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.
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Recent Podcast Episode
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In this episode, I interviewed Jody Clayton, a senior living professional with over a decade of experience, to discuss the historical evolution of senior care and how modern communities offer a vibrant, supportive environment that fosters social connection rather than decline.
In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Stephanie Rogers, a geriatrician at UCSF, to discuss the reality of health and aging after 60, breaking down the pervasive myth of inevitable decline and sharing how physical fitness, cognitive abilities, and life happiness can actually continue to improve over the decades.
In this episode, I interviewed Ginny MacColl, the Guinness World Record holder as the oldest female ninja competitor, to discuss how she started lifting weights in her 60s and achieved 17 strict pull-ups by age 74, proving that strength is ageless and you can continue to get stronger as you age.
In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Sarah Margolin, a psychology professor at SUNY Brockport, to explore how negative age stereotypes and societal expectations shape our cognitive and physical reality as we grow older.
In this episode, I interviewed Frances Hall, founder of Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP), to discuss the complex emotional and practical realities of caring for aging parents without any prior training.
In this episode, I interviewed aging psychologist Doctor Julie Erickson about debunking ageism and stereotypes, emotional well-being in later life, and why it is never too late to change and think big about the third act of life.
In this episode, I interviewed Teepa Snow, a leading dementia care expert and founder of Positive Approach to Care, about how families can move from frustration to connection through practical communication strategies and a shift toward care-partnering.
In this episode, I interviewed interior designer Laura Red from Red Interiors about how to make homes age-friendly without losing style or comfort.
n this episode, I interviewed Mark Hensley of AARP North Carolina about transforming our neighborhoods and policies into age-friendly communities so that older adults can preserve their independence, dignity, and choice to age safely in place
In this episode, I interviewed George Fuller, founder of Fuller Life Navigating and author of Life Compass Living, about how to plan ahead for life’s inevitable transitions, build chosen families, and avoid the crises he calls “life quakes”
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, I sat down with aging life care manager Jennifer Szakaly, founder of Caregiving Corner in Charlotte, North Carolina, to discuss how to navigate the shift from safety to independence, support solo agers, and have the crucial conversations about aging long before a crisis hits.
Senior Living Facilities Explained: Every Level of Care and Who It’s For | JODY CLAYTON
The 4 Ms of Aging Well: What to Ask at Every Doctor’s Appointment | DR. STEPHANIE ROGERS
OLDEST NINJA WARRIOR – Fitness doesn’t stop when you retire: GINNY MACCOLL
Your Beliefs About Aging Are Changing Your Body | Dr. Sara Margolin
What Nobody Tells You About Caring For Mom And Dad | FRANCES HALL
PSYCHOLOGIST: Unhappy After 70? You Are Not Stuck This Way
Why Telling the Truth Can Make Dementia Worse