Aging In Portland | Radio Show And Podcast

Hang on to your seats ... This week’s guest is Kathleen Sinclair, who joins us to challenge everyone over 55 not to waste life, but to create amazing adventures! She has learned that traveling gets her energy flowing and her curiosity rambling as she looks for action and new experiences. She says, "My senses yell at me, “We’re awake and ready to roll.” What’s a girl to do? Challenge the heck out of aging -- because you can!" Don’t miss this spirited show.

Our guest this week is Allison Lindauer, Ph.D. and Nurse Practitioner from the Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Center at OHSU. She gave us her take on the latest research and treatment.Dr. Lindauer and her colleagues at OHSU offer hope for those with dementia through leading-edge treatment and research. Their technology is designed to improve at-home care. They work with the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology to find ways for older people to stay independent, live at home longer, improve their overall health, and preserve their quality of life. Don’t miss this show!

Our good friend, Steve Toll of ComForCare, drops in with some great news. As the Care Enhancement Program Director for ComForCare Home Care, Steve is back to share what he is doing to help those living with dementia. A classically trained musician, Steve utilizes music as a therapeutic tool. The power of music helps people recall words and melodies from their long-term memory. You can find Steve every day on his new program, Tune in Today, where he engages his listeners with songs of their era. Tune in Today! #Portland

Kathy Wild, an associate professor of neurology and psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University, joins us to discuss aging and financial capacity. Dr. Wild notes that changes in financial behavior among older adults can be early indicators of dementia. She discusses her recent research in this area and her insights from working with older patients and their families for more than 30 years. Her findings about financial capacity in older adults are based on cognitive patterns that can become early warnings of more serious difficulty. Don’t miss this show!

This week, we have a double-header. Our two guests are eminent physicians, and both of them are joining us to talk about this week’s Aging in Portland theme, “How to survive a pandemic and embrace healthy senior living!”My first guest is Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, who kicked off the first half of our show discussing his new book, How to Survive a Pandemic. Then we’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom, author and Chief of Geriatrics at OHSU. She shares her tips for healthy aging to help you live your best possible life. Join us for a show that’s full of timely information. Don’t miss it!

This week, Dr. Warren Wolf talks about the challenges of caregivers and the attributes that make the most successful ones. It’s a demanding profession because it’s a life spent in two worlds simultaneously. That may be why only one percent of our population are professional caregivers. As our world ages around us, where are we going to find enough caregivers for our aging population? And who are they? What are their attributes, and how do we recognize those who can thrive and provide the necessary services in such a demanding and self-sacrificing role? Dr. Wolf reveals how he can help identify the best caregivers through Milimot, an algorithm he created for this purpose. With Milimot, it’s now possible to identify people with traits and abilities that make up essential caregiver attributes. If anyone you know may need a caregiver in the future, don’t’ miss this show! #Portland

This week on Aging in Portland, Matt Gannon of ComForCare Home Care of West Linn discussed in-home dementia care and the importance of caregivers. Matt has been a caregiver and advocate for people living with dementia for more than 17 years. He brings his unique perspective about why caregivers hold one of the most important jobs in today's aging world. Combined with his expertise in dementia care, Matt explains the urgent need for our culture to embrace and recognize caregivers. Matt’s personal search to discover an in-home care agency that recognizes caregivers brought him to ComForCare Home Care. Don’t miss this show!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Gastroenterologist with the Plant-Fed Gut, talks to us about the benefits of a fiber-fueled, plant-based diet, together with OSU student Grace Myers, in Part II of a fascinating interview. Dr. Bulsiewicz (MD, MSCI) and Grace Myers continue their lively conversation, picking up where they left off the week before in their discussion about how a turbo-charged healthy gut optimizes and restores your health. Dr. B’s book, Fiber Fueled, is the playbook that outlines this approach. Grace tells her story of microbial imbalance, which had troubled her since the age of seven, and how Dr. B’s guidance has restored health and happiness to her life. By sharing her story and Dr. B’s explanation of what it means to be Fiber Fueled, we hope to inspire the legions of people who are struggling with microbial imbalance. Don’t miss this show!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Gastroenterologist with the Plant-Fed Gut, talks to us about the benefits of a fiber-fueled, plant-based diet. Did you know that there are over 39 trillion microbes in your gut? And do you realize that the survival of these microbes depends on the types of foods we introduce to the "gut microbiome" in which they thrive? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, Gastroenterologist of the Plant-Fed Gut, explains why eating more fiber can save human lives, heal inflammation, help you lose weight, and end digestive distress. Later in the show, Grace Myers, an OSU student and friend of Aging in Portland, engages Dr. B. while sharing her story of living with an out-of-balance gut since age 7. Don’t miss this show!

Storytellers Nancy McDonald and Laurence Overmire, actors and educators who explore genealogy, joined us to discuss how you can find gold in your family tree. Laurence’s multi-faceted career includes roles as a poet, actor, director, educator, and genealogist. He is the author of 11 books, and Scottish historian Ted Cowan calls him “a true sennachie, genealogist as well as bard.” Laurence is joined by his lifelong soulmate, Nancy McDonald of Juggling Feathers, also a poet, actor, director, and educator. Together they earn the title, “Two most interesting people in the world.” Today they talked about how you can explore your family history. Our conversation will be guided by Laurence’s book, “Digging for Ancestral Gold.” #Portland

This week, we’re so pleased to have Pat Dignan join us to share the Dignan story. On Aging in Portland, we believe that “stories matter” because they are the language of the heart. As we get older, our stories come from a series of scenes over time that reveal our purpose, our meaning, and occasionally, our secrets. It has been said if you want to get to know someone, get to know their story. Let’s get to know Pat and Andy Dignan, who share a 66-year panorama of a story that continues to be written. As you hear them tell their story, we trust you’ll find your life enriched. Don’t miss this show!

At the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, Stephanie Rudeen is the Director of Donor Engagement, and Amanda Mason is the Assistive Technology Services Coordinator. As our guests this week, Stephanie and Amanda talk about how important it is for humans to communicate with each other, and how difficult it can be for people with ALS. That’s because about 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak. However, there are many ways this regional ALS chapter assists those living with ALS providing by various technologies to aid with communication, giving people with ALS a voice. It’s fascinating, so please don’t miss this show! We talked about how to communicate with a person who was diagnosed with ALS. Did you know that 75% of people living with ALS lose their ability to speak? Living with ALS can make communication more difficult. That’s why they are here to discuss the many ways in how their chapter assists those living with ALS providing various technologies to aid with communication.

This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes. Dr. Khambatta, with a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry, and his partner, Robby Barbaro, with an MPH, are the co-founders of Mastering Diabetes, @masteringdiabetes.com. They have teamed up to make sure people living with all forms of diabetes can optimize their diet and exercise habits to feel great, look amazing, and minimize the risk of long-term complications. Their extensively-researched methods teach you how to reverse insulin resistance and maximize longevity while living in the comfort of your own home. Their new book, also called Mastering Diabetes, comes out on February 18, 2020, and is packed full of useful information.

I had an opportunity to interview Lisa Kendall, the Recruiting Coordinator from ComForCare Home Care in West Linn. We discussed the qualities and traits she seeks when recruiting caregivers. That matters because any caregiver who walks into your home has a meaningful impact on your life. That’s why you should insist that your caregiver is a match to your specific needs. Lisa understands that and shares how she recruits only the best caregivers based on the right behavioral attributes, and she outlines what those traits are. After all, a caregiver’s training and skills are only half of the equation. The other half depends entirely on the personal qualities of the caregiver. That’s why ComForCare West Linn has found an objective way to match the characteristics of their caregivers to the needs of their clients. It’s fascinating, so don’t miss this show!

This week on Aging in Portland, our guest is “Dr. B,” a gastroenterologist from The Plant Fed Gut. We talked about how anyone can get their gut thriving again by becoming “fiber fueled.” Optimizing your gut health will have a MASSIVE impact on your total wellness, from improved digestion to balanced hormones and a stronger immune system. Dr. B, a gastroenterologist, was himself a junk-food junkie who, by his own admission, was doing his gut no favors with his diet rich in processed foods and poor in plants. Sick of his state of health and those of his patients, he turned to research journals for answers. It changed everything, and he tells us how. Don’t miss this show!

This week, we have a double-header. Our two guests are eminent physicians, and both of them are joining us to talk about this week’s Aging in Portland theme, “How to survive a pandemic and embrace healthy senior living!”My first guest is Dr. Michael Greger, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, who kicked off the first half of our show discussing his new book, How to Survive a Pandemic. Then we’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom, author and Chief of Geriatrics at OHSU. She shares her tips for healthy aging to help you live your best possible life. Join us for a show that’s full of timely information. Don’t miss it!

This week on Aging in Portland, our guest and guide is Krista Kinzer, Executive Director of Fieldstone Cornell Landing.Choosing the right long-term care community can be challenging. Our guest and guide for today's show is Krista Kinzer, who Krista began her career as a caregiver, and today is the Executive Director of Fieldstone Cornell Landing. She knows that choosing the right long-term care community can be challenging, and she walks us through the process of landing in the right place. She also explains why caregivers matter, and in particular, why the caregivers of Fieldstone matter, where the emphasis is on joyfulness and vibrancy. Don’t miss this show!

If you’re at the point where you need home care, how do you know that the person who comes to assist you is the right person? This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Joanne Kantor, the Administrator of ComForCare Home Care in West Linn, and Danielle Hoygaard, their Director of Client and Caregiver Relations. We discussed matching the right home caregiver to each situation. Since caregiving is the most intimate job in the world, it’s essential that your caregiver is a match for your specific needs. Joanne and Danielle join us on today's show to explain how they identify the right caregiver for each client. They look for six specific qualities in the people they hire and then match them to their client’s needs in those same areas. The goal is to make caregiving compatible, comfortable, and well-suited to you or your loved ones. Don’t miss this show!

Our guest this week is Allison Lindauer, Ph.D. and Nurse Practitioner from the Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Center at OHSU. She gave us her take on the latest research and treatment.Dr. Lindauer and her colleagues at OHSU offer hope for those with dementia through leading-edge treatment and research. Their technology is designed to improve at-home care. They work with the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology to find ways for older people to stay independent, live at home longer, improve their overall health, and preserve their quality of life. Don’t miss this show!

Lance Christian, Executive Director, and Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement of the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter, joined us for ALS Awareness Month. We were very pleased to have Lance and Stephanie back in the studio with us for an update. Of course, COVID-19 is having an impact on those living with ALS and their families. Practicing safe hygiene is especially crucial for those living with ALS. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on fundraising, with so many people concerned about their incomes. Lance and Stephanie share some creative ways people can still join in the crucial mission to defeat ALS. Don't miss this show!