Aging In Portland | Radio Show And Podcast

Mike Russell, Author of My Compass, Our Story: A Journey Through Death and Life joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. This is Mike’s testimony of his experience as he went through the death of his first wife. It follows his journey through the grieving process and the guidance he received just by being open. Mike allowed himself to follow the path before him without judgment. His story shows the progress of a man who was at his weakest and most vulnerable state and proves that finding the real you is possible even if it is hard.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

The heart of the matter is that there is a rhythm all around us. It is in nature, poetry, painting, and sculpting. Most notably, rhythm is found in the human heart. But, what happens when our heart’s rhythm is interrupted? Mellanie True Hills joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal experience after almost dying in emergency heart surgery. Mellanie left the corporate executive life behind to become the Founder & CEO of the American Foundation for Women's Health and StopAfib.org. Never miss a heartbeat. Restore your life and freedom and let’s stop Afib! #Portland

Don Tanole and Matt Gannon are Veterans who have served this great country. We salute you for the sacrifice you made for the freedoms we all enjoy today. We have not forgotten your service. Thank you both and thank you to the myriad of men and women who have served to protect our freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This interview originally aired on 11/11/2020. Tune in to hear their stories of service to our great country.

Wally Reitz, Oregon’s own 97-year-old Veteran shares his first-hand accounts of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Wally’s insights on being a soldier, serving his country, and living through it to be a husband and father are priceless. It is always the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month that we all stop to remember the heroes who have made a difference serving their country. Wally Rietz, an ordinary man, shares his extraordinary story of service to his country during WWII. At 97 years of age, Wally relives serving in the Battle of the Bulge and then walking into the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. He has seen the best and the worst of humankind. We salute all the men and women who have fought for our freedom, life, and liberty and whose sacrifices in the past allow us to have peace as we age in Portland today. Don’t miss this “up close and personal” salute to Veterans on the Aging Today podcast.

Dr. Monique Nugent joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how to prepare yourself and your family for your hospital visit. Whether it's an unexpected visit or a scheduled appointment, going to the hospital usually means you are already sick or in pain, and need too much help to do many things on your own. Dr. Nugent’s book, Prescription For Admission, walks you through the process with step-by-step information to ease your fears so you can get the most out of the care you receive. With the right knowledge, your hospital stay can be a positive experience.

Dr. Maritza Perez joins us on Aging Today to discuss non-melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. People over the age of 65 are at a greater risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, which can be removed when it’s caught early, but becomes more difficult to treat at advanced stages. Being proactive about your skin health and staying vigilant about sun protection is very important.

Dr. Bill Rawls (MD, Author, and Entrepreneur) joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Dr. Rawls says it’s all about the Cells! Healthy cells equal healthy aging and eliminating or reducing common stress factors and integrating the natural power of herbs into your daily routine is the key to energizing your health through cellular healing and regeneration. Scientific evidence is now showing that herbs may be the alternative treatment needed to overcome the chronic illnesses plaguing 6 in 10 Americans. Listen in to learn more about how natural herbs play a role in your cellular wellness.

Bob Liebreich, CEO and President of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares about StrongerMemory, a breakthrough program that helps improve overall brain health. Completing just 3 simple exercises for 30 minutes a day can have excellent results, and it works for everyone! Whether you have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or you simply strive to thrive as you age, this program can work for you! StrongerMemory stimulates the part of the brain that helps retrieve memories. Not only is it effective, but it’s also easy to use and fun!

Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the Goodwin Communities are making a difference in the lives of their caregivers. Caregivers often feel undervalued, underappreciated, and underpaid. The Goodwin Living group is making a difference in the lives of their front-line caregivers. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast and see how!

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss dementia, and in particular, Alzheimer's Disease. Are you aware that many people diagnosed with Alzheimer's don't actually have it? Dementia risk can be dramatically decreased with a multivitamin, hearing aids, and simply smelling strong and enjoyable smells. With over 50 years of practicing medicine, Dr. T is a Senior Author of over nine studies on effective treatments, numerous textbook chapters, and has published over 10 books.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri joins us on Aging Today to discuss, understand, prevent, and treat the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, low bone density, and fractures. Every woman will reach menopause and every woman will have their own unique menopause journey. Every 3 seconds, an osteoporosis-related fracture occurs, and 1 in 5 women will experience a re-fracture within 5 years.

Our great friend, Georgena Grace, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss and highlight World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide may be prevented simply by knowing the warning signs and deepening connections. This is an important interview you won’t want to miss!

Dr. Brad Lawson, PharmD and Walgreens Healthcare Supervisor joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss medication adherence and how Walgreens is assisting with the aging of America. Walgreens’ pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s underserved populations.

Dr. Kaylie Zapanta joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss, how the gut microbiome affects the brain. Joining her in this discussion is Brian Turnbull, who is living with Parkinson's Disease. They have a very honest discussion on the impact of healthy nutrition and how that can influence our quality of life while living with Parkinson's or any chronic illness.

Debbie Weiss joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and inspires us to take control of our lives by harnessing our inner power regardless of our circumstances. After a life of prioritizing everyone else’s needs and opinions rather than her own, at the age of 50, Debbie realized that this was her one and only life. She didn’t want to look back years from now and regret the things she had never done. She stopped saying “I can’t” and replaced it with “Maybe I can!”

Linda and Charlie Bloom join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how we can have "splendid romantic partnerships." With over 50 years of practicing the art of relationship building, they are an open book and are the first to admit that today, their relationship is stronger because of the rough patches along the way. Tune in to hear a few of the 101 valuable lessons they have written about in their newest book, An End to Arguing.

Annalee Kruger joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the main ingredients for your aging plan. There is an emotional, financial, physical, and relational toll caregiving naturally takes WITHOUT an aging plan. It is almost always the sons and daughters who reach out because they are burned out, overwhelmed, and in over their heads. Tune in to discover how important it is to build an aging plan that protects everyone.

Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Author joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Our lives are our story and our story is our legacy. Failing to be purposeful in writing that final chapter can have devastating effects on us and our loved ones. Mediation is a tool to help us have these necessary conversations. We discuss Kimberly’s book, How To Live Forever, which is a guide to help you write the final chapter of your life. Relationships can be messy! But Kimberly introduces us to tools you can use to reconcile with the ones you love most.

Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the Center for Healthy Aging joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the truths and myths of falls among seniors. We all know someone who has had a fall, and you may think it won’t happen to you. But falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. Click AgingToday.us to listen today!

Joanna Wen joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss eating healthy to manage weight. What if you could lose weight effortlessly while still eating flavorful, satisfying food? Imagine getting off that hamster wheel of yo-yo dieting FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Joanna can “troubleshoot” health issues for family and friends, and help you experiment with ways to create tasty foods that double as medicine in your own kitchen lab! It’s YOUR TURN to take control of your health so you can free your brain from constant food chatter so you can eat and live life the way you want! Click AgingToday.us to listen!