Age Sage With Dr. Cheryl

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. In this episode Dr. Josephson offers practical guidance on being with someone with dementia or Alzheimer's. When the changes in their brain call upon you to change your behavior. Using these tips will decrease your stress, and allow you to provide compassionate care.  Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. In this episode Dr. Josephson explains dementia, and what other medical conditions might be causing memory and decision making impairment besides Alzheimer's. If you've noticed someone is more forgetful, this is your go-to list to figure out what might be going on.  Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine doctor, Dr. Karen Josephson works with older adults and their families. Dr. Josephson’s practice involves more than a technical approach with tests and studies. In this episode, she acknowledges the fear so many of us have associated with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and walks us through the practical steps from fear to greater understanding of the disease, including techniques for our own physical and mental fitness. Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

Naomi Feil is a pioneer in the aging field. She grew up in a home for the aged in Cleveland, Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother was the head of social services. This unique background gave her insight into the world of the elderly. They were her neighbors and her friends growing up. From this intimate, personal experience Naomi grew dissatisfied with the traditional methods of working with people with dementia. This drove her to develop the Validation Theory; an approach that, rather than trying to bring the person with dementia back to our reality, it is more positive to enter their reality. This approach emphasizes empathy and listening to assist people who are in the final stage of life in completing unresolved issues so they can find peace. Validation restores dignity and self-worth for people with dementia, and decreases stress and brings joy to caregivers. I’m really happy you are joining us; I think you'll find Naomi's historical perspective on aging illuminating. But even more than that, her validation techniques offer an approach that can lead to less stress and frustration, while providing an opportunity for interactions that are more rewarding so the everyday becomes easier. Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As an elder law and estate planning attorney for over 25 years, and the author of the book, 7 Steps to Handling Your Loved One’s Estate, Christine Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and important information that can guide you as you plan and prepare for your most important elder care needs.Christine clearly explains the ins and outs of the legal system as it relates to estate planning, Medical/Medicaid and covering the cost of long term care. The information she shares in this podcast can help you protect your family and your assets.I’m really happy you are joining us; I believe you will find this time well spent!Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As a decluttering expert and life coach, Mary Van Geffen shares her unique approach to letting go of the things that clutter our lives. With an abundance of sensitivity to the inner emotional struggle and overwhelm we all feel when letting go of things and fears, Mary shows us how to make space for the things that matter most. I’m really happy you are joining us; I believe Mary’s contribution will leave you feeling lighter and more free.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As a death doula, Arlene Stepputat brings us a life-changing perspective on caring for loved ones at the end of life. Arlene has helped many families experience greater joy and peace at the door of their loved one's death. With her guidance, you can apply a new approach to your situation, right now. This shift in perspective has allowed her to assist people to move away from regret and toward peace of mind. I’m really happy you are joining us; I believe you will be greatly encouraged by Arlene's counsel.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As an estate planning attorney, Lavena Mathrani explains how to ensure that your wishes will be honored. She spells out all the pieces to have in place to avoid the costly and time consuming process of probate, limit your exposure to estate taxes, and how to plan for one’s incapacity as it relates to your healthcare and property. With Lavena’s guidance, you’ll have the tools to make an estate plan in order to ensure that your healthcare and wishes are carried out just the way you want them to be.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As a daughter and caregiver for her 93-year-old father, Letty Flohr discovered a way to come to peace with what her dad wanted by coming into acceptance that this was his journey, and this life was his to live as he chose. She compassionately describes the twists and turns involved in caring for an aging loved one. Letty’s journey of discovery and transformation took her from feeling frustrated at her inability to control her father’s choices toward a truly beautiful connection between father and daughter.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As the executive director of the Adventures in Caring Foundation, an award winning non-profit based in Santa Barbara, Simon Fox has developed exceptional resources for professional and volunteer caregivers that tackle the challenges of burnout and rebuilding well-being. Simon reminds us that caring for ourselves first is not selfish. It actually is a way to ensure that we are in the best position to truly care for our loved ones. Simon is an expert at teaching compassion and communicating meaningfully with those who are critically or chronically ill.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

As chaplin at Mt. Sanai hospital in Queens, NY and primary caregiver to a mother with Alzheimers, Rev. Dr. Rachelle Zazzu is uniquely qualified to share what it means to live a joyful life amid the challenges and stressors that are present when we are in service to others.Rachelle shares her unique perspective of serving in the epicenter of the epicenter of the COVID19 pandemic in New York City by day, and caring for her mother by night. While acknowledging the gut-wrenching experiences and ever-present exhaustion that comes with being a caregiver, she reminds us that we matter in the most profound ways.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!

I am thrilled to bring this podcast to you! First, I want to share my journey with aging loved ones in my life. Although there are ups and downs in life, we can also learn and be refreshed in moments of clarity. Join me as I interview professionals and people just like you. If we make time to care for ourselves we can experience a sense of renewal and life giving perspective. I trust the Age Sage Podcast will move toward peace of mind.Be well, Cheryl Mathieu, Ph.D., M.S.W.Discover your inner Age Sage at agesage.co, and join us for the journey!