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All Home Care MattersCheryl Beversdorf Host & Producer of Aging MattersAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Cheryl Beversdorf as our guest to the show. About Cheryl Beversdorf: A Vietnam era Veteran, registered nurse, former not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist, Cheryl Beversdorf produces and hosts AGING MATTERS Radio, weekly radio programs and podcasts offering interviews with guests who talk about aging related topics of interest to older adults, their care partners, and families. Cheryl also produces and hosts AGING MATTERS TV Show, featuring interviews with experts about aging issues that include dem...2024-10-2259 min
Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray"Age is Just A Number, Not A Label.": Cheryl Beversdorf and the AGING MATTERS mediaSend us a textCheryl Beversdorf brings several of her talents together, along with her passion, to produce and host the AGING MATTERS weekly radio program, podcasts, and television show. Cheryl is a veteran, RN, not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist. Her shows feature interviews with experts discussing aging-related subjects, all in pursuit of supporting healthier lives for older adults. Cheryl's shows are a great resource for any and all. Learn more about Cheryl and her good work here: https://www.agingmattersonline.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us...2024-03-2638 min
Aging MattersCLASSIC – Age and Driving w/ David Bernstein, MD, Geriatrician and Author 3/14/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with David Bernstein, MD, Geriatrician and Author of Senior Driving Dilemmas: Lifesaving Strategies, about warning signs for older adults to stop driving, and having the conversation with older relatives about turning over the keys.2023-03-1454 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Kinship Caregivers w/ Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Arlington County Dept of Human Services 1/31/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Kinship Navigation and Outreach Coordinator, Arlington County Department of Human Services, about circumstances requiring kinship care, placement arrangements, caregiver rights and responsibilities, and community resources.2023-01-3152 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Re-careering w/ Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire 1/24/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire, and Co-Founder, Boomerworks.org, about the current status of older workers in the workplace, exploring alternative employment, and how to effectively achieve employment goals.2023-01-2456 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Colorectal Cancer w/ Priyanka Kanth, MD Gastroenterologist, MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp 1/17/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Priyanka Kanth, MD, Gastroenterologist and Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic screening, and treatment for colorectal cancer, and lifestyle changes to reduce risk2023-01-1754 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Hospitalists w/ Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group 1/10/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group, about hospital medicine and how hospitalists provide and coordinate comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients.2023-01-1054 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Emergency Planning w/ Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Arlington County Department of Emergency Management 1/3/23In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Community Engagement and Resilience Manager, Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, about preparation for disasters and emergencies, and Arlington Emergency Management programs, services, and resources.2023-01-0351 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Holiday Blues w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 12/27/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Founding Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute, about holiday blues among older adults and ways families can support them during the holidays.2022-12-2753 minAging MattersHoliday Blues w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 12/27/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist/Founding Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute, about holiday blues among older adults and ways families can support them during the holidays.
2022-12-2753 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Christmas Choral Music w/ Maestro Thomas Colohan, Washington Master Chorale 12/20/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Maestro Thomas Colohan, Artistic Director and Conductor, Washington Master Chorale about history and origins of traditional and modern Christmas carols and favorite holiday songs sung most often.2022-12-2054 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Falls Prevention w/ Sara Pappa, PhD and Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS 12/6/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS, Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes/risks of falls and falls prevention programs.2022-12-0654 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Lung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 11/15/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Professor, Clinical Medicine, Georgetown University, about lung cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.2022-11-1554 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Liver Diseases and Transplantation w/ Rohit Satoskar, MD, MedStar Georgetown 10/11/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Rohit Satoskar, MD, Director, Medical Services, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, about liver diseases and liver transplant process.2022-10-1154 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Geriatric Balance and Falls w/ Teri Deal, PT, Vestibular Therapist, The Balance Center 8/9/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks w/ Teri Deal, PT, Vestibular Therapist, about the relationship between balance problems and falls, causes and risk factors, and activities to prevent them.2022-08-1053 minAging MattersCLASSIC – Melanoma w/ Michael Atkins, MD and Ami Aronson, MPH, melanoma survivor 6/28/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Michael Atkins, MD, Deputy Director, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, and Ami Aronson, MPH, melanoma survivor, and Executive Director, Bernstein Family Foundation, about melanoma types, causes/risk factors, and treatment options; also a physician/patient story of survival and recovery.2022-06-2855 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Prostate Health w/ Keith Kowalczyk, MD, Medstar Gtown Univ Hosp 6/21/22In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, Director, Urologic Oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about a healthy prostate and prostate problems, including causes/risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment2022-06-2157 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Osteoporosis w/ Andrea Singer, MD, Bone Health and Osteoporosis Fdn 5/31/22In this CLASSIC episode of Aging Matters, Cheryl Beversdorf talks with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Chief Medical Officer, Bone and Osteoporosis Foundation, about causes/risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis2022-05-3157 minAging MattersCLASSIC - Stroke Awareness w/ Shannon Burton and Lee Stroy, 5/24/22In this classic episode of Aging Matters, Cheryl hosts a conversation with Shannon Burton, ACNP, SCRN, Nurse Practitioner, Stroke Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center & Lee Stroy, stroke survivor and Ambassador, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, about causes/risk factors, signs/ symptoms, and treatments for a stroke; also recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention.2022-05-2455 minAging MattersVaccines and Immunizations w/ Stuart Henochowicz, MD, ImmunizeVA 2/22/22Conversation w/ Stuart Henochowicz, MD, Internist/Allergist-Immunologist, Assistant Professor, Medical Education, University of Virginia Medical School, and Vice-Chair, Steering Committee, immunizevirginia.org, about current and future status of COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines recommended to keep older adults healthy as they age2022-02-2252 minAging MattersKinship Caregivers w/ Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Arlington County Department of Human Services 2/15/22Conversation w/ Michelle Sosa, LCSW, Kinship Navigation and Outreach Coordinator, Arlington County Department of Human Services, about circumstances requiring kinship care, placement arrangements, caregiver rights and responsibilities, and community resources2022-02-1552 minAging MattersProgram of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) w/ Nicholas Joseph, MD 2/8/22Conversation w/ Nicholas Joseph MD, Executive Director, Cherry Blossom PACE, about PACE eligibility, enrollment, operations, and services2022-02-0853 minAging MattersOccupational Therapy Services w/ Shunaka White OTR/L, Occupational Therapist 2/1/22Conversation with Shunaka White, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist and Owner, For Safety’s Sake LLC, about OT role in home, residential and health care settings, and key practice areas to promote productive aging2022-02-0250 minAging MattersHope in a Changing Climate w/ Julie Becker, PhD and Rose Schneider, MPH RN, Climate Change Advisors 1/25/22Conversation w/ Julie Becker, MA, PhD, MPH, Senior Public Health Scholar and Climate Change Advisor with Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, and Rose Schneider, MPH RN, Senior Public Health and Climate Change Advisor, about causes of climate change, health impacts on older adults, and solutions to reduce climate change effects2022-01-2651 minAging MattersEmergency Planning w/ Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Arlington County Dept of Emergency Management 1/18/22Conversation w/ Tania Bougebrayel Cohn, Community Engagement and Resilience Manager, Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, about preparation for disasters and other emergencies, and Arlington Emergency Management programs, services, and resources2022-01-1851 minAging MattersEnergy Conservation/Winter Preparedness w/ DeShaundra Jones, Washington Gas 1/11/22Conversation w/ DeShaundra Jones, Senior Director, Customer Experience & Stakeholder Engagement, Washington Gas, about ways to increase safety and energy efficiency at home and winter driving tips2022-01-1152 minAging Matters(Classics) Personal Training and Healthy Lifestyles w/ Chris Clough 1/4/22Conversation withChris Clough, Certified Personal Trainer, about exercise and physical activity benefits for older adults and how a personal trainer can promote and maintain wellness2022-01-0454 minAging MattersElderhood w/ Jenny Inker, MBA PhD, Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University 12/28/21Conversation with Jenny Inker MBA PhD LALFA, Assistant Professor & Co-Director, Assisted Living Administration Specialty Area, Virginia Commonwealth University, about definitions of aging and elderhood, ageism, and navigating the aging process2021-12-2855 minAging MattersChristmas Choral Music Origins w/ Maestro Thomas Colohan, Washington Master Chorale 12/21/21Conversation with Maestro Thomas Colohan, Artistic Director, Washington Master Chorale and Conductor, Fairfax Choral Society Symphonic Chorus, about history and origins of traditional and modern Christmas carols and favorite holiday songs sung most often2021-12-2154 minAging MattersHoliday Blues w/ Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist 12/14/21Conversation with Jelena Kecmanovic, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founding Director, Arlington/DC Behavior Therapy Institute, about prevalence of holiday blues among older adults and ways families can keep loved ones’ spirits up during the holidays 2021-12-1453 minAging MattersAthazagoraphobia w/ Jay White, EdD, MSG, Gerontologist 12/7/21Conversation with Jay White, EdD, MSG, Gerontologist and Director of Advocacy and Education, The Longevity Project for a greater Richmond, about athazagoraphobia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis/treatment, and living with phobias2021-12-0753 minAging MattersLung Cancer w/ Eric Anderson, MD MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 11/30/21Conversation with Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Professor, Clinical Medicine, Georgetown University, about lung cancer including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention2021-11-3055 minAging MattersRespiratory Diseases and Family Caregiver Services w/ Albert Rizzo MD and Gelareh Bassiry 11/23/21Conversation with Albert Rizzo, MD, Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association, about respiratory diseases, and Gelareh Bassiry, Outreach Specialist, Arlington Agency on Aging (AAA) about AAA resources for family caregivers and their families2021-11-2356 minAging MattersHeart Failure and Palliative Care w/ Neeraj Mendiratta, MD and Donna Gayles 11/16/21Conversation with Neeraj Mendiratta, MD, Assistant Physician-in-Chief, Kaiser Permanente/Volunteer Medical Expert, American Heart Association (AHA), and Donna Gayles, Washington, D.C. Senior Client Relations Executive, Capital Caring Health/family caregiver, about AHA study findings supporting palliative care for heart failure patients2021-11-1653 minAging MattersMedicare Update w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, VICAPConversation with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) about the Medicare program, Medicare open enrollment, and VICAP services2021-11-0955 minAging MattersAging-in-Place vs. Moving w/ Robin Edwards, Certified Senior Advisor, CarePatrolConversation with Robin Edwards, Certified Senior Advisor, CarePatrol, about alternative living arrangements for older adults and how senior placement agencies help families navigate best options2021-11-0254 minAging MattersCardiovascular Diseases w/ Drew Martin, Nurse Practitioner, Virginia Hospital Center 10/26/21Conversation with Drew Martin, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Physician Group, Virginia Hospital Center, about the aging heart and cardiovascular diseases among older adults, including risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, and prevention2021-10-2655 minAging MattersTechnology and Caregiving w/ Claudia Fine, Chief Professional Officer, eFamilyCare 10/19/21Conversation with Claudia Fine, Chief Professional Officer, eFamilyCare, about digital technology for the family caregiver2021-10-1952 minAging MattersDeprescribing Medications w/ Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD & Emily Peron, PharmD, VCU 10/12/21Conversation with w/ Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD, and Emily Peron, PharmD, Associate Professors, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, about polypharmacy, causes/risks of multiple prescriptions and over the counter medications, deprescribing medications, and medication management 2021-10-1256 minAging MattersSuicide Prevention w/ Ali Walker and Keith Tate, National Capital Area Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 10/5/21Conversation with Ali Walker, Chair, and Keith Tate, Treasurer, Board of Directors, National Capital Area Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about risk factors, intervention, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of suicide, and resources for family members affected by suicide2021-10-0554 minAging MattersLiving with Low Vision w/ Kendra Farrow, Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center 9/28/21Conversation with Kendra Farrow, Interim Project Director, Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center, about age-related eye diseases causing low vision, rehabilitation services, vision technologies, and educational resources. 2021-09-2855 minAging MattersLiver Diseases and Liver Transplantation w/ Rohit Satoskar, MD, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute 9/21/21Conversation with Rohit Satoskar, MD, Director, Medical Services, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, about liver diseases - risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis/treatment, and liver transplant process2021-09-2154 minAging MattersEnd-of-Life Care in the ICU w/ Jamie Beversdorf MD, Internist, UnityPoint Health 9/14/21Conversation with Jamie Beversdorf MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospital and Palliative Care, UnityPoint Health, about end-of-life care in the ICU, treatment choices, and role of patient, care partners, family, and health provider team in care-related decisions2021-09-1455 minAging MattersGeriatric Balance and Falls w/ Teri Deal, Vestibular Therapist, The Balance Center 9/7/21Conversation with Teri Deal, Physical Therapist, Board Certified Geriatric Specialist, and Vestibular Therapist, The Balance Center, about the relationship between balance problems and falls in older adults, causes and risk factors, and exercises/activities to prevent them.2021-09-0853 minAging MattersPost-pandemic Re-entry w/ Margaret Gloria, MD and Rene Laje, PhD 8/31/21Conversation with Margaret Gloria, MD, Medical Director, Palliative Care, and Hospice, Goodwin House, and Rene Laje, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, Mental Health Services, Jewish Social Service Agency, about why post-pandemic re-entry may be more troubling for older adults, emotions they may experience, and strategies to reduce anxiety.2021-08-3156 minAging MattersRe-Careering w/ Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire 8/24/21Conversation with Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire, and Co-Founder, Boomerworks.org, about the current status of the 50+ community in the workplace, exploring alternative employment, and how to effectively achieve employment goals.2021-08-2456 minAging MattersPersonal Training and Healthy lifestyles w/ Chris Clough 8/17/21Conversation with Chris Clough, Certified Personal Trainer, about exercise and physical activity benefits for older adults and how a personal trainer can promote and maintain wellness2021-08-1756 minAging MattersGrief Support w/ Beth Anton and Cindi Uncles 8/10/21Conversation with Beth Anton, Leader, GriefShare, and Cindi Uncles, widow, and GriefShare participant, about grief and loss of a family member, impact on survivors, and assistance and support provided by a grief recovery support program.2021-08-1056 minAging MattersAge-Friendly Communities w/ Linda Kelleher & Cynthia Davis 8/3/21Conversation with Linda Kelleher, Chair, Arlington VA Commission on Aging, and Cynthia Davis, Chair, Age-Friendly Arlington Task Force, about needs of aging Arlington residents and what domains of livability are required to create an age-friendly community 2021-08-0357 minAging MattersUrologic Problems w/ Rachael Sussman, MD, Medstar Medical Group, 7/27/21Conversation with Rachael Sussman, MD, Assistant Professor, Urology & OB-GYN, Medstar Medical Group, about kidney and bladder problems including types, risk factors, causes, and symptoms; also, treatment options and lifestyle changes to prevent these conditions2021-07-2755 minAging MattersVolunteer Opportunities w/ Lisa Fikes, Leadership Center for Excellence/Volunteer Arlington 7/20/21Conversation with Lisa Fikes, Acting President/CEO, Leadership Center for Excellence/Volunteer Arlington, about the value of volunteering for older adults and volunteer opportunities in the community 2021-07-2055 minAging MattersElder Mediation w/ Jeannette Twomey J.D., VA Certified Mediator, Mediate Virginia 7/13/21Conversation with Jeannette Twomey, J.D., VA Certified Mediator, Mediate Virginia, about how elder mediation and conflict coaching help navigate the challenges of the aging process.2021-07-1356 minAging MattersSexuality and Aging w/ Andrea Singer, MD, FACP and Ryan Hankins, MD 7/6/21Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, Director, Women's Primary Care, and Ryan Hankins, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about age and gender-related physical and sexuality changes, factors impacting sexuality, and ways to enjoy a healthy sex life2021-07-0754 minAging MattersArlington County VA 55+ Programs w/ Jennifer Collins, Arlington County Dept Parks/Recreation 6/29/21Conversation with Jennifer Collins, 55+ Program Manager, Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, about activities and services, affordable meals, and travel programs offered to adults age 55 and older at Arlington community centers and other area sites2021-06-2955 minAging Matters'Village' Movement and Aging in Place w/ Mary Jo Deering, Washington Area Village Exchange, 6/22/21Conversation with Mary Jo Deering, President, Washington Area Village Exchange, about the 'village' movement and aging in place, services and programs, volunteer opportunities, and DC metropolitan area villages2021-06-2256 minAging MattersHome Repairs, Modifications, and Upgrades w/ Patti Klein, Rebuilding Together 6/15/21Conversation with Patti Klein, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together, about home repairs, modifications, and upgrades to improve health, reduce safety hazards, and enhance home design for older adults and help them age in place2021-06-1555 minAging MattersHearing w/ Patrick Maiberger, MD FACS, Otolaryngologist, ENT Group of Washington 6/8/21Conversation with Patrick Maiberger, MD, FACS, otolaryngologist, ENT Medical Group of Washington, about hearing loss among older adults including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention; also, advice about hearing aids and assistive listening devices.2021-06-0857 minAging MattersMelanoma w/ Michael Atkins, MD, and Ami Aronson, melanoma survivor, 6/1/21Conversation with Michael Atkins, MD, Deputy Director, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, and Ami Aronson, MPH, melanoma survivor and Executive Director, Bernstein Family Foundation, about types of melanoma, causes/risk factors, detection, and effective treatment options; also a physician/patient story of melanoma survival and recovery.2021-06-0155 minAging MattersStroke Awareness w/ Shannon Burton, ACNP, and Lee Stroy, stroke survivor 5/25/21Conversation with Shannon Burton, ACNP, SCRN, Nurse Practitioner, Stroke Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center & Lee Stroy, stroke survivor and Ambassador, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, about causes/risk factors, signs/ symptoms, and treatments for a stroke; also recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention.2021-05-2555 minAging MattersHospitalists w/ Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group 5/18/21Conversation with Peter Karacki, MD, Hospitalist, Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group, about the role of hospitalists and how they collaborate with health team members and patients' families to provide care and coordinate comprehensive needs of hospitalized older adults2021-05-1954 minAging MattersOsteoporosis w/ Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Chief Medical Officer, National Osteoporosis Foundation 5/11/21Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Chief Medical Officer, National Osteoporosis Foundation and Director, Women’s Primary Care, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about causes/risk factors for osteoporosis, diagnosis and treatment options, and how to manage and prevent osteoporosis2021-05-1157 minAging MattersSpine Conditions w/ Joseph Ferguson, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 5/4/21Conversation with Joseph Ferguson, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about common spine conditions affecting older adults, treatment options, and how to keep our spines healthy as we age2021-05-0456 minAging MattersCOVID-19: Perspectives Across Generations - Update w/ Carol Burnett & Makayla Andrews, MS 4/27/21Conversation with Carol Burnett, long time Arlington, VA resident, and Makayla Andrews, MS, Health Educator, Department of Health, St. Petersburg, FL, about coping during the pandemic, changes and challenges, current status of receiving the vaccine, and thoughts about the future2021-04-2756 minAging MattersSodium w/ Lisa Muras, RD, CDE, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center 4/20/21Conversation with Lisa Muras, RD, CDE, Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes & Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about sodium intake for older adults, health diseases caused by too much salt, and tips about sodium levels in packaged and restaurant food, reading food labels, and reduced salt diets2021-04-2055 minAging MattersPrimary Care at Home w/ Eric De Jonge, MD, Chief of Geriatrics, Capital Caring Health, 4/13/21Conversation with Eric De Jonge, MD, Chief of Geriatrics, Capital Caring Health, about home-based primary care programs, including patient eligibility, services provided, health providers who deliver care, and support for patients, their care partners, and families2021-04-1356 minAging MattersABCs of Genetics w/ Sharon Terry, Chief Executive Officer, Genetic Alliance 4/6/21Conversation with Sharon Terry, Chief Executive Officer, Genetic Alliance, about the influence of genetic factors and genetic disorders on health promotion, disease prevention, and human longevity, and how the Genetic Alliance engages individuals, families, and communities to transform health.2021-04-0653 minAging MattersTax Return Prep w/ Jim Morris, AARP Tax-Aide/IRS Volunteer Income Tax Asst. Prgm 3/30/21Conversation with Jim Morris, Tax-Aide, AARP Tax-Aide Program/IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, about information taxpayers need to know when preparing their 2020 tax return, and community tax assistance programs for older adults2021-03-3055 minAging MattersMenopause w/ Andrea J. Singer, MD FACP, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3/23/21Conversation with Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, Director, Women’s Primary Care, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about physical changes and signs/symptoms of menopause and treatment; also tips to help women manage this life transition2021-03-2353 minAging MattersProstate Health w/ Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 3/16/21Conversation with Keith J. Kowalczyk, MD, Director, Urologic Oncology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, about better prostate health and common prostate problems including causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments2021-03-1657 minAging MattersMedicare Fraud, Abuse, and Errors w/ Shawn Smith, Senior Medicare Patrol 3/9/21Conversation with Shawn Smith, Director, Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), about the difference between Medicare fraud, abuse, and errors, and how the Virginia SMP helps beneficiaries handle complaints related to these practices2021-03-0956 minAging MattersCOVID-19 and Other Vaccines w/ Norman Oliver, MD MA & Yabo Beysolow, MD MPH 3/2/21Conversation with M. Norman Oliver, MD MA, Virginia Health Commissioner, about the Virginia Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System, and Yabo Beysolow, MD, MPH, former Medical Officer, Immunization Services Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about other vaccines for older adults.2021-03-0255 minAging MattersNursing Home Care during the Pandemic w/ Dana Parsons, LeadingAge Virginia, 2/23/21Conversation with Dana Parsons, Vice President & Legislative Counsel, LeadingAge Virginia, about nursing home vulnerability during COVID-19 and use of infection control, prevention measures, restricted social activities, and vaccinations to prevent infections and protect residents.2021-02-2354 minAging MattersTriathlons w/ Erika D. Williams, MD, MedStar Health, and Susan Paisner, triathlete, 2/16/21Conversation with Erika D. Williams, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, MedStar Health, and Susan Paisner, an experienced triathlete, about being and staying healthy before and during training and competitions, triathlon basics, best training regimens, and race tips.2021-02-1654 minAging MattersRobotics and Tablets w/ Anthony Nunez, Visionary and Founder, INF-CareConversation with Anthony Nunez, Visionary and Founder, INF-Care, about how robotics such as Rudy the Robot, and care tablets are helping expand older adults' lives.2021-02-0954 minAging MattersContinuing Education & Social Interaction w/ Lora Pollari-Welbes and Thomas Adams, Encore Learning 2/2/21Conversation with Lora Pollari-Welbes, Executive Director, and Thomas Adams, President, Board of Directors, Encore Learning, about membership, educational courses, and social activities of Encore Learning; also, course instructor and volunteer opportunities.2021-02-0254 minAging MattersJoint Conditions & Joint Replacement Surgery w/ Kenneth Vaz, MD Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 1/26/21Conversation with Kenneth Vaz, MD, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about joint conditions and treatments including joint replacement surgery.2021-01-2656 minAging MattersTransportation Alternatives w/ Jennifer Kanarek and Carol Edelstein 1/19/21Conversation with Jennifer Kanarek, Program Manager, NV Rides, and Carol Edelstein, Secretary, Board of Directors, Shepherd's Center of Arlington, McLean, and Falls Church, about transportation needs for older adults and related services offered by these organizations in the community.2021-01-1956 minAging MattersFinancial Security in Today's Economy w/ Jim Joseph, Financial Services Advisory 1/12/21Conversation with Jim Joseph, President, Financial Services Advisory, about selecting a financial professional, maintaining financial stability during the pandemic, and current economic indicators and financial market expectations with the new Federal Administration.2021-01-1256 minAging MattersLiving with Dementia During the Pandemic w/ Karen Love & Chuck McClatchey 1/5/21Conversation with Karen Love, Executive Director, Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) and Chuck McClatchey, DAA Advisory Board Member living with dementia, about diagnosis and management of dementia symptoms, effects of the pandemic on people living with dementia, and how DAA can help them, their care partners, and families.2021-01-0558 minAging MattersOrgan Donation & Transplantation w/ Jecoliah Ellis and Betty Bender 12/29/20Conversation with Jecoliah Ellis, Manager, Media Relations & Communications, Washington Regional Transplant Community, and Betty Graves-Bender, spouse of kidney transplant recipient, about eligibility requirements for organ donation, organ transplantation information, and personal account of spouse's kidney transplant2020-12-2955 minAging MattersA Christmas Legend--Visit w/ Santa Claus, North Pole 12/22/20Conversation with Santa Claus, North Pole, about life at the North Pole, how Santa's spouse and elves help prepare for his annual journey, traveling issues on Christmas Eve, and reflections about Christmas2020-12-2255 minAging MattersHomeCare for the Holidays w/ Mitch Opalski, SYNERGY HomeCare 12/15/20Conversation with Mitch Opalski, Certified Dementia Practitioner/Owner, SYNERGY HomeCare, about in-home care services adjustments during COVID-19, and ways adult children can observe changes in the status of their aging loved ones during holiday in-person and online visits.2020-12-1555 minAging MattersFraud, Scams and Identity Theft w/ Stephen Izaguirre, Office of the Attorney General of VA 12/8/20Conversation with Stephen Izaguirre, Community Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, about scams, identity theft, and fraudulent schemes, how older adults can avoid being victims, and ways the Attorney General's Office can help.2020-12-0855 minAging MattersEnding the Climate Crisis w/ David Mog & Jan Greenberg, Elders Climate Action 12/1/20Conversation with David Mog and Jan Greenberg, Volunteers, Elders Climate Action (ECA), about ways to reduce the devastating effects of climate change and ECA's actions to address issues related to this crisis.2020-12-0155 minAging MattersDealing With COVID-19 Now w/ Natalie Talis, MPH, Alexandria VA Health Dept 11/24/20Conversation with Natalie Talis, MPH, Population Health Manager, Alexandria VA Health Department, about local public health efforts to limit new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution plan preparation, and Thanksgiving activities to stay healthy.2020-11-2456 minAging MattersOlder Worker Employment w/ David Remick, Reg Workforce Council & Emily Hoban, Arlington Employment CenterConversation with David Remick, Executive Director, Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council and Emily Hoban, Disability Resource Coordinator, Arlington Employment Center, about issues older workers, currently face in the job market and how these organizations can help2020-11-1754 minAging MattersMedicare with Michelle Thomas & John Glowacky, VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance ProgConversation with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, and John Glowacky, Medicare Counselor, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP), about Medicare program parts, eligibility, enrollment, 2021 updates, and VICAP services.2020-11-1055 minAging MattersChronic Pain with Thomas Heckman, DOConversation with Thomas Heckman, DO, Attending Physician, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, about chronic pain, including types, causes, risk factors, therapies, and pain management programs, and COVID-19 impact on chronic pain management and treatment. 2020-11-0354 minAging MattersFalls with Sara Pappa, PhD & Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPTConversation with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Dr. Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes and risks of falls, and exercise programs to prevent injury and death.2020-10-2754 minAging MattersHome Sale Strategies with Cathi Coridan, Realtor/Seniors Real Estate SpecialistConversation with Cathi Coridan, Realtor/Seniors Real Estate Specialist, KW Metro Center, about current real estate market status and useful home sale strategies for older adults.2020-10-2056 minAging MattersCaregiving During COVID-19 with Colleen Duewel & Lisa HouseholderConversation with Colleen Duewel, Aging Life Care Manager, Lionheart Elder Care, and Lisa Householder, Client Care Director, Home Helpers of Northern Virginia, about nursing homes/assisted living facilities COVID-19-related issues, decisions about caring for loved ones at home, and home health care provider assistance to help families make choices.2020-10-1356 minAging MattersRetirement Communities & COVID-19 with Marta Hill Gray, Exec Dir. Culpepper GardenConversation with Marta Hill Gray, Executive Director, Culpepper Garden, about Culpepper Garden retirement community features and precautions employed to protect residents during the pandemic2020-10-0654 minAging MattersOrganizing Personal & Financial Life with Marilee Fitzgerald & Robyn Wagman, Estate of Mine OrganizersConversation with Marilee Fitzgerald and Robyn Wagman, Co-Founders, Estate of Mine Organizers, about organizing financial documents and personal information, addressing relevant issues, and using effective tools to accomplish the goal.2020-09-2957 minAging MattersDigital Technology & Resources with Diane Murphy, PhDConversation with Diane Murphy, Ph.D., Director, School of Technology and Innovation, Marymount University, about the digital divide, digital technology problems, and how digital technology can benefit and enhance the lives of older adults during COVID-19.2020-09-2354 minAging Matters2020 Election - Voting w/ Joan Porte, League of Women Voters of ArlingtonConversation with Joan Porte, President, League of Women Voters of Arlington, about voting in Arlington County Virginia, including voter registration, mail-in, absentee and in-person voting, and ensuring every vote counts.2020-09-1553 minAging MattersNeurological Disorders & COVID-19 w/ Steven Lo, MDConversation with Steven Lo, MD, Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, about neurological diseases among older adults and neurological complications related to COVID-19.2020-09-0957 minAging MattersVirtual Reality w/Carleigh Berryman, Founder/CEO, Viva VitaConversation with Carleigh Berryman, Founder/CEO, Viva Vita, about what virtual reality is and how it works, uses and applications, and benefits to older adults.2020-09-0153 minAging MattersDiabetes & COVID-19 with Lisa Muras, RD, Diabetes/Nutrition Prog, VA Hospital CenterConversation with Lisa Muras, Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator, Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Program, Virginia Hospital Center, about causes/risk factors, types, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes, disease management during COVID-19, and resources to stay healthy.2020-08-2555 minAging MattersEyes and COVID-19, Reshma Katira, MD, Ophthalmologist, The Retina Group of Washington 8/11/20Conversation with Reshma Katira, MD, Ophthalmologist, The Retina Group of Washington, about eye issues related to COVID-19, virus protection strategies, and eye care professional practice updates2020-08-1153 minAging MattersCOVID-19: Perspectives Across Generations, Carol Burnett and Makayla Andrews, MS 7/28/20Conversation with Carol Burnett, older Arlington, VA resident, and Makayla Andrews, MS, Certified Health Education Specialist, and recent Marymount University graduate, about how they and their peers are coping with COVID-19, their attitudes about the virus, and thoughts about the future.2020-08-0453 min