Aging Matters

Conversation w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Associate Professor Georgetown University, about lung cancer prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP), about the Medicare program, Medicare Open Enrollment opportunities, and VICAP services.

Conversation w/ Phyllis Wilson, President, and Marilla Cushman, Senior Advisor to the President, Military Women's Memorial, about the history of women in the U.S. Military, their expanded roles in recent conflicts, and the Military Women's Memorial, a tribute to America's Servicewomen.

Conversation w/ Maria Spetalnik, Board Certified Professional Organizer and Founder/CEO, Conquer the Clutter, about causes, risk factors, treatment, and prevention of hoarding.

Conversation w/ Brian Taylor, AuD, Audiologist and Senior Director of Audiology, Signia, about age-related hearing loss and hearing aid styles/types/costs and how they work.

Conversation w/ Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health Association, about the new COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines and why older adults need them to avoid health complications and stay healthy.

Conversation w/ Ali Walker, Project 2025 Chair, and Keith Tate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Chair/Board Member, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Capital Area Chapter, about risk factors, intervention, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of suicide, and available resources to support family members affected by suicide.

Conversation w/ Sara Williams, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance, about goods, services and logistics associated with funeral planning, and how the Funeral Consumers Alliance helps consumers be prepared and protected when planning a funeral for themselves or loved ones.

Conversation w/ Sara Pappa, PhD, MCHES, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, and Rainie Ames, Executive Producer, Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project, about falls-related injuries and prevention programs for older adults, and the Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project.

Conversation w/ Diane Kresh, Director, Arlington Department of Libraries, about how libraries are developing services to meet the diverse characteristics and unique circumstances of older adults and how Arlington Public Library is creating a user-friendly experience for older patrons.

Conversation w/ Kathryne Fassbender, Gerontologist and Certified Dementia Communications Specialist, about dementia, coping with the disease, stigmas and stereotypes about people living with dementia, and work of Reimagining Dementia Coalition.

Conversation w/ Edwin Fontanez, Author, One Last Song For My Father: A Son's Memoir, about his relationship with his father from childhood to adulthood, the struggle to find a connection, and what he learned during his father's 16-year long journey with senile dementia.

Conversation w/ Michael Westerman, MD, Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care Specialist, and Kristin Nannetti, MSN, RN, CHPN, Palliative Care Coordinator, Virginia Hospital Center, about types of and eligibility for palliative care, when and where it's provided, palliative care team members, and hospice care transition.

Conversation w/ Charlene Rothkopf, MA and Colette Edwards, MD, MBA, Co-Authors, Navigating Your Healthcare Journey, Lessons Learned to Get the Care You Need & Deserve, about how the healthcare system works, who the players are, and managing personal health needs.

Conversation w/ Reverend Christine Dunn, MPA, MDIV, Director, Community Engagement, Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area, about arrival and resettlement of immigrants and refugees, needed services, and volunteer opportunities.

Conversation w/ Cathi Coridan, SRES and Certified Professional Coach, about post-pandemic real estate market changes, future relocation outlook, and how an SRES can help older adults make life changing decisions. 

Conversation w/ Yolanda Stevens, PhD, Policy Analyst - Older Adults, National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Katherine Skiba, Journalist and Author, about why older adults are homeless, challenges they face, and solutions to help them stay securely housed.

Conversation w/ Wendy Rinehart, Co-Owner and Co-Founder, Family Solutions for Care, about pros and cons of purchasing long-term care insurance, policy coverage, and assistance with filing a claim.

Conversation w/ Erika Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, about common foot conditions among older adults and how to keep feet healthy.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, James Owen, Author, Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50, talks about benefits of functional movement and fitness for older adults, and new habits and techniques to become and stay healthy.

Conversation w/ Lisa Muras, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about diabetes - types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, management - and resources to help live with the disease.

In this CLASSIC episode, Chicky Dadlani, MD, Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates of McLean, talks about skin changes accompanying aging, older adult skin conditions and diseases, and ways to protect and preserve aging skin.

Conversation w/ Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP, Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator, Regional Older Adult Facilities Mental Health Support Team (RAFT) about how the RAFT program can help older adults with dementia, their care partners and families better manage their lives.

Conversation w/ Barbara Green, retired CPA and Daily Money Manager, and pancreatic cancer patient, about her diagnosis, living with a terminal illness, having support from family and friends, and facing death.

Conversation w/ Rebecca Roskey-Brunner, RN, CEO, Complete Care Strategies, and President-Elect, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Aging Life Care Association, about hiring aging life care professionals and services they provide.

Conversation w/ Mary Kay Buysse, Co-Executive Director, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers, about senior move management, hiring a senior move manager and benefits of using one, and services they provide.

Conversation w/ Rachel Bonner, FNP, Holistic Nurse Practitioner, Rachel B Well, about the menopause experience for women including physical changes, signs and symptoms, common health risks, treatment options, and tips to help women manage this life transition.

In this CLASSIC episode, Zachary White, PhD, Co-Author, “The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver” and Terri Corcoran, Public Relations Chair, Well Spouse Association, and former spousal caregiver, talk about the impact of becoming a spousal caregiver, how caregiving changes priorities, and finding and providing support.

Conversation w/ Amir Rashidian, DC, Chiropractor, Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers, about how chiropractic care differs from traditional medical practice, health conditions chiropractors treat and adjustment techniques they use, and what to know when seeking chiropractic care.

Conversation w/ Steve Cone, Chief of Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications, Capital Caring Health, about how palliative care and hospice care differ and information about hospice benefits, services, eligibility, care providers, payment, and care locations.

Conversation w/ Richard Hilburn, MD, General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, about basic components of holistic healthcare, how it's used to assess older adult health care needs, holistic healthcare providers, and common treatments.

Conversation w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, about prevalence, causes, and consequences of obesity among older adults; also, medication treatments and weight loss tips.

Conversation w/ Paul Barnett, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Principal, Manning, Murray, Barnett & Baxter, about hiring an elder law attorney and types of legal matters elder law attorneys handle for their clients.

Conversation w/ Kristina Pestana, MS, CNS, LDN, Nutrition and Wellness Services Director, Juno Wellness, about dietary supplements, including ingredients, health risks, benefits, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and recommendations for older adults.

Conversation w/ Nancy Long, RN, CRNP, Annapolis Volunteer Market Coordinator, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), about ovarian cancer types and stages, risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment, and prognosis; also, NOCC programs and services.

Conversation w/ Deputy Chief Wayne Vincent, head of the Community Engagement Division, Arlington County Police Department, about police community outreach units, police training, and how police address older adult issues to prevent harm and ensure wellbeing.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with David Bernstein, MD, Geriatrician and Author of Senior Driving Dilemmas: Lifesaving Strategies, about warning signs for older adults to stop driving, and having the conversation with older relatives about turning over the keys.

Conversation w/ Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MSc, Adjunct Professor, Regis College and Founder, Help My Aging Parents, about preparing for caregiving responsibilities, including having family conversations and identifying relevant issues and available community resources.

Conversation w/ Celina Gorre, Chief Executive Officer, WomenHeart: National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, about risk factors, common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women; also, rehabilitation and prevention.

Conversation w/ Deborah Lewis, MBA, CPA, Professional Certified Financial Planner, about retirement planning steps and stages, mistakes to avoid, and follow-up after retirement to ensure financial stability.

Conversation w/ Rachel Coates, MA, Bureau Director, Arlington County Aging and Disabilities Services, and Helen King, MSW, Director, Arlington Agency on Aging, about community Area Agencies on Aging, programs/services for older adults/caregivers, and Arlington's Agency on Aging program offerings.

Conversation w/ Susan Ryan, CEO, The Green House Project, about current nursing home care,resident quality of life, and how the Green House Project differs from the traditional nursing home model.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Kinship Navigation and Outreach Coordinator, Arlington County Department of Human Services, about circumstances requiring kinship care, placement arrangements, caregiver rights and responsibilities, and community resources.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire, and Co-Founder, Boomerworks.org, about the current status of older workers in the workplace, exploring alternative employment, and how to effectively achieve employment goals.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Priyanka Kanth, MD, Gastroenterologist and Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic screening, and treatment for colorectal cancer, and lifestyle changes to reduce risk

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group, about hospital medicine and how hospitalists provide and coordinate comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Community Engagement and Resilience Manager, Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, about preparation for disasters and emergencies, and Arlington Emergency Management programs, services, and resources.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Founding Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute, about holiday blues among older adults and ways families can support them during the holidays.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Maestro Thomas Colohan, Artistic Director and Conductor, Washington Master Chorale about history and origins of traditional and modern Christmas carols and favorite holiday songs sung most often.

Conversation w/ Amy Bernstein, Au.D., FAAA, Audiologist, Lesner Hearing Center and Bonnie O'Leary, Certified Peer Mentor and Outreach Manager, Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, talk about benefits/limitations of wearing hearing aids, and pros and cons of OTC and prescription hearing aids.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS, Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes/risks of falls and falls prevention programs.