Aging Matters Radio & TV

UPCOMING PODCAST - End of Life Support A hospice chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families. Spiritual care can help patients find peace, meaning, and connection during their final days and help their families cope with the challenges of a terminal illness. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with John Kirn Wenderlein III, Hospice Chaplain and Author, Remember Me, www.remembermejw.com, about his experiences as a hospice chaplain and how he and others in that role provide end of life support and help address concerns of terminally ill individuals and their families. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Dec 3 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Speech Therapy ? Speech therapy helps older adults improve their communication and language skills. No matter what’s affecting their ability to speak or communicate effectively, speech therapy can help improve quality of life. On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Susan I. Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, Linguist and Speech-Language Pathologist, www.susaniwranik.com, about problems and disorders treated with speech therapy, treatment techniques, and benefits of speech therapy for older adults. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Nov 26 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Adult Day Programs Adult day programs are offered in a community-based setting in which older?adults receive?individualized physical, mental and social services to meet their needs. The program also provides care partners a respite from demanding caregiving responsibilities. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, Director, Arlington Adult Day Program, https://lnkd.in/efa5uk-d, and Bill Zagorski, CEO, American Senior Care Centers, and Board Chair, National Adult Day Services Association, www.nadsa.org, about adult day program services and how the program supports family caregivers. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Nov 19 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Demand for Age-Friendly Care Baby Boomers are living longer than previous generations and seeking ways to maintain wellness as they age. The results of a recent landmark nationwide survey among U.S. older adults age 65+ show deep dissatisfaction with health care and related systems and services they believe do not meet their needs and preferences. On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” https://lnkd.in/e-m3ztus, and how?geriatric health care can be improved. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Nov 12 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Medicare Update Medicare, the Federal health insurance program for people age 65+, provides coverage for hospital/medical services and approved prescription drugs. During the Medicare enrollment period (Oct 15-Dec 7), Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate current coverage and determine needed changes. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, VA Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP), https://lnkd.in/e7N-35Dw, about Medicare parts and enrollment, Medicare Advantage Plans, and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Nov 5 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient system of healthcare that has evolved over thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Older adults may consider using acupuncture for certain health conditions along with those recommended by their primary healthcare provider. ? On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Alleva Acupuncture, www.allevaacu.com, about acupuncture therapy, how it affects the body, health conditions treated, and the therapy session experience.? ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Oct 29 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Community Program Assistance United Way is a global nonprofit that mobilizes communities to action so that all can thrive. Much of its work is driven by data – and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), families that struggle to afford household basics but often earn too much to qualify for assistance. Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Stephanie Hoopes, PhD, National Director, United for ALICE, www.unitedforalice.org, and Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA, President and CEO, United Way of the National Capital Area, www.unitedwaynca.org, about new ways to measure financial hardship and how United Way programs and services help ALICE older adults and families in need. This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Oct 22 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Philanthropy Philanthropy offers older adults a unique opportunity to find purpose, fulfillment, and connection in their later years. By leaving a meaningful legacy for future generations, older adults can positively impact the world and experience greater levels of satisfaction in their lives. On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Christy Cole, Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Arlington Community Foundation, www.arlcf.org, about the meaning of philanthropy, suggestions for older adults to make a contribution to their communities, and creation and implementation of a strategic plan for philanthropic giving. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Oct 15 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Vaccines and Immunizations Because older adults are at increased risk for many vaccine-preventable diseases, the best way to prevent illness is to get appropriate immunizations. This fall, receiving Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines, is highly recommended to prevent hospitalization and death. ? Listen to the next AGING MATTERS podcast when host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Claire Hannah, Executive Director, Association of Immunization Managers, https://lnkd.in/euyePqKD, ?about Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in addition to other immunizations older adults need to avoid health complications and stay healthy. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Oct 8 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.

UPCOMING PODCAST - Yoga ? Yoga is a mind and body practice that typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation. Research has shown that yoga can help improve health, and enhance wellbeing and quality of life for older adults as they age. ? On the next AGING MATTERS podcast, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Larry Payne, PhD, yoga therapist, Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, www.samata.com, and Founder, International Association of Yoga Therapists, www.iayt.org, about yoga types, how to practice yoga, and benefits for older adults. ? This broadcast will be posted after 3 pm on Tuesday, Oct 1 on Apple Podcast -?https://lnkd.in/esxDyN_b, Spotify Podcast - https://lnkd.in/eJ8k7YXV, RedCircle, https://lnkd.in/euAFG6ym, and Mixcloud – https://lnkd.in/eWjjVrti.?To access AGING MATTERS podcasts & TV episodes, visit www.agingmattersonline.com.