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Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week h

Cheryl Beversdorf


    • Nov 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 188 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Aging Matters

    CLASSIC – Lung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown 11/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 54:31


    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.

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    Medicare Update w/ Michelle Thomas, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program 11/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 54:55


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

    America's Servicewomen w/ Phyllis Wilson and Marilla Cushman, Military Women's Memorial 11/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 52:29


    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.

    Hoarding w/ Maria Spetalnik, Founder and CEO, Conquer the Clutter 10/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 53:36


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

    Age-Related Hearing Loss w/ Brian Taylor, AuD, Audiologist 10/24/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 52:14


    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.

    Vaccine Update w/ Georges Benjamin, MD, American Public Health Association 10/17/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 54:28


    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.

    Suicide Awareness/Prevention w/ Ali Walker and Keith Tate, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 10/10/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 51:07


    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.

    Funeral Planning w/ Sara Williams, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance 10/3/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 50:23


    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.

    Falls Prevention w/ Sara Pappa, PhD, MCHES and Rainie Ames, 9/26/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 54:35


    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.

    Library Services for Older Adults w/ Diane Kresh, Director, Arlington Department of Libraries, 9/19/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 54:39


    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.

    Reimagining Dementia w/ Kathryne Fassbender, Certified Dementia Communications Specialist, 9/12/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 54:08


    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.

    Father-Son Journey w/ Edwin Fontanez, Author, One Last Song For My Father: A Son's Memoir 9/5/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 52:36


    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.

    Palliative Care w/ Michael Westerman, MD and Kristin Nannetti, MSN, RN, CHPN, Virginia Hospital Center 8/29/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 54:10


    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.

    Healthcare Navigation w/Charlene Rothkopf MA and Colette Edwards, MD, MBA, Co-Authors 8/22/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 54:31


    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.

    Refugee/Immigrant Assistance: Volunteer Opportunities w/ Christine Dunn, MPA, MDIV 8/15/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 53:09


    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.

    Real Estate Decisions w/ Cathi Coridan, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) 8/8/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 53:32


    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. 

    Homeless Older Adults w/ Yolanda Stevens, PhD and Katherine Skiba 8/1/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 53:40


    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.

    Long-Term Care Insurance w/ Wendy Rinehart, Family Solutions for Care, 7/25/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 53:33


    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.

    Foot Health w/ Erika Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon 7/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 50:51


    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.

    CLASSIC – Functional Fitness w/ James Owen, Author, 7/11/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 55:22


    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.

    Diabetes w/ Lisa Muras, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator, Virginia Hospital Center 7/4/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 55:55


    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.

    Skin Conditions w/ Chicky Dadlani, MD, Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates of McLean 6/27/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 49:49


    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.

    Dementia Resource w/ Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP, Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator 6/20/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 53:52


    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.

    Living While Dying w/ Barbara Green, pancreatic cancer patient, 6/13/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 53:02


    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.

    Aging Life Care w/ Rebecca Roskey-Brunner, RN, Aging Life Care Professional 6/6/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 54:04


    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.

    Senior Move Management w/ Mary Kay Buysse, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers 5/30/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 55:05


    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.

    Menopause w/ Rachel Bonner, FNP, Holistic Nurse Practitioner, Rachel B Well 5/23/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 54:03


    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.

    CLASSIC - Spousal Care Partners w/ Zachary White, PhD and Terri Corcoran 5/16/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 55:14


    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.

    Chiropractic Care w/ Amir Rashidian, DC, Chiropractor, Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers 5/9/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 55:08


    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.

    Palliative Care and Hospice Care w/ Steve Cone, Capital Caring Health 5/2/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 52:06


    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.

    Holistic Healthcare w/ Richard Hilburn, MD, General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics 4/25/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 54:14


    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.

    Obesity and Aging w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor, National Cancer Institute 4/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 53:26


    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.

    Elder Law w/ Paul Barnett, JD, Elder Law Attorney 4/11/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 53:45


    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.

    Dietary Supplements w/ Kristina Pestana, MS CNS, LDN, Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist 4/4/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 53:54


    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.

    Ovarian Cancer w/ Nancy Long RN CRNP, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition 3/28/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 52:24


    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.

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    Police Community Outreach w/ Deputy Chief Wayne Vincent, Arlington County Police Department 3/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 51:26


    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.

    CLASSIC – Age and Driving w/ David Bernstein, MD, Geriatrician and Author 3/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 54:34


    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.

    Caregiving Planning w/ Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MSc, Founder, Help My Aging Parents 3/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 54:01


    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.

    Heart Disease in Women w/ Celina Gorre, Chief Executive Officer, WomenHeart 2/28/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 53:15


    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.

    Retirement Planning w/ Deborah Lewis, MBA, CPA, Professional Certified Financial Planner 2/21/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 55:18


    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.

    Area Agencies on Aging w/ Rachel Coates, MA and Helen King, MSW, Arlington Aging and Disabilities Division 2/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 56:40


    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.

    The Green House Project w/ Susan Ryan, CEO, The Green House Project 2/7/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 51:36


    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.

    CLASSIC – Kinship Caregivers w/ Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Arlington County Dept of Human Services 1/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 52:56


    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.

    CLASSIC – Re-careering w/ Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire 1/24/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 56:58


    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.

    CLASSIC – Colorectal Cancer w/ Priyanka Kanth, MD Gastroenterologist, MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp 1/17/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 54:09


    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

    CLASSIC – Hospitalists w/ Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group 1/10/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 54:10


    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.

    CLASSIC – Emergency Planning w/ Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Arlington County Department of Emergency Management 1/3/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 51:26


    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.

    CLASSIC – Holiday Blues w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 12/27/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 53:26


    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.

    CLASSIC – Christmas Choral Music w/ Maestro Thomas Colohan, Washington Master Chorale 12/20/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 54:06


    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.

    OTC Hearing Aids w/ Amy Bernstein, Au.D. Audiologist, and Bonnie O'Leary 12/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 55:26


    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.

    CLASSIC - Falls Prevention w/ Sara Pappa, PhD and Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS 12/6/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 54:29


    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.

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