Aging Matters
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week her guests talk about subjects both informative and entertaining and help educate listeners about living better and longer. This program airs weekly on WERA-LP 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
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Episodes
Aging Stereotypes w/ Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans, Co-Founders, Art Against Ageism 4/16/24
April 16, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBConversation w/ Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans, Founders, Art Against Ageism, about the relationship between aging and ageism, negative depictions of older adults in media and culture, and how Art Against Ageism is addressing this issue.
Concierge Medicine w/ Eileen West, MD, FACP, Concierge Medicine Practitioner 4/9/24
April 09, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBConversation w/ Eileen West, MD, FACP, Internal Medicine and Women’s Health, and Concierge Medicine Practitioner. about concierge medicine pros and cons, how it compares to the traditional medical model, and whether it’s the right choice for personal health care needs.
Retirement Coaching w/ Hugh Willard, M.Ed., Psychotherapist and Retirement Coach 4/2/24
April 02, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBConversation w/ Hugh Willard, M.Ed., Psychotherapist, Retirement Coach, and Author, Finding Beauty in the Gray, about identifying primary elements for retirement planning, and benefits of working with a retirement coach to help prepare for post career life.
Solo Aging w/ Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, Author, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers 3/26/24
March 26, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBConversation w/ Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, Author, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers, and Founder, LifeEncore, about issues, challenges, and circumstances facing solo agers, and options to consider to ensure well-being and quality of a later life.
Affordable Housing w/ Dawn Quattlebaum, Chief Executive Officer, Seabury Resources for Aging 3/19/24
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBConversation w/ Dawn Quattlebaum, Chief Executive Officer, Seabury Resources for Aging, about affordable housing availability in communities, housing options for low-income older adults, and Seabury affordable housing choices and supportive services for this population.
Senior Centers w/ Dianne Stone, National Expert on Senior Centers 3/12/24
March 12, 2024 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBConversation w/ Dianne Stone, Associate Director, National Council on Aging, and National Expert on Senior Centers, about the role of senior centers in the community, available programs and services, and benefits to older adults and their families.
Nutrition and Aging w/ Lawren Bercaw, PhD, RTI International Center for the Health of Populations 3/5/24
March 05, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBConversation w/ Lawren Bercaw, PhD, Research Public Health Analyst, RTI International Center for the Health of Populations, about nutrition for healthy aging, and how senior nutrition programs, including the restaurant program, provide meals for older adults in communities.
Home Modifications and Repairs w/ Patti Klein, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together 2/27/24
February 27, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBConversation w/ Patti Klein, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church, about health and safety needs for older adult homes, examples of home modifications and repairs, and Rebuilding Together services and programs.
Elder Abuse w/ Michela Monday, LCSW, and Omotayo Daniels, LICSW, LCSW, Adult Protective Services 2/20/24
February 20, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBConversation w/Michela Monday,LCSW and Omotayo Daniels,LICSW, LCSW, Human Services Clinicians, Adult Protective Services, Arlington Department of Human Services,about examples of abuse, neglect, and exploitation among older adults and the role of Adult Protective Services in helping victims.
Medication Use w/ Kathleen Cameron, BSPharm, MPH, Pharmacist, National Council on Aging 2/13/24
February 13, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBConversation w/ Kathleen Cameron, BSPharm, MPH, Pharmacist and Senior Director, Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging, about medication-related problems, risks of multiple prescriptions, and over the counter drugs, and deprescribing medications to optimize use and improve outcomes.
Climate Change and Health w/ Aaron Guest, PhD, Socio-Environmental Gerontologist, 2/6/24
February 06, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBConversation w/ Aaron Guest, PhD, Socio-Environmental Gerontologist, Arizona State University, about older adult health problems caused by climate change, health provider roles to address climate change effects on patients, and raising awareness about climate change.
Laughter Yoga w/ Celeste Greene, MA, Gerontologist and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher 1/30/24
January 30, 2024 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBConversation w/ Celeste Greene, MA, Gerontologist, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, and Director, Celeste Greene Laughs, about basic principles of laughter yoga, practice fundamentals, and benefits to older adults.
Volunteering w/ Stacey Iden, CVA, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Northern Virginia 1/23/24
January 23, 2024 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBConversation w/ Stacey Iden, CVA, Program Manager, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Northern Virginia, about the value of volunteering for older adults and volunteer opportunities with local community organizations and Americorps Seniors.
Senior Moments w/ Stan Goldberg, PhD, Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University 1/16/24
January 16, 2024 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBConversation w/ Stan Goldberg, PhD, Professor Emeritus, San Francisco State University, and Author of Preventing Senior Moments, about senior moment basics - myths, causes, types, and prevention strategies – and differences between senior moments and dementia symptoms.
Caregiver Interventions for Persons with Dementia w/ Barbara Huelat, Healing Design Specialist 1/9/24
January 09, 2024 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBConversation w/ Barbara Huelat, FASID, AAHID, EDAC, Healing Design Strategist, and Author of Taming the Chaos of Dementia, about recognition of dementia symptoms and changing behaviors, and practical interventions to benefit persons with dementia and their caregivers.
CLASSIC - Energy Conservation/Winter Preparedness w/ DeShaundra Jones, Washington Gas 1/2/24
January 02, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBConversation w/ DeShaundra Jones, Senior Director, Customer Experience & Stakeholder Engagement, Washington Gas, about applying safety and energy efficiency practices at home and winter driving tips
New Relationships w/ with Francine Russo, Journalist and Author 12/26/23
December 26, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBConversation w/with Francine Russo, Journalist and Author, Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It, about concerns that prevent older adults from looking for love, dating options, and issues to consider in a new relationship.
Oral Health w/ Emona Kraja, DDS and Randeep Sidhu, DDS, Primary Dental Care Providers-12/19/23
December 19, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBConversation w/ Emona Kraja, DDS and Randeep Sidhu, DDS, Primary Dental Care Providers, about dental conditions associated with aging, dental insurance coverage, and improving oral health.
Classic - Aging and Financial Readiness w/ Marjorie Fox, JD, Certified Financial Planner and Co-Author
December 12, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBConversation w/ Marjorie Fox, JD, Certified Financial Planner and Co-Author, Women Wise: The Essential Guide to Financial and Lifestyle Decisions as We Age, about challenges older women face in their sunset years and how comprehensive and practical financial information can help prepare them for retirement.
CLASSIC – Holiday Blues w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 12/5/23
December 05, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBConversation w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Founding Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute, about holiday blues among older adults and ways families can support them during the holidays.
CLASSIC – Sleep and Aging w/ Ericka Crouse, PharmD, VCU School of Pharmacy 11/28/23
November 28, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBConversation with Ericka Crouse, PharmD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, about aging and sleep, common sleep problems, and tips to get a good night’s sleep.
CLASSIC – Lung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown 11/21/23
November 21, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBConversation w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Associate Professor Georgetown University, about lung cancer prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Medicare Update w/ Michelle Thomas, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program 11/14/23
November 14, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBConversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP), about the Medicare program, Medicare Open Enrollment opportunities, and VICAP services.
America’s Servicewomen w/ Phyllis Wilson and Marilla Cushman, Military Women’s Memorial 11/7/23
November 07, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBConversation w/ Phyllis Wilson, President, and Marilla Cushman, Senior Advisor to the President, Military Women’s Memorial, about the history of women in the U.S. Military, their expanded roles in recent conflicts, and the Military Women's Memorial, a tribute to America's Servicewomen.
Hoarding w/ Maria Spetalnik, Founder and CEO, Conquer the Clutter 10/31/23
October 31, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBConversation w/ Maria Spetalnik, Board Certified Professional Organizer and Founder/CEO, Conquer the Clutter, about causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention of hoarding.
Age-Related Hearing Loss w/ Brian Taylor, AuD, Audiologist 10/24/23
October 24, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBConversation w/ Brian Taylor, AuD, Audiologist and Senior Director of Audiology, Signia, about age-related hearing loss and hearing aid styles/types/costs and how they work.
Vaccine Update w/ Georges Benjamin, MD, American Public Health Association 10/17/23
October 17, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBConversation w/ Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association, about the new COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines and why older adults need them to avoid health complications and stay healthy.
Suicide Awareness/Prevention w/ Ali Walker and Keith Tate, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 10/10/23
October 10, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBConversation w/ Ali Walker, Project 2025 Chair, and Keith Tate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Chair/Board Member, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Capital Area Chapter, about risk factors, intervention, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of suicide, and available resources to support family members affected by suicide.
Funeral Planning w/ Sara Williams, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance 10/3/23
October 03, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBConversation w/ Sara Williams, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance, about goods, services and logistics associated with funeral planning, and how the Funeral Consumers Alliance helps consumers be prepared and protected when planning a funeral for themselves or loved ones.
Falls Prevention w/ Sara Pappa, PhD, MCHES and Rainie Ames, 9/26/23
September 26, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBConversation w/ Sara Pappa, PhD, MCHES, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, and Rainie Ames, Executive Producer, Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project, about falls-related injuries and prevention programs for older adults, and the Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project.
Library Services for Older Adults w/ Diane Kresh, Director, Arlington Department of Libraries, 9/19/23
September 19, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBConversation w/ Diane Kresh, Director, Arlington Department of Libraries, about how libraries are developing services to meet the diverse characteristics and unique circumstances of older adults and how Arlington Public Library is creating a user-friendly experience for older patrons.
Reimagining Dementia w/ Kathryne Fassbender, Certified Dementia Communications Specialist, 9/12/23
September 12, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBConversation w/ Kathryne Fassbender, Gerontologist and Certified Dementia Communications Specialist, about dementia, coping with the disease, stigmas and stereotypes about people living with dementia, and work of Reimagining Dementia Coalition.
Father-Son Journey w/ Edwin Fontanez, Author, One Last Song For My Father: A Son’s Memoir 9/5/23
September 05, 2023 13:41 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBConversation w/ Edwin Fontanez, Author, One Last Song For My Father: A Son’s Memoir, about his relationship with his father from childhood to adulthood, the struggle to find a connection, and what he learned during his father’s 16-year long journey with senile dementia.
Palliative Care w/ Michael Westerman, MD and Kristin Nannetti, MSN, RN, CHPN, Virginia Hospital Center 8/29/23
August 29, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBConversation w/ Michael Westerman, MD, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care Specialist, and Kristin Nannetti, MSN, RN, CHPN, Palliative Care Coordinator, Virginia Hospital Center, about types of and eligibility for palliative care, when and where it’s provided, palliative care team members, and hospice care transition.
Healthcare Navigation w/Charlene Rothkopf MA and Colette Edwards, MD, MBA, Co-Authors 8/22/23
August 22, 2023 21:36 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBConversation w/ Charlene Rothkopf, MA and Colette Edwards, MD, MBA, Co-Authors, Navigating Your Healthcare Journey, Lessons Learned to Get the Care You Need & Deserve, about how the healthcare system works, who the players are, and managing personal health needs.
Refugee/Immigrant Assistance: Volunteer Opportunities w/ Christine Dunn, MPA, MDIV 8/15/23
August 15, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBConversation w/ Reverend Christine Dunn, MPA, MDIV, Director, Community Engagement, Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area, about arrival and resettlement of immigrants and refugees, needed services, and volunteer opportunities.
Real Estate Decisions w/ Cathi Coridan, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) 8/8/23
August 08, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBConversation w/ Cathi Coridan, SRES and Certified Professional Coach, about post-pandemic real estate market changes, future relocation outlook, and how an SRES can help older adults make life changing decisions.
Homeless Older Adults w/ Yolanda Stevens, PhD and Katherine Skiba 8/1/23
August 01, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBConversation w/ Yolanda Stevens, PhD, Policy Analyst - Older Adults, National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Katherine Skiba, Journalist and Author, about why older adults are homeless, challenges they face, and solutions to help them stay securely housed.
Long-Term Care Insurance w/ Wendy Rinehart, Family Solutions for Care, 7/25/23
July 25, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBConversation w/ Wendy Rinehart, Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Family Solutions for Care, about pros and cons of purchasing long-term care insurance, policy coverage, and assistance with filing a claim.
Foot Health w/ Erika Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon 7/18/23
July 18, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBConversation w/ Erika Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, about common foot conditions among older adults and how to keep feet healthy.
CLASSIC – Functional Fitness w/ James Owen, Author, 7/11/23
July 11, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, James Owen, Author, Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50, talks about benefits of functional movement and fitness for older adults, and new habits and techniques to become and stay healthy.
Diabetes w/ Lisa Muras, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator, Virginia Hospital Center 7/4/23
July 04, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBConversation w/ Lisa Muras, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about diabetes - types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, management - and resources to help live with the disease.
Skin Conditions w/ Chicky Dadlani, MD, Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates of McLean 6/27/23
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this CLASSIC episode, Chicky Dadlani, MD, Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates of McLean, talks about skin changes accompanying aging, older adult skin conditions and diseases, and ways to protect and preserve aging skin.
Dementia Resource w/ Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP, Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator 6/20/23
June 20, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBConversation w/ Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP, Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator, Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT) about how the RAFT program can help older adults with dementia, their care partners and families better manage their lives.
Living While Dying w/ Barbara Green, pancreatic cancer patient, 6/13/23
June 13, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBConversation w/ Barbara Green, retired CPA and Daily Money Manager, and pancreatic cancer patient, about her diagnosis, living with a terminal illness, having support from family and friends, and facing death.
Aging Life Care w/ Rebecca Roskey-Brunner, RN, Aging Life Care Professional 6/6/23
June 06, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBConversation w/ Rebecca Roskey-Brunner, RN, CEO, Complete Care Strategies, and President-Elect, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Aging Life Care Association, about hiring aging life care professionals and services they provide.
Senior Move Management w/ Mary Kay Buysse, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers 5/30/23
May 30, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBConversation w/ Mary Kay Buysse, Co-Executive Director, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers, about senior move management, hiring a senior move manager and benefits of using one, and services they provide.
Menopause w/ Rachel Bonner, FNP, Holistic Nurse Practitioner, Rachel B Well 5/23/23
May 23, 2023 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBConversation w/ Rachel Bonner, FNP, Holistic Nurse Practitioner, Rachel B Well, about the menopause experience for women including physical changes, signs and symptoms, common health risks, treatment options, and tips to help women manage this life transition.
CLASSIC - Spousal Care Partners w/ Zachary White, PhD and Terri Corcoran 5/16/23
May 16, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this CLASSIC episode, Zachary White, PhD, Co-Author, “The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver” and Terri Corcoran, Public Relations Chair, Well Spouse Association, and former spousal caregiver, talk about the impact of becoming a spousal caregiver, how caregiving changes priorities, and finding and providing support.
Chiropractic Care w/ Amir Rashidian, DC, Chiropractor, Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers 5/9/23
May 10, 2023 13:32 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBConversation w/ Amir Rashidian, DC, Chiropractor, Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers, about how chiropractic care differs from traditional medical practice, health conditions chiropractors treat and adjustment techniques they use, and what to know when seeking chiropractic care.