Aging In Portland | Radio Show And Podcast

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, Michelle Rahn, a motivational speaker, joined us to talk about how to defy the gravity of aging expectations. Meeting new experiences and challenges in life can easily lead to trepidation, especially as we journey on this unpredictable path called "aging." As Michelle says, “Aging deliberately is not passive. It lets us be the best that we can be and allows us to accomplish things that we never knew we could.” She offers informative and inspiring advice about how to ascertain your individual strengths and to feel confident while developing a new you the process, at ANY age. It's never too late to become who you might have been, experience the joy of who you are, and celebrate and the freedom of who you are not. Don’t miss this inspiring show!

This week, our guests are Seth Dickinson and Olivia Mathis of Oasis Senior Advisors. They explain the details and options for transitioning to senior care in the Portland area.Do you know what to look for when it comes time to consider transitioning from an independent lifestyle to senior care? Most people find it daunting. Seth and Olivia have an intimate knowledge of Portland’s choices for long-term community living, and they use that knowledge to help us understand what to look for when considering supportive housing and care. Finding the right place for senior care is one of the most important decisions in life, so we all deserve to have some help with it. Don’t miss this show!

This week, our guest is Bob Kuenzli, father, grandfather, and storyteller. Bob joins us for the January feature on our series, “Your Story Matters.”Bob was born in 1926 and has been a keen observer for over nine decades. He shares his life story with us – what it was like growing up in Salem, as a childhood prankster, then years later witnessing the burning of Oregon's state capital building. He tells us how he fell – literally – for the love of his life, and then was swept away to a world war. He and his bride gave life to two daughters, and now they enjoy many grandchildren. Bob holds firm in his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Well done, good and faithful servant! Don't miss this show!

This week, our guest is attorney Tom Pixton of Pixton Law Group. We discussed the peace of mind that comes from thoughtful legal planning.As an attorney, Tom’s mission is to ease some of the burdens of aging and provide peace of mind by using a holistic and caring approach to planning for life’s challenges. In addition to standard legal issues, an attorney can help senior citizens make provisions for ill-health, disability, dementia, or other incapacities. Tom works to preserve a family’s legacy and to enhance the quality of life for his clients in their later years, and he tells us how he does that with what he calls his Senior Legal Survival Kit. Don’t miss this show!

This week, Carolyn Miller Parr joined us. She is a retired judge, mediator, and author who shares her insights about how families can live in peace as their parents' age. In her newest book, Love’s Way: Living Peacefully with Your Family as Your Parents Age, she outlines the positive ways adult children can deal with their aging parents. It is a practical handbook that helps us all understand the importance of heartfelt communication. Carolyn says that when we avoid the important conversations, it makes difficult matters even worse. She encourages adult children not to use “elderspeak” or force significant changes on a parent unless they become harmful enough to themselves that it becomes necessary. Her recurring theme is “Let your parents maintain their freedom and make their own decisions.” #Portland

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.

This week, our guests were Don Fries and Bev Bow, co-founders of Healthy World Sedona. We talked about their recent annual Healthy World Sedona Conference 2020.Don and Bev join us to discuss the success of the conference, now in its fourth year. The conference addresses the science and practice of “food as medicine” – medicine that goes beyond managing chronic conditions to promote true healing. The conference is organized for medical professionals to help them learn more about incorporating healthy, plant-based eating to treat diseases such as diabetes and other top causes of death. Eight prominent medical professionals led the sessions, and we have an opportunity to get a glimpse into what happened there. #Portland

This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Merrily Orsini, President of corecubed.com, and an award-winning expert in home care companies and what they can do for you.Merrily is a thought leader in the in-home care industry and is involved in numerous organizations, where she provides her insight and advice. She is a leader in the Help Choose Home initiative and hosts their podcasts, which focuses on educating listeners about how and when to choose healthcare at home. This week she shares that insight with us, helping to explain the why and how of health care for those who prefer to live at home. Don’t miss the show!

This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Pat Patton, Director of The Odd Couple, and Grant Byington, the actor who plays Felix Ungar, at the Lakewood Theatre.The Odd Couple is a fictional bromance based on Neil Simon's Broadway play in 1965. This successful play, film, and 1970s TV series is being revived on the stage at Lakewood Theatre. Pat Patton discusses the play’s co-stars: Grant Byington as the hypochondriac, fuss-budget, Felix Unger, and Don Alder as Oscar Madison, the slovenly sportswriter. (No wonder their wives kicked them out.) Can these two diverse divorced men live together? Witness their hilarious conflict on stage as they become the Odd Couple. Don’t miss this fun show!

This week, our guest is Emily-Rose Wiitala, the Special Events Director of the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington. There are many ways to defeat one's enemy. In this case the enemy happens to be a disease... ALS. And to fight the good fight, the ALS Association is asking everyone to arm themselves with skis and snowboards. Then congregate at Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday, March 7, from 8 AM to 4 PM. That’s when an army of snow lovers will engage in the ninth annual Ski to Defeat ALS event. Join them for a family-friendly day of skiing to raise money for all those living with this horrific disease. You can make a difference by donating, skiing, or volunteering. To learn more, don’t miss this show!

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.

This week, our guests are Dave and Marilyn Turnbull, lovers who share their story for Valentine’s Day. It’s the February chapter in our Your Story Matters series.Happy Valentine’s to all of you who make love an action word! Dave and Marilyn Turnbull join us on today's show to share their love story – and this story is in the language of the heart. Through 68 years of marriage, together they have had plenty of time to discover and practice how to put love into action. Don’t miss this show!

This week, my guest is John Shickich, an attorney from the Pixton Law Group, who explains the big new changes affecting retirement accounts. The SECURE Act is the most sweeping retirement security legislation to move through Congress in more than a decade. It marks a significant step toward modernizing America’s retirement system for workers. John Schickich joins us on today's show to explain how this Act will impact seniors in retirement.

This week, our guest is Bob Kuenzli, father, grandfather, and storyteller. Bob joins us for the January feature on our series, “Your Story Matters.”Bob was born in 1926 and has been a keen observer for over nine decades. He shares his life story with us – what it was like growing up in Salem, as a childhood prankster, then years later witnessing the burning of Oregon's state capital building. He tells us how he fell – literally – for the love of his life, and then was swept away to a world war. He and his bride gave life to two daughters, and now they enjoy many grandchildren. Bob holds firm in his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Well done, good and faithful servant! Don't miss this show!

This week, our guests are Seth Dickinson and Olivia Mathis of Oasis Senior Advisors. They explain the details and options for transitioning to senior care in the Portland area.Do you know what to look for when it comes time to consider transitioning from an independent lifestyle to senior care? Most people find it daunting. Seth and Olivia have an intimate knowledge of Portland’s choices for long-term community living, and they use that knowledge to help us understand what to look for when considering supportive housing and care. Finding the right place for senior care is one of the most important decisions in life, so we all deserve to have some help with it. Don’t miss this show!

Nancy McDonald is our guest this week. She’s the Director of the Lakewood Theatre Company’s current production of Wait Until Dark, and she brought lead actress Taylor Gene Grady with her to talk about the play and its suspenseful story.Continuing our theme of The Story Matters in 2020, this is the first of the plays we’ll feature from the Lakewood Center for The Arts, which is celebrating its 67th season of live theatre. This month, it’s murder, secret identities, and a switchblade named Geraldine that set the stage for a tale that will have you sleeping with the lights on! Wait Until Dark is a riveting play with superb performances, and we’re talking with the people at the center of it. Don’t miss this show!

This week, our guests are Gricel Malstrom and Charity Fenley, Lead Caregivers from ComForCare Home Care of West Linn. We talk about why caregivers matter and the value they can bring to your home. For most seniors, remaining independent in their own homes on their terms is at the top of their priority list. However, bringing a caregiver into your home can be a big transition. That is why it is imperative to be well matched. When the right caregiver walks into your home, it’s a great feeling! Don’t miss this show!

This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Tom Schiave, Lead Pastor at Gateway Church and a Professor at Multnomah Biblical Seminary. We discussed the power of your story because it matters! What is the storyline from your favorite book or movie? Great stories follow a pattern, and so do our personal lives. Pastor Schiave kicks off the new year with the foundation of our theme in 2020: Your Story Matters! Each month, we will feature a person in Portland who has a story to share. Why? Because great stories inspire, instruct, and inform us. Our stories can be a living legacy from which everyone can learn, grow, and be uplifted. There are five elements or seasons to a great storyline. Where is your story along that path? Don’t miss this first show of the new year to find out!

This week on Aging in Portland, I interviewed Tom Schiave, Lead Pastor at Gateway Church and a Professor at Multnomah Biblical Seminary. We discussed the Christmas Story and your story, too.Pastor Schiave reminds us that movies have scenes, and books have chapters. We can look at the Bible as four scenes in the story of God’s love and his pursuit of a personal relationship with his people. The Pastor weaves these stories together for us, and Aging in Portland radio offers this gift to our listening audience this Christmas Day. Merry Christmas and peace on earth to all! Don’t miss this holiday show!