Dr. Greg Kelly joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution. This book focuses on how to get healthy while creating your ideal shape and it is a must-read for all of you. This book will change the way you look at your weight and help you focus more on your shape.…

Suzanne Ferree, MD, FAARM, and ABAARM joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her life's work on bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, aneural therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. We discuss her new book, Counterclockwise, and how regener…

For some middle-aged people, the amount of fat in the pancreas, liver, and belly is related to the brain’s volume and cognitive function, one Rutgers Health study published in the journal, Obesity, finds. The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men with a family history of Alzheimer’s di…

This week on the Aging Today Podcast, I interviewed Patricia Crisafulli, Communications Consultant and Mystery Novelist at FaithHopeandFiction.com. We discussed Unearthing Your Buried Treasure - It’s Time to Start Digging In.Author Patricia Crisafulli joins us on the Aging Today Podcast eager to guide us down a path of taking a look into ourselves.…

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…

It's time to envision a different future! As Founders of Third Half Advisors, Caroline Brecker and Campbell Gerrish lead a unique initiative focused on guiding individuals through life transitions beyond their primary careers. Unlike traditional financial advisors, Third Half specializes in supporting individuals as they transition from their "warr…

The month of May is ALS Awareness Month, and Aging Today is celebrating all the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Annie Teer, Volunteer Coordinator from ALS Northwest leads the volunteer program. Along with all the many people who provide personal assistance, many types of assistive t…

May is ALS Awareness Month, and joining us on the Aging Today Podcast are three incredible people who coordinate the care for anyone diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis here in Oregon. Mary Rebar, Christina Riddock, and Laura Geilenfeldt are all Care Services Coordinators who provide expert advice and assistance for anyone diagnosed and li…

Chef Steve Toll joins us on Aging Today to discuss Cooking with Kindness. As Americans, we certainly consume more than our fair share of sugar every day. In fact, we ingest 17 teaspoons of added sugar to our diet every single day. This adds up to around 60 pounds of additional sugar consumed annually. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast to see what …

Nikki Jardin joins the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal story of how her aunt's dementia led to the creation of Mirador Magazine. Nikki says, “‘Mirador’ is a Spanish word that means a vantage point, a balcony, or a lookout, which is what we would like to provide. I would like our pages to be places where readers can take in a vast landsc…

Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.By Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host

Our guest, Liz Cloete, understands that helping someone living with dementia is hard enough, but doing so without constant stress or feeling overwhelmed can be even harder. It requires a whole new way of thinking about your dementia caregiving journey. This doesn’t come naturally to people because it goes against our natural inclinations. Like any …

Larry Nissenson, CGO of Assured Allies is on a mission to make successful aging accessible to all. Even though everyone ages differently, it's still possible to have a great outcome in aging successfully. Combining data science, personalized technology, and human touch, it's possible to age well. Successful aging requires creative collaboration and…

In Part 4 of our series finale focusing on Elder Rights & Quality of Life, we re-join with Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim leads us in a lively discussion on elders and their right to a standard of living. We also address participation in community and institutionalization. During our time together, we explore the balance betwe…

Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC continues our 4-part discussion of Elder Rights and Quality of Life. Today, we discuss freedom from discrimination and control of property and how important both of these topics are as we age. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!By Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host

Our discussion with Kim Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solultions, LLC continues with a lively and important conversation on elder safety and elder rights. Today, we’re discussing the role mediation and conflict management play in helping families and individuals promote safety and freedom from many forms of elder torture.Click AgingToday…

Our great friend Kim Best, Best Conflict Solutions joins us for a 4 part series on Elder Rights. Utilizing the backdrop of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Kim and i have a robust discussion about protecting our elders. In Part 1, we take a deep dive into Elder Dignity. Kim's role as a professional mediator plays a significant role assist…

Rusty Rosman joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss her book, Two Envelopes. Rusty offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in guiding people through the process of pre-planning for death. Her book, Two Envelopes, is filled with guidance for loved ones as they navigate the loss of a family member. Listen to discover what goes into Envelope #…

Our good friend, Chris Burres rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Live Longer and Better. Your journey to living longer and better has never been more achievable. If someone asked you, “do you want to live longer?” what would your response be? What if we rephrased that question and asked, “Would you want to live longer if…

Joyce and Barry Vissell, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation, join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss their latest labor of love, a book entitled, A Couple Of Miracles: One Couple, More Than A Few Miracles. Their lives have all the pieces of a great love story, and it’s complete with love, drama, adventure, betrayal, forgive…

Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health joins us on Aging Today as we discuss how loneliness impacts our aging population and their caregivers. Research shows that loneliness is as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Cindy and Pyx Health have created a scalable solution for loneliness. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…

Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…

Dr. Katherine Esty returns for an important discussion on sex after 80. She describes in great detail how our views on sexual attraction change as we age. Most people are happier in their 80s, and along with that, most are also very happy and comfortable with their sexuality as they age. #PortlandBy Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host

Dr. Logan DuBose joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss utilizing AI technology as a matching tool to assist people living with dementia and their families. AI can help caregivers find care services, aid programs, and provide them with valuable information about caregiving.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…

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.…

Pastor Tom Schiave brings our traditional New Year's message for 2024. To help us start the new year right, Tom inspires us with a message of hope. In light of what seems to be living in an upside-down world, it is possible to live with hope. However, having the right kind of hope can make all the difference in the world. Some people are "hope so" …

Pastor Tom Schiave joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. In what is known as Mary's Song, which is found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom shares how this powerful message of hope continues to bring truth to us today.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!By Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host

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, …

Dr. Mitch Clionsky joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to unwrap a few of the mysteries of dementia. For instance, did you know that half of all dementia cases can be prevented? He wants you to become a "one" and learn what causes people to lose their memory in later life. Do you know how you stack up against your ideal self? What steps you can tak…

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 b…

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 hear…

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 …

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 hav…

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…

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 trea…

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 regenerat…

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 impairme…

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 …

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 …

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…

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!By Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host

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 …

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 a…

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 fr…

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 th…

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 …

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, …

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 list…

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 experi…

Dr. Carole Ann Drick joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss our ending journey on this earth. Everyone’s journey has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Your life is exclusive starting with your birth, all your life experiences, and now, as you approach the end of your days. Your life journey is one-of-a-kind, incredibly valuable, and full o…