Age Wise

Age Wise tackles one of the toughest decisions families face when caring for an aging parent or loved one: how and when to consider a move to assisted living. Our guest, Debbie Howard of Senior Living Smart, offers expert insights—from the essential questions to ask any community, to the exciting technological innovations reshaping senior care nationwide. Click now to watch and get smarter today!

In our latest episode of AGE WISE, we welcome back acclaimed author and filmmaker Sky Bergman to discuss her new book, Lives Well Lived, based on her PBS documentary. Sky reveals the inspiring secrets to living a long, meaningful life and emphasizes the incredible impact of multi-generational relationships. Don't miss this insightful conversation—learn how you can create your own life well lived and forge stronger connections across generations.   Click here to watch the episode and start your journey to a more fulfilling life!

In part two of this very special Age Wise episode on hoarding, expert Dr. Michael Tompkins speaks with Silver Solutions CEO, Dan Lagani about the importance of seeking outside help, what success looks like, and the critical role that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plays in ongoing success.

In this special two-part episode of Age Wise, Dr. Michael Tompkins, a clinical professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, explains how to identify a range of hoarding behaviors, the critical safety risks they pose to older adults, and the most effective strategies for family caregivers to address both the clutter and underlying emotional triggers to avoid future issues.

Listen to this episode of Age Wise featuring Dr. Mary Tinetti, Professor of Geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine. Understand the unique complexities of geriatric care and hear why a patient-centered approach is essential for older adults. Plus, Dr. Tinetti shares her expert insights and discusses the exciting potential of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care with a personal touch. Don't miss this blend of high-tech and high-touch perspectives in healthcare!

In this new episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions explores the most common sports risks for older adults and how to combat them. Featuring an exclusive chat with Lisa Fossett, Co-Founder of Saylor Physical Therapy, we cover tips for active aging, when to seek a therapist, and choosing the right one for optimal long-term health. Whether you or someone you know is looking to navigate aging or looking to get the most out of physical therapy, this episode is your guide to staying safe and thriving!

In this special end-of-year episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions down with Scott Greenberg, author, radio host, and CEO of ComForCare of South Florida and takes an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of caregiving and Scott's recent decision to end his 12-year run as the host of radio's OMG, I'm Getting Older and So is My Mom. Watch this informative and inspiring conversation about the trends transforming caregiving now . #agewise #silversolutions #danlagani #familycaregiving #comforcare #scottgreenberg

In the latest Age Wise podcast, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Tim Evankovich, CEO & Co-Founder, Oasis Senior Advisors, about the Oasis business model and how they are helping families with one of the most challenging tasks: finding the right living situation for their aging loved one. Learn what key attributes you need to have to be a successful Oasis franchisee and grow with this “booming” business.

In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani has an insightful conversation with Dr. Laura Gitlin, co-author of Better Living with Dementia and Drexel University Dean Emerita, College of Nursing and Health Professions. Dr. Gitlin shares the top tips for preventing dementia and discusses the impact it can have on family caregivers as well as her new dementia research project to help those family members challenged by managing dementia symptoms in a loved one.  

Is a miracle drug to reverse aging in the near future? In this second part of a two-part Age Wise interview, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Nir Barzilai, the Scientific Director of AFAR (American Federation for Aging Research), about his revolutionary work to reverse the aging process. Find out about the latest anti-aging research involving Metformin as well as the top three things everyone should be doing to extend their healthspan today (hint: you might want to get out of your right chair now).

In this captivating two-part Age Wise interview, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani delves into the revolutionary thinking of Dr. Nir Barzilai, the Scientific Director of AFAR (American Federation for Aging Research) and the visionary behind the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Find out about not only slowing down the aging process but actually reversing it altogether.

Top Tips for Family Caregiving – In the latest Age Wise podcast, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks with Dr. Barry Jacobs, a clinical psychologist and AARP contributor, about family dynamics and caregiving. Discover how you can make this essential role less stressful and more productive for everyone!

The biggest challenges facing our aging population in 2023? In the latest episode of Age Wise, we look at some of the biggest healthcare hurdles facing our aging population including the looming caregiver crisis. Don't miss this important conversation with Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani and his guest, Anika Heavener, VP, Innovation and Investments at the Scan Foundation, a non-profit that's committing millions of dollars to solve some of America's most troubling elder health issues.

Growing older has never been more expensive. Are you prepared? Older adults and their families are facing the perfect storm of living longer than ever while inflation continues at historically high levels. Are you prepared to live well for what might be decades post-retirement? In the latest episode of Age Wise, Dan Lagani, CEO of Silver Solutions, speaks to Jeff Hudson of ElderLife Financial about creative financial solutions for your loved ones to live better longer — whether they're aging in place or planning a move to assisted living. Hear about the key trends in senior living in 2023 as well as the top 3 things every family should know before making these important decisions.

Are Mom and Dad Considering a Senior Living Community? Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care… What are they, what are the differences, and which is right for your loved one? In the latest episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Danny Leonhardt, President and Founder of CareChanges, a national referral service, about the key things every family should know before making this important decision. Learn all the right questions to ask, and hear about the latest luxury trends in senior living.

In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Cameron Huddleston, personal finance reporter and author of “Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk,” about her mission to help people avoid the mistakes she made with her aging parents. Learn how to have those tough conversations about the “what ifs” and make them less awkward, what the most important documents all adults should have, and what Huddleston wishes people would stop doing when confronting these important topics.

In the latest edition of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani has a conversation with Elder Law Attorney and CPA Darren Mills about the legal issues that matter most as you grow older. What are the life events during which you should absolutely consult a lawyer? What are the documents that anyone over the age of 18 should have? What questions do you need to ask to find the right lawyer? And how do each state's laws differ?

Is it OCD or just normal quirky behavior? In this episode of Age Wise, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Clinical Director of NOCD, the online platform for treatment of OCD. Learn how hoarding disorder differs and is related to OCD, how to distinguish a normal quirky behavior from a compulsion, and why Dr. McGrath believes online treatment is here to stay.

In the newest Age Wise podcast, Jake Rothstein of UpsideHōM talks to Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani about when the time is right to consider a move for your aging parent and how his company is creating a senior living option based on individual needs, not age.

Dan Lagani of Silver Solutions speaks with Marcia Teele of Arden Courts Memory Care Communities about dementia, the importance of a proper diagnosis, the role of memory care, and the top questions to ask when choosing the right community for your loved one with dementia.

Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to hand and wrist expert Robert Wilutis of Professional Physical Therapy about common hazards in the home that can cause falls, how to get help if your parent does need rehab, and the top considerations for choosing the right physical therapist.

Silver Solutions' Dan Lagani speaks with the best-selling author of ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life, Michael Clinton, about why you should reFIRE instead of reTIRE and the importance of great role models as you age.

In this episode of AGE WISE, Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks with Lean on We Co-Founder Ron Gold about the life-changing event 10 years ago that inspired his creative and personal look at home care.

Listen to THE definitive discussion of Hoarding on the latest AGE WISE podcast. What is hoarding? What do you need to know about it? And what's the best treatment to help people with the disorder? Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani speaks to Dr. Gail Steketee, nationally recognized expert and Boston University School of Social Work Dean Emerita, who answers these questions and talks about how hoarding behaviors can't be solved in a 30-minute television show.

AGE WISE gets behind the scenes of the PBS Documentary “Lives Well Lived” with its filmmaker Sky Bergman. In this episode, hear how a visit from Sky's 96-year-old grandmother inspired her to capture the optimism, resilience and life stories of more than 40 fascinating people aged 75 to 100. Join Silver Solutions CEO Dan Lagani for a wide-ranging discussion with the director about her directorial debut, making films and the lessons she learned about aging along the way.

This episode of AGE WISE is rated G2 for Gerontology and Gerontechnology! Find out about the latest advances in senior-focused technology and why Baby Boomers aren't retiring with our guests social gerontologist Sharon Rose and VP Marketing for ViewClix, Dennis Ranck.

In this episode of AGE WISE, we speak to Helen Pratt, an octogenarian and author of the new book Dinner with Eleanor about growing older, her “Only in America” story of immigration and upward mobility, a life-changing dinner with former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, and her ongoing life well lived.

Bruce Arians, the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is more than a Super Bowl Champ and Tom Brady's boss. Find out on this episode of Age Wise with Dan Lagani about his 95-year-old mom and his most important team role – as a family caregiver with his siblings.

Are you concerned that a loved one has dementia? In the latest edition of Agewise, we discuss dementia -- what is it, what are the warning signs, and most importantly, how can we prevent it? Dan Lagani speaks to the renowned dementia psychiatrist, Dr. Miguel Rivera, about one of the weightiest topics family caregivers have to face. Listen now to find out about the role inflammation plays in dementia and how what's good for the heart is good for the brain.

Dan Lagani speaks with Real Simple Editor-in-Chief and Today Show regular Liz Vaccariello about decluttering tips and regrets, the right time to downsize, and navigating the evolving relationships with both her mother and her children.

What does Usher's mom do to stay youthful? She surrounds herself with “young energy.” In the latest AgeWise podcast, hear how Jonnetta Patton started planning for her future retirement many years ago, always with an eye toward keeping her family close.

How do you keep an aging parent or loved one mentally sharp? In a wide-ranging conversation with Silver Solutions CEO, Dan Lagani, Dr. Brian Carpenter of Washington University sheds light on everything from the best ways to stay mentally sharp as we age to the biggest advances in brain science in the coming decade.

New York Times Reporter and Best-Selling Author, John Leland ("Happiness is a Choice") speaks about the surprising, engaging and stereotype shattering stories of late-life happiness captured during a year of speaking with six of the country's "Oldest Old".

Dina Lohan discusses her roles from being mom to actress Lindsey Lohan and caregiver to her 97 year-old mom.

Heidi Krump discusses all the things you should ask, understand and know if you or your parents are considering a move to Assisted Living or some other type of community living for seniors

Why Seniors suffer from Late-Life Depression, what are the signs, and what can family members do to help.

Everything you need to know about making the law work for you as you and your family grow older.

Myrna Blythe discusses AARP's non-partisan mission and advocacy on behalf of its 38M members, the impact of COVID on families, what children can do to help older parents most during the pandemic and some of her favorite celebrity covers and interviews.

Home care: What it is, Who it's for, How to select the right caregivers and what led Steve to focus on working with older adults.

Monica Vila shares her insights, experiences and recommendations about everything you need to know to make older adults more comfortable with internet, broadband, zoom and all the technologies to keep seniors connected to the outside and safe at home wherever they are.

Dr. Kathleen Davenport of the Hospital for Special Surgery discusses the role of physiatry, tips for staying healthy as we age, the brand new HSS in West Palm Beach, FL and the top 3 things every older adult must know about safely aging in place at home.

Frank Lalli, author of "Your Best Healthcare Now," discusses COVID-19 in nursing homes and what the best facilities are doing to keep patients safe. He also shares the lessons he learned from trying to manage his aging mother-in-law's decline and home dissolution from a thousand miles away.

The most important things to know about home health care including; what is home health care, who should consider home health care and how to choose the right home health care agency.