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Boomers Today

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Boomers Today is a talk show where experts are interviewed on many of the issues facing boomers and an aging population.
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The Science of Getting Yourself to Exercise

Dr. James Rosen is Professor Emeritus of Psychology and clinical psychologist. A leader in the field of health psychology, Dr. Rosen has helped hundreds of people in his research and clinical practice to start exercising. His approach to an exercise habit is based on science, but he does not talk psychology from the armchair only. Dr. Rosen relies on lessons from his patients and personal experience as a competitive athlete. Dr. Rosen is the author of the self-help book: “How to make yourself ex...

Nov 22, 201928 min

Downsizing, Rightsizing and Sorting Through a Loved One’s Possessions

Rachel Kodanaz is a heart-minded professional helping her audiences to Embrace Life’s Challenges. Rachel has been speaking passionately to national audiences for over 20 years, addressing all aspects of change, growth, and acceptance that comes with embracing life challenges. Rachel has published numerous articles and has appeared on Good Morning America. Her books, Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time: What to do with yours or a loved one’s personal possessions, best-selling Living with Loss One ...

Nov 01, 201928 min

Unique Tools to Re-engage Older Adults

Kari Rogenski is Director of the Hummingbird Project by Sage Eldercare Solutions. Kari combined her passion for eldercare and the creative arts by becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered drama therapist working with elders. She is also co-creator of Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults. She is a proud advocate for the importance of finding and embracing joy throughout life. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...

Oct 25, 201929 min

Supporting Caregivers and Older Adults

Mary Marita is Senior Vice President and COO at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She has 22+ years of executive and administrative leadership in the aging field including long-term care and community-based organizations and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. In 2012, Marita was recognized by Crain's in the 40 Under 40 awards and was honored as a YWCA Woman of Professional Excellence. Lisa Weitzman is the Benjamin Rose Institute Care Consultation Manager of Business Development. She holds...

Sep 20, 201929 min

Ways To Pay For Care While Protecting Assets

Greg McIntyre is VA Certified and an Elder Law Attorney based in North Carolina. He became a lawyer to fight courtroom battles which he did for years. However, after working in an environment where the focus was always on the next billable hour, he started McIntyre Elder Law practice because he was interested in being more than just a lawyer. Greg was interested in making a difference in his clients’ lives. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...

Sep 13, 201930 min

Redefining Aging

Louise Aronson is a geriatrician, writer, educator, and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco where she directs UCSF Medical Humanities. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and the Warren Wilson Program for Writers, Dr. Aronson has received the Gold Professorship in Humanism in Medicine, the California Homecare Physician of the Year award, and the American Geriatrics Society Clinician-Teacher of the Year award. She is the author of the PEN America debut fiction aw...

Sep 06, 201928 min

Don’t Let Your Parents Run Out of Money for Care

Dale Drury is with Senior Care Services Group and has been navigating senior’s financial care for 10 years. He assists the senior community with health and wealth preservation and protection. His joy is helping families achieve peace of mind when they no longer have to worry about their parent’s money running out. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Aug 30, 201928 min

Living as an Alzheimer's Caregiver

Leigh Hilton is an attorney and Accredited Estate Planner and has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She is the author of the books “Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die”, “You’re Not Alone: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease” and “You’re Not Alone: Living as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver." Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Aug 19, 201927 min

Newest Developments in Hearing Aid Technology

Bill Diles is an audiologist and 4th generation hearing care professional. Bill and his wife Christine, who is also an audiologist, own 5 clinics in Sonoma County California. Besides running the local clinics, Bill consults with private practices around the country representing the family business known as Pivot Hearing. Bill is often a guest speaker at regional and national meetings. His passion is bringing optimal hearing solutions to those who suffer from hearing loss. Sponsor: www.SeniorCare...

Aug 16, 201929 min

Long-term Care Planning - What NOT to do

Attorney Daniel J. Umlauf is a noted speaker on estate planning. Born in Texas, he attended Texas A&M University before meeting his wife in Switzerland and following her back to North Carolina. He was introduced to estate planning and elder law in law school at Wake Forest University when he wrote a grant to help small farmers in North Carolina who were losing family farms in part due to poor estate planning. He began his own firm, Salem Law, in 2010, and practices exclusively in the areas o...

Aug 05, 201930 min

Preparing for Emergencies in Senior Living

Cate Steane leads an organization by the name of Make It Happen Preparedness Services. She enables businesses to outsource emergency preparedness planning & training. Cate spent 12 years practicing law, representing the City of Oakland Hills Fire litigation, training in Community Emergency Response Teams, Wilderness First Aid, & project management. She spent over 20 years leadership in risk management, facilities and human resources responding to the Loma Prieta Earthquake, Oakland Hills...

Aug 05, 201929 min

Foods We Must and Must NOT Eat

In 1983, Dr. Josef Arnould opened Strength for Life® Health & Fitness Center, in which he integrates the healing arts of exercise, nutrition, and chiropractic as completely as possible. In 2005, he authored Stronger After 40, a 600-page text on strength training for adults from 40 to 100. Now in his ?Os, Dr. Arnould released two new books on exercise in 2018: Neck Strength for Life and Abdominal Strength for Life. In March 2019, Morgan James published his latest book, American Diet Revolutio...

Jul 26, 201928 min

In The End – What is the Meaning of Life?

Dr. Michael Weisberg has been a practicing gastroenterologist for over 28 years in Plano, Texas. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has been recognized as a ‘Super-Doctor’ by Texas Monthly and named to D Magazine’s list of best doctors eight times. Dr. Weisberg also serves as a board member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas. The Hospitalist was Dr. Weisberg’s first novel. He also did a TED talk based on ‘how the art of medicine has become a business in the ...

Jun 21, 201929 min

Changes in Skilled Nursing to Short-Term Rehabilitation

Phyllis Ayman is an Eldercare Consultant, Advocate, Speaker and Speech & Language Pathologist who brings an insider's view into the nursing home industry after working in 40+skilled nursing/short-term rehabilitation facilities for over 25 years. Phyllis is the author of “OVERDUE Quality Care for Our Elder Citizens”, published February 8, 2019and her first book “Nursing Homes to Rehabilitation Centers…What Every Person Needs to Know” was published in December 2017. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuth...

Jun 07, 201928 min

Functional Fitness: A New Approach After 50

After a successful 35-year Wall Street career, James P. Owen found new purpose in being an author, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His book, Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values and The Try, put a spotlight on the importance of shared values and personal character in our society. Jim’s books and speeches also launched a grassroots movement that has reached thousands of businesspeople, educators, studen...

May 31, 201930 min

Why Would One Need a Trust?

Attorney Roy Johnston practices estate planning, real estate law, and business law. He received his Juris Doctorate from Empire College of Law, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming. He is an active member of the Probate Section of both the California State Bar and the Sonoma County Bar Association.

May 24, 201929 min

17 Years of Caring for My Wife with Alzheimer’s - Lessons Learned

A spirited mother and civic activist, Martha Maddux had just turned 50 when she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's in 1997. Her husband Carlen was a career journalist, editor, and magazine owner in the Tampa Bay area who also was Martha's primary caregiver for 17 years. Carlen is the author of the book, A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a Maze Called Alzheimer's Carlen Maddux joins us on Boomers Today. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...

May 10, 201930 min

The Other Side of Dementia

Carmen Davailus Buck creates magic with images helping us stand out in the world. She left her career as a nurse practitioner to document the lives of families impacted by dementia and authored Just See Me-Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia. She is a consultant and photographer for businesses and individuals who want to leave a remarkable legacy. She uses photography as an Alzheimer's Advocate knowing less fear = more love, compassion and kindness. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.co...

Mar 22, 201927 min

Most Effective Healing Tools After Losing Someone

Sherry Cormier, PhD is a psychologist, consultant and public speaker. Formerly on the faculty at the University of Tennessee and West Virginia University, she is the author of Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers and coauthor of Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers. She has co-written and co-produced more than 50 training videos for Cengage Learning. Her new book is Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness After Loss and Grief. Sponsor: wwwSeniorCareAuthorit...

Mar 08, 201930 min

Ultrasound Technology to Help Manage Incontinence

Ty Takayanagi is VP of Marketing at Triple W, an innovator of connected health devices, and the company developed DFree®, the first wearable device for urinary incontinence. He has an extensive background in consumer tech with industry leader, Sony. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Feb 15, 201927 min

Financial Health of Low to Moderate Income 50+ Adults Concerning

Lisa Marsh Ryerson is president of AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP. A bold, disciplined and collaborative leader, she sets the Foundation’s strategic direction and steers its efforts to realize an audacious vision: a country free of poverty, where no older person feels vulnerable. Since she took the helm, AARP Foundation has developed pioneering initiatives, explored new avenues for collaboration, and secured unprecedented funding to support programs that truly change lives. Sp...

Feb 12, 201928 min

Diversity in Senior Living Today

Millie Abrams has worked in the senior living and telecommunications industries for over 20 years. Millie joined Brookdale Senior Living Corporate in March of 2015 and works closely with Brookdale’s business development, marketing, cross-functional teams, executive leadership and strategic partners to build strategies that optimize program experiences. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Dec 21, 201829 min

Why Get Advice From An Elder Law Attorney

MITCHELL I. KITROSER is the founding managing attorney of Kitroser and Associates, a south Florida law firm focusing on elder law, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship and Medicaid planning. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating for an attorney. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Nov 30, 201829 min

Successful Aging in a Positive Way

Katlyn Clifton is an Aging Educator and Death Doula in the greater Nashville, TN area. She currently sits as the Executive Director of CT and M, which is an independent retirement campus that strives to add intentional strategy and positivity for a more successful journey of aging.

Nov 09, 201828 min

Importance of Having A Patient Advocate

Carole Hirsch is a board-certified patient advocate and owner of Prepare to Care – Emergency Companions. Carol has her MBA in Emergency Planning and has spent 24 years of advocating for Seniors. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Oct 19, 201828 min

AARP Foundation President Discusses Loneliness Among Older Adults

Lisa Marsh Ryerson is president of AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP. A bold, disciplined and collaborative leader, she sets the Foundation’s strategic direction and steers its efforts to realize an audacious vision: a country free of poverty, where no older person feels vulnerable. Since she took the helm, AARP Foundation has developed pioneering initiatives, explored new avenues for collaboration, and secured unprecedented funding to support programs that truly change lives. Sp...

Oct 03, 201832 min

Answers to Your Personal Health Situation

Dr. Stephanie Gray is the author of the bestselling book “Your Longevity Blueprint” and the owner of the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic based in Hiawatha, Iowa where she practices. From gut to hormone health, optimizing your nutritional status to your genetics, and even detoxing the body, Stephanie is excited to share her expertise with the world. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Oct 03, 201828 min

Caregiving in the LGBT Community

Christopher MacLellan is the founder of The Whole Care Network and has written a powerful and compelling book, "What's The Deal With Caregiving" that informs caregivers about how to deal with the challenges they will encounter, regardless of sexual orientation, family situation or age. Chris and his partner, Richard Schiffer were chronicled in a Pulitzer Prize nominated story “In Sickness and In Health: A Couple’s Final Journey” about their journey of caregiving. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority...

Sep 28, 201828 min

Preparing For Long-Term Care Expenses

Don Tiegs joined the ECA Marketing Team as a Life Insurance Wholesaler in January of 2015 after having eight years of experience as a field agent. This experience is evidenced in the relationships he builds with the insurance agents he supports as well as his own client base. He holds his Life, Accident and Health; and Property and Casualty insurance licenses. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Sep 14, 201830 min

A Holistic Approach of Caring for People with Dementia

Dr. Michelle Dhanak is an MD and has been in clinical practice for almost 25 years as an Internist and Geriatrician. Dr. Dhanak has extensive experience caring for people living with dementia. She believes in a holistic approach and the importance of partnering with patients and their families. Dr. Dhanak joined the ElderConsult Team in 2017. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Sep 07, 201832 min
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