Podcasts about aging studies

Dean's Chat hosts, Dr. Jensen and Richey, welcome Dr. Tiffany Hughes to Dean's Chat!   Dr. Tiffany Hughes is Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Health Program at Midwestern. She holds a Ph.D. in Aging Studies, M.P.H. in Epidemiology, and M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She completed post-doctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh in geriatric psychiatry.  Her area of expertise is public health and aging with a focus on dementia and falls prevention.  She is also interested in geriatric education and providing experiential opportunities to get students interested in working with the aging population.  She became involved with the Walk with a Doc program and the Ohio Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition while faculty at Youngstown State University. She is now a member of the Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition and their partner in the Walk with a Doc initiative with Midwestern University.  Listen as we discuss the topics that interested her as a young student and how this impacted her career. From dementia to fall risk, to prevention techniques and strategies to maintain mobility and independence we discuss how all these important topics are covered in multi-disciplinary ways. The Walk with a Doc program helps foster relationships for patients and hopes to “inspire communities through movement and conversation! With an aim to make health and happiness accessible to everyone, walk with a dock offers free walking programs in communities around the world led by local doctors, healthcare providers, or medical students. These ongoing events allow participants to safely walk, parentheses or role parentheses, learn about current health, topics, and meet new people.” Tune in as we discuss the Midwestern University first “Walk with a Doc” Event on the Glendale campus hosted by Dean's Chat co-host Dr. Richey! The event was a success with community, student, and faculty engagement on the topic of Fall Risk Reduction. We started the event with a welcome chat about the importance of activity/movement and its impact on fall risk reduction. In podiatry, our goal is focus on pain reduction and improvement of function specifically as it relates to the foot and ankle and lower extremity, so that our patients can maintain an active healthy lifestyle with the highest quality of life and maintain their independence. Falls are a significant problem in America. It is estimated that every second an older adult falls; One quarter of adults over 65 will hall at home and half won't tell their healthcare provider.  This leads to roughly 36 million falls, which account for ~8 million injuries contributing to 3 million Emergency Room visits and roughly 950,000 hospitalizations. What is truly alarming is that of these 950,000 hospitalizations, around 32,000 patients will die. While these are scary statistics, we focused our event on the empowerment that FALLS ARE PREVENTABLE!  There has been a lot of research around falls and fall risk prevention. We focused our discussion on the CDC's STEADI approach to fall risk reduction which includes “screening, assessing and intervening.” The STEADI approach has been clinically shown to reduce fall risk by 20%.  We distributed information to the participants about this method and discussed 3 key questions as we walked through campus. “Have you fallen in the past year?” “Do you feel unsteady when standing or walking?” “Do you worry about falling?” This helped spark conversation amongst the participants including our student “future doctors” about the importance of asking these 3 simple questions to normalize the discussion about fall risk. We hope you enjoy! https://walkwithadoc.org/ https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-programs/college-graduate-studies/master-arts-biomedical-sciences www.apma.org www.stepintopodiatry.com www.explorepodmed.org

Cassidy Doyle is a Doctoral Candidate in the Aging Studies at the University of South Florida.  Her work focuses on cognitive aging, particularly the factors that can be modified to prevent Alzheimer's disease.  We delve into her fascinating research on 'super-agers,' individuals aged 80 and above with memory capabilities comparable to much younger people. Cassidy also shares her personal journey, experiences as a teen caregiver, and the findings from her recent publication on the cognitive aging of Hispanic older adults.  Tune in to learn more about what contributes to successful aging, the modifiable factors that may help preserve memory and cognitive function, and insightful takeaways to apply to your own brain health. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Cassidy Doyle 01:04 Cassidy's Background and Personal Journey 02:07 Discovering Cognitive Aging and Dementia 05:05 Understanding Super Agers 05:52 Identifying and Researching Super Agers 08:49 Cognitive Reserve and Brain Health 13:48 Lifestyle Factors of Super Agers 16:48 Emotional and Psychological Traits of Super Agers 18:50 Cassidy's Recent Research on Hispanic Super Agers 25:55 Implications for Cognitive Aging and Brain Health 27:35 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways Resources Join the SuperAging Research Program https://www.brain.northwestern.edu/join/SuperAging.html Explore Cassidy Doyle's research paper “Correlates of SuperAging in Two Population-Based Samples of Hispanic Older Adults” online https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/79/6/gbae058/7641658?login=false  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/virtualbrainhealthcenter/support

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, Dr. Rachel Venable interviews Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, the Director of the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at Colorado State University. Dr. Ehrhart shares her inspiring journey from her early fascination with surgery to her pioneering work in comparative musculoskeletal oncology and regenerative medicine. She emphasizes the importance of veterinarians having a voice in broader medical and public health conversations, and discusses her innovative research into aging and cancer, highlighting the interconnectedness of these fields. This episode provides an insightful look into Dr. Ehrhart's impactful career and her vision for the future of veterinary and human medicine.

Join Dr. Maureen O'Connor as she interviews experts Dr. Lisa Brown, Dr. Jessica Walsh, and Dr. Flora White-Cooper on their career paths and experiences relating to Trauma-Informed Care. In this episode of Talking Mental Health Careers, Dr. Maureen O'Connor sits down with three influential PAU alumni – Dr. Lisa Brown, Dr. Jessica Walsh, and Dr. Flora White-Cooper to explore their individual journeys in the specialized field of trauma-informed care. From educational experiences to pivotal career decisions, Dr. Brown, Dr. Walsh, and Dr. White-Cooper reveal how they found themselves drawn to trauma-focused work and the events and considerations that shaped their paths. From work in a university setting to the front lines of major disasters, from working with veterans with PTSD and with those dealing with intergenerational trauma, these experts shed light on the myriad ways professionals can approach trauma-related challenges and the evolution of their understanding over time. Our guests discuss the word "trauma" itself, its casual usage, and the deeper meanings, nuances, and implications it carries. This episode promises profound insights into the complexities of trauma from those at the forefront.  About our Host Maureen O'Connor, Ph.D., J.D. is the president of Palo Alto University (PAU) which specializes in Psychology and Counseling. Prior to joining PAU, Dr. O'Connor held multiple roles at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City over a period of 18 years. Dr. O'Connor completed a Ph.D. and J.D. in a dual degree program in psychology, law, and policy at the University of Arizona and clerked for the late Honorable Patricia Wald, then Chief Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, prior to launching her academic career. An American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow, she has held numerous governance roles in APA, including as Chair of its Task Force on Human Rights. She has been active in the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI/APA Division 9) for many years, including serving as its President. Recent work focused on evidence-based pedagogy development for doctoral students and on innovative mentoring strategies. Her 2019 book, Teaching Psychology: An Evidence-Based Approach (2019), with co-authors Drs. Jill Grose-Fifer and Patricia Brooks, were published by Wiley Press. She is a member of the 39th class of the American Leadership Fellows program in Silicon Valley and serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.    About our Guests Lisa M. Brown, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor and the Director of the Trauma Program at Palo Alto University and an Adjunct Clinical Professor, at Stanford University School of Medicine who is a licensed clinical psychologist and boarded in geropsychology. She graduated from the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in 2002. Prior faculty positions have been in the School of Aging Studies, the University of South Florida, and the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, Florida. She is the former President of Division 20, Adult Development and Aging, American Psychological Association (2020-2021), and the founder of the Disasters and Older Adults Special Interest Group, Gerontological Society of America. Jessica Walsh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She serves as the Technology Innovations Coordinator, a role which involves supporting the VA, both clinically and administratively, in the design, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of telemental health innovations implementation, operations, and planning. Clinically, she specializes in PTSD and couples therapy. Flora White-Cooper, Ph.D., strives to combine her education, training, work experiences, and interests to create a career that reflects "never growing tired." She is an Army Veteran and retired Correctional Officer. She co-created and operated an in-house rehabilitation program for nonviolent inmates. She graduated from PAU in Clinical Psychology with a certificate in Neuropsychology. She obtained a 2-year postdoctorate certificate in Neuropsychology. Flora White-Cooper spent most of her career working with offenders with mental illnesses. Flora White-Cooper's career also reflects her passion for mental health, research, and speaking at conferences and conventions.   Episode resources  Risk and Resilience Research Lab Trauma-Informed Care in the Criminal Justice System Trauma-Informed Integrated Behavioral Health Care

Kylie Boles has been a community relations consult at Senior Star Elmore Place for the last two years.  With several years of experience in senior living, she's found she's most passionate when working with dementia and Alzheimer's disease patients.  She graduated from The University of Iowa in 2016 with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation, while pursuing a minor in Psychology and a certificate in Aging Studies.  Kylie always had a passion for working with the older adult population and now enjoys continuing to learn and teach others about various aging topics.Haley Flenker is the Memory Care Director at Senior Star at Elmore Place.  She is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Family & Consumer Sciences and a minor in Gerontology.  Haley began her career at Senior Star in 2017 as the Community Relations Coordinator, working with families to navigate through senior living options and finding the right senior living fit for their loved ones.  She transitioned into the Outreach role working with professionals in the community and providing senior living education to caregivers, seniors and community members.  In Haley's current role she oversees Senior Star's 40-apartment memory care.  She works closely with the residents, their families, and the Senior Star staff to ensure the highest level of care to individuals with dementia.  She is passionate about supporting and educating families and individuals with dementia through the dementia journey and aging in general.Senior Star:  https://holidayseniorliving.com/senior-living-communities/senior-living-in-iowa/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hsl_search_iowa,adgroup%3A1323813643600506,ad%3A,keyword%3Asenior%20apartments,matchtype%3Ap,device%3Ac,gclid%3A4e306182ed8615a2db5a04e56625a398&msclkid=4e306182ed8615a2db5a04e56625a398&utm_term=senior%20apartments&utm_content=Keywords

Dr. Harry R. Moody joins the GSA Religion, Spirituality, and Aging Interest Group to share religious concerns and spiritual insights on paths to being a nobody. Listen for more as we plumb depths of storytelling, scientific research, public health, wisdom, love and aging. We hope our conversation will help hearts come alive, even for a tiny second.  Recommended Reading: Dass, R. (2001). Still here: Embracing aging, changing, and dying. Penguin.  Moody, H. R., & Carroll, D. (1998). The five stages of the soul: Charting the spiritual passages that shape our lives. Anchor.  Maxwell, F. S. (1968). The measure of my days: One Woman's Vivid, Enduring Celebration of Life and Aging. Penguin.  Rumi, J. A. D., & Barks, C. (1995). The Essential Rumi. Penguin.  Tornstam, L. (1997). Gerotranscendence: The contemplative dimension of aging. Journal of Aging Studies, 11(2), 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0890-4065(97)90018-9  Guest: Harry (Rick) Moody, PhD, Visiting Faculty, Fielding Graduate University. Host:  Stephen John Fogle, Doctoral Candidate, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

About Steve GurneySteve Gurney founded Retirement Living SourceBook in 1990. Drawing from the experience of observing his family caring for Steve's aging grandfather, he created a comprehensive publication to help others in the same situation. Over the next few years Steve expanded the publication to three regional editions, DC metro, State of Maryland, and the Philadelphia region. Steve has worked closely with nearly every regional and national organization on aging to help maximize their exposure and helping find solutions to their challenges.In 1998, Mr. Gurney sold his company to The Washington Post where he served as General Manager of Sourcebook and the Senior Living Solutions Division. In 2019, Mr. Gurney acquired the resource back, and has re-branded as Positive Aging Community adding a new design and content, distribution partners, podcasts, and a robust schedule of live and interactive discussions with thought-leaders on a wide variety of topics.In addition, Mr. Gurney founded ProAging Network meetings and leads the DC Senior Resource Group important resources for senior-serving professionals.Mr. Gurney serves or has served on the board of directors for the Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors (GROWS), Alzheimer's Association, Interages, Business and Aging Task Force, Virginia Intergenerational Task Force, and the Beacon Institute. Steve has served on countless committees and provided guidance to help organizations and businesses better serve the senior population.  Mr. Gurney has received awards and recognition from the Seabury Resources for Aging, Maryland Assisted Living Association, the Senior Marketing Institute and other notable organizations. Steve is a regular speaker at local, regional and national events and has been featured in regional and national publications, electronic and broadcast media.Steve Gurney received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University and a Masters Degree from the Erickson School of Aging Studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).Mr. Gurney served as an adjunct professor at Erickson School of Aging Studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), instructing in the undergraduate and graduate programs.Steve is a competitive endurance athlete and certified level 2 Adaptive Snowboard Instructor with the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), a certified level 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor with the American Canoe Association (ACA).  In the winter he instructs with Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports at Liberty Mountain Resort, and for over eight years he led operations and a team of instructors at Surf Reston Stand Up Paddleboarding, which he turned over to Reston Association.Contact Steve Gurney at 703-966-6182 or steve@proaging.comLinkedIN ProfileSupport the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

Dr. Marco Quarta, Ph.D. is Co-Founder and CEO of Rubedo Life Sciences ( https://www.rubedolife.com/ ), a biopharmaceutical company developing a broad portfolio of innovative therapies engineered to target cells which drive chronic age-related diseases. The company's proprietary ALEMBIC™ drug discovery platform has engineered novel first-in-class small molecules designed to selectively target senescent cells, which play a key role in the progression of pulmonary, dermatological, oncological, neurodegenerative, fibrotic and other chronic disorders. Dr. Quarta received his doctorate degree in Biotechnology from the University of Bologna and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Padua. He completed a post-doc in Aging and Stem cell Biology in the lab of Prof. Thomas Rando at Stanford University and continued his work at Stanford directing a research team at the Center for Tissue Regeneration, Repair, and Restoration at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. While there, he established a translational program in regenerative medicine. He has over 35 publications and patents in the field of aging, stem cells, regenerative medicine, and rejuvenation. Dr. Quarta also co-founded Wetware Concepts, Young European Biotech Network (YEBN), and Turn Biotechnology, and served as an executive board member of the European Federation of Biotechnologies. He currently sits on the advisory board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Calpoly Bridge program, and the advisory board at the Center for Healthcare Innovation. He is a member of the Paul F Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging Studies at Stanford University, one of the most prestigious institutions supporting the science of aging. Dr. Quarta also serves as CEO and President for the Board of Directors of The Phaedon Institute ( https://www.phaedon.institute/ ), a think-tank organization that operates with the mission of supporting and enabling effective and sustainable growth in the field of aging and longevity sciences. Support the show

The co-founders of Art Against Ageism talk about the alliance of artists and art activists seeking to combat ageism and promote age positivity. Learn how artistic activism can change people's minds about stereotypes around aging and older adults. About Meg Meg LaPorte helps aging services entities dismantle ageism in creative ways so that their communities can be the best environments for elders to live and thrive. Having written about and reported on all things aging services for more than 22 years, LaPorte is a communications, PR, and marketing specialist who seeks to advance positive age beliefs and reframe society's perspectives about age and aging. Since obtaining her MA in Management of Aging Services from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2014, LaPorte has been devoted to harnessing the power of storytelling, trend spotting, and idea curation to produce potent and compelling communications and marketing campaigns. She currently focuses much of her energy on Art Against Ageism, a nonprofit organization that identifies, amplifies, and creates artistic activism that confronts and tackles ageism, which she co-founded in 2021. About Jordon Jordan Evans is the Co-Founder of Art Against Ageism. He has always had a penchant for creativity and social entrepreneurship. While obtaining his BA in Management of Aging Services at the Erickson School of Aging Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Jordan discovered his passion for aging services, serving the Care Force, and consumers that make this industry so great. He currently serves as HERO Development program manager for KARE. His passion for advocating for older adults, along with his desire to tackle ageism that affects all ages, led him to co-found Art Against Ageism along with Meg LaPorte.  Key Takeaways Art has been a common tool for activism, from the civil rights movement to women's rights, to the AIDS movement. Art Against Ageism installations create visual representations of ageism and bring senior living leadership, staff, and residents together for a common cause. Senior living trends include migration and immigration reform, fully integrated intergenerational communities, and desegregation in memory care.

Listen to a blog summary of an editorial published by Aging on July 14, 2023, in Volume 15, Issue 13, entitled, “Cognitive reserve, neuropathology, and progression towards Alzheimer's disease.” _______________________________________________________________ Why do some individuals maintain cognitive abilities throughout their lifespan and others do not? The better question may be: How can certain individuals preserve their cognitive abilities and delay the onset of dementia despite the presence of significant neuropathologies that would otherwise suggest cognitive decline? This question remains unanswered. “What contributes to this ‘resilience' [3], that is why some successfully cope with progressive neuropathology while others cannot tolerate the same level of neurodegeneration, is not fully understood.” This unanswered question has driven researchers to consider the idea of “cognitive reserve.” The rather new concept of cognitive reserve suggests that certain factors, such as engaging in education, mental stimulation and challenging activities, can create a buffer against cognitive decline and delay the onset of cognitive impairment or dementia. Researchers continue to study cognitive reserve to better understand its mechanisms and potential implications for maintaining brain health and designing effective interventions. In a new editorial paper, researchers Monica E. Nelson, Ross Andel and Jakub Hort from the University of South Florida's​​ School of Aging Studies discussed the outcomes, lessons and future implications of their previous 2022 study. The team examined the influence of cognitive reserve proxies on the relationship between brain integrity and cognition. On July 14, 2023, their editorial was published in Aging's Volume 15, Issue 13, entitled, “Cognitive reserve, neuropathology, and progression towards Alzheimer's disease.” Full blog - https://aging-us.org/2023/07/exploring-the-impact-of-cognitive-reserve-on-cognitive-resilience/ Editorial paper DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204909 Corresponding author - Monica E. Nelson - mnelson10@usf.edu Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.204909 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, dementia, neuropathology, Alzheimer's disease, MRI, volumetry About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

The Positive Aging Community is leading the conversation on aging well with professionals, older adults, and family members. Steve shares key trends and lessons learned from more than 300 interactive discussions on resources for senior living, aging in place, and thriving in the next chapter. About Steve Steve Gurney founded Retirement Living SourceBook in 1990. Drawing from the experience of observing his family care for Steve's aging grandfather, he created a comprehensive publication to help others in the same situation. Steve has worked closely with nearly every regional and national organization on aging to help maximize their exposure and find solutions to their challenges. In 1998, Steve sold his company to The Washington Post where he served as General Manager of Sourcebook and the Senior Living Solutions Division. In 2019, he re-acquired Sourcebook and re-branded as Positive Aging Community with a robust schedule of live and interactive programs. Steve has a Masters Degree from the Erickson School of Aging Studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he also served as an adjunct professor. Key Takeaways Members in the Positive Aging Community are equal parts personal and professional—half older adults and families and half senior living and aging services. Positive Aging Community's number one topic is solo aging. Most of us are solo agers in training—couples are unlikely to pass at the same time, and parents don't' want to burden their children. Assisted living and a trend towards aging in place with grassroots initiatives like The Village Movement have changed the landscape of support for older adults. Covid created an awareness about the unhealthy effects of loneliness and isolation. Social connections are an important determinant when considering aging in place.

Amid persistently inadequate numbers of direct care workers for resident care, long-term care administrators and staff members continue in their attempts to provide care for residents. The staffing crisis has led to regulatory issues, new sanctions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and benchmarks for quality of care while facilities care for frail and dependent residents in the best ways possible given the circumstances. Moreover, the staffing crisis has resulted in the experience of moral distress for many direct health care workers. Moral distress occurs when health care professionals cannot act on their own moral judgment or what they believe to be right in a particular situation because of institutional or internal constraints. This podcast will feature the work and insights of GSA members Ozcan Tunalilar, PhD, and Beth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP. Dr. Tunalilar's research examines the role of organizational, contextual, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to the reproduction of inequalities in access to high-quality long-term care and in residents' experiences in the long-term care system. Dr. Galik's research has focused on care for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, functional and cognitive assessment, and enhancement of the geriatric workforce.  Guests:  Ozcan Tunalilar, PhD, Assistant Professor, Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning, Institute on Aging, Portland State University; and Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, Professor and Chair, Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing. Host: Debra Dobbs, PhD, Associate Professor, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, School of Aging Studies, and Academic Director, Center for Hospice, Palliative Care, and End-of-Life Studies, University of South Florida. This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund. 

Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesLinda Robertson, Staff Reporter, Miami HeraldCraig Pittman, Columnist-Author, Florida PhoenixLindsay Peterson, Assistant Professor, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, TampaDr. Jennifer Shafer, Co-Executive Director, Science and Environment Council of Southwest FloridaThis week we discuss:Hurricane Ian DestructionEyewitnesses from the SceneHow to Prepare for the Next StormTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

I interview Dr. Stephen M. Golant on the new types of mature housing · All-leisure and communities · Volunteer and lifelong learning communities · Technology for aging in place and Why do older people NOT want to live near other older people; yet are not integrating into the younger society as a whole. Stephen M. Golant, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Florida (Gainesville). He consults, lectures, and writes on older adults' housing, mobility, long-term care, and technology needs. His most recent book is Aging in the Right Place, published by Health Professions Press. His most recent paper develops a theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers ("A theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers (Elderadopt)." Journal of Aging Studies, 42, 56-73) He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fulbright Senior Scholar award recipient. He recently received the Richard M. Kalish Award from the Gerontological Society of America for his insightful and innovative publications on aging and life development in the behavioral and social sciences. He is frequently called on by corporations, universities, state government agencies, and national organizations as a lecturer or an adviser and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs. He has written or edited about 140 papers and books, including Location and Environment of Elderly Population (Wiley, 1979), A Place to Grow Old: The Meaning of Environment in Old Age (Columbia University Press, 1984), Housing America's Elderly: Many Possibilities, Few Choices (Sage Publications, 1992), The Columbia Retirement Handbook. (Columbia University Press, 1994); Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology (Greenwood Press, 1996); the CASERA Report (Creating Affordable and Supportive Elder Renter Alternatives (Margaret Lynn Duggar & Associates, Inc., 1999), and The Assisted Living Residence: A Vision for the Future (The John Hopkins University Press, 2008). Dr. Golant serves on the editorial boards of The Gerontologist, Journal of Aging Studies, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, Research on Aging, and Seniors Housing & Care Journal.

I interview Dr. Stephen M. Golant on the new types of mature housing· All-leisure and communities· Volunteer and lifelong learning communities· Technology for aging in placeandWhy do older people NOT want to live near other older people; yet are not integrating into the younger society as a whole.Stephen M. Golant, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Florida (Gainesville). He consults, lectures, and writes on older adults' housing, mobility, long-term care, and technology needs.His most recent book is Aging in the Right Place, published by Health Professions Press. His most recent paper develops a theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers ("A theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers (Elderadopt)." Journal of Aging Studies, 42, 56-73)He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fulbright Senior Scholar award recipient. He recently received the Richard M. Kalish Award from the Gerontological Society of America for his insightful and innovative publications on aging and life development in the behavioral and social sciences. He is frequently called on by corporations, universities, state government agencies, and national organizations as a lecturer or an adviser and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.He has written or edited about 140 papers and books, including Location and Environment of Elderly Population (Wiley, 1979), A Place to Grow Old: The Meaning of Environment in Old Age (Columbia University Press, 1984), Housing America's Elderly: Many Possibilities, Few Choices (Sage Publications, 1992), The Columbia Retirement Handbook. (Columbia University Press, 1994); Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology (Greenwood Press, 1996); the CASERA Report (Creating Affordable and Supportive Elder Renter Alternatives (Margaret Lynn Duggar & Associates, Inc., 1999), and The Assisted Living Residence: A Vision for the Future (The John Hopkins University Press, 2008). Dr. Golant serves on the editorial boards of The Gerontologist, Journal of Aging Studies, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, Research on Aging, and Seniors Housing & Care Journal.

In the United States, like many countries, middle-aged and older workers are increasingly a larger proportion of the workforce. The needs of these workers is different than those you are younger and can run the gamut from educational to health needs. That's the focus of this episode of Stats+Stories with guests Takashi‌ ‌Yamashita‌ and Phyllis A. Cummins Takashi‌ ‌Yamashita‌ ‌‌is‌ ‌an‌ ‌associate‌ ‌professor‌ ‌of‌ ‌sociology,‌ ‌and‌ ‌a‌ ‌faculty‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Gerontology‌ ‌Ph.D.‌ ‌program‌ ‌and‌ ‌the‌ ‌Center‌ ‌for‌ ‌Aging‌ ‌Studies‌ ‌at‌ ‌University‌ ‌of‌ ‌Maryland,‌ ‌Baltimore‌ ‌County (UMBC).‌ ‌He‌ ‌also‌ ‌has‌ ‌a‌ ‌secondary‌ ‌appointment‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌Department‌ ‌of‌ ‌Epidemiology‌ ‌and‌ ‌Public‌ ‌Health‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌School‌ ‌of‌ ‌Medicine,‌ ‌and‌ ‌serves‌ ‌as‌ ‌an‌ ‌affiliate‌ ‌member‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Center‌ ‌for‌ ‌Research‌ ‌on‌ ‌Aging‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌University‌ ‌of‌ ‌Maryland,‌ ‌Baltimore‌ ‌(UMB).‌ ‌His‌ ‌areas‌ ‌of‌ ‌research‌ ‌are‌ ‌social‌ ‌determinants‌ ‌of‌ ‌health‌ ‌and‌ ‌well-being‌ ‌over‌ ‌the‌ ‌life‌ ‌course,‌ ‌health‌ ‌literacy,‌ ‌wider‌ ‌benefits‌ ‌of‌ ‌lifelong‌ ‌learning,‌ ‌gerontology‌ ‌education‌ ‌and‌ ‌social‌ ‌statistics‌ ‌education.‌ ‌ Phyllis A. Cummins is a Senior Research Scholar Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Gerontology at the Scripps Gerontology Center here at Miami University. Her research interests include work and retirement transitions, education and training for older workers, publicly sponsored employment and training programs, the role community colleges play in education and training for older adult

Cool News A new type of killer T-cell can stop attacks on healthy tissue | Interesting Engineering (01:14) A team of scientists has discovered a brand new form of human T cell that suppresses attacks on healthy tissues, which could lead to treatments for illnesses ranging from lupus to cancer.T cells are significant white blood cells in the immune system, playing a crucial role in adaptive immune response by killing diseased or malignant cells Studies in mice have shown that some of these cells may also kill T cells responsible for orchestrating autoimmune responses.Believed that humans share the same cells but not able to prove it The newly discovered class of T cells in the human immune system may be capable of killing other T cells, Aid in the healing of infections and reducing autoimmune disorders. Stanford researchers evaluated the number of these human cells in patients with autoimmune illnesses like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and celiac disease to see if they are immunological inhibitors. Saw that the specific T cells (CD8) were more abundant in patients' blood than in healthy people's blood. Gathered in regions of the body that had been injured by the autoimmune response like the joints in people with rheumatoid arthritis  The researchers looked at genetically altered mice that had 50 percent to 75 percent fewer suppressive CD8 cells than normal mice to see how much protection the cells provide against autoimmunity.Experienced kidney inflammation after being exposed to viruses that can cause autoimmune illness. (Control did not) The paper provides data that these CD8 cells exist in humans, and could indicate that techniques that enhance the number of cells in the body may aid in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.   Tiny 'skyscrapers' help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity | TechXplore (05:24) The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used 3D printing to create grids of high-rise 'nano-housing' where sun-loving bacteria can grow quickly.3D-printed custom electrodes out of metal oxide nanoparticles that are tailored to work with the cyanobacteria as they perform photosynthesis. Developed a printing technique that allows control over multiple length scales, making the structures highly customisable They extracted the bacteria's waste electrons, left over from photosynthesis, which could be used to power small electronics. These researchers have found that providing the bacteria with the right kind of home increases the amount of energy they can extract by over an order of magnitude. For several years, researchers have been attempting to 're-wire' the photosynthesis mechanisms of cyanobacteria in order to extract energy from them. Lead researcher,  Dr. Jenny Zhang, stated: “There's been a bottleneck in terms of how much energy you can actually extract from photosynthetic systems, but no one understood where the bottleneck was … Most scientists assumed that the bottleneck was on the biological side, in the bacteria, but we've found that a substantial bottleneck is actually on the material side." Dr. Zhang ends it off by talking on cyanobacteria:“Cyanobacteria are versatile chemical factories. Our approach allows us to tap into their energy conversion pathway at an early point, which helps us understand how they carry out energy conversion so we can use their natural pathways for renewable fuel or chemical generation." Concept Touchscreen Uses Temperature to Create Feel of Friction | Gizmodo (10:34) Researchers at Texas A&M have come up with a novel way for touchscreens to feel more than just perfectly smooth by fooling a user's sense of touch through temperature changes. Some theorize a full touchscreen future, but the article argues that being able to feel physical keys with our fingers is an important part of the muscle memory that allows many of us to type at impressive speeds without having to look down and hunt-and-peck on a keyboard. The researchers in a recent study, found that by regulating the temperature of the surface of a touchscreen, they can increase or decrease the amount of friction a finger feels like it's experiencing. The sensation of friction can be increased by as much as 50% by increasing a touchscreen's surface temperature from 23 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius.The actual temperature changes are imperceptible to the user if doing quick motions The current prototypes don't facilitate temperature adjustments in fine detail, but the eventual goal is to be able to manipulate and quickly change the temperature on any region of a touchscreen.Changes in friction can fool the brain into thinking it's feeling physical buttons like keyboards, playback controls, even joysticks and action buttons for gaming. There's a long way to go before this approach becomes a viable way to make virtual touchscreen keyboards easier to interact with.Being able to rapidly heat and cool a precise area would be very difficult, but it is a cool first step and idea.   Israeli scientists reverse aging process in human eggs | The Jerusalem Post (14:11) A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, managed to successfully identify one of the aging mechanisms that prevent egg cells from successfully maturing.Stating they found the aging mechanism, it is reversible and they can “treat it.” This is significant with women putting off having kids until later on in life. After the age of 35, women's eggs begin to rapidly deteriorate and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments become less effective. By the time a woman reaches her late 30s, her eggs have accrued enough cellular damage to prevent them from properly maturing or being fertilized. Wasserzug-Pash, who conducted the research, discussed this: “This research allows us to understand how human eggs age, which is important also for understanding how aging occurs in other areas … We can affect this aging mechanism with drugs and with [medical] intervention. We've gone one step forward in being able to help women suffering from age-related infertility. They will suffer less, have to go through fewer difficult procedures, and run into fewer disappointments when it comes to trying to conceive and start a family.” The team found that there is a way to prevent this damage from happening, thereby reversing the aging processes at work in egg cells. Led on the research, Dr. Michael Klutstein, touches on how they can treat the virus-like sequences that occurs in our genome that affects our DNA & ultimately eggs: “If we use drugs that prevent these viruses from operating, and these are just antiviral drugs, then we stop this mechanism from happening and slow down the aging process,”  Researchers in the lab examined both mice and human egg cells that were taken from several different age groups. Along with a control group and a group taking an antiviral drug They found, in all cases, the older oocytes, or eggs, that had received the antiviral drug appeared to be younger than the ones that had not been treated.The older, 35 to 40 year old eggs, “behaved more like eggs in their 20s.” The next step will be to establish the correct protocol for treating human eggs in an IVF setting, as well as ensure that the treatment does not negatively affect the embryo. Anti-aging molecules safely reset mouse cells to youthful states | New Atlas (19:33)  The Yamanaka factors at the center of this study are a set of four reprogramming molecules that can reset the molecular clock found in the cells of the body. Returning unique patterns of chemicals known as epigenetic markers, which evolve through aging, to their original states. New research at the Salk Institute has sought to build on previous research on these factors by demonstrating how these molecules can reverse signs of aging in middle-aged and elderly mice, with no evidence of health problems following the extended treatment.Previously used the approach to reverse signs of aging in mice with a premature aging disease, and improve the function of tissues found in the heart and brain.  The purpose of the new study was to investigate the effects on healthy animals as they approached the latter stages of life The mice groups treated with the Yamanaka factors:Middle-aged mice from 15 through to 22 months old, equivalent to 50 to 70 years old in humans Another group was treated from 12 to 22 months, equal to 35 to 70 years of age. Another group received the molecules for just one month, at the age of 25 months, or 80 years old in human terms. Not only did the mice exhibit no neurological or blood cell changes, nor signs of cancers, they in many ways resembled more youthful animals.  ​​Epigenetic patterns typical of younger mice were observed in the kidneys and skin, while the skin cells were able to proliferate and minimize scarring following injury, a capability that typically declines with age.  Co-corresponding author on the study Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte provides the thoughts on the study's results:“We are elated that we can use this approach across the life span to slow down aging in normal animals … The technique is both safe and effective in mice. In addition to tackling age-related diseases, this approach may provide the biomedical community with a new tool to restore tissue and organismal health by improving cell function and resilience in different disease situations, such as neurodegenerative diseases.” From here, the scientists plan to investigate the influence the Yamanaka factors might have on specific molecules and genes, and develop new ways to deliver them.     

Each year, more than half a million people are released from state and federal prisons, some of them after years of incarceration. But with an unemployment rate of over 27% for the formerly incarcerated, what does life on the outside look like for them?    Join J.R. Jamison as he explores this question, and shares the story of a woman with a felony who is working on a new life with her kids, and another from a retired prison doctor who works on re-entry program reform.   Later in the show, J.R. is joined by Dr. Jacquelyn B. Frank, Professor of Aging Studies and Human Services at Eastern Illinois University, whose research and community engagement work focuses on long-term incarceration and life after prison.  The co-host this time around is 15-year-old Charlie Isaacs who is a fan of the show and hopes to someday go into radio.   Stories included in this episode –   You Can Only Go So Far with Optimism  An anonymous story as told to Rodrigo M. Jr. and Allison W. from Behind the Faces of Criminal Justice in Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin. Performed by Tiffany Erk.    Ken's Story   Ken Adler's story as told to Rachel E. and Nicole B. from Behind the Faces of Criminal Justice in Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin. Performed by Larry Beck.   Music used in this episode –  "The Collector" by Broke For Free Released under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC 3.0) license.  From the Free Music Archive. "I Will Wait For You" by Scott Gratton Released under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. From the Free Music Archive. 

On Episode 8 of Retrieving the Social Sciences, we hear from Dr. Laura Girling, Director of the Center for Aging Studies at UMBC. Dr. Laura Girling's Personal Site Dr. Girling's recent $750k grant from the Nat'l Institute on Aging Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host: The UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship The University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ian G. Anson, Ph.D. See the links below for more information about today's Campus Connection: Dr. Tabassum Majid Dr. Majid's Co-authored article in PLoS ONE Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno and our production intern is Jefferson Rivas. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D'Juan Moreland.  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

This week on Sage Aginghttps://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/q-a-detail/ageing-ageism (Ageism) exists for people of all ages and the best way to combat it is to talk about it. Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten what you went in there for? Maybe you chalked it up to a "senior moment." Have you ever been to a restaurant where the server, who is much younger than you, speaks to you as if you are a young child and calls you sweetie or pumpkin? Similarly, perhaps you've told someone "you look good for your age." All of these scenarios have one thing in common. They're all examples of ageism. Ageism is something most people experience at one point or another. As a matter of fact, if you take a close look at your own life, you've likely experienced ageism. You may have been guilty of ageist behaviors yourself. Join me and Dr. Kathy Black as we talk about Ageism and how we can help combat it. My GuestDr. Kathy Black joined me for this discussion about ageism. If you've been listening to the podcast from the beginning, that name should sound familiar. Kathy was the second-ever guest on the Sage Aging podcast (https://polkeldercare.com/understanding-social-isolation/ (Here is our conversation about social isolation)). Not only is Dr. Black someone I'm honored to call my friend, but she's an accomplished expert in the field of aging. As a Professor of Aging Studies and Social Work at the https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/ (University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee campus,) Kathy has led many a discussion about ageism. https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/academics/faculty-listing/dr-kathy-black.aspx (Learn more about Dr. Kathy  Black. ) Thanks for Listening!If you are finding value in the podcast, I'd really appreciate it if you would https://www.facebook.com/sageagingpodcast/reviews/ (leave a positive review) and share the Sage Aging podcast with a friend. If you have topic ideas you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@Sageaging.com Are You Receiving Our Weekly Newsletter?Get weekly Sage Aging episodes sent straight to your inbox when you http://eepurl.com/dAyuxg (register for our weekly newsletter.) In addition to the latest episode of Sage Aging, you'll also get bonus content, tips, product recommendations, suggested reading, and more.

The Solidarity of Sisterhood: Women Living with Dementia   Three inspiring women living with dementia—Brenda, Clara, and Myrna, talk with Dr. Elaine Wiersma about what a diagnosis means to them. Through a “kitchen table” conversation about the challenges and joys of being women living with dementia, you will walk away inspired by their courage and resilience. Women are more likely to be impacted by dementia, both as people living with a diagnosis and as care partners. While gender has largely been ignored in dementia research and supports, these women's stories illustrate the importance of understanding how dementia impacts various groups of people. Since Brenda Hounam was diagnosed in 2000, she has been an active advocate for people living with dementia. She is the founder of the By Us For Us (BUFU) guides, a series of booklets for people with dementia by people with dementia. Brenda was a guest in Episode # 21. Clara Mersereau is one of the most kind, and loving spirits anyone could know. She's always the first to find the bright side if you are having a hard time seeing it. Clara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's just over 4 yrs ago.  Clara and her family will be/are featured in Episode 33. After being diagnosed 12 years ago with frontal temporal dementia, and after several years of despair and questioning, Myrna Norman began to educate herself about dementia.  She was 59 at the time. Since then, Myrna has become an Advocate for all Persons Living With Dementia and their family and friends.  Norma talks more about her life and her writings in Episode 23. Dr. Elaine Wiersma, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, and Associate Director, Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. If you are a woman living with dementia and would like to join an online bi-weekly Sisterhood group for women living with dementia, please contact Elaine at ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca .   For further information, please see the following resources: A short video called “Women with Dementia Living Strong” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG8BKSyFUK0 Bamford, S. (2011). Women and dementia—not forgotten. https://ilcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Women_and_dementia.pdf Alzheimer Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca/on/sites/on/files/documents/2015%20Media%20Releases-.pdf Alzheimer Society UK—Why is dementia different for women? https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/why-dementia-different-women Alzheimer Disease International—Women and Dementia: A Global Research Review https://www.alzint.org/resource/women-and-dementia-a-global-research-review/ Academic articles: Broders, K.1, & Wiersma, E.C. (2020 online first). Creating change: The experiences of women living with young-onset dementia. Disability & Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2020.1848801 Bartlett, R., Gjernes, T., Lotherington, A-T., Obstefelder, A. (2018). Gender, citizenship and dementia care: a scoping review of studies to inform policy and future research. Health and Social Care in the Community, 26(1), 14-26.   https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12340 Sandberg, L.J. (2018). Dementia and the gender trouble? Theorizing dementia, gendered subjectivity and embodiment. Journal of Aging Studies, 45, 25-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2018.01.004  

A new study of about 900 U.S. adults has found that only 33% would use a hypothetical life extension treatment that would allow them “to live forever,” even if it were available today. About 42% said they would not use it, and 25% said they were unsure. The study, published by University of Texas researchers Michael Barnett and Jessica Helphrey, appeared in the Journal of Aging Studies on April 21. More at www.CooperandAnthony.com, and watch us nightly at 7pm EST https://www.twitch.tv/cooperandanthony

A new study of about 900 U.S. adults has found that only 33% would use a hypothetical life extension treatment that would allow them “to live forever,” even if it were available today. About 42% said they would not use it, and 25% said they were unsure. The study, published by University of Texas researchers Michael Barnett and Jessica Helphrey, appeared in the Journal of Aging Studies on April 21.  More at www.CooperandAnthony.com, and watch us nightly at 7pm EST https://www.twitch.tv/cooperandanthony --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/support

Our monthly discussions centered around Careers and Workplace topics in Senior Living. This months discussion spotlights some innovative university-based aging studies programs, you will learn how to tap into their programs to hire their students and graduates. These programs have invited their students to participate in our discussion! This is a great opportunity to recruit qualified candidates and/or help students by sharing your perspective on senior living career opportunities!

#052 - When older adults begin to experience physical or mental health changes, like with dementia disorders, for example, it can be difficult to know the steps to take when aging parents need help. It can be especially difficult for family caregivers to know how to balance autonomy and independence with concerns for risk and safety.In this episode, Dr. Sara Qualls, clinical geropsychologist and Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Studies at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), will discuss common role transitions in older families, offer tips for balancing safety and autonomy, and provide tips on having tough conversations with aging loved ones with dignity and respect. Here's a peak into my interview with Dr. Qualls:[10:04] What are some of the common role transitions in older families?[13:34] Worried about your aging parent's safety or capacity to make decisions? Steps to take when your aging parent needs help. [20:11] Feeling guilty about caregiving decisions? How to repair ruptures in the relationship with your older loved one.[22:59] Learn how to balance your older loved one's safety with autonomy[27:04] Every family is unique and will make changes in line with their patterns as a family. Learn more here. [33:12] Why you may want to reconsider your use of the term, "parenting your parents"[37:51] How to invite your older loved one back into the relationship while you're caring for them?[45:27] Important considerations for families with a history of toxic or painful relationships.[47:55] Interested in caregiver family therapy? Tips for finding a family therapist.Click here to visit the show notes page to learn more.Click here to listen to the podcastFREE GUIDESDownload the Memory Loss Guide hereInterested in working with me? For Families: Click hereFor Professionals: Click hereHelp others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes.--DISCLAIMER: The material on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Koepp may make on the TV Show, blog, or in response to an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a psychologist-patient relationship between Dr. Koepp and the individual. None of Dr. Koepp's show, website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical or mental health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Koepp is only representing herself in her TV Show, blogs, and on her website.

#044- We have a narrative in society that says that caregivers have more depression and stress, spend their caregiving years suffering, only to lead to premature death. Our guest today shares a more balanced and factual narrative about caregivers.Yes, many caregivers do indeed have increased rates of stress and depression. Research shows, however, that caregivers are remarkably resilient and actually DO NOT have a reduced lifespan as a result of caregiving.Our guest today, Dr. William Haley, Professor of Aging Studies, reveals how caregiving actually affects caregivers and shares several resilience strategies you can use (starting today) to bolster your resilience and lower your stress. Listen until the end for all the great tips and strategies. Here's a peak inside my interview with Dr. William Haley:[04:02] Dr. Haley shares his story: Where he's from and what inspired him to study aging and caregiving.[8:23] Learn about a stress and coping model tailored just for caregivers.[14:33] Caregivers are more physically and psychologically resilient than we give them credit for. Learn all about caregiver resilience here. [18:18] It used to be thought that the stresses of caregiving shortened our life span. But the reality is that caregivers who are stressed and depressed are actually living longer than non-caregivers who are stressed and depressed.[21:14] There are many benefits to finding meaning as a caregiver, one of the benefits being that it helps you cope with stress. [33:03] Dr. Haley summarized his recommendations of ways caregivers can bolster their resilience. Click here to listen to the podcastDownload the Caring for Aging Parents Checklist here.Click here to visit the show notes page to learn more.Interested in working with me? Families: Click hereProfessionals: Click hereHelp others find this show and get tools for caregiving: My mission is to give you tools for caring for aging parents so you have peace of mind knowing you're doing everything you can to help your older loved one live their best life.You can help by sharing episodes, and subscribing to the podcast. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!Then, leave a review. Your review will help other people find this podcast.To leave a review, simply:1. Click here2. Scroll down to "Ratings and Reviews" 3. Tap or click "Write a Review"I read them all. Thank you!--DISCLAIMER: The material on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Koepp may make on the TV Show, blog, or in response to an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a psychologist-patient relationship between Dr. Koepp and the individual. None of Dr. Koepp's show, website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical or mental health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Koepp is only representing herself in her TV Show, blogs, and on her website.

In this recap episode, Marla and Mary discuss the insights offered by Susan Ryan’s conversation with Scott Townsley, a senior living professional with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Scott has worked with hundreds of organizations across the country as they have grappled with how to successfully navigate and drive change. He serves as a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Erickson School of Aging Studies, where he teaches strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  In this recap, we discuss Scott’s comment about the “spit shine of status quo,” why long-term care needs a new mindset, and why we need to look at the world the way horses do! Marla also discusses confirmation bias, and asks whether you will be someone who disrupts or is disrupted? She explores a book by Josh Linkner entitled, “The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation”.   Find out more about the book by Josh Linkner here: https://joshlinkner.com/the-road-to-reinvention/ 

Susan Ryan sits down with Scott Townsley, who has more than 30 years of experience in the senior living field and has worked with hundreds of organizations across the country as they have grappled with how to successfully navigate and drive change. He serves as a professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Erickson School of Aging Studies, where he teaches strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.  In 2016, Scott co-founded the Center for Innovation, a nonprofit entity that happens to be the sponsor for The Green House Project. As a teacher of entrepreneurship in the field of eldercare, Scott has a propensity for asking provocative questions and probing prevailing traditional thinking. This episode is no exception as he tackles an industry responding to a pandemic and envisioning a post-COVID world. Scott challenges us to leverage the critical opportunity for radical change afforded by the crisis and talks about the role that leadership and the right mindset can play in effecting lasting and meaningful transformation.   Find out more about Scott’s company Trilogy Connect, here: www.trilogyconnect.com. 

November 1, 2020 — Carole White, Professor and Nancy Smith Hurd Chair in Geriatric Nursing and Aging Studies at the School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, and Postdoctoral researcher Kylie Meyer discuss Caring for the Caregiver program, an interprofessional program that provides education, conducts research and offers community engagement activities to support family caregivers of persons living with dementia.

Episode SummaryJourney back to the Middle Ages for a discussion of The Sword in the Stone (1963), a film beset with sexism and classism befitting its medieval setting. The last fully animated film before Walt Disney’s death in 1966, this story of Arthurian legend leaves a lot to be desired in terms of plot and songwriting as well. Erin and Rachel try to make up for the latter with some singing of their own, and for that, they sincerely apologize. Episode BibliographyGriffin, M., Harding, N., & Learmonth, M. (2017). Whistle while you work? Disney animation, organizational readiness and gendered subjugation. Organization Studies, 38(7), 869-894. Hovdestad, W. E., Hubka, D., & Tonmyr, L. (2009). Unwanted personal contact and risky situations in ten Disney animated feature films. Child Abuse Review, 18, 111-126. Lawson, A., & Fouts, G. (2004). Mental illness in Disney animated films. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 49(5), 310-314. Ness, M. (2015, August 6). In Need of a Villain: Disney's The Sword in the Stone. Tor.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.tor.com/2015/08/06/in-need-of-a-villain-disneys-the-sword-in-the-stone/Pugh, T., & Aronstein, S. (Eds.). (2012).  The Disney middle ages: A fairy tale and fantasy past. Palgrave.[redmorgankidd]. (2014, January 2). Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers. Youtube. Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZDV8bQdga8Reitherman, W. (Directors). (1963). The Sword in the Stone [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios.Robinson, T., Callister, M., Magoffin, D., & Moore, J. (2007). The portrayal of older characters in Disney animated films. Journal of Aging Studies, 21, 203-213. Stock, L.K. (2015). Reinventing an iconic Arthurian moment: The sword in the stone in films and television. Arthuriana, 25(4), 66-83. The Sword in the Stone (1963 film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. Retrieved October 18, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_in_the_Stone_(1963_film)Torlina, J. (2011). Working class: Challenging myths about blue-collar labor. Lynne Rienner Publishers. Torregrossa, M. (1999). Merlin goes to the movies: The changing role of Merlin in Cinema Arthuriana. Film & History, 29(3-4), 54-65.Variety Staff. (1962, December 31). The Sword in the Stone. Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2020, from https://variety.com/1962/film/reviews/the-sword-in-the-stone-1200420275/Was King Arthur a real person? (2018, August 29). History.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.history.com/news/was-king-arthur-a-real-personWeir, M. (2002). The American middle class and the politics of education.  In O. Zunz, L. Schoppa, & N. Hiwatari (Eds.), Social contracts under stress: The middle classes of America, Europe, and Japan at the turn of the century (pp. 178-203). Russell Sage Foundation. Zurcher, J. D., Brubaker, P. J., Webb, S.M., & Robinson, T. (2020). Parental roles in “The Circle of Life”: Representations of parents and parenting in Disney animated films from 1937 to 2017. Mass Communication and Society, 23, 128-150. 

Catherine McCarty, PhD, ADCDr. Catherine McCarty is a Gerontologist and dementia coach whose clinical experience includes over forty years of creating quality of life for individuals with dementia.Catherine has a broad range of experience in Long Term Care. Starting as a nursing assistant, she knows the value of personalized care when providing physical care. As a memory engagement specialist, Catherine applies passion for creating quality of life experiences.Throughout Catherine's Master’s in Thanatology and my PhD in Aging Studies, her focus has been on the best in memory care, always Creating a Thriving Environment.Starting as a nursing assistant she learned the value of personalized care when providing physical care. As an activities professional she has a passion for creating opportunities for quality of life. Through years of nursing and activities care, she spent many hours at the side of dying individuals. She has taken her passion and her commitment to improving life to include end-of-life care.Catherine was one of the first graduates of the Master’s of Thanatology program at Hood College. Holistic care is her commitment; conducting and translating research that enhances it is her mission. In 2012 Catherine received a doctorate in Aging Studies from University of South Florida.Catherine's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cate-mccarty-phd-8300651b/Personal Website: https://catemccarty.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mc_cate

Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk to kids about sex and about identifying as asexual. I'll also be sharing part 2 of my interview with Emily Percival Paterson, where we talk about coming out to our parents, how to create inclusive spaces, and get into all the juicy details about their relationship with Clary Chambers. Clary will also be my next guest on the podcast and I am so excited to share this power couple's story both in and out of the bedroom. Resources from the Show! Percy's Website! Trans Birth Care in Canada: https://transbirthcareinca.wixsite.com/tbcic (https://transbirthcareinca.wixsite.com/tbcic) Check out Percy and Trans Birth Care on Instagram too! @percypaters and @trans.birth.care.in.canada Are We Having Kids?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmXCIBuQzvw&t=230s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmXCIBuQzvw&t=230s) State Policies on Sex Education in Schools:  https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-policies-on-sex-education-in-schools.aspx (https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-policies-on-sex-education-in-schools.aspx) What Asexuality Can Teach Us About Sexual Relationships and Boundaries: https://theconversation.com/what-asexuality-can-teach-us-about-sexual-relationships-and-boundaries-94846 (https://theconversation.com/what-asexuality-can-teach-us-about-sexual-relationships-and-boundaries-94846). Just the Basics, Ace: An Asexuality Primer: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_in_your_own_words/just_the_basics_ace_an_asexuality_primer (https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_in_your_own_words/just_the_basics_ace_an_asexuality_primer) I Think I Might Be Asexual: English: https://advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/i-think-i-might-be-asexual/ (https://advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/i-think-i-might-be-asexual/) I Think I Might Be Asexual: Spanish: https://advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/i-think-i-might-be-asexual-spanish/ (https://advocatesforyouth.org/resources/health-information/i-think-i-might-be-asexual-spanish/) My PhD Research: You're Doing What?! At Your Age?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aUUHUrQm0w&t=2s&ab_channel=UVic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aUUHUrQm0w&t=2s&ab_channel=UVic) Island Sexual Health Society: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/sexual-identity/sexual-orientation/ (https://www.islandsexualhealth.org) Confidential text line: 250-812-9374 Academic Resources  Dominguez, L. J., & Barbagallo, M. (2016). Ageing and sexuality. European Geriatric Medicine, 7(6), 512-518. doi:10.1016/j.eurger.2016.05.013 Carpenter, L. M., & DeLamater, J. D. (2012). Sex for life: From virginity to viagra, how sexuality changes throughout our lives. New York: New York University Press. Kasif, T., & Band-Winterstein, T. (2017). Older widows' perspectives on sexuality: A life course perspective. Journal of Aging Studies, 41, 1-9. doi:10.1016/j.jaging.2017.01.002 Pickard, S. (2016). Sexuality through the life course. (pp. 131). 55 City Road: SAGE Publications Ltd. doi:10.4135/9781473957800.n7

Citation:Richards, Naomi, Lorna Warren, and Merryn Gott. "The Challenge of Creating ‘Alternative’ Images of Ageing: Lessons from a Project with Older Women." Journal of Aging Studies 26.1 (2012): 65-78.Link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257282831_The_challenge_of_creating_%27alternative%27_images_of_ageing_Lessons_from_a_project_with_older_women

Citation:Richards, Naomi, Lorna Warren, and Merryn Gott. "The Challenge of Creating ‘Alternative’ Images of Ageing: Lessons from a Project with Older Women." Journal of Aging Studies 26.1 (2012): 65-78. Link:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Merryn_Gott2/publication/257282831_The_challenge_of_creating_'alternative'_images_of_ageing_Lessons_from_a_project_with_older_women/links/5a53c5ac0f7e9bbc105709de/The-challenge-of-creating-alternative-images-of-ageing-Lessons-from-a-project-with-older-women.pdf 

Citation:Lewis, Denise C., Katalin Medvedev, and Desiree M. Seponski. "Awakening to the Desires of Older Women: Deconstructing Ageism within Fashion Magazines." Journal of Aging Studies 25.2 (2011): 101-109. Link:http://www.academia.edu/download/44817251/Awakening_to_the_desires_of_older_women_20160417-5634-58ekph.pdf

در اپیزود سوم رادیو چیستا، نگاهی می‌اندازیم به اسطوره خلقت میان‌رودان یا همون بین‌النهرین. می‌بینیم که اونها علت آفرینش نوع بشر رو در چی می‌دیدند و تفکرشون چه شباهتی با ادیان ابراهیمی داره. نقش کار در زندگی ما چیه؟ ما چطور برای کار انگیخته می‌شیم؟ اصلاً کار چیه و چه اثری بر جهان‌بینی ما داره؟ خالق: سهراب مصاحبی گویندگان مهمان: سمن اویسی و با تشکر از هرم مازلو! موسیقی‌های استفاده شده (به ترتیب): 1. Uruk / Tony Garone 2. Hammurabi / Nasser Shamma 3. The Epic of Gilgamesh / Peter Pringle 4. 9to5 / Dolly Parton 5. Abi Khakestari / Daruish Azar منابع علمی به کار رفته: * Bar-Tur, L., Savaya, R., & Prager, E. (2001). Sources of meaning in life for young and old Israeli Jews and Arabs. Journal of Aging Studies, 15, 253–269. * Karlsson, J. (2004). The Ontology of Work: Social Relations and Doing in the Sphere of Necessity. In S. Ackroyd, & S. Fleetwood, Critical Realism in Action in Organisations and Management Studies. London: Routledge. * The Effects And Importance Of Work. (2018). Retrieved from UK Essays. * مک‌کال, ه. (1383). اساطیر بین‌النهرین. در جهان اسطوره‌ها(ع. مخبر, مترجم, ص. 2 - 108). تهران: نشر مرکز. * مهتدی, ک., & علیزاده, آ. (1396). ارزش کار چیست؟. Retrieved from میدان: https://meidaan.com/archive/44192 حمایت مالی از پادکست حمایت غیرمالی از پادکست شنوتو کست‌باکس تلگرام توییتر ایمیل

Building on last week's discussion, Coping With Stress and Anxiety in Uncertain times (listen here: Bit.ly/SageEp1)Kathy Black, PhD, professor of Social Work and Aging Studies at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee discusses social isolation and the effect it can have on both our physical and mental well-being. Listen to this episode to get a better understanding of what social isolation is and what causes it. You'll also learn about strategies and resources to help people stay engaged and healthy at any age.  [su_spoiler title="Closed Captioning" open="no" style="fancy"] Will be uploaded soon! [/su_spoiler] Visit our web site for a blog post and full transcript of this episode: https://www.SageAging.us/ (https://www.SageAging.us/) Connect with us on social media: [elementor-template id="28838"] Resources Mentioned AARP CommunityConnections: https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/ (https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/) AARP Coronavirus Facts & Updates: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-facts.html (https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-facts.html) AARP Crisis Textline - Connect immediately to support:https://www.crisistextline.org/ (https://www.crisistextline.org/) Grocery Delivery/Instacart: https://www.instacart.com/ (https://www.instacart.com/) Prepared Food Delivery/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ (https://www.ubereats.com/) Next Door App: https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/ (https://nextdoor.com/) Additional Resources from Kathy Black: How can we learn more about COVID 19 and older adults? For expert information and the opportunity to ask questions, please consider participating in AARP's https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/tele-town-hall-coronavirus.html (Tele-Town Hall on Coronavirus Information) on Thursdays at 1 PM. To learn about national guidelines specific to older adults, view the Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/retirement/checklist.html (Checklist for Older Persons.) Contact the State of Florida COVID 19 Call Center at 866-779-6121 or send inquiries to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.  What can my community do now to help others?  For helpful ideas on staying connected while intentionally isolating oneself at home, see the https://www.endsocialisolation.org/covid19 (Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness resource page.  ) To identify supermarkets with designated hours for older adults, see the https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1lrQgmFzkjPwlFKTtdjw5yUf_kqWqKdL3&ll=25.298725384265257%2C-82.71827397338416&z=6 (Interactive Map)https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1lrQgmFzkjPwlFKTtdjw5yUf_kqWqKdL3&ll=25.298725384265257%2C-82.71827397338416&z=6 (.) For healthcare questions, contact Medicare for https://www.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources/contact-medicare (information on COVID 19) including https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/telehealth (Telephone and Video health consultations with a doctor through Telehealth) The http://www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/press/2020/DOEA%20Press%20Release%20DBPR%20and%20FRLA_20200325.pdf (Florida Department of Elder Affairs has launched an innovative program to restaurant workers with meal delivery to seniors. )

Dr. Bill Haley is a Professor at the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida. With his collaborative work with Dr. David Roth of Johns Hopkins University, they have discovered some new things about caregivers that might surprise you. In this week’s episode, Dr. Haley breaks down their research and underlines some of the positive results of caregiving.   Key Takeaways: [2:35] Many caregivers experience positives and negatives simultaneously in their caregiving journey. [6:00] After interviewing/tracking 30,000+ people, Dr. Haley has discovered that under 20% of the caregivers in that people group are highly strained and stressed. [8:10] Dr. Haley breaks down how the study is conducted and their 30,000+ random population sample size. [10:55] In Dr. Haley’s sample size, he is looking at all types of people, including caregivers, and he is able to see that not everyone is reaching out for help and not everyone is stressed/depressed about their caregiving situation. [11:35] People generally think of caregiving as overwhelming, but Dr. Haley has discovered some surprising results about caregivers. [13:30] How does someone measure lower or higher mortality? [16:45] Caregiving is a very normal thing for people to do. [18:00] What are some of the positive aspects of caregiving? [21:00] Dr. Haley also answers some criticism/concerns he has received from caregiver advocacy groups.   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. William Haley Faculty Bio Dr. David Roth Faculty Bio The Dr. Steven Zarit Burden Scale Higher mortality risk in caregiving -1999 paper Lower mortality risk in caregiving - 2015 paper Order the Working Daughter book

Marmosets are small New World monkeys from South America. © Clem Spalding 210-271-7273 Marmosets are a useful biomedical research animal model that is growing in popularity with researchers. The monkeys' small size and shorter life span make it an easier model to work with, in some cases, than larger nonhuman primates. Texas Biomed currently has more than 350 of these squirrel-sized monkeys. UT Health San Antonio and the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies have just signed an animal care and joint research agreement with Texas Biomed. The new collaboration involved moving dozens of marmosets from the UT Health campus into a newly-renovated facility that is part of the Southwest National Primate Research Center on the Texas Biomed campus. The new home for marmosets can house up to 550 of the research animals, making it the largest marmoset colony in the U.S. dedicated to aging and infectious disease research. Corrina Ross, Ph.D. Associate Professor Corinna Ross, Ph.D., talks about the projects these animals are involved with and the challenges researchers face when trying to find answers to complex human health questions.

Shannon welcomes social and political advocate Kate Noon to discuss the path she took to turn an idea into a bill, and then into a law, by working with her local legislators. We explore the legislative process and the debate around the country regarding public breast feeding. Kate is a member of the Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force and serves on the Virginia Breastfeeding Advisory Committee as a representative of the Virginia Chapter of National Association of Social Workers. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Lactation Counselor with a background in activism, Kate holds certifications in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Aging Studies. She has more than 15 years of experience working with non-profits and is currently the Board Chair for Midwives for Haiti and Program Director for the Better Housing Coalition. The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher.

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with Dr. Chris Johnson, Clinical Professor of Sociology at Texas State University. Dr. Johnson developed the new 33 hour M.S.course, Dementia and Aging Studies which is an online degree program. Dr. Johnson received his PhD is from Iowa State University in Sociology with a focus on Aging and Social Psychology. He also was the Director of Gerontology at University of Louisiana for 27 years. Feel free to call in while we are live if you have any questions regarding the program. Contact Dr. Chris Johnson via: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/msda.html http://www.soci.txstate.edu/Graduate-Degree/msda.html For Additional Resources for Dementia and Caregiving: Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Speaker/Trainer/Consultant

Guest: Steven N. Austad, PhD Host: Mary Leuchars, MD We assume that we know the answer to the question, Why does the body age? In short, we age, and eventually die, because we live. But what can we learn from studying aging on a cellular level? Host Dr. Mary Leuchars talks with Dr. Steven Austad, professor of cellular and structural biology at the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and research chair of the American Federation for Aging Research, about why humans age, why we age, how to extend longevity, and the ramifications of extending our lives.

Guest: Steven N. Austad, PhD Host: Mary Leuchars, MD The bowhead whale is the longest-living mammal on Earth. Its lifespan can exceed 200 years. What can we learn about fostering human longevity from the extraordinarily long-living animals in what author Dr. Steven Austad calls "Methuselah’s Zoo" (so named for Methuselah, the oldest figure in the Bible, said to have lived for 969 years)? Dr. Austad, professor of cellular and structural biology at the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center, talks to host Dr. Mary Leuchars.