OMG I'm Getting Older and So Is My Mom
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsOMG I'm Getting Older and so is My Mom is about coping with getting older ourselves and dealing with our aging parents.
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Episode 492: Ep. 492 - October 16, 2023
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIt's like they say, "all good things must come to an end." Join Scott on his last episode of "OMG, I'm Getting Older and So Is My Mom" as he recaps the last 12 years and shares some parting words about issues that are critical to our senior population.
Episode 491: Ep. 491 - October 2, 2023
October 03, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBLearn about the life and times of Bobby Darin with performer Ron Gartner, who has a show called "Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin," coming to you soon. So much you didn’t know unveiled in this fun and entertaining show.
Episode 490: Ep. 490 - September 18, 2023
September 19, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn a wide ranging conversation Scott talks to Joseph and Jonathan Karp, recently named Super Elder Lawyers, about how to ensure your wishes for how you want to live the rest of your life are honored. A most important and informative discussion.
Episode 489: Ep. 489 - September 11, 2023
September 12, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBDying is never an easy subject but knowing how people die and how to cope with a loved one who is dying is extremely important. Listen in as Dr. Leonard Hock talks about dying in his inimitable fashion using grace and humanity to help us weather this very difficult time.
Episode 488: Ep. 488 - August 28, 2023
August 29, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBRetirement is scary and how to navigate the financial planning for retirement can be even scarier. Tune in to hear Scott speak with David Rosell of Rosell Wealth Management and learn how you can make retirement the best it can be.
Episode 487: Ep. 487 - August 21, 2023
August 22, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAuthor Debbie Weiss talks about her new book "On Second Thought... Maybe I Can," a story about defying the odds and challenges of being a family caregiver to three loved ones and still managing to reinvent herself after age 50.
Episode 486: Ep. 486 - August 14, 2023
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBHaving trouble hearing your TV or your friends when they’re speaking to you? Are the noises in the restaurant impacting your enjoyment on your night out? Join Scott as he speaks with Dr. Lyndsey Bride, Audiologist at Adept Audiology, about hearing aids, early warning signs, and causes of hearing loss. All of your questions will be answered on this incredibly informative and important show.
Episode 485: Ep. 485 - August 7, 2023
August 08, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBDr. Joy Siegel talks to Scott about moral injury. What is it? Why we should care? What can be done about it? A very powerful and thoughtful show that is bound to make you think.
Episode 484: Ep. 484 - July 31, 2023
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBKelley Jackson, PhD and Nurse Practitioner, joins us tonight to talk about an exciting new research project being conducted at Florida Atlantic University. The project is designed to look for a possible correlation between driving habits and the early detection of dementia. Find the answer when you tune in to this very interesting show.
Episode 483: Ep. 483 - July 24, 2023
July 25, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn one of Scott’s most fascinating shows he speaks with Lizbeth Uzcategui from Hanger Clinic about artificial limbs and prosthetics. Born without a right arm, Lizbeth talks about the challenges and victories of being an amputee and the progress being made in the world of prosthetics.
Episode 482: Ep. 482 - July 17, 2023
July 18, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBReverse Mortgages, are they good or bad? Well, they may not be what you think they are, which is why you should listen to tonight’s episode. JD Dinnocenzo, a reverse mortgage expert, will answer all your questions and confront many of the myths surrounding reverse mortgages. A fascinating look at this most important product.
Episode 481: Ep. 481 - July 10, 2023
July 11, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBDr. J.W. Snider, radiation oncologist at South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, explains proton radiation vs. traditional x-ray radiation and when each would be best for you. In a wide ranging interview Dr. Snider answers all our questions about this state of the art therapy available in only 42 centers across the country. Fascinating and informative.
Episode 480: Ep. 480 - June 19, 2023
June 20, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBDr. Jeffrey Kotzen shares all you need to know about semaglutide, weight loss and an interesting new "non-surgical facelift." So much valuable information shared in this must listen to episode.
Episode 478: Ep. 478 - May 15, 2023
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBTune in to listen to Florida State Senator Tina Polsky unpack this year's most important legislative session. In a wide ranging review of the key events that took place, hear her tell the complete story beyond just the headlines.
Episode 477: Ep. 477 - May 8, 2023
May 09, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOne of the most important educational conferences dealing with Alzheimer’s disease is the Alzheimer’s Community Care annual conference. It’s coming up soon and Dr. Karen Gilbert, conference coordinator, is here to tell us all that is available at this year's conference to help people living with the condition live their best life possible.
Episode 476: Ep. 476 - May 1, 2023
May 02, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBLong term care will be necessary for over 70% of us over the age of 65 at some point in our lifetimes. How you will pay for it is often misunderstood. Tune in to hear Jeff Lukosavich, long term care insurance expert, answer all your questions about how you might benefit from having long term care coverage.
Episode 475: Ep. 475 - April 24, 2023
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAl Townsend of Townsend Financial Life Management talks about how to protect yourself from financial fraud and abuse and how a solid financial plan can help. Who needs a financial plan? Everyone, no matter how much money you may have or don’t have.
Episode 474: Ep. 474 - April 17, 2023
April 18, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDr. Sameea Husain, Director of Movement Disorder at Marcus Neuroscience, talks about Parkinson’s Disease. From diagnosis to treatment to the state of clinical research you don’t want to miss this show if you know someone with PD or think you may have it.
Episode 473: Ep. 473 - April 10, 2023
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBGetting older is always challenging but for the LGBTQ community there are many more problems to overcome. Join Scott, with his guest Paul Iarrobino, a nationally known expert on LGBTQ aging, as they discuss the challenges this community faces.
Episode 472: Ep. 472 - March 27, 2023
March 28, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBBrain health and Alzheimer’s disease are connected in ways that we don’t always understand. Tune in to hear Dr. Karen Gilbert explain how and also explain what the new drugs you’re hearing all about do and don’t do. A terrific guest with great information to share.
Episode 471: Ep. 471 - March 20, 2023
March 21, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBSex after 60. Join Scott when his guest, Dr. Shannon Dowler, talks about why it’s never too late and how to be smart about sex as we enter our 60s and beyond. A very important and most entertaining show.
Episode 470: Ep. 470 - March 13, 2023
March 14, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBDo you struggle with sleep problems? Do you have insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome? If you are having any trouble sleeping, tonight’s show is for you. Dr. Harneet Walia, Director of Sleep Medicine at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, answers all your sleep questions.
Episode 469: Ep. 469 - February 27, 2023
February 28, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBRadiology is often misunderstood and comes with many fears surround this amazing diagnostic tool. Tune in to tonight’s show to have those fears addressed and your questions answered by Radiologist Dr. Barry Katz in a fast moving and very informative show.
Episode 464: Ep. 464 - January 23, 2023
January 24, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat do care managers do and when should you consider hiring one? Tune in to tonight’s show when Allison Shevlin, geriatric care manager from Alpert Jewish Family Service, explains everything you need to know about care management.
Episode 463: Ep. 463 - January 16, 2023
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBDr. Thomas Morrissey, Director of Gynecological Oncology at Lynn Cancer Institute, talks about the amazing progress being made in cervical cancer prevention and treatment. He also talks about the HPV vaccine and when you should get that as well as early warning signs you should watch out for. A most informative show.
Episode 462: Ep. 462 - January 9, 2023
January 10, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOne of the best kept secrets in adult education and entertainment is Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Tune in to listen to Kami Batchelder from the Jupiter campus of OLLI explain all the opportunities available to you to stretch your mind and have fun at the same time.
Episode 461: Ep. 461 - December 19, 2022
December 20, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBPickleball. What is the fascination and attraction? Tune in to tonight's episode during which Brian McMahon, head pickleball professional at Lifetime Fitness in Palm Beach Gardens, shares why this is the fastest growing sport in the country and how you can start playing.
Episode 460: Ep. 460 - December 12, 2022
December 13, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHoarding is not exactly what we all think it is and can take on many variations. Tune in to hear Dan Lagani of Silver Solutions guide us through all we need to know about this incredibly complicated condition.
Episode 459: Ep. 459 - December 5, 2022
December 06, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBAuthor Cameron Huddleston joins Scott to talk about her book "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk." A fascinating conversation about finances and more.
Episode 458: Ep. 458 - November 28, 2022
November 29, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBAutism is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Dr. Marlene Sotelo, Executive Director of the Els for Autism Foundation, clears up all the confusion and tells us of the amazing work being done at the Foundation. A most interesting show.
Episode 457: Ep. 457 - November 21, 2022
November 22, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBDrug and alcohol attorneys Mark Astor and Audra Simovitch talk about help for those struggling with substance abuse. It’s a fascinating conversation about a very important subject that is often overlooked and rarely talked about.
Episode 456: Ep. 456 - November 14, 2022
November 15, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBListen in as the tables get turned on Scott. Joe and Jonathan Karp wanted to learn more about home care so they decided to go to the expert and interview him for tonight’s show. They were great interviewers if Scott says so himself.
Episode 455: Ep. 455 - November 7, 2022
November 08, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBTune in to hear Linda Borgmeyer of Novoleo explain how occupational therapy can help train us to live our best lives possible. Their unique approach to therapy can change outcomes for the better and she explains it brilliantly.
Episode 454: Ep. 454 - October 31, 2022
November 01, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBUrinary incontinence, weight loss, the role of Doulas in childbirth and so much more in this overwhelmingly informative discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Kotzen.
Episode 453: Ep. 453 - October 10, 2022
October 11, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBOpen enrollment can be the best opportunity for you to update your Medicare coverage or the time you make a huge mistake that you will regret for a very long time. Tune in to tonight’s show as Desirae Mearns helps explain what your options are and how you should approach open enrollment to ensure you make the right choice.
Episode 452: Ep. 452 - October 3, 2022
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBFlorida State Senator Tina Polsky talks about her re-election but more importantly talks about the state of Florida's politics. Unbelievably informative and eye opening.
Episode 446: Ep. 446 - August 1, 2022
August 02, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDavid Rosell, author of "Failure is Not An Option: Creating Certainty in the Uncertainty of Retirement," joins Scott tonight to talk about all things retirement. There are many risks to our financial plans in retirement and David helps us plan to avoid them. A most informative show for anyone in or near retirement.
Episode 445: Ep. 445 - July 18, 2022
July 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBElder Law Attorneys Joe and Jonathan Karp talk about the impact the pandemic has had on how we may view our estate plans and not in the ways you might expect. From inheritance trusts to disinheriting family, life and law converge in unusual ways.
Episode 444: Ep. 444 - June 27, 2022
June 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBFood insecurity is an often misunderstood and underestimated problem that impacts many people you may not expect. Belinda Lasky of Alpert Jewish Family Service talks about the problem and what they’re doing to address this very real need.
Episode 443: Ep. 443 - June 13, 2022
June 14, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Ian Russinoff, Medical Director of Sollis Health, is our guest talking about a new concept in urgent care. Accessibility and availability can be a challenge even in urgent care environments so tune in to listen to this new unique offering.
Episode 442: Ep. 442 - June 6, 2022
June 07, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBEveryone has a story (or stories) to tell and everyone leaves a legacy. Last night on "OMG, I'm Getting Older and So Is My Mom" Scott spoke with one of our local stalwarts Gerry Richman about his fascinating life and the incredible history he was part of including Watergate, Vietnam, LBJ and so much more. This is a show you won't want to miss.
Episode 441: Ep. 441 - May 23, 2022
May 25, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBDr. Jeffrey Kotzen, OB/GYN, talks about everything from female incontinence to concierge specialty medicine. In a wide ranging conversation about the general health of our female population we cover a lot of important ground.
Episode 440: Ep. 440 - May 16, 2022
May 17, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBDr. Patrick McGrath and Kellie Kintz of NOCD talk about OCD and its treatment. In a fascinating look at a condition few of us understand, many of our questions are answered in this fast paced show.
Episode 439: Ep. 439 - May 9, 2022
May 10, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBAfter three long years it’s back. Yes, Alzheimer’s Community Care’s educational conference is back live and in-person. To learn more about the incredible line-up and the details on where, when and how to register, tune in to this most important show with ACC's VP of Education, Dr. Karen Gilbert.
Episode 438: Ep. 438 - May 2, 2022
May 03, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBAmanda Kulics and Jay Zeager of Clinics Can Help tell us about this amazing non-profit that brings together people who need durable medical equipment with people who have excess supplies. They do that and so much more so tune in and learn how you can help.
Episode 437: Ep. 437 - April 25, 2022
April 26, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBDrs. Connie Porcaro and Barbara O’Connor Wells, authors of a new book titled “Communication Problems from Brain Injury or Disease” are Scott’s guests tonight in a fast moving show you won’t want to miss. Questions about speech, swallowing, or other communication issues? Tune in for the answers.
Episode 436: Ep. 436 - April 4, 2022
April 05, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBDuring Parkinson’s disease awareness month listen in as we discuss the role occupational therapy can play in helping those living with PD and other movement disorders thrive. Occupational therapist Nicole Reynolds brings her depth of experience to the conversation to share with listeners how they can live their best lives possible.
Episode 435: Ep. 435 - March 28, 2022
March 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWe all have seen the silver alert signs on the highways when someone with dementia gets lost in their car, but what about when they get lost on foot. The results can be tragic if they’re not found quickly. Tune in to this show to hear Dr. Karen Gilbert and Paula Menigoz of Alzheimer’s Community Care explain their revolutionary program to protect your loved ones from potential tragedy.
Episode 434: Ep. 434 - March 21, 2022
March 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThe Americorp volunteer program through Alpert Jewish Family Service is an amazing way to match seniors with time to seniors in need to advance companionship that benefits all parties. Doni Greenblatt and Cara Gottlieb share the details and more on tonight’s fun and informative show.
Episode 433: Ep. 433 - March 7, 2022
March 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBYou may be surprised to learn that mental health and addiction are actually quite similar and have some of the same commonalities. Experts Cindy Wides and Carolyn Yasuna of Alpert Jewish Family Service discuss mental health first aid and addiction services available to people in need. A most interesting conversation.