Aging Matters

Nov 19 2024 224 ep. 55 mins 10
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Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week her guests talk about subjects both informative and entertaining and help educate listeners about living better and longer. This program airs weekly on WERA-LP 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.

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Adult Day Programs w/ Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, and William Zagorski 11/19/24

Nov 19 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, Director, Arlington (VA) Adult Day Program, and William Zagorski, CEO, American Senior Care Centers, and Board Chair, National Adult Day Services Association, about adult day program services and how the program supports family caregivers.

Demand for Age-Friendly Care w/ Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD 11/12/24

Nov 12 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” and how geriatric health care can be improved.

Medicare Update w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, VA Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program 11/5/24

Nov 04 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about Medicare parts and enrollment, Medicare Advantage Plans, and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs.

Acupuncture w/ Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist 10/29/24

Oct 29 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ with Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Alleva Acupuncture, about acupuncture therapy, how it affects the body, health conditions treated, and the therapy session experience.

Community Program Assistance w/ Stephanie Hoopes, PhD/Rosie Allen-Herring, United Way 10/22/24

Oct 22 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Stephanie Hoopes, PhD, National Director, United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), and Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA, President and CEO, United Way of the National Capital Area, about ways to measure financial hardship and how United Way programs/services help ALICE older adults and families in need.

Philanthropy w/ Christy Cole, Arlington Community Foundation 10/15/24

Oct 15 2024 57 mins  
Conversation w/ Christy Cole, Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Arlington Community Foundation, about the meaning of philanthropy, suggestions for older adults to make a contribution to their communities, and creation and implementation of a strategic plan for philanthropic giving.

Vaccines and Immunizations w/ Claire Hannah, Association of Immunization Managers 10/8/24

Oct 08 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Claire Hannah, Executive Director, Association of Immunization Managers, about Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in addition to other immunizations older adults need to avoid health complications and stay healthy.

Yoga w/ Larry Payne, PhD, yoga therapist/Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, 10/1/24

Oct 01 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Larry Payne, PhD, yoga therapist, Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, and Founder, International Association of Yoga Therapists, about yoga types, how to practice yoga, and benefits for older adults.

Election 2024: Why It Matters w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history & presidential election lecturer 9/24/24

Sep 24 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history and presidential election lecturer, about older adults’ role in previous presidential elections, and how and for whom they decide to vote; also, the 2024 election, how it differs from previous elections, and factors likely to determine the winner.

Cognitive Decline w/ Amy Sanders, MD, and Clay Ackerly, MD, Sunday Health 9/17/24

Sep 17 2024 58 mins  
Conversation w/ Amy Sanders, MD, Dementia Neurologist, Sunday Health, and Clay Ackerly, MD, Primary Care Physician, Co-Founder. Ackerly McBride Group, and Senior Clinical Advisor, Sunday Health, about cognitive decline among older adults, cognitive assessment tests and treatment, and how the condition can be prevented.