15/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP |Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

April 16, 2024 12:29 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.

04/08/2024: Lizette Cloette, Skills2Care Certified OTR/L CADDCT, CDP, & CMDCP from “Think Different” Dementia, LLC |Dementia Care with Grace

April 08, 2024 17:31 - 1 hour - 8.96 MB

Our guest, Liz Cloete, understands that helping someone living with dementia is hard enough, but doing so without constant stress or feeling overwhelmed can be even harder. It requires a whole new way of thinking about your dementia caregiving journey. This doesn’t come naturally to people because it goes against our natural inclinations. Like any life-altering diagnosis - including dementia - caregiving is about doing the right things in the right ways at the right times.

4/1/2024: Larry Nisenson, Chief Growth Officer of Assured Allies | Is Multigenerational Housing a Choice or a Necessity? | Aging Today

April 01, 2024 12:22 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Larry Nissenson, CGO of Assured Allies is on a mission to make successful aging accessible to all. Even though everyone ages differently, it's still possible to have a great outcome in aging successfully. Combining data science, personalized technology, and human touch, it's possible to age well. Successful aging requires creative collaboration and multigenerational housing is definitely a part of the "successful aging" equation.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

3/25/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Part 4: Elder Rights & Quality of Life - Standard of Living

March 25, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

In Part 4 of our series finale focusing on Elder Rights & Quality of Life, we re-join with Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim leads us in a lively discussion on elders and their right to a standard of living. We also address participation in community and institutionalization. During our time together, we explore the balance between elder rights, activities, and having a social life with the tendency for institutional settings to impose restrictions. This is also known as ga...

3/18/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Part 3: Elder Rights & Quality of Life - Freedom from Discrimi

March 18, 2024 15:53 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC continues our 4-part discussion of Elder Rights and Quality of Life. Today, we discuss freedom from discrimination and control of property and how important both of these topics are as we age.  Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

3/11/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Elder Rights and Quality of Life: Part 2 | Aging Today Podcast

March 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Our discussion with Kim Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solultions, LLC continues with a lively and important conversation on elder safety and elder rights. Today, we’re discussing the role mediation and conflict management play in helping families and individuals promote safety and freedom from many forms of elder torture.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

3/4/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Elder Rights and Quality of Life: Part 1 | Aging Today Podcast

March 04, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

Our great friend Kim Best, Best Conflict Solutions joins us for a 4 part series on Elder Rights. Utilizing the backdrop of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Kim and i have a robust discussion about protecting our elders. In Part 1, we take a deep dive into Elder Dignity. Kim's role as a professional mediator plays a significant role assisting families and individuals promoting dignity.

2/26/24: Rusty Rosman, Speaker and Author of the book, Two Envelopes | I Didn’t Want to Die...But I Did | Aging Today Podcast

February 26, 2024 12:01 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Rusty Rosman joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss her book, Two Envelopes. Rusty offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in guiding people through the process of pre-planning for death. Her book, Two Envelopes, is filled with guidance for loved ones as they navigate the loss of a family member. Listen to discover what goes into Envelope #1, and then learn what Rusty recommends putting into Envelope #2. Why two envelopes, you may ask? They are your voice, conveying your wishes.

2/19/24: Chris Burres, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder/Co-Owner of MyVitalC | Live Longer and Better | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Our good friend, Chris Burres rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Live Longer and Better. Your journey to living longer and better has never been more achievable. If someone asked you, “do you want to live longer?” what would your response be? What if we rephrased that question and asked, “Would you want to live longer if you were healthy?” Your answer might be very different. Join Chris and I as we discuss how to unlock the secrets to healthy aging.

2/12/24: Joyce Vissell, RN, MS and Barry Vissell, MD, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation | A Couple of Miracles

February 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Joyce and Barry Vissell, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation, join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss their latest labor of love, a book entitled, A Couple Of Miracles: One Couple, More Than A Few Miracles. Their lives have all the pieces of a great love story, and it’s complete with love, drama, adventure, betrayal, forgiveness, and healing all wrapped in grace. Their stories will be an example for all of us so we too can grow in awareness and love.

2/5/24: Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health | Only the Lonely Among Us | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

February 08, 2024 17:32 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health joins us on Aging Today as we discuss how loneliness impacts our aging population and their caregivers. Research shows that loneliness is as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Cindy and Pyx Health have created a scalable solution for loneliness. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

1/29/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP | Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare

February 06, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

01/22/24: Dr. Katharine Esty of Eighty Something | SEXUALITY AFTER 80 | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland

January 23, 2024 13:58 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Dr. Katherine Esty returns for an important discussion on sex after 80. She describes in great detail how our views on sexual attraction change as we age. Most people are happier in their 80s, and along with that, most are also very happy and comfortable with their sexuality as they age. #Portland

1/15/2024: Dr. Logan DuBose, Co-Founder & COO of Olera, Inc. & Resident Physician at George Washington University Hospital

January 16, 2024 12:16 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Dr. Logan DuBose joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss utilizing AI technology as a matching tool to assist people living with dementia and their families. AI can help caregivers find care services, aid programs, and provide them with valuable information about caregiving.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

01/08/24: Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging | Senior Falls and Concussions | Aging Today Podcast

January 08, 2024 12:33 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the truths and myths of falls among seniors. We all know someone who has had a fall, and you may think it won’t happen to you. But falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults.

1/1/24: Pastor Tom Schiave from Gateway Church | Hope-Filled Living | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland

January 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Pastor Tom Schiave brings our traditional New Year's message for 2024. To help us start the new year right, Tom inspires us with a message of hope. In light of what seems to be living in an upside-down world, it is possible to live with hope. However, having the right kind of hope can make all the difference in the world. Some people are "hope so" people, while others may respond by being "hopeful." Then there are people whose hope is tethered to an unwavering God. These people experience "ho...

12/25/23: Pastor Tom Schiave from Gateway Church | Mary’s Song | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland

January 01, 2024 06:10 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Pastor Tom Schiave joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. In what is known as Mary's Song, which is found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom shares how this powerful message of hope continues to bring truth to us today.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

12/18/23: Kimberly Best, Author, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Courageous Conversations For Better Story Endings

December 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Author joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Our lives are our story and our story is our legacy. Failing to be purposeful in writing that final chapter can have devastating effects on us and our loved ones. Mediation is a tool to help us have these necessary conversations. We discuss Kimberly’s book, How To Live Forever, which is a guide to help you write the final chapter of your life. Relationships can be messy! But Kimberly introduces us to tools you can use to r...

12/11/23: Dr. Mitch Clionsky, Clinical Neurologist with Clionsky Neuro Systems | Dementia Prevention: The Real Story | Aging Today

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Dr. Mitch Clionsky joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to unwrap a few of the mysteries of dementia. For instance, did you know that half of all dementia cases can be prevented? He wants you to become a "one" and learn what causes people to lose their memory in later life. Do you know how you stack up against your ideal self? What steps you can take to become a person who can think like they are 50 when they turn 80?Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

12/4/23: Mike Russell, Author of My Compass, Our Story: A Journey Through Death and Life | Finding Yourself After Death Can Be a Trip

December 04, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Mike Russell, Author of My Compass, Our Story: A Journey Through Death and Life joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. This is Mike’s testimony of his experience as he went through the death of his first wife. It follows his journey through the grieving process and the guidance he received just by being open. Mike allowed himself to follow the path before him without judgment. His story shows the progress of a man who was at his weakest and most vulnerable state and proves that finding the real...

11/20/23: Mellanie True Hills with StopAfib.org and the American Foundation for Women’s Health | Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm

November 21, 2023 03:33 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

The heart of the matter is that there is a rhythm all around us. It is in nature, poetry, painting, and sculpting. Most notably, rhythm is found in the human heart. But, what happens when our heart’s rhythm is interrupted? Mellanie True Hills joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal experience after almost dying in emergency heart surgery. Mellanie left the corporate executive life behind to become the Founder & CEO of the American Foundation for Women's Health and StopAfib...

11/13/23: Don Tanole, Veteran and Matt Gannon, Navy Veteran | A Salute: Veterans, Don Tanole and Matt Gannon | Aging Today Podcast

November 13, 2023 13:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Don Tanole and Matt Gannon are Veterans who have served this great country. We salute you for the sacrifice you made for the freedoms we all enjoy today. We have not forgotten your service. Thank you both and thank you to the myriad of men and women who have served to protect our freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This interview originally aired on 11/11/2020. Tune in to hear their stories of service to our great country.

11/6/23: Wally Reitz | One Man's Story... Serving His Country in WWII | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland

November 06, 2023 12:10 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Wally Reitz, Oregon’s own 97-year-old Veteran shares his first-hand accounts of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Wally’s insights on being a soldier, serving his country, and living through it to be a husband and father are priceless. It is always the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month that we all stop to remember the heroes who have made a difference serving their country. Wally Rietz, an ordinary man, shares his extraordinary story of service to his country during WWII. At 9...

10/30/23: Dr. Monique Nugent, MD, MPH, and Author of Prescription for Admission | Looking for a Better Hospital Experience?

October 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

Dr. Monique Nugent joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how to prepare yourself and your family for your hospital visit. Whether it's an unexpected visit or a scheduled appointment, going to the hospital usually means you are already sick or in pain, and need too much help to do many things on your own. Dr. Nugent’s book, Prescription For Admission, walks you through the process with step-by-step information to ease your fears so you can get the most out of the care you receive. Wit...

10/23/23: Board-Certified Dermatologist and Director of Cosmetic Dermatology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center, Dr. Maritza Perez

October 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Dr. Maritza Perez joins us on Aging Today to discuss non-melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. People over the age of 65 are at a greater risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, which can be removed when it’s caught early, but becomes more difficult to treat at advanced stages. Being proactive about your skin health and staying vigilant about sun protection is very important.

10/16/23: Dr. Bill Rawls with Vital Plan | Cellular Wellness: The Power of Herbs | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

October 16, 2023 12:21 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Dr. Bill Rawls (MD, Author, and Entrepreneur) joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Dr. Rawls says it’s all about the Cells! Healthy cells equal healthy aging and eliminating or reducing common stress factors and integrating the natural power of herbs into your daily routine is the key to energizing your health through cellular healing and regeneration. Scientific evidence is now showing that herbs may be the alternative treatment needed to overcome the chronic illnesses plaguing 6 in 10 Ameri...

10/9/23: Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living | Stronger Memory | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

October 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 10.9 MB

Bob Liebreich, CEO and President of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares about StrongerMemory, a breakthrough program that helps improve overall brain health. Completing just 3 simple exercises for 30 minutes a day can have excellent results, and it works for everyone! Whether you have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or you simply strive to thrive as you age, this program can work for you! StrongerMemory stimulates the part of the brain that helps retrieve me...

10/2/23: Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living | Goodwin Living: Caregivers First | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

October 02, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the Goodwin Communities are making a difference in the lives of their caregivers. Caregivers often feel undervalued, underappreciated, and underpaid. The Goodwin Living group is making a difference in the lives of their front-line caregivers. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast and see how!

9/25/23: Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Integrative Medicine Physician and Best-Selling Author | Preventing and Treating Dementia Effectively

September 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss dementia, and in particular, Alzheimer's Disease. Are you aware that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer's don't actually have it? Dementia risk can be dramatically decreased with a multivitamin, hearing aids, and simply smelling strong and enjoyable smells. With over 50 years of practicing medicine, Dr. T is a Senior Author of over nine studies on effective treatments, numerous textbook chapters, and has published over 10 b...

9/18/23: Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, Founding Physician of Bone and Body Women’s Health | The Understated Topic in Menopause

September 18, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri joins us on Aging Today to discuss, understand, prevent, and treat the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, low bone density, and fractures. Every woman will reach menopause and every woman will have their own unique menopause journey. Every 3 seconds, an osteoporosis-related fracture occurs, and 1 in 5 women will experience a re-fracture within 5 years.

9/4/23: Georgena Grace, Director of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute | Walk Away the Dark | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

September 11, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Our great friend, Georgena Grace, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss and highlight World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide may be prevented simply by knowing the warning signs and deepening connections. This is an important interview you won’t want to miss!

9/4/23: Dr. Brad Lawson, PharmD, and Walgreens Healthcare Supervisor | Walgreens Helps with Aging Today | Aging Today Podcast

September 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Dr. Brad Lawson, PharmD and Walgreens Healthcare Supervisor joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss medication adherence and how Walgreens is assisting with the aging of America. Walgreens’ pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s underserved populations.

8/28/23: Dr. Kaylie Zapanta with Dr. Digestion PhD and Brian Turnbull | A Gut Feeling: How the Microbiome Affects the Brain

August 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Dr. Kaylie Zapanta joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss, how the gut microbiome affects the brain. Joining her in this discussion is Brian Turnbull, who is living with Parkinson's Disease. They have a very honest discussion on the impact of healthy nutrition and how that can influence our quality of life while living with Parkinson's or any chronic illness.

8/21/23: Debbie Weiss from DebbieWeiss.com | On Second Thought, Maybe I Can | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

August 21, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Debbie Weiss joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and inspires us to take control of our lives by harnessing our inner power regardless of our circumstances. After a life of prioritizing everyone else’s needs and opinions rather than her own, at the age of 50, Debbie realized that this was her one and only life. She didn’t want to look back years from now and regret the things she had never done. She stopped saying “I can’t” and replaced it with “Maybe I can!”

8/14/23: Linda & Charlie Bloom (LCSW & MSW) and co-owners of Bloomwork | An End to Arguing in Our Relationships | Aging Today Podcast

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

Linda and Charlie Bloom join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how we can have "splendid romantic partnerships." With over 50 years of practicing the art of relationship building, they are an open book and are the first to admit that today, their relationship is stronger because of the rough patches along the way. Tune in to hear a few of the 101 valuable lessons they have written about in their newest book, An End to Arguing.

8/7/23: Annalee Kruger with Care Right, Inc. | A Road Map for Your Aging Plan | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

August 07, 2023 12:42 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

Annalee Kruger joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the main ingredients for your aging plan. There is an emotional, financial, physical, and relational toll caregiving naturally takes WITHOUT an aging plan. It is almost always the sons and daughters who reach out because they are burned out, overwhelmed, and in over their heads. Tune in to discover how important it is to build an aging plan that protects everyone.

7/31/23: Kimberly Best, Author, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Courageous Conversations For Better Story Endings

July 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Author joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Our lives are our story and our story is our legacy. Failing to be purposeful in writing that final chapter can have devastating effects on us and our loved ones. Mediation is a tool to help us have these necessary conversations. We discuss Kimberly’s book, How To Live Forever, which is a guide to help you write the final chapter of your life. Relationships can be messy! But Kimberly introduces us to tools you can use to r...

7/24/23: Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging | Senior Falls and Concussions | Aging Today Podcast

July 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the truths and myths of falls among seniors. We all know someone who has had a fall, and you may think it won’t happen to you. But falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. Click AgingToday.us to listen today!

7/17/23: Joanna Wen, Health Coach and Founder of Spices & Greens | The Healing Power of Spices and Greens | Aging Today Podcast

July 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Joanna Wen joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss eating healthy to manage weight. What if you could lose weight effortlessly while still eating flavorful, satisfying food? Imagine getting off that hamster wheel of yo-yo dieting FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Joanna can “troubleshoot” health issues for family and friends, and help you experiment with ways to create tasty foods that double as medicine in your own kitchen lab! It’s YOUR TURN to take control of your health so you can free...

7/10/23: Dr. Carole Ann Drick from Conscious Awareness | The Ending of Days: Who, Me? | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull

July 10, 2023 11:54 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Dr. Carole Ann Drick joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss our ending journey on this earth. Everyone’s journey has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Your life is exclusive starting with your birth, all your life experiences, and now, as you approach the end of your days. Your life journey is one-of-a-kind, incredibly valuable, and full of purpose as you approach your end-of-days. Click here & listen today: AgingToday.us

7/3/23: Rosa Peña from the American Parkinson Disease Association | You are not Alone: Living with Parkinson's | Aging Today Podcast

July 03, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Rosa Pena, MSW and VP of Programs and Services at the American Parkinson Disease Association joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. While living with Parkinson's Disease, it’s easy to start feeling alone and isolated. In Part 5 of our series on Parkinson's, Rosa shares how a Social Worker can come alongside you and become a significant resource and guide so you can live your best life possible. Click AgingToday.us to listen!

6/26/23: Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Program Director of ComForCare Home Care | The Real Value of a Parkinson-Trained Caregiver

June 26, 2023 14:35 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Steve Toll, a great friend of the Aging Today Podcast, joins us as we discuss the importance of having a highly-skilled caregiver who understands Parkinson’s disease if you’re a Parkinson’s patient. What knowledge and skills should a Parkinson’s caregiver have? Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast and find out!

6/19/2023: Deborah Bier, PhD | Movement Disorders | Aging Today Podcast Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland

June 19, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Catch another installment in our series – this week I was joined by Dr. Deborah Bier, Ph.D. to discuss movement disorders. Living with Parkinson's can be a challenge, but it is not the end. Connect with the right Neurologist, develop a life plan, and live your best life possible. Stay active.

6/12/23: Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Parkinson Disease Association | A Closer Look at Parkinson Disease

June 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, Chief Scientific Officer of the American Parkinson Disease Association, joins us for Part 2 of our Parkinson's Disease series. Dr. Gilbert takes us on a deep dive into Parkinson's Disease from a clinical viewpoint. We address many questions, such as: What is Parkinson’s Disease? What are some of the most common Parkinson’s Disease symptoms? How does Parkinson’s progress? We also discuss the latest treatments. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

6/5/23: Leslie Chambers, MSPH, President & CEO of the American Parkinson Disease Association | Strength in Optimism...Hope in Progress

June 05, 2023 12:28 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Leslie Chambers, President & CEO of the American Parkinson Disease Association kicks off our 5-part series on Parkinson's Disease. Leslie and her team of dedicated professionals work tirelessly every day to provide support, education, and research to help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease. Through the nationwide network of Chapters, Information & Referral Centers, you will discover many in-person and virtual programs, including everything from exercise and movement classes, to support ...

5/29/23: Mary Van Orman with Dawn House | Good sleep is good health. Rise. Shine. Thrive. | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull

May 29, 2023 13:38 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Mary Van Orman, Director of Product Strategy at Dawn House joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. We discuss the need and power of sleep and how it affects our emotional and physical health. Sometimes our beds can affect our sleep. The Dawn House bed is a sleep system that offers aging adults, and people with healthcare needs, the opportunity to stay safely at home. The multiple bed features are all designed to provide peace of mind, or one-time with a physician to ensure better communicatio...

5/22/23: Theresa Corcoran, Owner of Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors, LLC | Senior Moving with a Soft Landing | Aging Today Podcast

May 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Theresa Corcoran, Founder and Owner of Soft Landings, Solutions for Seniors joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how her team supports you and your aging parents before, during, and after a move. Our homes often become cluttered with years of our "stuff," and living at home doesn’t work as well for us as it once did. Most of us are overwhelmed by the daunting prospect of downsizing, de-cluttering, organizing, and discarding. We may need a lot of help, or just a little encouragement ...

5/15/23: Marcia Mantell, Owner & Founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. | Cookin' Up Your Retirement Plan | Aging Today Podcast with

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Our good friend Marcia Mantell rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how to make a smooth transition into retirement. People often hear they need to plan or save more for retirement. But no one offers a how-to guide on retirement planning. Marcia’s latest book, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan, provides a planning structure, discussion guides, worksheets, and even doodle pages to help you think about your next 30 years. Did you know that if you work after age 65 for a large employer...

5/8/23: Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care® | Qualities Of Effective Care Partners | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare

May 08, 2023 16:16 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Teepa Snow joins Aging Today to discuss the Qualities Of Effective Care Partners. By 2025 there will be 75 million Baby Boomers over the age of 65 here in the US. Who will care for these people? What is a Care Partner? Who should be Care Partners? Is Caregiving for Everyone? What are the Qualities of Effective Care Partners? Tune in to Teepa and Mark as they discuss answers to all these questions and more on the Aging Today Podcast

5/1/23: Marcia Mantell, Owner & Founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Inc. | Cookin’ Up Your Social Security | Aging Today Podcast

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Marcia Mantell joined us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss Social Security, which is the single most important (yet most misunderstood) source of income for most Baby Boomers. Marcia will help you make sense of your benefits before it’s too late. Did you know that the amount you receive depends on the answers to key questions? Over half of the women claim too early, locking themselves into the smallest monthly income amount. Also, many people don’t know they might be able to get more by c...