Living Healthy and Aging Well - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

This episode originally aired February 22, 2025: Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people's lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge.…

Simone Hogan, Senior Director of Veterans Healthcare at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA), and Steve McCarthy, Assistant Communication Director at the MDVA, join host Ken Haglind to speak on the benefits of connecting Veterans with the VA. The MDVA provides community support, health benefits, and other specialized services to the honored Vets that…

Kate Blessing, Director of Community Relations at Martin Luther Campus, joins Ken Haglind to talk about Martin Luther Campus' mission and services that enhance senior living. Martin Luther Campus is managed by Ebenezer Management Services, the largest senior living management company in Minnesota. As part of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is driven to heal, discover,…

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Maddie Babel, Development Manager at Cancer Legal Care, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care's services and answer the question, “why would I need an attorney on my cancer treatment team?” In the United States, 1…

Joe Burkhow, Director of Home and Tech Services at Senior Community Services will join Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss againg in place. Many older adults want to stay in their homes and communities as they age and need just a little extra support to do so. Community organization like Senior…

Lindsey Wimmer, Executive Director of Star Legacy Foundation, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the mission of reducing the loss of pregnancies and newborns. Star Legacy Foundation offers community support to families who are dealing with the tragedy of losing a pregnancy or infant. Lindsey Wimmer and…

Sharon Heywood and Denise Lessert, members of the M.O.M.S Program Events Committee, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the services offered by the M.O.M.S Program to help Make Our Moms Successful! M.O.M.S is a nonprofit, faith-based mentoring program designed to equip single mothers with the skills to…

Susanne Grochett, Director of Care Options Network, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the trusted, local Network of senior care providers, across services and housing, that is ready to support older adults and caregivers in the greater Metro area. Care Options Network, 36 years strong and…

This episode originally aired December 14, 2025: Anne Supplee, a Care Services Manager at The ALS Association joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the programs and services of The ALS Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease that causes individuals to lose their ability…

Alec Wendelboe, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Bradley Donaldson, Chief Operations Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Stroke Association, join host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss their organizations' free and comprehensive services available to brain injury and stroke survivors across Minnesota.…

Alec Wendelboe, Education & Community Outreach Coordinator, and Bradley Donaldson, Chief Operations Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Stroke Association, join host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss their organizations' free and comprehensive services available to brain injury and stroke survivors across Minnesota.…

Melissa Spies, a board-certified music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow joins Ken Haglind on the radio show Living Healthy and Aging Well to share information about Living Spirit Therapy Services LLC which was founded in 2008 to increase access to high quality music therapy services in the Twin Cities Metro Area Living Spirit Therapy…

James Falvey, Executive Director at Friends & Co, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the services his organization provides to foster friendships for older adults. Friends & Co has served older adults in Minnesota for over 50 years. We foster meaningful connections for older adults. Maybe…

Holly Muhammad, Director of Outreach and Adult & Family Programs at Angel Foundation, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the resources at Angel Foundation that are offered to cancer patients and their families to provide some relief through financial assistance, education, and community. For over 20 years,…

Jeff Johnson, Executive Director at Can Do Canines, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how assistance dogs transform people's lives. Since 1989, Can Do Canines has provided more than 900 assistance dogs to people with disabilities, all free of charge. The fully trained dogs are provided to…

Haneefah King, licensed esthetician and owner of Glo Skin Space, joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the rejuvenating mobile spa services her business offers. At Glo Cares, Haneefah believes that every individual, regardless of their mobility, deserves access to quality skincare and bath assistance. Those who are bed-bound…

On this episode of Living Healthy and Aging Well, host Ken Haglind welcomes Mark Wilkening, Executive Director of Bridging, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. Through its dignified model of service, Bridging helps create safer, more comfortable…

Nancy O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Experience Happiness, based in Minneapolis, MN joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the relationship between happiness and burnout. The surgeon general considers burnout the second pandemic and our youth and people caring for others, either professionally or personally, are at the greatest risk.…

Pete Arnold, founder of Hire A Pro, joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss how his innovative consulting model is transforming the roofing and construction industry. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in process improvement, project management, and software development, including speaking at Harvard Medical School, Pete Arnold applies…

Host Ken Haglind is joined once again by Harvey Perle, of Perle and Company to discuss Medicare enrollment and other topics!

Anne Supplee, a Care Services Manager at The ALS Association joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the programs and services of The ALS Association. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive disease that causes individuals to lose their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. The…

Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Agency, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the importance of planning ahead for Medicare open enrollment. Harvey is a Licensed insurance broker in Life and Health Insurance for all ages, Accident &…

Ken and guest discuss Medicare open enrollment.

Amanda Bigus is the Volunteer and Outreach Manager for Trellis Area Agency on Aging and the Senior LinkAge Line, a statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Trellis and the other Area Agencies on Aging across the state. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN and her brother, Steve Schromen, join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss why we are never too old to find sobriety and healing later in life.…

Peter Farran, Owner of 101 Mobility of Eden Prairie, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to discuss different home safety products to help you restore your independence and freedom. From grab bars to elevators, these solutions help support older adults age in place and live well at home. 101…

Brett and Nicole Myhre, the owners of Griswold Care for the Greater Twin Cities, are featured guests on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show with host Ken Haglind, where they share valuable insights about how individuals can receive the necessary support to continue living in the comfort of their own homes with the…

Ken and guest talk about Medicare Open Enrollment.

Andrew Savitz, CEO of SpirituWell, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their telehealth chaplain service providing spiritual care across the care continuum. SpirituWell provides spiritual assessments, spiritual counseling and grief counseling, cultural competence consultation, and advanced care planning support. SpirituWell is a virtual spiritual care provider.…

  Dr. Scott Schreiber, President and Clinic Director of MN Spine and Sport, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how mobility and movement are fundamental in improving quality of life and longevity. His Woodbury, MN-based practice, MN Spine and Sport, is renowned for its award-winning, patient-centered…

Ann Bailey, President of DARTS, a community-based nonprofit serving caregivers, older adults (ages 50+) and their families in the southeast metro. DARTS services include light housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connection, volunteer opportunities and transportation. DARTS works to be a community partner across generations while living out their mission of creating connections…

Rosie Gaston, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C, the passionate founder of A Better Ending, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to tackle the taboo topic of end-of-life planning with a lot of heart and a little bit of humor. Rosie, an experienced hospice clinical social worker, highlights how A Better…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the public nature of probate and the court process, and how to keep family matters private. Rachel…

Tamara Statz, owner and therapist at Vibrant Living Senior Services, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share about the importance of mental health care for older adults, their families, and caregivers. In her private practice, Vibrant Living, Tamara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focused…

Megan Povlitzki, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Director of Operations of SendOff – Funerals Reimagined joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss cultural shifts in death care, how the death positivity movement is gaining momentum in Minnesota, and how SendOff – Funerals Reimagined is empowering families to think differently…

Judy Praska, franchise owner of Fastest Labs of Bloomington, Coon Rapids and Chanhassen joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about her testing services to help people improve and maintain their health. She offers a Healthy Lifestyle test that determines the nutrients your body needs. It will provide…

Dr. Michael Madison, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Thanacare, a Minnesota-based end-of-life planning company, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how Thanacare is scaling end-of-life planning with people, families, and providers. The power of advance care planning benefits all stakeholders, from the patient to loved ones to…

Angela Woosley M.A. (she/they), owner of Inspired Journeys, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss options at the end of life that reduce our final carbon footprint on the Earth. Certified by the Green Burial Council, Inspired Journeys is the Midwest's first woman-owned and client-centered deathcare provider, offering…

Kyle Woody, Executive Director and co-founder, of Jack's Caregiver Coalition, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show. Kyle believes that one of the biggest and most important challenges a guy can face in his lifetime is engaging as a caregiver for a loved one facing a health crisis. He also…

Cami Thelander, founder of Embodied Grief Support, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the impacts of grief and how to support yourself and others after losing a loved one. Cami is an Advanced Certified Grief Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner who brings a body-centered approach…

“What is a funeral photographer and why are they needed?” Nell Aburto, owner and lead photographer at Minnesota Funeral Photography joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to answer this question, and discuss the uncommon and virtually unknown genre of funeral and celebration of life photography. As with many things…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about trusts versus wills and the benefits of avoiding probate and the multiple ways legal advice can help determine…

Ken talks with Dr. Stacy Luetmer MD about “functional medicine”.

Dr. Michael Madison, Sam Madison, Justin Hallen, cofounders of Thanacare, a Minnesota-based end-of-life planning company, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how Thanacare is scaling end-of-life planning with people, families, and providers. The power of advance care planning benefits all stakeholders, from the patient to loved ones…

Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about health care directives, probate, power of attorney, handling a loved one's estate while grieving, and trusts versus wills.…

Ericha Rupp, owner of a therapy company Note-able Music Therapy Services of MN, LLC joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how musical concepts and activities can help with neurodiverse individuals. Music therapy is a treatment option for individuals with physical, mental or developmental conditions which focuses on…