Podcasts about Gerontology

Synopsis: What happens when a world-class scientist and a philanthropic legacy collide with one of medicine's greatest challenges? Dr. Howard Fillit and Mark Roithmayr of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) join host Alok Tayi for an inspiring conversation on bold science, visionary funding models, and the future of Alzheimer's research. From treating Estée Lauder in the 1990s to building a $100M venture philanthropy engine, they trace ADDF's evolution into a global leader in high-risk, high-reward drug development. The discussion covers the rise of biomarkers and digital diagnostics, the foundation's partnerships with visionaries like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, and how ADDF's venture philanthropy approach bridges the “valley of death” in biotech. They also dive into global regulatory challenges, the economic urgency of Alzheimer's, and why the future lies in prevention, precision medicine, and a patient-first mindset. This episode is a masterclass in scientific grit, ecosystem thinking, and turning urgency into progress. Biography: Howard Fillit, MD Founding Executive Director and Chief Science Officer of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation Howard Fillit, MD, is a geriatrician, neuroscientist, and innovative philanthropy executive, who has led the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) since its founding. Dr. Fillit has held faculty positions at The Rockefeller University, the SUNY-Stony Brook School of Medicine and the Cornell University School of Medicine. In 1987, he joined the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he is a clinical professor of geriatric medicine and palliative care, medicine and neuroscience. Dr. Fillit also maintains a limited private practice in consultative geriatric medicine with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. He has authored or co-authored more than 300 publications and is the senior editor of Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. Dr. Fillit is the recipient of many awards and honors including the Rita Hayworth Award from the Alzheimer's Association. Mark Roithmayr Chief Executive Officer Mark Roithmayr is an admired nonprofit leader with four decades of experience in both start-ups and mature organizations. As CEO of the ADDF, he is responsible for steering the Foundation's overall strategy, focus, and business operations. Since joining the ADDF in 2017, the organization has transformed dramatically in impact, scale, presence, and brand. Under his leadership, the ADDF's revenue has increased five-fold from $17M to over $90M, and mission-related investing has grown over 100%. He works closely with Dr. Fillit, executive leadership, and the board to advance the ADDF's mission of accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. His key accomplishments include securing donations from Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and MacKenzie Scott, and a 10-figure gift from the Lauder family to cover ADDF's overhead for the next 20 years.

Send us a textDr. April Flynn is a passionate advocate for healthy aging. At 55, she is in her second year of a Master's degree in Innovative Aging (aka Gerontology) at the University of Florida, researching ageism and writing about Senior Games culture. A retired chiropractor of 22 years, April's commitment to wellness runs deep—she ran through two pregnancies right up to the end! Born in Canada, she was a competitive figure skater in Windsor, Ontario before earning a track scholarship to chiropractic school in Atlanta. After the pandemic canceled marathons in 2020, April shifted to sprinting and quickly found success, earning six gold medals in her first Huntsman World Senior Games. She prefers Masters competitions for their balance of athleticism and community. April believes the key to healthy aging lies in real-world social connection and purposeful living.

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and the new retirement. She has received numerous awards for her university teaching at USC's Davis School of Gerontology and for her contributions to the field of aging, the community and literary arts. As one of the nation's leading experts on preparing for the non-economic aspects of retirement, she has worked with over 25,000 employees at corporations and universities to do just that. As a syndicated columnist on “Successful Aging” for the Southern California News Group, Helen has published over 1,000 columns reaching 1.2 million readers weekly. Additionally, Helen has served as an expert witness for large class action age discrimination cases. She is co-founder of Renewment and co-author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller, "Project Renewment®: The First Retirement Model for Career Women" (Scribner) and has been recognized by PBS Next Avenue as one of the 50 influencers in aging. I promise that you will be inspired on so many levels! Do yourself a favor and listen to the very end! Website: www.HelenMdennis.com  

I got my Master's in Gerontology—the scientific study of aging—and while we spent hours learning about Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease, we spent less than one hour on menopause. In this solo episode, I'm sharing the 8 most shocking things I've learned after graduation that completely changed how I view women's health and aging. These are critical facts about menopause that should be taught in every medical and aging curriculum—but aren't. We'll cover: Why menopause is treated as a reproductive event—not a whole-body health transition How estrogen affects your brain, heart, muscles, and stress response What happens to your cognitive and cardiovascular health after menopause The 103+ symptoms no one warned you about Why most doctors aren't trained to help you What GSM is—and why over 50% of women suffer in silence Why your muscle loss may not be “just aging” The shocking stat on HRT and reduced mortality risk Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to challenging menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. She focuses on empowering women navigating the menopausal transition through biohacking techniques. Menopause symptom chart  How To Find a Menopause Doctor Menopause Resources  Lab Test Guide For Midlife  Unusual Menopause Symptoms  More Freebies  Menopause Supplements  5 Ways To Get Alzheimers Reel  Inana Cream (code ZORA for 20% off)  Sleep Guide  Stress Guide  Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2685556&u=4476154&m=102446&urllink=&afftrack= Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before June 1, 2025 to win Energy Bits spirulina & chlorella! 20% off with code ZORA at EnergyBits.com   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     https://www.facebook.com/HackMyAge Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingwomen50 Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    https://www.instagram.com/HackMyAge Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    https://hackmyage.com

What if you could bounce back from surgery or an injury faster, stronger, and healthier than ever? In this Salad with a Side of Fries episode, gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou joins health coach Jenn Trepeck for a deep dive into surgery and injury recovery, biohacks, and minimizing scars—the essential nutrients for optimizing your healing journey post surgery. Together, they bust myths around menopause, aging, and nutrition while unpacking the science behind inflammation reduction, amino acid supplementation, peptide therapy, and more. From osteoporosis prevention to scar management, Zora shares expert strategies to supercharge recovery and reclaim vitality at any age. Whether preparing for surgery or simply wanting to boost your longevity and performance, this conversation delivers actionable tools for real-life wellness.The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.IN THIS EPISODE: (05:15) Zora's story of two hip replacements (in three months) and super-charged surgery recovery through muscle maintenance and protein intake(11:02) Delaying surgery until quality of life is significantly impacted is deeply a personal decision(16:47) Pre-surgery mental preparation and muscle building/maintenance within mobility limits(20:00) Nutrition focus: high protein intake, amino acids, whole foods and nutrient-rich supplements for surgery recovery(22:34) Long-term nutritional deficiencies contribute to bone health issues; commitment to nutrition needed, and a radiation protection hack(29:22) Managing surgery recovery by reducing inflammation(36:33) Discussion of post-surgery nutrition focuses on protein, collagen, anti-inflammatory foods and scar treatments(44:32) Recovery strategies apply to various surgeries, and having a positive mindset for surgery recoveryKEY TAKEAWAYS:Pre-surgery muscle maintenance is critical. Build and maintain muscle mass before surgery through exercise, even with limited mobility, to enhance surgery recovery and quality of life before and after surgery.Increase protein intake before and after surgery to support muscle growth, tissue repair, and ligament recovery.Eliminate processed foods and prioritize whole foods to reduce inflammation and aid healing. Use supplements for radiation protection.To improve scar texture and appearance, apply copper peptides, rosehip oil, and silicone tape, and consider micro needling or lasers.QUOTES: (17:27) “Going into that surgery with muscle mass and strength is so important for your recovery. That is key number one.” - Zora Benhamou(22:49) “When our body is not getting all the nutrients it needs to function, it will pull them from our bones.” - Jenn Trepeck(35:59) “In post-op procedures, because of various things, people often are not hungry, but we need nutrients to heal.” - Jenn Trepeck(45:34) “Try to turn it around to a positive and say, this is a great time to work on my health, focus on recovery, and build a better person. - Zora  Benhamou(46:20) "It's never too late to start."  - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramReverse Menopause Weight Gain: New Blood Sugar Balancing Tips – Jenn Trepeck – Hack My AgeNutrition Nugget: Methylene BlueThe Algae Advantage (feat. Catharine Arnston)Bone Health & the Problem with Bone Density Scans (feat. Dr. John Neustadt)GUEST RESOURCES:Hack My Age - WebsiteBiohacking Menopause - Membership ProgramZora Benhamou Instagram (@hackmyage)Hack My Age - FacebookZora The Explorer (@hackmyage) | TikTokHack My Age - YouTubeBiohacking Menopause Support Group | FacebookGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to challenging menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. As the dynamic host of the Hack My Age podcast, she focuses on empowering women navigating the menopausal transition through biohacking techniques and information from forward-thinking experts.At 54 years old, Zora embodies the essence of a digital nomad and is a passionate menopause educator. She is the visionary behind HackMyAge.com and the author of the Longevity Master Plan and cookbook, "Eating For Longevity," offering invaluable resources and programs for women in peri-menopause and post-menopause. Zora's commitment to normalizing menopause conversations is evident through creating the support group and community, Biohacking Menopause. She completed the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine's Menopause Method training and Dr. Stacey Sims' Menopause for Athletes course and is an active member of esteemed organizations such as the Gerontological Society of America, the Aging Society of America, the British Menopause Society and the European Menopause and Andropause Society. With a Master's degree in Gerontology from the prestigious University of Southern California, Zora's expertise extends to sports nutrition coaching and Oxygen Advantage Breathing instruction, further enriching her holistic approach to women's wellness.

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, we're talking about the critical role paid and unpaid home caregiving workers play in our society, and the economic, physical, and emotional toll they face on a daily basis. Importantly, we talk about what can be done to support them as they support us. Joining me in the conversation is one of my favorite guests, Paul Irving, a senior advisor to the Milken Institute, a distinguished scholar in residence at the USC Davis School of Gerontology, and the consulting producer for the new documentary Caregiving from executive producer Bradley Cooper. There are more than five million paid home caregiving workers. Many of these workers arewomen and many are immigrants. The days can be long and physical. The pay can be low and the work doesn't always come with benefits. Additionally, nearly 106 million U.S. adults provide unpaid caregiving for children and for ill, aging and disabled family members and friends, often at the cost of their own jobs and careers. As the overall population ages, the American home caregiving system is under more and more stress, tipping toward a crisis. The documentary Caregiving, now streaming on PBS, takes a closer look at the challenges and the triumphs caregivers face every day. It makes the case that they are part of an "invisible army" that is providing a public good and they need our support. Irving – who also appears in the film – tells me that for people taking care of a loved one and trying to hold down a job, the challenges can be particularly difficult. "About 60% or so of family caregivers are also working, and their care responsibilities lead to absenteeism and presenteeism, and it affects their productivity," says Irving. "It affects their personal health in many, many ways. The stresses and strains of this responsibility that often go on 24 hours a day, seven days a week, have impacts across their lives. And we have nowhere near enough support from employers and from policymakers for the challenges that they face." He explains that only about 24% of employers in the private sector offer paid family leave. A relatively small but increasing number also provide other support such as mental health assistance, care navigation assistance, some additional supplemental compensation, and remote or hybrid working arrangements that facilitate care. Irving points out that direct, paid care workers – oftentimes immigrants, women, and women of color – are equally stressed. "They are under-compensated, under-recognized, operate in lonely environments without the kinds of services, and supports, and encouragement, and recognition that they so deserve for taking on these incredibly important roles." "It's easy for any of us to brush this off and say this is somehow unimportant until it affects us and our families, and it inevitably does. So, this is an issue that every single one of us, democrats, republicans, independents, those from all regions of the country, every religion, every race, every gender, you name it, we should all be thinking about it, all be striving to try to address and to address quickly." In the podcast, Irving and I talk about how he thinks we need to address this growing need for caregivers and how we can better support them economically and emotionally. He has a lot to say on the subject and I believe it's something everyone should hear. You can listen to the full conversation here or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Actor, director, executive producer Bradley Cooper decided to bring this important issue to light after he became a caregiver to his father. Irving observes that Cooper is "a highly-educated, smart guy, in addition to being a movie star. And I think he recognized that if the challenges were so significant for him – the frustrations, the loneliness, the learning that needed to be done and all the rest – ...

Welcome to Dean's Chat Dr. Rachel Albright! Drs. Jensen and Richey are thrilled to discuss “all things podiatric medicine and surgery” with Dr. Albright. Dr. Albright is currently practicing with Stamford Health Medical Group in Connecticut. Dr. Albright holds a Master's degree in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute, Geisel School of medicine and a Bachelors degree In Business Management with a minor in chemistry from the University of South Florida. She completed her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Scholl College and went on to do a 3 year surgical residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medicine Center.  Join us as she discussed her passion for Research and public health including her experience in health economic models which she learned during a unique opportunity to study abroad at the University of Oxford in the field of Applied methods of cost-effectiveness analysis. We discuss the multiple organizations that she has served in leadership roles with application of her exceptional research acumen including APMA and ACFAS. She also serves as Deputy Editor with the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Associate editor for the Journal of Podiatric Medical Association as well as a reviewer for Foot and Ankle International, Gerontology and even reviews grants for international organizations.   With her passion for research, she is also an exceptional faculty member with numerous publications and invited lectures across a multitude of professional organizations. She serves as faculty for the AO North America, UT RGV and Scholl College as well as Dartmouth College teaching qualitative methods and survey research methods. Tune in, to discover what passions Dr. Albright has outside of medicine and how she recharges her batteries after giving back so much to the profession! We hope you enjoy this incredible episode!  https://www.abfas.org/residents https://www.apma.org/ https://www.acfas.org/ https://www.aofoundation.org/aona  

Deborah Kado is a geriatrician who believes her field is misunderstood. Her interest in the science of aging began with a childhood encounter in a nursing home but recently resulted in intriguing work in which Kado linked microbes in the gut to vitamin D metabolism and poor sleep. Kado refuses to blame aging alone for health problems, advocating for better care regardless of age. It's never too late to strive for better health, Kado tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Deborah KadoConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Deborah Kado, a professor of medicine and epidemiology at Stanford University.(00:03:22) Origin Story in GeriatricsHow a childhood encounter led to Deborah's career in geriatrics.(00:06:04) Geriatrics vs. GerontologyThe clinical and research distinctions between the two related fields.(00:06:58) Rethinking AgingReframing aging as a lifelong process rather than decline and loss.(00:08:34) Patient Care ApproachWhy symptoms should be investigated, not dismissed as inevitable aging.(00:11:33) Linking Bone Health, Gut, and BrainThe surprising relationship between microbiomes, bones, and cognition.(00:14:34) Vitamin D: Storage vs. Active FormWhy only the active form of vitamin D correlates with microbiome health.(00:17:22) Gut Health and SleepHow better sleep quality is linked to healthier microbiomes.(00:21:20) Medical Education & Geriatric TrainingThe shortage of geriatrics training in U.S. medical schools.(00:23:08) Measuring Geriatric KnowledgeThe challenges and efforts to measure student knowledge about aging.(00:27:24) Takeaways for Medical ProfessionalsTwo anecdotes where symptoms were misattributed to old age.(00:30:51) Empowering Aging PatientsAdvice to aging individuals: agency, purpose, and not settling for less care.(00:34:02) Conclusion  Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

What if your deepest caregiving experience became the blueprint for changing the system? Dr. Francesca Falzarano was just 14 when her mother was diagnosed with dementia—an experience that shaped not only her identity, but her life's work. Now an Assistant Professor of Gerontology at USC and founder of the Falzarano Family Caregiving Lab, Francesca is studying the full arc of caregiving—from diagnosis to grief. In this conversation, she shares how personal loss inspired a research mission, what caregivers actually need (and when), and how technology and storytelling can foster healing and connection. Whether you're a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone walking this journey alongside a loved one, this episode is a powerful reminder that research doesn't belong in silos—it belongs in real life.   This episode is made possible by our sponsors: HeroGeneration – offering tools, guidance, and a sense of belonging for caregivers who often feel like they're navigating alone. Zinnia TV – bringing calm, joy, and meaningful moments to people living with dementia and the ones who love them. Use the code GATHER20 for 20% off your annual subscription. Thank you for supporting the heart of this conversation.    We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow for updates, rate & review! For more information about our guest, podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com

Host Keri Boyce invites Laurinda Reynolds, professor of gerontology and psychology and creator of the nationally recognized Ageism First Aid course, to unpack the everyday impact of age-based bias in healthcare. Together, they explore how ageism shows up in case management, why it often goes unnoticed, and what we can do about it. Laurinda shares practical tools and strategies to help case managers deliver equitable, age-inclusive care—so every client receives the dignity and support they deserve. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Carrie Aalberts (AKA the Dementia Darling) supports dementia caregivers with her heart and soul, and a whole lot of strength. With a Master of Science specializing in Gerontology and over a decade of hands-on experience in various care settings, Carrie has established herself as a leading voice in dementia education and support. As the founder of Dementia Darling, she has cultivated an online community of more than 63,000 followers, creating a nurturing space for caregivers to find education, resources, and support. Carrie's mission is to empower caregivers by fighting isolation, challenge prevailing narratives about dementia and aging, and foster moments of joy. As a full-time educator and advocate, she continues to push boundaries in dementia care, creating a movement that celebrates life and builds a supportive community. Connect with Carrie Aalberts on social media - @dementiadarling, or through her podcast "Gather Darlings" to join her mission of spreading knowledge and understanding the dementia and caregiving community. Website: dementiadarling.com Social media: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook TikTok YouTube Listen to the Gather Darlings Podcast here Interested in purchasing a GrandPad to stay connected with a senior loved one? Get more information at grandpad.net/thoh GrandPad website: grandpad.net Social Media for GrandPad: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. Whether you want to connect by phone or video, you can book a FREE 30-Minute Hospice Navigation Session, or a more in-depth 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95. If you need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, we're here to answer your questions. A 60-Minute Navigation Session by video call allows up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. We believe you deserve to have good hospice care. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com Find more podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com

Send us a textNeil Steinberg and Mark Jonathan Harris are both acclaimed filmmakers and through a partnership with Generation Entertainment, The John A. Hartford Foundation ( https://www.johnahartford.org/resources/view/new-pbs-documentary-film-release-and-screenings-aging-in-america---survive-or-thrive ) and PBS SoCal ( https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/aging-in-america-survive-or-thrive ), on May 1st will be debuting Aging in America: Survive or Thrive ( https://aginginamericasurviveorthrive.com/ ), a one-hour documentary that explores the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population.  The documentary identifies critical issues associated with our rapidly aging population, including ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer's disease, but also highlights innovative approaches to address these concerns, and featuring a range of renowned experts, personal stories, and narration from Martin Sheen, the film celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Neil is President at Generation Entertainment and has worked extensively as producer/ director in nearly all forms of media ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0825796/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm ). His documentary work includes directing Kisses for the TNT Network and writing and producing a one-hour documentary on the life of Bishop TD Jakes for Lionsgate Television. Neil was the producer and director for the highly acclaimed PBS documentary, Boomer Century 1946-2046. Other aging related projects he has produced and directed for PBS include Life's Third Age and Sages of Aging.Mark ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365057/ ) is a 3-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California ( https://cinema.usc.edu/faculty/profile.cfm?id=6530&first=&last=harris&title=&did=50&referer=%2Ffaculty%2Ffacultydirectory.cfm&startpage=1&startrow=1 ), where he ran the documentary program for many years. In 2021, Asian Americans, a 5-part series for PBS for which he was Consulting Producer, received a Peabody Award. Among the many documentaries Mark has written, produced and/or directed are The Redwoods, which won an Oscar for Best Short Documentary (1968); The Long Way Home, Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary (1997); and Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport, which won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 2000 and was selected by the U.S. Library of Congress for permanent preservation in the National Film Registry. Foster, which he wrote and directed, aired on HBO in 2019 and was nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America.#NeilSteinberg #MarkJonathanHarris #GenerationEntertainment #TheJohnAHartfordFoundation #PBSSoCal #AgingInAmerica #SurviveOrThrive #Documentary #RobertButler #NationalInstituteOnAging #Ageism #EconomicInsecurity #AlzheimersDisease #MartinSheen #Geriatrics #Gerontology #Longevity #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

This episode will feature Dr. Debora Altus discussing the study of aging (gerontology) and the non-profit management certificate, explaining how these specializations can enhance a Family and Human Services degree.

It is an incredible challenge navigating the world of finances and services as our loved ones age. Deb Allen is one of the very best in the business in helping families manage through the challenges to understand how to provide the very best services for our aging parents, grandparents, other family, friends and loved ones. A registered nurse case manager, Deb is the admissions director of Mount Carmel Care Center, and has more than two decades working in all levels of care, including elder law. We encourage you to join the conversation during the live show to ask questions and share your own stories.Mount Carmel Care Center, Inc. is a member of the Carmelite System, exclusively comprised of nursing and rehabilitation, independent living and assisted living facilities that span the Northeast and the Midwest, as well as a facility in Dublin, Ireland.The Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm is a Congregation founded in New York City by Mother Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory and six companions on September 3, 1929. Mother Angeline recognized a great and growing need to provide care and comfort for the aging and infirm population in the United States. Acting in faith and with the assistance of Patrick Cardinal Hayes of New York, Mother Angeline made her vision a reality by establishing a new Congregation dedicated exclusively to the care and services of the elderly in the American tradition. In 1999, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm formed a non-profit corporation known as The Carmelite System, Inc. in order to perpetuate the healing ministry of Christ in long-term health care. The Congregation also sponsors the Avila Institute of Gerontology, which provides ongoing education and study in the field of aging services.Links: Mount Carmel Care CenterCara Krol, Balance & Bliss Wellness#medicare #longtermcare #shorttermrehab #understandingmedicare #seniorcare #financingseniorcare

In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina welcome Jamie Jolley from Blue Dot Care. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has dedicated his career to guiding families through the challenging process of finding the right care options for their aging loved ones. From assisted living and memory care to home health facilities, Jamie takes pride in doing the research and offering his services at no charge to clients.  His passion for helping families navigate this journey shines through as he shares insights and stories from his work. Tune in to learn more about how Blue Dot Care supports families during these important transitions. Jamie graduated from Appalachian State in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Gerontology , the study of aging. He then moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee and within a month's time was running his first independent living/assisted living community.  He would go on to be an assisted-living Executive Director and Regional Director over the course of the next 12 years. His wife and he moved from Chattanooga to Charlotte in 2011. In 2016 he decided to get out of the Executive Director role and join the senior placement and resource team with Carepatrol here in Charlotte. He worked with Carepatrol until 2022 and then joined the team with Bluedot Cares. He truly enjoy helping families and their loved ones navigate the sometimes difficult process of aging and finding the best and most available resources. www.bluedotscare.com Cell: 980-346-5311   #FocusedHealthyFamily #BlueDotCare #AgingParents #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving. #MemoryCare #HomeHealthCare #CaregivingSupport #ElderCare #FamilyCaregivers #AgingLovedOnes

In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne is joined by Janice Goldmintz, founder of Talk About Aging, to explore the crucial and often challenging conversations surrounding caregiving and aging parents. With her expertise in Gerontology and years of hands-on experience, Janice provides actionable advice on how to approach sensitive topics about aging, dementia, and family dynamics with compassion and clarity.Janice shares her insights on how to navigate caregiving responsibilities while fostering positive communication between family members. Whether you're dealing with memory loss, considering long-term care options, or trying to balance caregiving with your own life, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you manage these complex issues.In this episode, you'll learn:How to start difficult conversations about aging and caregivingKey priorities to focus on when managing aging parents' needsWhat to do when siblings aren't on the same page about caregivingNavigating the emotional challenges of dementia and Alzheimer'sAdvice on making the decision between aging at home vs. moving to a facilityHow to balance caregiving with work and family life to avoid burnoutJanice's top advice for creating a family-centered care planIf you're struggling with caregiving decisions or need guidance on how to communicate effectively with your family about aging parents, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for invaluable tips and advice from Janice on managing these important conversations with confidence and empathy.Connect with Janice:  Web Instagram  LinkedIn   Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...

Send Jay comments via textIn this insightful episode, we tackle the unique challenges faced by the sandwich generation—those individuals caught in the delicate balancing act of caring for aging parents while supporting adult children launching into independence. Joining us is Michele Magner, founder of Inspired Caring, who reflects on her journey of caregiving and whose experiences led her to create valuable resources for others walking similar paths. She introduces her "three pillars of family caregiving"—curiosity, communication, and compassion—principles that are essential in our relationships with both aging parents and adult children.**Highlights:**- The importance of initiating difficult but necessary conversations about aging and quality of life.- How to remain "energetically neutral" during uncomfortable discussions while ensuring meaningful dialogue.- Practical strategies for managing the physical and emotional challenges of sorting through possessions belonging to both parents and returning adult children.**Key Takeaways:**- Engage in crucial conversations about legacy and meaning while your loved ones are still able to share their wishes.- Recognize the significance of quality of life in caregiving decisions—focus on what truly matters for aging loved ones.- Shift your perspective on midlife transitions; they represent not just challenges, but new beginnings and possibilities.- Michele's empowering motto for empty nesting: "Anything is possible"—encouraging us to pursue our dreams even during times of change.Michele Magner's BioMichele has a passion for connecting with people as we navigate the adventures of aging and caregiving!As an experienced family caregiver, with many years in the Senior Living industry, she understands the challenges we are facing as we care for those we love. Michele sets people up for success so they thrive in the caregiver role, not just survive.Michele has earned her M.B.A., Masters Certification in Gerontology and is a Gerontology Ph.D. student at UNO. She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Conscious Aging facilitator. Michele is an Adjunct Professor at Creighton University, teaching Long Term Care Administration.Find Michele online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, FREE WORKBOOK3 Steps to Loving Your Empty Nest Life ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. LOVE THE SHOW?Get your THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagReview us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly.CONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Save the Harbor's 15th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chris Mancini – Executive Director of Save The Harbor, Save The Bay shared the event details.30% of Gen Z Won't Date Someone Who Dislikes Their Favorite Artist/Sports Team! Matt Schulz - Chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree discussed the trend.Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?  Dr. Berenice Benayoun, Associate Professor of Gerontology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine At USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology may have the answer.Freedom Trail Foundation Revolutionary Women Tours Begin Saturday, March 1st, at 10:45 a.m. Kara Zeiberg - Freedom Trail Player - Portrays “Thankful Rice” checked in.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the new iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Gerontology and the study of aging @ 0:00Corinne Auman explains that gerontology is the study of older adults, focusing on the psychological, sociological, and cultural aspects of aging rather than the biological. As a gerontologist, she is particularly interested in addressing ageism and challenging the negative stereotypes about aging that don't match the reality of how people are experiencing it today.Changing perceptions of aging @ 3:23Corinne discusses how the aging experience has changed dramatically across generations, with people living longer and healthier lives. However, the cultural messaging around aging has not kept up, still portraying it as "all downhill." She encourages people to notice these generational differences and recognize that aging can be a gift of extra decades of health and longevity.The power of positive mindset @ 6:00Corinne emphasizes that individuals have a tremendous amount of control over their own aging process, and that having a positive, optimistic outlook can add 7.5 years to one's life on average. She encourages people to challenge their own internalized ageism and negative perceptions, and to embrace the freedom and possibilities that come with aging.Corinne's work and services @ 13:19Corinne discusses her work running a care management agency that supports families dealing with aging-related crises. She shares examples of clients who have approached aging with very different mindsets, and how that impacts their experiences. She also talks about her public speaking, advocacy, and coaching work to help people reframe their perspectives on aging.Recap and call to action @ 23:09Tara and Corinne summarize the key takeaways from their discussion, emphasizing the power of reshaping one's personal narrative around aging. Tara encourages listeners to visit Corinne's website and social media to learn more, and Corinne reiterates the importance of challenging internalized ageism and embracing the possibilities of growing older.Visit www.corinneauman.com

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, Nancy Griffin interviews Dr. Pamela Toto, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy and director of the Pitt Healthy Home Lab. They discuss optimal aging in place, the role of occupational therapy in helping older adults live independently, and the innovative projects and technologies being developed to support this mission. Pam shares insights on the significance of home environments, the balance between safety and independence, and the need for early planning in aging. About PamPamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA. FGSA is an occupational therapist, a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Healthy Home Laboratory – a community laboratory that brings the best science into home settings to maximize independence, health, and safety. Board Certified in Gerontology and a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Gerontological Society of America, Dr. Toto's interests focus on implementing effective strategies in everyday settings to promote aging in place. She is currently the Primary Investigator for a Technical Studies grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Studies determining how best to integrate smart technologies into existing community-based home modification programs. Key TakeawaysThe Healthy Home Lab focuses on interprofessional collaboration to support aging adults. Professionals include nurses, social workers, engineers, occupational and physical therapists, physicians, and physician assistants.Aging in place is about more than just living in a house; it's about participating in meaningful activities and being part of a community.Home retrofitting is best achieved through small, manageable changes rather than major renovations. Intervening early in the aging process can prevent larger issues and is often more cost-effective.Lighting improvements are one of the simplest and most effective changes for aging in place.Risk management is essential; older adults should have the right to make choices about their living environment.Occupational therapists are trained to help people across the lifespan with activities of daily living and help people maximize their bodies and minds.

Carrie Aalberts, also known as Dementia Darling holds a Master in Science focused in Gerontology and over a decade of experience in dementia care. As Dementia Darling, Carrie has built a nurturing online community of over 60k followers, providing education, support, and a safe space for caregivers. Carrie's goal is to enhance quality of life, encourage joy, and challenge the tragedy narrative around dementia and aging. She offers a plethora of services as a full time educator and advocate. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Jennifer Garrison, PhD, is Co-Founder and Director of the Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (GCRLE) and an Assistant Professor at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. She also holds appointments in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC). She is a passionate advocate for women's health and is pioneering a new movement to advance science that is focused on female reproductive aging. Her lab studies the role of mind-body communication in systemic aging, and how changes in the conversation between the ovary and brain during aging may lead to the onset of reproductive decline in females.About Foresight InstituteForesight Institute is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.Allison DuettmannThe President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like "Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy" and "Gaming the Future".Get Involved with Foresight:Apply to our virtual technical seminars Join our in-person events and workshops Donate: Support Our Work – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInNote: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm, an innovative podcast search engine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Jenny Inker, MBA, MS, PhD, LALFA, and Jennifer Yanez Pryor, MA, MS, LALFA, from Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Gerontology, explore the evolving landscape of assisted living. They discuss pressing challenges such as workforce burnout, recruitment struggles, and the need for a person-centered approach to care. The conversation also highlights innovative care models and key projects, including their upcoming book on assisted living administration and an online Residential Care/Assisted Living (RCAL) exam prep course.Voices in Leadership is produced by Association Briefings.

Precision medicine is a medical approach that considers a patient's genes, environment, and lifestyle. In the realm of Alzheimer's disease, experts are pushing for using this approach to improve diagnosis, treatment, and our understanding of the condition. But what does precision medicine for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias look like? The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF)'s Dr. Howard Fillit joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss precision medicine and its potential in Alzheimer's diagnosis and care. Fillit is an award-winning geriatrician, neuroscientist, and innovative philanthropy executive who has led the ADDF since its founding. He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications and is the senior editor of Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. He has held faculty positions at Rockefeller University, the SUNY-Stony Brook School of Medicine, and the Cornell University School of Medicine. Fillit also maintains a limited private practice in consultative geriatric medicine focusing on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Today we give you our conversation with Dr. Andrew Kiselica about neuropsychological test interpretation. Andrew is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in the Institute of Gerontology at the University of Georgia. He recently first authored a review paper providing clinically relevant guidance regarding neuropsych test interpretation. In the paper they cover a variety of specific topics such as regression based norms, multivariate base rates, and within-person variability, among others. In our conversation with Andrew, we covered most of these individual topics and we are going to break this one up and release it in chunks, with each episode reflecting a different topic. Today's topic is an overall introduction to neuropsychological test interpretation and then a specific conversation about regression based norms. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/160 _________________ If you'd like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS  2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners' own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

Today, the BBC's special correspondent Fergal Keane travelled with the first Jordanian helicopter delivering aid inside Gaza.Adam speaks to Fergal about what it was like to be the first international correspondent to fly with the Jordanians into Israeli-held territory in southern Gaza. And, the Office for National Statistics has projected a population growth of 7.3% between 2022 and 2032; the number is almost entirely based on the net migration of an estimated 4.9 million people over the 10-year period. Adam is joined by Stephanie Hegarty, BBC population correspondent, and Professor Sarah Harper, an expert on demography and Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford, to discuss today's ONS findings and what population scientists say about how demographics are changing around the world.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Miranda Slade, Anna Harris and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Send us a textWe live in a culture that believes anyone beyond midlife is on a slippery slope towards their demise. The truth is, you can harness the authorship of your next chapter to become your best self for the longest time possible and for what matters most.If you both look forward to and live in fear of retirement or know someone approaching this stage, join master coach and gerontologist Barbara Waxman to learn how to harness your wisdom and energy to do this differently, including:Shift from the old-school mindset of retirement-learn, earn, and retire-to embrace what it means to be age-agnostic. Embrace a new language pattern that will enable you to see the possibilities of a life stage that is multi-dimensional and aspirational.  Gain the clarity you need for your next chapter to live authentically and aligned with your core values. Understand the Seven Lifestyle Levers™ that integrate body, mind, and spirit to create alignment between your healthspan (the quality of your years) and your lifespan (the quantity of years).About Barbara Waxman:Barbara Waxman, the founder of The Odyssey Group, is a highly sought-after longevity and leadership advocate, advisor, coach, speaker, and author. Barbara translates cutting-edge research and collective wisdom in ways that enable individuals, groups, media outlets, and others to understand how the dynamics of our aging world impact individuals, communities, companies, and the planet.Barbara's leadership as a gerontologist in the coaching field has culminated in the transformative coaching model Entrepreneurship Turned Inward™ (ETI), the evidence-based Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment™ and the Longevity Roadmap™.Barbara is an Advisor to the Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford Lifestyle Medicine and is a faculty member at Chip Conley's Modern Elder Academy. She is the author of two books examining aging, including The Middlescence Manifesto: Igniting the Passion of Midlife and How to Love Your Retirement. She recently authored a chapter on avoiding burnout for healthcare professionals in the book The Successful Health Care Professional's Guide.Barbara holds a master's degree in Gerontology and Public Administration from the University of Southern California, is a Colgate University graduate, and is a Wexner Heritage Foundation Fellow. In addition, she earned her coaching certifications from the International Coach Federation and The Hudson Institute.Get in touch with Barbara Waxman:Buy Barbara's book: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/waxman  Visit Barbara's website: https://barbarawaxman.com/ Take Barbara's 7 Lifestyle Levers Assessment: https://sevenlifestylelevers.com/ What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Raymond Tallis is Professor Emeritus of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Manchester. He is a philosopher, poet, novelist, cultural critic, and a retired physician and clinical neuroscientist. He trained in medicine at Oxford University and at St Thomas' in London and has 4 honorary degrees: DLitt (Hull, 1997) and Litt.D. (Manchester, 2001) for contributions to the humanities; and DSc (St George's Hospital Medical School, 2015; University of East Anglia, 2017) for contributions to medicine. He was an editor and major contributor to two key textbooks in the field, The Clinical Neurology of Old Age and Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology and author of over 200 original scientific articles, including papers in Nature Medicine, Brain, Lancet. He has published fiction, poetry, and over 30 books on the philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophical anthropology, and literary and cultural criticism. Lecture Title: "Rescuing the Self from the Philosophers" EPISODE LINKS: - Raymond's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F7gsOs5JBI - Raymond's Website: https://tinyurl.com/2nentc3x - Raymond's Work Site: https://tinyurl.com/32p9fpvc - Raymond's Books: https://tinyurl.com/3s5b9f98 CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com - Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution - YouTube: https://youtube.com/mindbodysolution - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

When cases involving high-profile individuals, like Britney Spears, make national headlines, issues surrounding guardianship and conservatorship take center stage. But after those specific cases resolve and national interest fades, the systemic issues remain. We have very little data on how the guardianship system is actually working, and the scope and prevalence of guardianship abuse remains unclear. We don't know how many individuals suffer abuse under guardianship. We don't know to what extent guardianship, when properly executed, improves the lives of those it's intended to serve. These questions only scratch the surface, and in this episode of Justice Today, we explore what we do and don't know about guardianship abuse in the United States. Read the transcript.Host: Amelia Vorpahl, NIJ Communications SpecialistGuests: Erica Wood, former assistant director of the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging and continuing advocate.Dr. Pamela Teaster, Professor and Director of the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech.Reading and resources from NIJ:Environmental Scan of Guardianship Abuse and Fraud | Report

As we swipe to find love and consult chatbot therapists, Matthew Syed asks how technology has altered the way we approach dating, friendship and community.It's not all technology, though. Key changes in social trends, medical innovations, demography and economic factors have also played a part in how people live. How have relationships changed in the past 25 years?Contributors Margaret MacMillan, Emeritus Professor of International History at the University of Oxford and author of several acclaimed books. Meghan Nolan, an Irish novelist and journalist based in New York. Sarah Harper, Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford and a fellow at University College.Production team Editor: Sara Wadeson Producers: Emma Close, Marianna Brain, Michaela Graichen Sound: Tom Brignell Production Co-ordinators: Janet Staples and Katie MorrisonArchive Steve Jobs launches the Apple iPhone, 2007

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially those with dementia and their care partners. In preparation for this season, Dr. Alexis Eastman joins Dementia Matters for our last episode of 2024. Drs. Chin and Eastman discuss strategies for managing the potential stress of holiday traveling and gatherings, important safety considerations and more. Guest: Alexis Eastman, MD, geriatrician, Senior Medical Director of Ambulatory Medical Specialties, UW Health, associate clinical professor, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Show Notes Listen to our past episode with Dr. Eastman, “Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers,” on our website. Find more resources and tips for the holidays in “Resources for navigating the holidays with Alzheimer's” on our website. Want to support Dementia Matters? Make an end-of-year gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production.

  Dr. Janet Patterson: Welcome to this Aphasia Access Aphasia Conversations Podcast, a series of conversations about the LPAA model and aphasia programs that follow this model. My name is Janet Patterson, and I am a research speech-language pathologist at the VA Northern California Healthcare System in Martinez, California. Today, I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Elizabeth Madden, an Assistant Professor at Florida State University in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and an affiliate of the Institute for Successful Longevity. Liz also leads the FSU Aphasia Research Laboratory. Liz's research, teaching and clinical interests focus on rehabilitation of aphasia, and specifically on understanding the relationship between spoken and written language abilities in individuals with aphasia and developing behavioral treatments to address reading and writing disorders post stroke. Her work also addresses the impact of aphasia on the friendships and social well-being of people with aphasia and their care partners. These Show Notes accompany the conversation with Liz but are not a verbatim transcript.   In today's episode you will hear about: the power of friendship and what people with aphasia and care partners think about how aphasia can affect the ability to create and sustain friendships, the definition of literacy and its behavioral components, and behavioral treatments for reading comprehension deficit in aphasia.   In 2024, Liz was named a Distinguished Scholar USA by the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia UK. The Tavistock Trust aims to help improve the quality of life for those with aphasia, their families and care partners by addressing research capacity related to quality-of-life issues in aphasia. Congratulations on receiving this honor, Liz. Aphasia Access collaborates with the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia in selecting the awardees and is pleased to have the opportunity to discuss their work and the career influence of the Tavistock Award.   Welcome Liz, to Aphasia Access Conversations.   Dr. Liz Madden: Thank you, Janet. I'm really happy to be here today. I also say thank you to Aphasia Access and to the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia. I'm very grateful for this award and excited to have this conversation.   Janet: I'm excited to be talking to you, my friend and research partner in several endeavors that we've been working on over the last few years.   Liz, as we've said, you were named a Tavistock Trust Distinguished Scholar USA for this year, and you join a talented and dedicated group of individuals. How has receiving the Tavistock Award influenced your clinical and research efforts in aphasia,   Liz: I first wanted to extend that thank you to the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia, and specifically Henrietta, the Duchess of Bedford and the honorable Nicole Campbell, and just a very gracious, sincere thank you for all the time and effort and support they give to aphasia researchers. I would say, I'm just delighted and very humbled to be recognized this year. I would say further that this award motivates my work that is focused on trying to really make an impact on the lives and quality of life and successful living for people who have aphasia and continuing my work. My beginning work was really more impairment focused, which some of that we will talk about, and I really value that. But having this award, and the more I stay in the field, it is extending that and making sure that everything I'm doing always is directly related to helping the lives of people with aphasia.   Janet: That leads right into the question I'd like to begin with Liz, which is about your recent work investigating the role of friendship for persons with aphasia. I believe in the power of friendship and community during joyful times and also during the sad times in one's life. In Aphasia. Access podcast episode number 119, Finding the person in front of aphasia, I talked with your friend and colleague, Dr Lauren Bislick, with whom I believe you collaborate to investigate friendship and aphasia. How did you become interested in this aspect of aphasia, and what can you tell us about your work in this area and your collaboration with Lauren?   Liz: Lauren and I did our Ph.D.'s together. We both were mentored by Diane Kendall at the University of Washington, so Lauren and I are Ph.D. sisters. Also, we were both at Project Bridge, led by Dr. Jackie Hinkley in 2018. That's really where my interest in friendship began. That conference brought together researchers, speech-language pathologists, people with aphasia, and their friends and family. I was the researcher at a table, and we ended up being Team Friendship. Lauren was also at this meeting, but she was at Team Yoga; Lauren does a lot of work with friendship, but also with yoga. My other colleague who does a lot of friendship work with me is Dr. Michelle Therrien here at FSU. She primarily works with children who use AAC, but her main research is friendship. She and I had already had some conversations about the importance of friendship, particularly for people who have communication disorders. The idea was we leave the conference and to take action and carry out some of the goals that were generated from that discussion. So that's when I reached back out to Lauren, because she was at that conference. Then I also reached out to my friend, Michelle Therrien, and other individuals who became part of our Team Friendship, Dr. Sarah Wallace, who's also one of our good friends and collaborators, and Rachel Gough Albritton who is one of Jackie Hinkley's former doc students and here at FSU as well. and the office of research. That is the background of some conversations before Project Bridge, but really for me, coming back and actually starting studies addressing different aspects of friendship, which I know we'll talk more about, was really brought about by the Project Bridge conference.   Janet: That is quite a story, and I can see you sitting around the table and developing Team Friendship - good for you.   We all know, Liz, that one of the unfortunate consequences of aphasia can be the loss of or the diminishing of friendships, or the disruption of the communication skills important to developing and sustaining friendship and community. What have you learned from people with aphasia about their successes and challenges in sustaining and creating new friendships.   Liz: Yes, good question. Well, at that conference that I mentioned, there were five or six people with aphasia, and initially our table was labeled something like, What happens in the long run? and we started having conversations. It was very clear after our initial conversation that the group centered on relationships and friendship, so we shifted to being friendship only. I will say, just at that table, it became very clear to me, that's what rose to the top when the group was thinking about the bigger picture of living life.   In a research project we've done there was a small sample of 15 people with aphasia, and we talked to them over time. I think the timing of a conversation is really something important to keep in mind when we're talking to people with aphasia about any topic, of course, but particularly friendship. From other studies we've noticed that responses are really different. If we're talking during the early days, maybe the acute days, versus the chronic days, we'd get really different responses. Just a quick summary, again, this was 15 people and a unique set. Most people in our study were a part of aphasia groups, and, of course, really motivated to do research. But I will say, when we looked at their responses, when asked to think back to the early days, all different aspects of friendship, how supported they felt, or how they were able to communicate, and we compared it to their responses in the now. Overall, the pattern was less satisfaction, feeling less supported or less able to engage in those earlier days, but more of a recovery pattern over time, but again, not for everybody. There were still a few people in our group that were reporting not having many friends. Our paper had a different light, a positive light about friendships. Some of the other papers out there have a more negative tone. It's a very important area we need to address. I was happy to see this group reporting, now that they had been living with aphasia for several years, their pattern of more negative responses early, and a recovering pattern now. They reported making friends with other people who have aphasia, and finding at this point, who are those good friends.   There's other great work being done by other colleagues, Brent Archer, Jamie Azios and Katie Strong, who are studying the same topic. They had a great paper that describes who stuck around, they were examining the next steps of what it takes to support the positive recovery that we know does happen for some people.   Janet: I like the positive perspective you are taking. Given that one has had a stroke, and given that the this is the situation in life, what is the positive? What can you do? Who are your friends? Look at positive ideas rather than publishing research on all the negative aspects. Kudos to you for doing that.   Liz: Thanks, all of it's important, right? We have to know that. I think we had a special group. I think we had a particularly positive outcome, and it was good to know that friendships don't disappear for everyone. But I think there's something that those people had done and that their friends had done, that we're still trying to learn more about.   Janet: Thank you for that work. Liz. It makes me think about the aphasia journey in that it involves not just the person with aphasia, but also their care partners and all the people around them. In your investigations of friendship, what do the care partners of persons with aphasia tell you about their successes and challenges in sustaining and developing friendships? These friendships could be individual friendships or partner friendships or group friendships through social, religious or professional activities or even community groups.   Liz: Thank you for this question. I think it's sometimes a forgotten group that we overlook, the care partners, and the critical role they play in the recovery of people with aphasia. I always try to have us remember we want the care partners to do well on their own as people, and so we've done a couple projects. We've just finished data collection on a much larger study of 80 aphasia care partners, and I'm just getting into those data. We did a Qualtrics survey and also did experience sampling, where we used a phone app, and four times a day for two weeks, participants got these little pings, and they had to tell us, Where are you? What are you doing? Who are you with? How are you feeling? When was the last time you interacted with a friend? Was it a text? I don't have the amazing outcomes for you yet. This project was a much bigger follow-up to a project a few years ago with 35 care partners. We, of course, wanted to interview them but then COVID was happening, so we settled for a really nice Qualtrics survey.   I will say that these individuals were surprised when we were reaching out to them. They kept trying to schedule their loved one with aphasia, and we said, “No, we want to talk to you about your friendships.” And they were surprised, asking, “You want to talk about me.' I will say they were very excited that we wanted to know about them. Back to the timeline I shared earlier in that very small study, the profile was opposite. We asked them about their friendships before they were caregivers, the early stages of caregiving, and then now, and their comments kind of make sense. Across the group they reported in the early stages, they felt like they had really great friends, support and satisfaction. People were rallying around them, coming to the hospital to support them. Many of them had been caregiving for a very long time when we did a comparison, and their reported friendship satisfaction and support was actually lower now. The questions were not the same and the groups were different, but as I told you a few minutes ago, the people with aphasia were more negative in the acute stage, and our small group were more positive now with how they're feeling about their friendships, and the care partners were the opposite. They were feeling more supported in the beginning, and now as time has gone on, some of them report the friends aren't there as much. Some of them felt like they were a burden, or they didn't know how to engage, being very selfless. They have dropped their own social interests to take care of their loved one. We did see in that project, that the longer, the more months a person had been caregiving, was correlated with poor self-perceived friendships and also how they perceived their loved one's health. That was just their perception. If they perceived their loved one to have more health concerns, not just a feature but overall health, they also tended to rate themselves as not as satisfied with their friendship. Bringing in that piece of information and the caregiving burden into our new projects, we did actually get scales on resilience and caregiving burden depression. In this new project we replicated some of our same questions, and we're now trying to look more at overall well-being, seeing how resilience and purpose in life and caregiving burden might play a role.   Janet: That reminds me of the commercials, when you are taking off in an airplane or when you are thinking about being a care partner, you do have to take care of yourself as the care partner before you can give the best care to the person with aphasia. Anything that we can do to focus on the person the with aphasia, and also focus on the care partner, I think, is good in terms of developing and sustaining friendships,   Liz: Yes. Care partners definitely have a lot more to say, and we haven't actually been able to do face to face interviews yet, but we did have a lot of really rich, open ended responses and surveys that we're still looking through. A piece I'm really interested in, is we have that one-time perception when they did our one-time survey, now we have their responses, we can track how people respond over a two-week period, were they always at home with their loved ones and not responding to friends? I think there's just a lot and again, trying to understand from this group what are the positives. Who are the people that have these positive responses? Then, of course, the next big steps are trying to provide more research resources and interventions for both care partners and people with aphasia. Our group has not yet reached out to friends, so that's a big part to come. I think other researchers have examined friends and a key part intervening with these friends too.   Janet: People with aphasia and care partners have different friendship styles and needs, and when aphasia disrupts communication, it can also affect the way a person approaches friendship. As speech-language pathologists, I believe that we can play a role in guiding a person with aphasia and a care partner to develop communication skills that can support friendship efforts. Liz, what are some ideas or actions that you might think of for speech-language pathologists in a busy clinical practice? What kind of actions can they take to support friendship activities, for a person with aphasia, recognizing, of course, that we are all different in our friendship activities. Also recognizing that you're at the very beginning of some of this work, I'm hoping that you have some ideas you might be able to share with us.   Liz: Yes, actually our very first friendship project addressed this topic. It was led by Michelle Therrien, and we surveyed about 40 speech-language pathologists trying to find out their view of the role that they think they should play. They find friendship to be very important. They find it to be in their scope of practice. But not surprising, were not aware of resources. They felt overwhelmed with how much speech-language pathologists have to cover, right? But it was really good to know that the group we reached out to found it to be a very important part of their practice that they want to address. I think you hit on something really important, that we teach and adopt having a person-centered care model, and we know that it's part of what we ask about. The simplest thing is asking. We don't need tools. We just need to make sure it's part of what we ask, making sure we're talking about relationships, talking about friendships.   There are some really great tools that do exist. There's the Stroke Social Network Scale by Sarah Northcott and Katerina Hillary from the UK. Katie Strong, Brent Archer, Jamie Azios and Natalie Douglas are a wonderful group who have been studying friendship. They've used the Social Convoy Model in some of their papers. It has a great visual that they have used, and therapists can also use. Basically, it is mapping out the social network of who's most important, which could be used one time, or as a pre-post measure. There are different ways, formal or informal, of trying to monitor someone's social network or how they feel supported. I don't think there's a target number of friendships and I don't think more means better, but it could be just making sure we're checking in and that we know that's an important part of therapy. We want them to be able to communicate and interact with friends. Speech-language pathologists are creative in to how to make that happen.   Janet: I agree with that view Liz, and I hope that speech-language pathologists will feel comfortable being creative and asking people about their friendships or what they might need to help maintain or sustain their friendships.   I would like to turn now to the topics of reading and literacy, which I know you have been investigating. While these terms are related, they are not synonymous. Would you please explain the difference between them and how you are investigating both in your research?   Liz: Yes. Thanks. That is a good question. To be honest, the first answer is not very scientific. When I was writing papers it was getting cumbersome to always write reading and spelling/ writing. The term came to be when I wanted to make sure that I was making it clear that I wasn't just focused on reading, but also concerned with the spelling and writing components. With my colleagues, Jessica Obermeier and Aaron Bush, we started using the term literacy for some of our work. People will have different ideas of what literacy might entail. I have been describing treatment as “literacy focused”, working on reading and spelling and writing.   My initial work was very much focused on reading, and over the past several years I became more interested in trying to also add on the spelling component. If we're working on spelling and writing it gives us a chance to inherently work on the reading. If we're only focused on reading, it doesn't bring in the writing. There's a time for them to be separate, I fully agree. There are also times where they can be targeted at the same time.   Janet: That makes perfect sense. When I think about how we discussed in the past, reading for pleasure, or reading to gain knowledge, or reading for information, or reading for safety, so many different aspects of reading, literacy also factors into how you use reading in those situations.   Liz: Yes, and so in a lot of day-to-day communication, you need both, right? It's for text messaging, right? We need to read it and respond in a written way, also emails. There are lots of instances where for the for the interaction to go well, we need to be able to read and respond in writing, such as filling out forms, email, texting, social media. For a lot of interactions we need both for there to be a successful written language exchange.   Janet: Liz, as part of our work with the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, Aphasia Writing Group, you and I were part of the team who critically reviewed treatment approaches for reading comprehension deficits in persons with aphasia. You've also investigated, as you mentioned earlier, specific aspects of reading deficits in persons with aphasia. What are some of the insights that you have gained from this work? And by the way, it was such a pleasure doing that critical review of treatment for reading deficits, and there was a lot of interesting information that came to light in that paper.   Liz: Yes, thank you. I was going to comment that I remember we thought we were going to have all these papers to go through and really and that review, we were very much focused on papers where the main outcome was reading comprehension. When we stuck to what our aim was, there really weren't that many papers that that met the aim of that project. So that really brought to light that it really is an area of our field that doesn't have enough attention.   Some of my recent projects, as I mentioned with Aaron Bush and Jessica Obermeier, we've talked to people with aphasia and gotten their perspective of before and early days. I really like doing this research over time. Things change, but we learned just how important reading and writing are to people with aphasia, and that they really want to work on it. I think we've seen when we looked in the literature, there wasn't much there. When we've talked to people with aphasia and speech-language pathologists, they want to work on reading, and they're not sure how. That further motivates me that this is an area to work on.   In some of my beginning work, I was Diane Kendall's research speech language pathologist for a few years before I did my Ph.D., and I exclusively delivered her phono motor treatment. In that research trial, the main outcome was word retrieval, but the therapy that she designed inherently worked a lot on reading and writing. We retrained every phoneme - how to say it, what your mouth is doing, and also the graphemes that go with the phonemes. As her research speech pathologist, that's really when I got very interested in reading. I'd be in these sessions, and we'd finally bring out the graphemes that go with the phonemes. I recall telling people that this is going to get better – and it did not. That connection between the phonemes and the graphemes, for a lot of people, wasn't there. In that clinical experience as her research speech pathologist is when I realized that the treatment improved reading for some people, but not for everyone. So that's my background of really getting focused on reading.   In the last few years, I've been working on adapting that original version of treatment that was for word retrieval. I've added some components to make it more focused on reading. I've been working with Olga Burkina, who's at the Kessler Stroke Foundation, and has an NIH grant where she is pairing exercise with this reading focused phono motor treatment. It's fun to be a part of that group exploring the idea of doing aerobic exercise to improve the brain blood flow, and to see if that's going to help improve reading treatment. Again, the idea being going forward is what the treatment might change.   There are some other projects also. I'm working with Will Graves at Rutgers. He is using computational modeling to have us stop guessing which treatment. We're trying to get a really good baseline assessment, trying to find out about semantic impairment, phonological impairment, and then we're using this reading focused phono motor treatment. We also have a reading focus semantic feature analysis. I really enjoy getting to work with different researchers who have these wonderful, big questions, and that I'm getting to support it as the speech-language pathologist on these projects focused on reading and writing and phono motor treatment. So those are some exciting projects I'm involved in right now.   Janet: That's exciting, because you started out by saying there were only a few papers that we found that really address reading treatment, and you're right.  It's daunting, then how do you select the reading treatment? How do you help this person with aphasia who wants to improve their reading comprehension? I think it's exciting that you've got all these different avenues and are working with a variety of people to investigate treatment.   Liz: Yeah. And the one thing I'll add to that is part of that, that review we did, for some people those treatments are helping reading comprehension. But for some people, I've been trying to work on the next step. I have a very small dataset where I've added a semantic comprehension stage to my adapted photo motor treatment. I'm in the very early stages of this and I'm sure it's fine to say, but I've been having these really exciting conversations with Kelly Knollman-Porter and Sarah Wallace. They're also Tavistock Trust recipients, and they study reading from a different perspective, using text to speech, compensatory and very focused book reading. They're very comprehension focused, so we're at the very early, fun stages of where we are in our thinking. I think there might be a middle step we are missing, but we are talking about taking these impairment focused treatments, which I think have a role, and have a participation, functional part of it. That's another emerging, new collaboration, where we are coming to reading from different perspectives, and we're trying to see where we can get with that goal, back to this comprehension question, improving functional reading, maybe from impairment and compensatory approaches.   Janet: I think that's the right approach to take, and I think it's exciting, because we have to remember that everybody reads differently. Some people like reading, some people don't enjoy reading. They read what they have to, but they don't particularly enjoy it. So, if we all come to it from different perspectives, we all have different strengths that we bring, and different deficits as well, and different needs or designs, just as is so many things with aphasia. Start with the person with aphasia, asking What do you want to read? What problems are you having? Then use that as a guide to selecting an impairment-based treatment or text to speech treatment, or whatever. I think that's exactly the right approach.   Liz: The one thing the treatment we were talking about, phono motor treatment, in general, is a phonology treatment. The good thing is that my focus is asking, is it improving reading? I'm also extending it to writing. We do know at its core, it's a language treatment, so it is nice that it can be tweaked to serve the person's main interests. I think that's important, that we are trying to work on what people want to work on, but we want to make sure we're improving, if we can, not just one language modality, and we know that these abilities are supported by similar brain structures and underling cognitive processes. That's something else we've been trying to work on, being person centered and at the same time trying to maximize generalization - lots of pieces. I am finding now what's most motivating and exciting is trying to make sure that we're doing things that people with aphasia find important, and how also to keep the whole science moving forward in this way that's going to have functional, important outcomes. That people with aphasia are going to be able to do what they want to do to the best that they can.   Janet: Absolutely! But then there's the scientific challenge of how do you collect the data? How to best observe specific outcome data on performance measures, but also collect the person-centered data. How do you collect data that really can speak to whether you're having a success and whether this might be generalizable or transferable to another person?   Liz: I think it's important that we need both. I always say, and some of my collaborators may not like it, but if in the person reported outcome, a person with aphasia is telling us that they feel better and that they are communicating better in life, and those measures should not be optional, those measures to me, a critically important part of seeing this treatment successful. There are different ways to do that and different ways to capture their perspective. For example, if trained reading words moved this much and if the patient reported outcome change is greater, then I find that to be a success. If the reverse happens, I find treatment not successful. If my probes showed gain but the person with aphasia does not see it or feel it, then I don't find treatment to be a success. So, I think it's really important that persons with aphasia tell us different things, and we need to have many assessments in both of those categories. I think, when possible.   Janet: You're absolutely right. When you think about many of the treatments that we're doing, they are not necessarily easy, and they take time, and you have to stay the course. I think you know, I've been interested for a number of years in motivation and engagement, and what keeps people motivated and doing what they're doing. If you've got a treatment that you can see over time, small changes in your specific reading outcomes, but not so much of a change in the person centered outcomes, or person reported outcomes, how do you know the person is still really engaged and motivated and willing to slog through your treatment in order to get to the place that you hope they will? I think you're correct when you're assessing the importance of the person reported outcome.   Liz: Yeah, that's good. And then that's a whole other like measure in itself, right? The key of motivation we've talked about in some of the trials. The one person who didn't do very well, and just in our conversation, sometimes it for different reasons. That wasn't motivating for that person. There's that's a whole very important piece that a lot of us have a lot of room to improve in how we capture that and support that.   Janet: Which is a challenge when we're trying to devise treatments for, say, reading or anything that can be applicable to a wide range of persons with aphasia. Kudos to you for meeting that challenge as best you can.   Liz: We're working on it. But I do really think that it's changing. Sometimes I feel like there are impairment-based people and life participation people, and I don't think it needs to be that way. It's fine if we only study one area. We can't all study everything, but I think as a whole they complement each other very well. And so I'm just excited to see that it seems like things are moving in a really exciting way, where people who study aphasia in various different ways now seem to have the main outcome, asking is this going to help people with aphasia feel better, communicate better, and look forward to something different in life? I think we're all seeing that that's what we're supposed to be doing, and how we do it is going to look really different, and that's great. I think we're moving in the right direction.   Janet: Very well said. I think, and you obviously do as well, that literacy and reading skills are crucially important to individuals with aphasia in so many ways, such as life skills reading or pleasure reading. Acknowledging that we all have different skill levels and preferences, what are some ideas that you might have identified that speech-language pathologists can use to support the literacy and reading desires and activities for a person with aphasia?   Liz: Great question. I think my answer is very similar to the question about what can SLPs do to help support friendship? I think being person centered. You said earlier, right, we all have different interests. Somebody might say it's not one of my goals and I really don't want to spend a lot of time on this. But just having those conversations and person-centered measures and using supported conversation we can easily gather important information. There are some really good patient-reported outcome measures that ask about reading, so maybe use some of those existing tools. The Comprehensive Aphasia Disability Questionnaire has a nice scale that talks about different aspects of reading as well as other aspects of language. But at the minimum, I think finding a way, even just to draw your own scale and then trying to find out in their life, what are different activities where they want to or need to engage, right? Texting, email, restaurant. I mean, we think about it, we're reading all the time throughout life. So, I think finding the reading need is a general interest and then getting really specific is one way to do it. Another thing could be, as I mentioned before, our brain relies on similar structures and language networks when we are engaging in spoken language and written language. So oftentimes improving our reading and writing improves our spoken abilities and vice versa. So even if it's not the main goal in treatment, for example if the main outcome might be word retrieval, I really believe multimodal learning is important. If, after you've gone through what you want to do say writing it, having them repeat it, maybe copy it, even though that's not the main goal, and it's not slowing the therapy, if it's working for you and your client, then I really think, at the minimum, using written language to support spoken language has a good role. I also think the opposite can be true using spoken language to support written language. So I do think that it's important that we know we are addressing all of language, and that that language skills really do usually move up and down together in aphasia.   Janet: Well said, again. Liz, thank you so very much for joining me today in this fascinating look into friendship, literacy, reading and aphasia. And again, hearty congratulations to you on being named Tavistock, Distinguished Scholar. On behalf of Aphasia Access, I wish you well in your research and clinical efforts, and thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. At this point, I'd also like to thank our listeners for supporting Aphasia Access Conversations by listening to our podcast, including this fascinating discussion with Liz Madden.   Liz: Thanks so much, Janet, I feel like you could just chat with you all day. Thank you again for giving me a chance to highlight some of my work. Also I want to thank everyone with aphasia who has participated in my projects, all my students and collaborators, Aphasia Access and the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia. Thanks again.   Janet: For references and resources mentioned in today's podcast, please see our Show Notes. They are available on our website, www.aphasiaaccess.org. There you can also become a member of our organization, browse our growing library of materials, and find out about the Aphasia Access Academy. If you have an idea for a future podcast episode, email us at info@aphasiaaccess.org. For Aphasia Access Conversations, I'm Janet Patterson, thanking you again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access. References Antonucci, T. C., & Akiyama, H. (1987). Social networks in adult life and a preliminary examination of the convoy model. Journal of Gerontology, 42(5), 519–527. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/42.5.519 Archer, B.A., Azios, J.H., Douglas, N.F., Strong, K.A., Worrall, L.D. & Simmons-Mackie, N.F. 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In this episode, Gigi Amateau, MS, PhD, and Morgan Alexander, LMSW, MSG, explore how fostering a culture of safety and belonging within organizations can enhance job satisfaction and employee retention. Gigi, an assistant professor and Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Gerontology and Virginia Center on Aging, explains the principles of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the need to understand individuals' life histories to create safe spaces and prevent re-traumatization. Morgan, with her expertise in social work and care management, sheds light on person-centered care and the impact of power dynamics in caregiving relationships. Together, they discuss the importance of listening deeply, honoring older adults' experiences, and cultivating care environments where everyone feels valued and respected.Voices in Leadership is produced by Association Briefings.

On this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon sits down with Dr. Nina Weiler-Harwell, Associate Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement for AARP California, and Dr. Donna Benton, Research Associate Professor of Gerontology at USC and Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center. They discuss the evolving landscape of caregiving, the challenges faced by family caregivers, and the resources available to support them. The conversation also highlights the broader societal impact of caregiving and what it means for the future of long-term care. Listen in for another informative episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California. Follow UsTwitter @AARPCAFacebook @aarpcaliforniaInstagram @aarpcaAdditional Resources:Access AARP Caregiving Resources: www.aarp.org/caregivingExplore the AARP Prepare to Care Guide: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guideFind Support at Caregiver Resource Centers in California: https://www.caregivercalifornia.orgShare Your Caregiving Story: caaarp@aarp.orgLearn about Tomorrow's Caregiving Today: www.aarp.org/RealTalkFind out about free webinars and in-person workshops that are dedicated to the needs of family caregivers, as well as to find events nearest to you: aarp.org/localContact the AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line: English: 1-888-333-5885Spanish: 1-888-971-2013Presented by AARP Californiawww.AARP.org/CA

Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com In this episode of The Metabolic Link filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Valter Longo shares his latest research on the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its powerful impact on aging, metabolic diseases, and cancer treatment. With a focus on periodic fasting interventions, Dr. Longo highlights the role of FMD in activating stem cells, enhancing cellular repair mechanisms, and even reversing metabolic dysfunctions like insulin resistance and type 1 diabetes.Dr. Longo's work is paving the way for more accessible, non-invasive therapies for chronic conditions, with far-reaching implications for aging, cancer prevention, and metabolic health. If you're an academic, medical professional, or researcher, you won't want to miss this in-depth discussion on how FMD could shape the future of medicine.Valter Longo, PhD, is the Edna Jones Professor in Gerontology, the Director of the USC Longevity Institute and group leader at the IFOM cancer research institute in Milan, Italy. His laboratories study the fundamental mechanisms of aging in yeast, rodents and humans by using genetics and biochemistry techniques. The focus is on the nutrient-response signal transduction pathways that regulate disease and longevity. This work led to the discovery of the effects of periodic fasting and fasting mimicking diets on multi-system stem cell activation and regeneration in mice, and to clinical trials on a range of age-related diseases.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Genova Connect: Receive 15% off any of their tests with code metaboliclink at https://gdx.net/themetaboliclinkAG1: This November, AG1 is offering a free gift with your first subscription plus a Welcome Kit at https://DrinkAG1.com/METABOLICLINK—while supplies last!Ned: Get 15% off Ned products with code METABOLICLINK at https://helloned.com/metaboliclinkLearn more about Dr. Valter Longo here.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

Angela is joined by special guest, Zora Benhamou, to examine the multifaceted experiences of menopause, exploring how cultural attitudes and personal stories shape women's journeys through this natural transition. Zora shares her fascinating project of interviewing women from various countries about their menopause experiences, revealing that while symptoms may be universal, perceptions and responses differ significantly across cultures. She also highlights the importance of awareness and education around menopause, discussing common symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, while also addressing the stigma surrounding hormone therapy KEY TAKEAWAYS Menopause is a universal experience, but cultural attitudes towards it vary significantly. In some countries, women are more open to discussing their experiences, while in others, there is a stigma that leads to rejection of such conversations. Fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances are among the most common symptoms of menopause, often overshadowing hot flashes. Many women are unaware of the full range of menopause symptoms, which can include over 100 different manifestations. The perception of stress plays a crucial role in how women experience menopause. Women in less stressful environments or with a more relaxed attitude tend to cope better with menopausal symptoms, often attributing their resilience to their overall life perspective. There is a lack of awareness and acceptance of hormone therapy in many cultures. Many women are hesitant to consider hormone replacement therapy due to fears of negative health effects, despite the potential benefits it can offer during menopause. BEST MOMENTS "Menopause happens to everyone. No one's getting away with it. We all experience very, very similar symptoms. However, the attitudes are different." "I always say that I'm most worried about the asymptomatic woman, because she's the one who's not going to be aware of what's going on under the hood." "It's incredible that we've never been told... that a woman will lose her periods somewhere between 45 and 55." "Fatigue is something that's big on the list... but I think more than the mood swings would be the sleep." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Visit Just Thrive and use CODE ANGELA20 at www.justthrivehealth.com ABOUT THE GUEST Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to challenging menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. As the dynamic host of the Hack My Age podcast, she focuses on empowering women navigating the menopausal transition through biohacking techniques. At 54 years old, Zora embodies the essence of a digital nomad and serves as a passionate menopause educator. She is the visionary behind HackMyAge.com and the author of the Longevity Master Plan and cookbook, "Eating For Longevity," offering invaluable resources and programs for women in peri and post-menopause. Zora's commitment to normalizing menopause conversations is evident through her popular reels interviewing women around the world about their menopause experiences.  She completed the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine's Menopause Method training, Dr. Stacey Sims' Menopause for Athletes course, and is an active member of esteemed organizations such as the Gerontological Society of America, the Aging Society of America, the British Menopause Society and the European Menopause and Andropause Society. With a Master's degree in Gerontology from the prestigious University of Southern California, Zora's expertise extends to sports nutrition coaching and breathing instruction, further enriching her holistic approach to women's wellness. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. 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Episode hosted by Dr. Julie Foucher of the Pursuing Health Podcast, on Sep 17, 2024: #PursuingHealth Tony Nader, MD, PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. Dr. Nader, whose training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology, is a bestselling author (One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness), with his book Consciousness is All There Is recently released on August 6 (Penguin/Hay House). He is the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally. Dr Nader conducted research on neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and the relationship between diet, age, behavior, mood, seasonal influences, and neurotransmitter and hormonal activity, and on the role of neurotransmitter precursors in medicine. Dr. Nader's interest to explore the full potential of the human physiology, and the human mind led him to also study and conduct research on ancient and modern techniques of self-development. For many years, Dr. Nader worked closely with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who first introduced Transcendental Meditation or TM® to the world in 1958, and who emphasized the scientific understanding and validation of Transcendental Meditation. Dr. Nader has discussed his expertise at academic institutions such as Harvard Business School on The Neuroscience of Transcendence, Stanford University, where he gave talks in a series entitled "Hacking Consciousness" as well as the keynote speaker for a number of conferences at the House of Commons, British Parliament. His research has been published in Neurology, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Gerontology, Progress in Brain Research, and many other journals. Dr. Nader has been awarded many time for his outstanding contribution in human development, environment, education, and health. You can connect with Dr. Nader via Instagram @drtonynader https://www.instagram.com/drtonynader If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns. iTunes: https://goo.gl/UFjY0q | Stitcher: http://goo.gl/xKMmiR | Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3aiTnBg | Google Play: http://bit.ly/2vrlTSD To order Dr Tony Nader's book Consciousness Is All There Is: https://www.drnaderbooks.com or use your favorite bookseller. Website https://www.drtonynader.com Instagram https://instagram.com/drtonynader Facebook https://facebook.com/DrTonyNader YouTube https://youtube.com/@DrTonyNader X https://x.com/DrTonyNader TikTok https://tiktok.com/@drtonynader Original podcast episode link https://youtu.be/V4QecGh3lNQ?si=wP7VzRkYHSlqz0wm To learn Transcendental Meditation https://www.tm.org To view the Meditate America event https://live.meditateamerica.org Maharishi International University https://www.miu.edu

Professor Emerita Connie Corley, PhD, talks about the evolution of the positive aging movement and how embracing change, conscious awareness, and perspective are keys to aging well. About Connie Connie Corley, MSW, MA, PhD has a long history in the fields of gerontology/geriatrics as a graduate of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She co-created the doctoral concentration in Creative Longevity and Wisdom in the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University and is Professor Emerita at California State University, Los Angeles as well as Fielding. A Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education, she has engaged in multiple programs as a mentor and leader in curriculum development and co-founded and directed a lifelong learning program in Los Angeles for over 10 years. Recent work involves creativity in later life (emerging from a national study of Holocaust survivors) and intergenerational/intercultural mutual mentoring. Her website for coaching and podcast archives is https://conniecorleyphd.org/. Key Takeaways The field of positive aging emerged from positive psychology looking at is ways in which humans can live life more fully. Conscious aging means doing an internal audit, examining experiences, and gaining greater awareness. Becoming aware means living in the moment, mindfully. “Gerotranscendence” is spending time in reflection and having perspective to step back and look at the larger dimensions of life. It is an act of consciousness to step aside from worrying and ruminating and become aware of those negative thoughts. Do more of nothing. It is a gift of growing older to have fewer professional commitments. The four different dimensions the 4A Plus Model of positive aging are Wellness, Affiliation, Attitude and Awareness.

The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, tips for people considering careers in aging, anecdotes from the featured trailblazers' years of experience, and words of wisdom and practical pointers for people as they age.     In this episode, the ESPO Chair, Dr. Brianna Morgan, interviews GSA Board of Directors Chair, Dr. James F. Nelson, about his career, experience with GSA, and advice for future scholars. Download the Transcript   Guests: Tamara Baker, PhD, FGSA James Nelson, PhD, FGSA Hosts: Kalisha Bonds, PhD, RN Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.   Click here to view our other Trailblazers podcast episode with Dr. Tamara Baker.

The GSA Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) created and supports a limited podcast series called Talks With a Trailblazer. In this series, we invite leaders in the field of aging research, education, practice, and policy to share their experiences and wisdom to inspire up-and-coming GSA members and inform the general public about aging well. We will cover a variety of areas of interest, including career reviews, tips for people considering careers in aging, anecdotes from the featured trailblazers' years of experience, and words of wisdom and practical pointers for people as they age.     In this episode, the ESPO Past Chair, Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson, interviews Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Tamara Baker, about her career, research, and advice for future generations.  Transcript   Speaker Tamara Baker, PHD, FGSA Host Kalisha Bonds Johnson, PhD, RN   This podcast episode is supported by the GSA Innovation Fund.   Click here to check out our other Trailblazers podcast episode with Dr. Jim Nelson.

Coach Zoe and I get together for a "Coaches' Corner” discussion about 4 problems in the fitness industry at the moment (and what to do about them!), and many other topics. Coach Zoe is a fitness coach and marketing and community engagement professional. Her athletic background spans a wide range of endeavours, including three professional boxing matches, half-marathons, Muay Thai, multi-day endurance hiking, and distance swimming. Coach Zoe currently holds a Yellow Belt in Krav Maga. She is the co-founder of Ban Fur Farms BC, and the founder of the Vancouver Vegan Resource Centre (VVRC). Zoe has been vegan for 14 years, and an animal rights activist for (almost) the same duration of time. Coach K is a fitness and nutrition coach, author of five books, 22-year vegan, and magazine writer. She's the founder of K.I. Health & Fitness, where she and her team lead award-winning coaching programs that help vegans worldwide get super strong and build health habits they'll still hold at the age of 103. She holds a Masters degree in Gerontology, specializing in health and aging. Her work has been profiled by CNBC, Huffpost, Healthline, Bustle, Livestrong, and more. Listen in as we have a coaches' chat! 

What if you could test your cognition from the comfort of your own home using a smartphone? Drs. David Berron and Lindsay Clark have spent years researching cognitive neuroscience, culminating in a 2024 published study investigating the effectiveness of a smartphone app as a tool for detecting cognitive impairment outside of a clinic or research setting. Drs. Berron and Clark join Dementia Matters to discuss how the app and tests were developed, the benefits and drawbacks of this approach  and the implications of remote testing in the healthcare field. Guests: David Berron, PhD, Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience research group leader, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), and Lindsay Clark, PhD, licensed neuropsychologist, clinical core co-lead, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), assistant professor, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Show Notes Read Drs. Berron and Clark's study, “A remote digital memory composite to detect cognitive impairment in memory clinic samples in unsupervised settings using mobile devices,” online through the journal npj Digital Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Berron and his research on his website. Learn more about Dr. Clark on her profile on the Wisconsin ADRC's website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production.

Robert Greenway, Director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa in the Trump administration, and principal architect of the Abraham Accords Topic: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killedJamie Caporuscio, Owner and Operator of A&S Italian Market in Wyckoff, NJ Topic: Italian-American Heritage Month Gregg Jarrett, Legal and political analyst for Fox News Channel and the author of "The Trial Of The Century" Topic: Impact of Trump's outstanding legal battles on the electionJoe Grano, Former Chairman and CEO of UBS Financial Services Inc. and Former Chair of the Homeland Security Advisory Council Topic: His new book David Friedman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and the author of "One Jewish State: The Last, Best Hope to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" Topic: Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Thomas Homan, Former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Topic: How Trump had illegal immigration at a 45-year lowRaymond Arroyo, managing editor & host of "The World Over" on EWTN and a Fox News contributor Topic: His interview with Donald Trump at the Al Smith Dinner Mike Eisenstadt, talent agent whose mother lives at The Harborside and Dr. Constance Miceli, Ph.D. in Gerontology and Social Work who is a resident of The Harborside Topic: The Harborside independent assisted living facility in bankruptcySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Green Rush, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets, and culture, produced by KCSA Podcast Labs. Today, we have a special edition of the Green Rush featuring our newest production, Alternatively Speaking. In our debut season, we're diving into a revolutionary concept in health span, longevity, and healthcare.  Our hosts sat down with Alternatively Speaking's first-ever guest, Jamie Justice, Executive Vice President of the Health Domain at XPRIZE Foundation and Adjunct Professor in Internal Medicine Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM). Jamie is dedicated to Geroscience research that advances the hypothesis that by targeting the basic biology of aging the incidence of multiple age-related diseases can be delayed or prevented. So don't sit back, lean forward and enjoy! Podcast Highlights: Introduction & XPRIZE Foundation Origins (00:00 - 02:29): Overview of the longevity industry, the impact of the Ansari XPRIZE on private space travel, and XPRIZE's influence on companies like SpaceX. Jamie Justice's Background & Passion for Research (02:30 - 06:14): Jamie's journey into gerontology, early research experiences with older adults, and her focus on empathy and the human aspect of aging. Exploring Aging & Longevity (06:15 - 10:21): Discussion on the fundamental questions of aging, how different interventions (lifestyle, supplements, drugs) impact human health and longevity. Translating Aging Research into Practice (10:22 - 13:10): Jamie's work at Wake Forest, ongoing efforts to apply aging research in real-world settings, and the philosophical aspects of aging—living fully versus focusing on death. Healthspan vs. Lifespan & Longevity Goals (13:11 - 20:43): Exploring the concept of the ‘longevity dividend,' aligning biological health with extended life, and the strategies to improve healthspan by optimizing current biology. XPRIZE HealthSPAN Award & Future of Aging Research (20:44 - 28:28): Introduction to the XPRIZE HealthSPAN Award program, the bold scientific goals it supports, challenges in aging research, and the collaborative efforts to advance the field. Social Media: X: @j_n_justice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-justice-ph-d-6b933146/  Other Links/Mentions: https://www.xprize.org/  https://www.xprize.org/prizes/healthspan  Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications.  Special thanks to our Program Director, Shea Gunther and Executive Producer, Maria Petsanas. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @KCSAPodcastLabs Instagram: @KCSAPodcastLabs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kcsapodcastlabs/

It's no secret that our culture often presents aging in a negative light, particularly for women, leaving many of us uncertain or even fearful about life beyond 40, 50 or (god forbid), 60. But one iconic sitcom has challenged these stereotypes with humor, heart, and authenticity: The Golden Girls. For Maria Carpiac, a professor of Gerontology at California State University, Long Beach, and an advocate for healthy aging, The Golden Girls offers a shining example of how we can view aging with optimism and a sense of humor.In this episode, Erin and Maria explore the complexities of aging, highlighting the importance of community, jou, and adaptability in leading a fulfilling life, with insights from The Golden Girls. From Blue Zones to finding purpose as we age, this conversation reveals how we can all live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives—no matter what stage we're in. Tune in as we explore:How to embrace aging instead of fearing it—it's a journey we all share!Why "anti-aging" is a myth, and why the focus should be on aging well.The key elements of healthy aging: community, stress management, nutrition, and movement.Creative housing solutions like communal living and co-housing to foster supportive, connected communities as we age.How the media shapes our perceptions of aging and why The Golden Girls still resonates, even in today's TV landscape.Exploring the Japanese concept of "ikigai" (reason for being) and its role in aging well.Why retirement isn't just about money—it's about staying engaged and connected.The dangers of conflating normal aging with disease, and how healthcare biases affect aging women.OUR GUEST: Dr. Maria Carpiac is a Professor of Gerontology and Director of the Gerontology Program at California State University, Long Beach. She holds a BA, MSW, and PhD in Social Work from UCLA, specializing in Older Adults. A Fellow of the Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), Dr. Carpiac teaches courses such as Social Policy & Aging and Women and Aging. Her research focuses on holistic health programs for assisted living and Age Friendly Universities (AFU). Under her leadership, CSULB joined the AFU Global Network, and the Gerontology Program received Program of Merit distinction in 2020.Want more Dr. Carpiac? Learn more about her Gerontology program at www.csulb.edu/gerontology Watch some of her interviews below:Optimal Aging & Gerontology, Beach TV Women and Aging: Lessons from the Golden Girls, KSROCSULB Class Uses the Golden Girls in Every Lesson, Spectrum 1 NewsWant more Hotter Than Ever? Subscribe to the Hotter Than Ever Substack to dive deeper. Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube:

Tony Nader, MD, PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience) and a globally recognized expert in the science of Consciousness and human development. Dr. Nader, whose training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology, is a bestselling author (One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness), with his book Consciousness is All There Is recently released on August 6 (Penguin/Hay House). He is the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally.   Dr Nader conducted research on neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and the relationship between diet, age, behavior, mood, seasonal influences, and neurotransmitter and hormonal activity, and on the role of neurotransmitter precursors in medicine.   Dr. Nader's interest to explore the full potential of the human physiology, and the human mind led him to also study and conduct research on ancient and modern techniques of self-development.   For many years, Dr. Nader worked closely with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who first introduced Transcendental Meditation or TM® to the world in 1958, and who emphasized the scientific understanding and validation of Transcendental Meditation.   Dr. Nader has discussed his expertise at academic institutions such as Harvard Business School on The Neuroscience of Transcendence, Stanford University, where he gave talks in a series entitled "Hacking Consciousness" as well as the keynote speaker for a number of conferences at the House of Commons, British Parliament. His research has been published in Neurology, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Journal of Gerontology, Progress in Brain Research, and many other journals. Dr. Nader has been awarded  many time for his outstanding contribution in human development, environment, education, and health.   You can connect with Dr. Nader via Instagram @drtonynader Related Episodes: Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner Ep 277 - The Science of Spirituality and Mental Health with Dr. Lisa Miller If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

The episode of Profiles in Risk features Dr. Yael Benvenisti discussing Israel's innovative culture in the insurtech sector. Key topics include:1. Israel's entrepreneurial spirit in insurtech2. Technology's role in transforming insurance, especially in gerontology3. The need for new underwriting models incorporating predictive technologies4. Global adoption of insurance technologyHighlights of the episode include:- Discussion of Israel's innovative insurtech ecosystem- Exploration of technology in gerontology, including social robots and passive monitoring devices- The importance of transforming insurance practices with new underwriting models- Emphasis on a customer-centric approach in insurance- Global perspectives on insurtech, with examples from Australia and Japan- Insights into the future of insurance, focusing on prevention and early detectionVideo Version: https://youtu.be/KxVzFTkIGrkHow To Quit Your Job and Start A Business (Limited Series Podcast)How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business is a 20-episode limited podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us a textToday the guys sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tracey Gendron.Dr. Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant- funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master's degree in Gerontology, a Master's degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.Dr. Gendron has dedicated her career to changing the landscape develop an age-inclusive climate that facilitates growth and engagement in elderhood. Her personal and professional goal is to raise awareness of elderhood as the solution to the deeply embedded ageism pervasive within all cultures, settings, and individuals.You can find her book, Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it by clicking HERE.

Dr. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2007 at age 53 and died in 2016 after a 9-year journey. Ed was a practicing academic radiation oncologist for 23 years, specializing in the treatment of adults and children with brain cancer. In 2010, inspired by Rebecca's journey, his medical interest shifted to dementia diagnosis and treatment, and with his additional training in mental health counseling, he founded the Memory Counseling Program in 2011, part of the Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and the Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Program serves individuals, couples, and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia. Dr. Shaw has also authored four books on Dementia which we will discuss shortly.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

From 18th century London to the promise of a global cure: the 200-year history of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's, a neurodegenerative disorder most commonly characterized by tremors and other motor symptoms, is so complex, many medical professionals are starting to classify it as a group of diseases, rather than a single disease. In this episode, we explain those complexities, including: • The motor symptoms (e.g. cogwheel rigidity, bradykinesia) and non-motor symptoms (e.g. depression, sleep disorders) • How the industrial revolution may have brought about environmental factors which contribute to Parkinson's • The differences and similarities between Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's • How Parkinson's manifests in our brains • Why one nurse was able to detect Parkinson's through smell • The neurogenetics of Parkinson's, and the ethical quandaries of evolving genetic technology • Why lifestyle — nutrition, exercise, etc. — is so key to preventing and managing Parkinson's Joining us for this extensive conversation are three incredible guests: • Dr. Rachel Dolhun, Senior Vice President of Medical Communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research • Dr. Michael Okun, evolutionary biologist, movement disorders specialist, and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases • Dr. Matthew Farrer, neurogenetics expert and Professor Of Neurology at the University of Florida ‘Your Brain On' is hosted by neurologists, scientists and public health advocates Ayesha and Dean Sherzai. Drs. Ayesha and Dean are now welcoming patients via the Brain Health Institute: https://brainhealthinstitute.com/ ‘Your Brain On... Parkinson's' • SEASON 3 • EPISODE 1 (SEASON 3 DEBUT) ————— LINKS   Dr. Rachel Dolhun: At the Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/rachel-dolhun-md-dipablm  ‘Ask the MD' series: https://www.michaeljfox.org/ask-md  The Michael J. Fox Foundation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeljfoxfoundation/videos  Dr. Michael Okun: At the University of Florida: https://neurology.ufl.edu/profile/okun-michael/  The book ‘Ending Parkinson's Disease': https://endingpd.org/  The Norman Fixel Institute: https://fixel.ufhealth.org/   Dr. Matthew Farrer: At the University of Florida: https://neurology.ufl.edu/profile/farrer-matthew/ ————— References: Bloem, B. R., Okun, M. S., & Klein, C. (2021). Parkinson's disease. The Lancet, 397(10291), 2284-2303. Morris, H. R., Spillantini, M. G., Sue, C. M., & Williams-Gray, C. H. (2024). The pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. The Lancet, 403(10423), 293-304. Dorsey, E., Sherer, T., Okun, M. S., & Bloem, B. R. (2018). The emerging evidence of the Parkinson pandemic. Journal of Parkinson's disease, 8(s1), S3-S8. Dorsey, E. R., Okun, M. S., & Tanner, C. M. (2021). Bad Air and Parkinson Disease—The Fog May Be Lifting. JAMA neurology, 78(7), 793-795. Tsalenchuk, M., Gentleman, S. M., & Marzi, S. J. (2023). Linking environmental risk factors with epigenetic mechanisms in Parkinson's disease. npj Parkinson's Disease, 9(1), 123. Reynoso, A., Torricelli, R., Jacobs, B. M., Shi, J., Aslibekyan, S., Norcliffe‐Kaufmann, L., ... & Heilbron, K. (2024). Gene–Environment Interactions for Parkinson's Disease. Annals of Neurology, 95(4), 677-687. Golsorkhi, M., Sherzai, A., & Dashtipour, K. The Influence of Lifestyle on Parkinson's Disease Management. In Lifestyle Medicine, Fourth Edition (pp. 919-924). CRC Press. Sherzai, A. Z., Tagliati, M., Park, K., Pezeshkian, S., & Sherzai, D. (2016). Micronutrients and risk of Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. Gerontology and geriatric medicine, 2, 2333721416644286. ————— FOLLOW US  Join the NEURO Academy: NEUROacademy.com  Instagram: @thebraindocs Website: TheBrainDocs.com More info and episodes: TheBrainDocs.com/Podcast