Welcome to the Keen on Aging Podcast

Aging is a process shaped by the decisions we make today. Too often, families find themselves thrust into reactive crisis management when navigating senior healthcare or long-term care needs. But what if we shifted our perspective from fear to proactive planning?

As a gerontologist, author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging, and founder of Choice Care Navigators, I’m hosting this podcast to explore how we can completely reframe this stage of life and discover practical strategies for our future selves.

Recent Podcast Episode

Watch previous episodes here:

• What Your Doctor DOESN’T KNOW About Assisted Living

In this episode, I sat down with Bob Cain, marketing manager for Piedmont Home Care, to discuss why so many doctors are flying blind when making senior care referrals and what you actually need to know before your loved one needs care.

• They Thought It Was Dementia. It Was Her Medications. 

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, founder of Geriatrics, to discuss how polypharmacy impacts older adults, why so many prescriptions pile up over the years, and what you can do if you suspect a loved one’s symptoms are stemming from their medication rather than their age.

• What Happens To Your Home If You Die Without A Will?

In this episode, I sat down with estate planning attorney Sue Hunt, founder of Focus Estate Solutions in Greensboro, North Carolina, to discuss why having a proactive plan in place is essential for protecting your choices, empowering your family, and avoiding the complexities of court when life throws unexpected moments your way.