“There’s a lot of value in just having something in your life that is going to challenge you a little bit and push a little bit.” Unlock the secrets to…

"Data shows that if you know about the scam, you're far less likely to engage with it." Explore the world of online scams, imposter schemes, and fraud targeting seniors. Kathy…

“Ageism truly is invisible because we’ve just accepted it.” Combating ageism and social stigma are all in a day’s work for Dr. Tracy Gendron. Show Notes Ageism is something that…

"Gratitude gives you control. Gratitude gives you the power to say whatever the circumstances, whatever the situation is, “I’m going to make myself happier. I’m going to find the good…

“Life is a series of moments; you miss those moments you miss your life.” Want to live a long, happy, and healthy life? Do you want to know what it…

“As long as you can breathe you are growing older; aging faithfully requires very intentional focus.” Growing older is a natural part of life, but it can also bring with…

“I won’t dye my hair, even if it worked for Diane Sawyer.” Discover how to stay in the present moment, how to plan ahead for care, and how to find…

“Older adults with negative attitudes towards aging live 7.5 years less than everyone else.” Breaking age stereotypes and living an unexpected life is all in a day’s work for Zora…

“I help my clients secure reliable information so that they can make an informed decision that reflects their values and needs.” Hear from patient advocate Ailene Gerhardt about navigating the…

  "At least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise is good for you. And that is a prescription you have to fill yourself." Are you looking for ways to…

"Treating hearing loss is one way to reduce the risk of dementia" Find out how Shelley Stein of Access HEARS is helping people with hearing loss access better care. Show…

"I don't like Mid-life crisis; I like Mid-life reawakening." Summary: Discover how to live life to the fullest and challenge social norms with Michael Clinton, former Hearst Magazine publisher and…

"Often small, inexpensive adjustments can make a world of difference to become welcoming to a wider range of potential customers." Despite his success, Todd Hansen's life was changed drastically when…

"To acknowledge that we all need help is a beautiful thing." Nancy Davis Kho shares the science behind positive recall bias, and how writing gratitude letters can lead to forgiveness…

"There is no shame in needing help, and there is no shame in growing older." Money is something all of us think about as we age. Jeff Wildstein knows how…

“Remember: that you are the captain, you will never stop being the captain.”   Show Notes Dr. Michelle Rozen knows a thing or two about change—but she’s also figured out…

"What matters is that you have a practice, and you have a way every day to move yourself." Award-winning photographer David Stewart ditches the camera, picks up a megaphone, and…

"Stress is the main precursor to illness."   Can you stay fit at any age? Rico Caveglia shares his top ten secrets on how to stay fit at any age,…

"For those with a strong biomarker or gene for Alzheimer's- when you have positive outlook on aging, you are 50% less likely to develop Alzheimer's than those with a negative…

"Talking about your own passing isn't morbid." Summary Is it just me, or do you find it hard to know what to say or do when someone dies? It’s the…

" It's a very vulnerable thing to sing. The instrument is you."  Summary: If you're like most adults, the only time you can be caught singing is alone in the…

“Older women shouldn’t feel invisible.” Summary: On today’s episode, we talk about what inspired Melissa’s debut documentary “Beyond Sixty”, her day with M. Night Shyamalan, and some sneak peeks about…

"What outcomes are you really after, and what do you believe about obtaining those outcomes." Summary: What happens after you have achieved your life goals, and don’t know how to…

"Having a purpose in your life and figuring out what it is you want to accomplish is so important." Summary: Planning for retirement is a conversation that could include anything…

"You have to potentially acknowledge that where you live currently actually isn't the best place for you." Summary: Research shows that 70% of our longevity is dictated by our lifestyle…

"Start the planning process early. And, get help. Get advice from someone who does elder law work, as well as your investment advisor and your accountant." Summary: What happens if…

"I didn't want to just tell our story, I wanted to ask other's to share theirs." Summary: As we have talked about before, caring for our elderly parents has some…

"Young is not a compliment, old is not an insult, it's just where you happen to be in the life cycle." Summary: The world is changing quickly around aging—how can…

  "Purposeful longevity is framed around empowerment, engagement, experience, and education. It's not driven by deficits, it's about thriving."  Summary: Around the topics of aging and senior care, “the future”…

"What do you not want to have happen in the next five years, then have that conversation, because that's the time to do it." Summary: Do you wish for someone,…

"Sometimes we don't have a lot of time and we're forced to make decisions, but I think the more that we can have these decisions before we reach a crisis,…

"People need to understand how aging has changed and that it is quite different from what we expected and what we were taught... we have to do a lot of…

"I want us to think about healthy aging, and what changes we could realistically undertake to make our communities more accessible to all." Summary: What happens if you're an older…

"Long-term relationships, social networks, and helping others are more likely to enhance your life." Summary: What if we had an insight into real data - that revealed successful paths to…

"The social, the legal, and the financial are the most important aspects of being a healthy solo ager." Summary: Want to learn valuable information and suggestions for how to age…

"The deeper meaning of a community goes beyond the beautiful buildings, gorgeous spaces, and beautiful rooms and dining rooms. It is more of moving into a smaller home to live…

"The second curve is all about sharing. It's all about putting wisdom together in people's lives, that can create value in their lives." Summary: For many, finding meaning in the…

"You're not putting the burden of decision-making on your children or your spouse - you're not waiting for a crisis." Summary: What do most older adults want? Community, purpose, and…

"We need to see each other's humanity. If you see someone else as being your equal, that helps us to ease some of the hardships and the pain we're seeing…

"Be patient with yourself, find ways to give yourself the best self-care possible, and treat yourself exceptionally." Summary: As people age, the dynamics of a family invariably change. In the…

"The emotional challenge of a health care crisis is much easier to handle when the financial challenge has been addressed." Summary: As we age, there can be significant expenses associated…

"We are carrying on the good work in communities all across the country, making sure older people have a good place and the opportunity to grow old well." Summary: What’s…

"When you get to that point, you start imagining and say, 'This is really exciting, I can't wait to retire, I can't wait to do all of the things I've…

"Our whole goal as care managers is to keep people out of the hospital and out of crisis situations." Summary: Are you feeling overwhelmed by the difficult challenges associated with…

"This is an opportunity for you to learn more about your parent...ultimately this is the most beautiful thing any of us do in life, is to connect with other people…

"When people are more socially active, they tend to manage stress better, their immune system works better, they tend to have fewer medical problems, and also their brains tend to…

"Aging is not just something annoying old people do. It's something we embark on the day we're born." Summary: AGEISM sucks and it has us brainwashed to believe all sorts…

"If we can get people talking about brain health and prevention the same way we are talking about heart health, and it becomes mainstream, then we can really move the…

"When you look at just some of these statistics and trends for the aging population, there are some realities that reinforce even more the need to really think about planning…

"I always say, don't put me in a box. Because if you do, it better have a door on it, because I'm not staying in there. I'll break it down."…

"We don't really fear change. We fear loss...it's the loss of rote in a number of different areas, the loss of our status or our identity, our independence.” Summary: If…

"The reason we start with setting your top 10 values is because your values will lead to what you want your life to look like, what you want to spend…

"The biggest liability people have for their health, safety, and finances is their house." Redefining Successful Aging: From the creation of the Social Security Act of the 1930s to the…

"Most people spend longer planning a two-week vacation than they do for their entire retirement." Revolutionizing Retirement: How many college sophomores drop out of school to live in a nursing…

"It's this accumulation of problematic cells that drive the aging process. And by getting rid of them, we can stave off a whole range of the problems of old age."…

“And I think by the time you're between 40 and 50, it's really critical that you get these affairs in order and you make sure you have a will and…

"A hundred years ago the average lifespan was 45 years. Now it's 75 years. Boomers have reached this stage of life, let's say age 60 or 65, and they have…

“It all begins with the realization that our parents are aging. They are not invincible. They’re not immortal, they’re aging. And we have issues to face.” How to Talk About…

“Dementia does not discriminate, so it does not matter how bright a person you are or how much life experience you have or what your occupation may have been. Everybody…

"I think it's important to have these conversations early and often with your parents, your partner…What is important to them, not necessarily what is important to you, but what is…

"We see it all the time...people are owned by their things. They don't own their things." Erasing the Fear of Downsizing: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume…

"Happiness is what's happening right now. It's not next week. It's not tomorrow...if you're not happy right now, you're not happy." Summary: Why is it some people are just so…

"Try to enjoy who they are each day with the disease...Love them for what they still are, as opposed to, you know, what you wish they still were." Navigating Alzheimer's:…

"We have to have that spark, that instinct or initiative, like I am not just going to suffer through this, I am not going to be at the victim of…

 “You can take charge of the way you age and you can actually change the curve of your aging through fitness.” Improving Your Fitness: Martin Pazzani, former gym executive, world-class…

“People who live the longest and were the happiest as they grew older were the people who were more connected to others socially and who had warmer relationships with other…