Aging Matters

Aging Matters: Dementia Prevention

Dr. Mitch Clionsky, Clinical Neuro Psychologist and Author of 'Dementia Prevention' puts dementia and Alzheimer's into perspective and provides insight on how to prevent dementia.

Aging Matters: Available As Is

Debbie Weiss, Author of the book "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love", joins us to discuss life after losing a spouse.

Aging Matters: Silent Teachers

Amanda Mittelstadt, Director of the Willed Body Program at High Point University, explains whole body donation and how it is a powerful gift and learning tool for students.

Aging Matters: Marathon of Caregiving

Debbie Weiss, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Host of the Maybe I Can Podcast, shares her caregiving journey of caring for her father at a young age and then eventually being a caregiver for her husband.

Aging Matters: Prescription for Admission

Dr. Monique Nugent, Hospitalist and Author of 'Prescription for Admission' talks all things related to hospitals.

Aging Matters: The Role of a Social Worker in Hospice

Tara Moore, Hospice Home Social Worker with Transitions LifeCare, joins us to provide the perspective of a social worker in hospice care.

Aging Matters: COVID-19 Update

We check in with Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, on what we need to know now about COVID-19.

Aging Matters: Personal Finance

Ben Hockema, Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, talks personal finance and helps provide a different perspective when it comes to our relationship with money.

Aging Matters: Myths and Facts of Hospice

Dr. Alyssa Luddy, Hospice and Palliative Care Physician at Transitions LifeCare, joins us to dispel the myths and half-truths when it comes to hospice care.

Aging Matters: Virtual Reality and Caregiving

We explore the world of virtual reality and how it is being used to improve care as we speak with Leah Warnke, Director of Health Equity at CareYaya.

Aging Matters: Family Care Homes

We are joined by Shauna Tharpe, Owner and Administrator of Serenity Falls Family Care Home, to discuss what a family care home is and who benefits most from them.

Aging Matters: Death Cafes

Heather Hill, Funeral Director and Death Cafe Facilitator at Renaissance Funeral Home, explains what a 'death cafe' is and what to expect when attending one.

Aging Matters: National Health Care Decisions Day

North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss advance directives.

Aging Matters: Caregiving Grit

We welcome Dr. Karen Roberto, University Distinguished Professor at the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech, for a discussion extended family member caregivers, dementia care and the Care Ex Project.

Aging Matters: Wills and Trusts

John Ross, an Estate Planning Attorney with Ross and Shoalmire discusses wills and trusts, which one fits best, and what to think about when it comes to estate planning.

Aging Matters: EMS Subscription Services

Brian Brooks, Assistant Chief with Community Outreach and Public Information with Wake County EMS, joins us to discuss emergency services and helpful subscription service that can potentially help you save you money.

Aging Matters: What is a Good Death?

Mary shares the story of her caregiving journey with her grandfather.

Aging Matters: CareYaYa

Aging Matters: CareYaYa We talk about an exciting new tech-enabled care registry called CareYaYa with their CEO and Co-founder Neal Shah.

Aging Matters: The Unconscious and Conscious Mind

We discuss the role and the power of the unconscious mind with Dr. Dan Lieberman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and author of the book 'Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind'.

Aging Matters: FDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug

We chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of NC about a new Alzheimer's dug approved by the FDA. We also discuss placement services and levels of care with Colleen Jones, Senior Living Specialist with All About Seniors NC.

Aging Matters: Death Doulas

Jane Dornemann, an End of Life Doula with Peaceful Crossings Durham, joins us to explain what a death doula is, the services they provide, and when is the right time to seek one out.

Aging Matters: What the 91 Year Old Wants You to Know

Betsy Barton fills in for Mary Lucas and chats with Dr. Jane Vella, who shares her perspective as a 91-year-old woman.

Aging Matters: Caregiving at the Holidays

Teepa Snow, Founder of Postive Approach to Care author of "Understanding the Changing Brain", joins us to provide caregiving tips for surviving the holidays. We also explore sundowning and dementia.

Four C's of Coping with Grief

E Belleau, Grief Outreach Coordinator at Transitions LifeCare, joins us to discuss the 'Four C's of Coping' and how we can cope with grief during the holidays.

Aging Matters: Caregiving Tips for Preventing Falls

Aging Matters: Palliative Care

Aging Matters: Palliative Care

Aging Matters: A Caregiver's Story

Aging Matters: Independent Living Facilities

Aging Matters: Covid Immunizations and Boosters Update

Aging Matters: Finding Hope and Community through COVID

Aging Matters: Hospice 101

Aging Matters: Hospice 101

Aging Matters: Diabetes 101

Aging Matters: VA Benefits and Total Pain

Aging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits,

We discuss the new memory care kits that are available through Wake County Public Libaries with Danya Shields who is their Adult Services Manager. We also discuss the elderly and driving with Carla Payne, Certified Care Manager and Owner of Aging Care Matters.

Aging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits,

Aging Matters: Monkeypox and COVID-19

We go over the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for Monkeypox with Dr. Susan Kansagra, Director for the North Carolina Division of Public Health. We also get an update on COVID-19 in North Carolina.

Aging Matters: Monkeypox and COVID-19

We go over the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment for Monkeypox with Dr. Susan Kansagra, Director for the North Carolina Division of Public Health. We also get an update on COVID-19 in North Carolina.

Aging Matters: Monkeypox and COVID-19

Aging Matters: Hearing Loss and Anticipatory Grief

Aging Matters: Fall Prevention

Aging Matters: Financial Planning

Aging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits

Aging Matters: Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing Care

Aging Matters: Family Dynamics at End of Life

Aging Matters: Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Collab

Aging Matters: How to Talk About Dying

Aging Matters: Personal Health and Wellness

Aging Matters: What Death Can Teach You About Living