Aging In Portland | Radio Show And Podcast

Have you ever uttered these words under your breath, "I'd like to smack old age right in the kisser...POW"? Aging is inevitable. With aging comes a loss of independence. Which jeopardizes our desire to age in our own home. That’s where a highly valued caregiver can enter into our lives providing the growing assistance you desire to remain independent in your own home....till your last breath. Mike Petroff, ComForCare caregiver, and a medical student joins us on today’s show to share how he is making a difference today as a caregiver and tomorrow as a Dr. #Portland

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed David Crumm of Front Edge Publishing. David explains some of the gifts and challenges of aging.As we age, it’s common for us to ask, “Now what?” Author and editor David Crumm shares some of the answers from his latest book and the resources of Front Edge Publishing and the online magazine, ReadTheSpirit.com. He shares his insights about aging so that those of us who are getting older, as well as our families and caregivers, can find solutions together. The collective wisdom from many contributing authors provides sage advice on living with dignity and the best possible quality of life. Listen in! AgingToday.us

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed writer Marilyn Haus. She explains the challenging personal struggle of life with a bipolar twin.In her book, Half of a Whole, Marilyn reveals the unadorned, compelling story of the struggle to protect her bipolar twin brother while seeking to individuate herself, all while enmeshed in the repressive culture of an overzealous family. She relates an inspiring, courageous, and complex journey toward the freedom we all need to fulfill our individual potential. Join Mark on Aging Today as Marilyn tells her fascinating story.

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Desiree Stinson of Harbor Heights Apartments. Desiree explains how senior living with style can enhance retirement.Desiree is the General Manager of Harbor Heights, a 55+ community that focuses on stylish, carefree living. Harbor Heights is at the forefront of modern interiors, impressive architecture, community activities, expansive indoor and outdoor amenities, and enviable urban waterfront living. “Rightsizing” to an easy-to-manage apartment home can open a world of new experiences for seniors. AgingToday.us

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Steve Toll from ComForCare. Steve plays songs that celebrate America. Freedom, family, and fireworks are some of what we celebrate on Independence Day. However you choose to celebrate the holiday, you can boost that patriotic sentiment with songs that are part of our American heritage. Our good friend, Steve Toll, ComForCare’s Manager of Therapeutic Music Programs, joins us to enliven the holiday with these great songs. Listen in to get your holiday started first thing in the morning! AgingToday.us

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed caregiving expert Elaine Sanchez. She discusses support for stressed caregivers. Elaine Sanchez is an author, speaker, co-founder of caregiverhelp.com, and the person behind the video-based CaregiverHelp Support Group program. She has a passion for helping others manage the emotional stress of caregiving, which comes through in her book, “Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver.” And she’s also a masterful storyteller. Caregivers laugh through their tears when Elaine talks about caregiver anger, guilt, depression, grief, and dementia-related behaviors. They come away feeling validated, uplifted, and empowered to care for themselves. Listen in — you’re sure to enjoy it! AgingToday.us

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Dr. Meagan Lawler (Clinical Psychologist). Dr. Lawler explains how to manage conflict to transform contentious relationships into positive ones.It could be said that when two people are in the room, there are three opinions. Have you ever felt that way? Dr. Lawler is a retired clinical psychologist and former Executive Director of the Oregon Mediation Association. She joins us to explore the conflict between people, which she reminds us is inevitable. However, she shows us that when managed properly, conflict can positively transform lives and relationships. The key is to understand the source of the conflict and then identify a path toward reconciliation. Don’t miss this newest episode of the Aging Today podcast!

The Aging Today podcast is a family affair today as my dad, Dave Turnbull, joins me and my brothers Doug, Brian, & Paul to celebrate Father’s Day. In our family, the fifth commandment (honor thy father and mother) is a big deal. So today, we invite you to peek in as my three brothers and I join my father to tell some stories from the past and to thank you, Dad, for fashioning us into the men we are today. I wish everyone could be so fortunate! Don’t miss this newest episode of the Aging Today podcast!

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement from the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. She’s joined by a friend of the show David Judd. May is ALS Awareness Month, and the ALS Association has one unifying message for everyone diagnosed with ALS: You are not alone! When David was first diagnosed in 2019, he soon found a special group of people to lean on for the many kinds of support he has needed. Together, Stephanie and David share their insights and talk about how you can help join the fight. Listen in AgingToday.us

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute. Georgena explains why grief is “an inside job.” She notes that Memorial Day permits us to think about grief as we remember and mourn those who sacrificed their lives in military service. While grief changes over time, it never goes away completely. And there’s nothing wrong with people who grieve over time. It is, in every respect, an internal process that all of us must encounter and manage at some time in our lives. AgingToday.us

Mother’s Day is coming, and I have the joy of interviewing two loving moms — my mother and sister, Marilyn Turnbull and Karen Dials! These two wonderful mothers are very important and influential women in my life. Today, we’re opening up our personal lives to talk about how our mothers each made a difference in our lives, and we’ve inviting you to think about how the mothers in your life have done the same for you. I’m here to tell you, I have the best mother on earth. (Thank you, Mom, for being you, and for being the shining light of inspiration and grace in my life. I love you!) Don’t miss this show!

Vivian Garner and Stephanie Rudeen join us to announce ALS Awareness Month. For everyone living with ALS, the ALS Association has one unifying message: You are not alone! When Vivian was first diagnosed with ALS in 2020, she soon found a special group of people to lean on for the many kinds of support she needed. Today, she is asking you to join her in this fight. Alongside her is a long-standing friend of the show, Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement at the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington. Together they share their insights and talk about how you can help. Don’t miss this show!

Many of us today are living in blended families. With blended families come all kinds of complications leading to unintended consequences. That’s why planning ahead and making time for estate planning matters. Our guest, John Boylston, is a practicing estate attorney; he explains how a Revocable Living Trust can often do more for you than a Will. The benefits are numerous, including avoiding probate for the children, planning for incapacity and taxes, and protecting assets for children. Don’t miss this show!

John shares his view on the Dos and Don’ts of Medicaid Planning. We all desire to avoid costly mistakes that could expose us to unnecessary expenses. Concerns over not having enough to pay for our care is the primary concern of retirees today. Long-term care is something that we all know we should plan for but there are always financial surprises and the costs can be more expensive than we anticipated. With proper planning, those that qualify for Medicaid can benefit from the wisdom and knowledge of John Hemmerick from Myatt and Bell, P.C.

As a practicing attorney and the Managing Shareholder of Myatt & Bell, PC, Justin Martin knows that effective estate planning begins with intentional communication among the generations. His passion is to build up, strengthen, preserve, and protect families for generations. Justin knows that it takes good communication and proper planning to accomplish this for families and to establish generational wealth that can sustain and safeguard their families. On our show, he shares his actionable insights with our audience. Don’t miss this episode!

As co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai have created the 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution: The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline. Today, they join us to share their expertise and show you how to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this show! #Portland

As co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai have created the 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution: The Definitive Food and Lifestyle Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline. Today, they join us to share their expertise and show you how to protect your brain and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this show! #Portland

Are you a caregiver to an aging relative and wonder if you’re doing all you can to support them? And what about you? Are you concerned about your own aging process and worried that you won’t have the care and assistance you may need? This week, caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson from the Erickson Resource Group joins us to encourage all of us to plan well for aging well. Don’t miss this show!

The studio’s full today as I interview Rich Ward, Connie Powell, and Ian Duckworth from ComForCare of West Linn. They explain how caregivers support independent living at home. Indeed, the real value of a highly-skilled caregiver is how much they contribute to the independence of those who want to live at home rather than opting for another senior living option. From recruiting gifted caregivers to training and providing in-home care, the experts at ComForCare in West Linn support that independent lifestyle. Rich, Connie, and Ian share their stories and insights to paint a picture of the best caregiving in these times. Don’t miss this show!

Neil Nathan, MD, joins us to explain why mold toxicity may be the cause of many chronic diseases as we age. In fact, Dr. Nathan literally wrote the book on this subject. When we think of obstacles to aging well, mold toxicity probably isn't at the top of our list. However, Dr. Nathan says there is strong evidence that many of our chronic diseases can be traced to mold toxicity. When traditional medicine is not providing the answers we need, then maybe it’s time to turn to the doctor who goes where others fear to tread. Over more than 50 years of practicing medicine and sharing his expertise in five books, Dr. Nathan provides what may be the keys to unlocking the chronic conditions that plague our bodies ... including Alzheimer's disease. #Portland