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Aging Today PodcastRedefining Aging: A New Perspective on Hospice"Every birthday is important, right?" - Stacey ZerbanIn this episode of Aging Today, Mark Turnbull and Stacey Zerban, VP of Health Services at Friendship Village, discuss the complexities of aging, caregiving, and hospice care. They explore Stacey's journey in healthcare, the traits of effective caregivers, and the differences between transactional and relational caregiving.Friendship Village is a community that celebrates all that life has to offer in retirement years. The people they serve can buy memberships or live on one of our resort-style campuses where they have access to an active lifestyle filled with...2025-01-271h 17
Aging Today PodcastTurning Life Into Legacy: How to Document Stories That Inspire"Part of the aging process is to capture all those stories." - Mark TurnbullHost, Mark Turnbull and special guest, Zoe Martin dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about the power of preserving personal stories and family legacies. Zoe opens up about her own journey, sharing how her sister's battle with cancer inspired her to create meaningful legacy projects that capture memories through audio and video. Together, they explore how technology makes it easier than ever to document family histories and how music can evoke powerful emotions tied to remembrance.They also reflect on the s...2025-01-1357 min
Aging Today PodcastCreating Closure in Life's Final Moments"The soul wears the body like a coat." - Mark TurnbullIn this conversation, Mark Turnbull and Rich Nisbet explore the profound themes of death, dying, and the spiritual journey beyond. As a Life and End of Life Coach, Rich explores profound themes surrounding death, spirituality, and the journey of life. They discuss how changing one's perspective on death can lead to a more fulfilling life, the role of music in connecting with deeper spiritual realms, and the experiences of communicating with deceased loved ones. It may be difficult to embrace the acceptance of death and the fear a...2025-01-061h 09
Aging Today PodcastConcusssion? Always Get it Checked!"We have to protect our brain. We only have one." - Chris Davlantes, MDDr. Chris Davlantes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Sr. Medical Director at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics joins Host, Mark Turnbull to discuss the critical topic of concussions, particularly in the aging population. In this conversation, Dr. Davlantes highlights the importance of proper assessment and reporting of falls, especially among seniors.The introduction of blood tests for concussion assessment marks a significant advancement in medical technology, allowing for quicker and more accurate evaluations. The long-term effects of concussions, including the r...2024-12-1657 min
Aging Today PodcastIntergenerational Living: Bridging the Gap"People want intergenerational connection." - Lauren DunningMark Turnbull discusses the implications of an aging population with experts Lauren Dunning, Director Future of Aging at Milken Institute and Donna Butts, Executive Director at Generations United. They explore the importance of intergenerational living as a solution to loneliness and isolation among seniors and younger generations. The conversation highlights the need for policy changes to support intergenerational connections and the role of social connections in promoting health and longevity.Learn more about our Guests:Donna Butts, Generations United: https://www.gu.org/Lauren Dunning, Milken Institute...2024-12-0959 min
Aging Today PodcastMatt Patterson, MD: The PACE Model - Health, Dignity, and Connection for Seniors"We need more human compassion and touch." - Matt Patterson, MDGuest Matt Patterson, MD, President of Welbe Health joins Mark Turnbull to discuss the challenges of aging, particularly focusing on mental health and loneliness among older adults. Dr. Patterson discusses the importance of the PACE program in providing comprehensive care that allows seniors to maintain their independence while addressing their complex medical and social needs.The discussion focuses on the societal implications of an aging population and the urgent need for innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for seniors, particularly focusing on loneliness...2024-12-021h 03
Aging Today PodcastMatthew Snowden: The Power of Conservator and Probate Bonds"It's not insurance; it's a guarantee." - Matthew SnowdenHost, Mark Turnbull and guest, Matt Snowden with The Mahoney Group, delve into the complexities of the probate process, the responsibilities of executors, and the importance of understanding legal terms related to estate management. They discuss the role of wills, bonds, and the necessity of legal guidance in navigating these challenging situations, especially during times of grief.Matt found himself requiring the services of his own company with emphasizing that planning now will help mitigate cpmplexities of trusts, the role of surety in probate matters, and the...2024-11-2553 min
Aging Today PodcastSpotlight on Frontotemporal Dementia: Wake Up Maggie!"Life is short, why not try new things? Our stories matter. Sharing our stories matter." - Katie PrentissHost, Mark Turnbull explores the complexities of aging, particularly focusing on frontotemporal dementia (FTD) through the personal story of Katie Prentiss, who became a caregiver for her mother diagnosed with FTD.The discussion delves into the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the impact of dementia on family dynamics, and the lessons learned about empathy and presence during difficult times. Katie shares her journey of navigating the diagnosis, the changes in her mother's behavior, and the profound e...2024-11-181h 06
Aging Today PodcastRon Gooden: The Journey of Resilience, Living with MCI"It's all about challenging your brain." - Ron GoodenRon Gooden shares his personal journey with a form of Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to discuss the early signs he noticed, the challenges he faced in getting a proper diagnosis, and the coping strategies he has employed since his diagnosis.A major source of strength that Ron stresses is the importance of family support and the proactive steps he has taken to manage his condition with his wife of over 50 years by their side.Join Host, Mark Turnbull on this insightful conversation of t...2024-11-041h 01
Aging Today PodcastDeborah Maragopoulos Heal Your Hypothalamus"Your hypothalamus is very attuned to whatever your sleep habits are." - Deborah MaragopoulosAging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull revisits an insightful conversation with Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP on 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.Learn more about Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP: https://genesisgold.com/This is an oldie, but goodie replay!#aging #hypothalamus #health #nutrition #sleep #hormones #wellness2024-10-211h 12
Aging Today PodcastDr. Kristi Tough DeSapri: Menopause & Postmenopausal Osteoporosis"𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚." - 𝘿𝙧. 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙧𝙞Mark Turnbull discusses the complexities of aging with expert, Kristi Tough DeSapri, MD, NCMP, CCD. Focusing on osteoporosis, menopause, and bone health, they explore how aging affects our bodies, particularly bones, and the importance of proactive measures to maintain bone density and prevent fractures. It's not a question of what happens in menopause, but the steps and awareness on the effects of bone health as women age.Understanding menopause as a critical period for women's health and Dr. Tough DeSapri is a bringing awareness for all on the options for individualized treatment to promote healthy aging.Learn More about Bone and Body Women's Health: https://boneandbodywh.com/Listen to this and all the other great @Aging Today Podcast episodes here: ht2024-10-141h 08
Aging Today PodcastFrom Pain to Cozy: The Journey to Achieving Comfort"Tausi is the Samoan word for caring. And I care about comfort." - Janice Innovation often stems from necessity and personal experience. Founder of Tausi Brands, Janice Shokrian discovered this in seeing her father, slumped in a chair in his final years. In that moment, she intuitively knew that comfort was a key aspect for aging gracefully. Host Mark Turnbull explores the challenges of aging, the importance of comfort, and how Tausi was developed to address common issues faced by seniors and others needing neck support. Janice shares her journey as an innovator, the design and fu...2024-10-0746 min
Aging Today PodcastStefano Iaboni: Experiential Training through Laughter"We all know how to laugh." - Stefano IaboniMark Turnbull engages in a lively discussion with comedian Stefano Iaboni about the importance of laughter in the aging process. They explore how humor can serve as a powerful tool for connection, stress relief, and community building, especially in senior living environments.Stefano shares his journey into comedy, the cultural nuances of humor, and practical techniques for eliciting laughter in various settings. There is healing in the power of laughter and its ability to create lasting memories and bonds among individuals, regardless of age....2024-09-301h 00
Aging Today PodcastRon Pevny: Conscious Aging, Conscious Living!"𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚." - 𝙍𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙫𝙣𝙮In this episode of Aging Today, host Mark Turnbull engages with Ron Pevny, author of 'Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.' What does Conscious Living and Aging actually mean? They explore the concept of conscious aging, the importance of finding purpose and meaning in later years, and the role of community and mentorship in navigating the aging process through Ron's personal journey as well as insights he's acquired along the way. There is always a potential for growth and contribution in our elder years. And Ron is leading the way to challenge societal norms around aging.#aging #podcast #wellness #AgingTodayPodcast2024-09-231h 00
Aging Today PodcastMissy Buchanan: Feeling Your Way Through Grief"Grief is love." - Missy BuchananHost Mark Turnbull welcomes back author Missy Buchanan to discuss her new book, 'Feeling Your Way Through Grief.' The conversation explores the complexities of grief, the importance of acknowledging loss, and how to navigate the emotional landscape that follows. Missy shares her personal journey of loss after the death of her husband, the triggers that evoke memories, and the significance of allowing oneself to feel and express grief. The discussion also touches on the impact of grief during holidays a...2024-09-1657 min
Aging Today Podcast9.2.24 Joyce and Barry Vissell: A Mother's Final Gift"Death is a great adventure!" Joyce and Barry VissellHost Mark Turnbull welcomes back Joyce and Barry Vissell, authors of the book "A Mother's Final Gift."The Vissells share the story of Joyce's mother's dying process and how it transformed their perspective on death and dying. They discuss the importance of including hospice in the dying process and the spiritual experiences they had during their mother's final days. In this powerful conversation, Joyce and Barry highlight the power of love, faith, and the belief that death is a new adventure. We know our e...2024-09-021h 07
Aging Today Podcast08/05/2024: Dr. Michael Williams from Cura Hospitality | The Role of Food in Healthy Aging | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDr. Michael Williams from Cura Hospitality joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss The Role of Food in Healthy Aging. At Cura, they understand the constant challenges in dining operations to provide a safe and hospitable experience that leaves everyone satisfied. When done right, a dining program will serve up delicious meals that result in your raving reputation and overall success.2024-08-051h 03
Aging Today Podcast06/17/2024: Suzanne Ferree, MD, FAARM, and ABAARM from Vine Medical | Counterclockwise | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullSuzanne 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 regenerative medicine can treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. She has created an approachable guide on the use of peptides to alter your aging trajectory and live your best life. 2024-06-171h 01
Aging Today Podcast04/29/2024: Chef Steve Toll, a Man of Many Talents | Care Kitchen: Cooking with Kindness | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullChef 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 Steve is cooking up in his kitchen to give all of us nutritious foods for better health.2024-05-0355 min
Aging Today Podcast04/15/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP |Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDr. 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.2024-04-161h 12
Aging Today Podcast2/19/24: Chris Burres, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder/Co-Owner of MyVitalC | Live Longer and Better | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullOur 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 you were healthy?” Your answer might be very different. Join Chris and I as we discuss how to unlock the secrets to healthy aging.2024-02-191h 18
Aging Today Podcast2/5/24: Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health | Only the Lonely Among Us | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullCindy 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!2024-02-081h 07Aging Today Podcast1/29/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP | Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCareDr. 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!2024-02-061h 12
Aging Today Podcast01/22/24: Dr. Katharine Esty of Eighty Something | SEXUALITY AFTER 80 | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandDr. 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. #Portland2024-01-231h 03
Aging Today Podcast1/1/24: Pastor Tom Schiave from Gateway Church | Hope-Filled Living | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandPastor 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" people, while others may respond by being "hopeful." Then there are people whose hope is tethered to an unwavering God. These people experience "hope-filled" living.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!2024-01-011h 12
Aging Today Podcast12/25/23: Pastor Tom Schiave from Gateway Church | Mary’s Song | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandPastor 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!2024-01-011h 14
Aging Today Podcast11/6/23: Wally Reitz | One Man's Story... Serving His Country in WWII | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandWally 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 w...2023-11-0657 min
Aging Today Podcast10/16/23: Dr. Bill Rawls with Vital Plan | Cellular Wellness: The Power of Herbs | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDr. 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.2023-10-161h 19
Aging Today Podcast10/9/23: Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living | Stronger Memory | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullBob 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!2023-10-091h 09
Aging Today Podcast10/2/23: Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living | Goodwin Living: Caregivers First | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullRob 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!2023-10-021h 17
Aging Today Podcast9/4/23: Georgena Grace, Director of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute | Walk Away the Dark | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullOur 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!2023-09-111h 06
Aging Today Podcast8/28/23: Dr. Kaylie Zapanta with Dr. Digestion PhD and Brian Turnbull | A Gut Feeling: How the Microbiome Affects the BrainDr. 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.2023-08-281h 17
Aging Today Podcast8/21/23: Debbie Weiss from DebbieWeiss.com | On Second Thought, Maybe I Can | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDebbie 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!”2023-08-211h 21
Aging Today Podcast8/7/23: Annalee Kruger with Care Right, Inc. | A Road Map for Your Aging Plan | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullAnnalee 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.2023-08-071h 20
Aging Today Podcast7/10/23: Dr. Carole Ann Drick from Conscious Awareness | The Ending of Days: Who, Me? | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDr. 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 of purpose as you approach your end-of-days. Click here & listen today: AgingToday.us2023-07-101h 24
Aging Today Podcast6/19/2023: Deborah Bier, PhD | Movement Disorders | Aging Today Podcast Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandCatch another installment in our series – this week I was joined by Dr. Deborah Bier, Ph.D. to discuss movement disorders. Living with Parkinson's can be a challenge, but it is not the end. Connect with the right Neurologist, develop a life plan, and live your best life possible. Stay active.2023-06-1950 min
Aging Today Podcast5/29/23: Mary Van Orman with Dawn House | Good sleep is good health. Rise. Shine. Thrive. | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullMary Van Orman, Director of Product Strategy at Dawn House joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. We discuss the need and power of sleep and how it affects our emotional and physical health. Sometimes our beds can affect our sleep. The Dawn House bed is a sleep system that offers aging adults, and people with healthcare needs, the opportunity to stay safely at home. The multiple bed features are all designed to provide peace of mind, or one-time with a physician to ensure better communication about your health.2023-05-291h 10
Aging Today Podcast5/8/23: Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care® | Qualities Of Effective Care Partners | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCareTeepa Snow joins Aging Today to discuss the Qualities Of Effective Care Partners. By 2025 there will be 75 million Baby Boomers over the age of 65 here in the US. Who will care for these people? What is a Care Partner? Who should be Care Partners? Is Caregiving for Everyone? What are the Qualities of Effective Care Partners? Tune in to Teepa and Mark as they discuss answers to all these questions and more on the Aging Today Podcast2023-05-081h 11
Aging Today Podcast4/17/23: Stephanie Wierzbicka with ComForCare Home Care | Reducing Falls in Older Adults | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDid you know that 1 in 4 adults falls every year? However, most falls can be avoided by implementing fall risk management. According to Stephanie, falls are NOT a normal part of aging, and while no fall can be totally prevented, there is a lot that can be done to reduce a senior’s chances of falling. Tune in and listen to my discussion with Stephanie and learn how you can minimize your fall risk. Click AgingToday.us & listen!2023-04-171h 13Aging Today Podcast4/10/23: Dr. Bill Rawls with Vital Plan | Cellular Wellness: The Power of Herbs | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDr. 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. Click here to listen: Ag...2023-04-111h 19
Aging Today Podcast04/03/23: Chris Burres from MyVitalC | Can You Live Longer, Taking One Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule, ESS60? | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Chris Burres, Chief Scientist from MyVitalC. He discusses the benefits of taking one Nobel Prize-winning molecule, ESS60, in Organic Olive Oil. Does living a longer, healthier life sound appealing? Chris Burres, Carbon Nanomaterial scientist and Co-Founder of My Vital C join us on Aging Today to discuss the extraordinary benefits of ESS60 in Organic Olive Oil. It is Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial properties. The results are proving life-changing for many. Tune in to hear Chris tell this remarkable story of C 60/ESS 60. After hearing the story, and if you want to...2023-04-041h 19
Aging Today Podcast3/20/23: Jacki Gethner with jackigethner.com | New Considerations For Women And Aging | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullJacki Gethner joins us on Aging today to discuss the impact she is making by working with women in Integrative Body Work, originally created by Dr. Wilhelm Reich. From this work, Jacki has created, Women Of A Certain Age, or WOACA. Truly Jacki was a pioneer in this field beginning in the 1980s. Having started her massage/bodywork practice in 1988, Jacki Gethner is also an author, international health advocate, and educator.2023-03-201h 10
Aging Today Podcast3/13/23: Dr. Lieberman from Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD | A Guide to Becoming Transcendent | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullClinical Psychiatrist and Author, Dr. Daniel Lieberman, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his latest book Spell Bound. As we grow older, we become more introspective and focus more on our inner world. It flows from having more time for reflection, feeling a greater sense of responsibility for our own well-being (as opposed to blaming external factors), and simply having more life experience. For those who age well, this change of focus can lead to something we generally attribute to mystics and sages: The State of Transcendence. Click AgingToday.us today and listen!2023-03-131h 12
Aging Today Podcast3/6/23: Arvind Raichur, CEO & Co-Founder of DrOwl | How to Better Understand Your Health with DrOwl | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullArvind Raichur, CEO & Co-Founder of DrOwl joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the creation of their HIPAA-Compliant Health Record Platform. DrOwl empowers you to download your medical records, search and understand your records, and make data-driven healthcare decisions that can help you save money and improve your quality of care with better health outcomes. Your medical records belong to you, and this app gives you the ability to access them! Click AgingToday.us today and listen!2023-03-061h 02
Aging Today Podcast2/27/23: Twyla Teitzel from Plant Based Twy | Lettuce Turnip the Beet! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandIt’s never too late to go plant-based, and Twyla joins us as we go deep into the benefits of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Twyla shares some of her favorite recipes, including her incredible lasagna recipe, which you can find on her website. And as a bonus, every Aging Today Podcast listener can receive a gift from Steve, the owner of Chili Smith, which is Twyla’s go-to place for dried beans. To get yours, just drop a “Twyla” in the comments! And be sure to check out the Chili Smith website at www.chilismith.com. #PortlandClick AgingToday.us & listen!2023-02-271h 03
Aging Today Podcast2/13/23: Alon Brener, Co-Founder & CRO of Sensi.Ai | Not Your Grandma's Age-Tech | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare120 million Americans will need care at home. Unfortunately, we only have 50 million caregivers to meet the growing need. So how will our elders receive the proper care? Technology is the solution, but not just any technology; the kind Sensi AI has innovated. Alon Brener, Co-Founder and CRO joins us to reveal the world's first in-home virtual care agent. This technology is truly a game-changer! Tune in and learn how Sensi.AI can make a difference in your care.2023-02-131h 11
Aging Today Podcast1/23/23: Howard Brown with Shining Brightly | Keep Shining Always | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandWhat do you say to those living in the swamp of despair, depression, and disease? Howard Brown, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Advocate shares his journey in the swamp and how he overcame the sting of cancer twice. We discuss his book, Shining Brightly, a memoir of personal stories, reflections, and life lessons about hope, resilience, and shining your light. Click https://agingtoday.us/ to listen2023-01-231h 21
Aging Today Podcast1/16/23: Michelle Zafiris with Watermark Home Loans | Reverse Mortgage: Protecting Women | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDid you know that women are more likely to outlive their male partners? For that reason, women need the security of wealth in their homes to live better in retirement. Michelle Zafiris, Watermark Home Loans Reverse Mortgage Specialist joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to explain how reverse mortgages can bring women financial freedom. Click AgingToday.us today & listen!2023-01-161h 09
Aging Today Podcast1/9/23: Katie Jane with the Katie Jane Band & Fiddle Lessons PDX | Spreading Joy Through Irish Fiddle|Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullToday is a day of fiddling around. Katie Jane, of the Katie Jane Band, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. As a professional violinist (Fiddler) and teacher, Katie takes us on a journey of traditional Irish music. Just as she was enraptured by the joy and infectious energy of this stringed instrument they call the Fiddle, you too will be caught up by her infectious energy and love for the Celtic culture and music. Join us for a high-speed AmeriCeltic introduction to a few of her fiddle tunes. #PortlandClick AgingToday.us today & listen!2023-01-081h 04
Aging Today Podcast1/2/23: Dr. Sharon Blackie | Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandDr. Sharon Blackie, the award-winning author, mythologist, and psychologist joins us on the Aging Today Podcast. Approaching the mid to elder years of life can be a delicate if not confusing time of life. We discuss her latest book, Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life. Dr. Blackie takes us on a journey from menopause through elderhood using a fresh approach to flourishing during what is often portrayed as a time of decline. Hagitude is about refusing to be silenced or invisible in the elder years. #Portland2023-01-021h 05
Aging Today Podcast12/26/22: Tom Schiave, Pastor of Gateway Church | How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullHappy 2023! Wow, where did 2022 go? A new year means new resolutions for many. The greatest challenge with New Year Resolutions is keeping them. Pastor Tom Schiave joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss 5 simple steps we can take to make our New Year's Resolutions a reality. From all of us here at the Aging Today Podcast: Mark Turnbull, your host; Matt Gannon, your voice to the "Did You Knows"; Roger Smith, Editor and Chief Engineer; and Matt Snowden, Media. We thank you for tuning in and listening to the Aging Today Podcast. #PortlandClick...2022-12-2658 min
Aging Today Podcast12/19/22: Tom Schiave with Gateway Church, Portland, OR | The Peace That People Crave | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From Aging Today's inception, we have had a tradition of sharing the Christmas message from the wisdom of our great friend, Pastor Tom Schiave. There is a new word in the English language - "Permacrisis” - and we live in a time when people are in a desperate search for meaning, purpose, and peace in their lives. As a culture, we crave peace. Yet, we have become frozen. How do we find peace? As Tom shares, it's only by encountering the Prince of Peace that we can experience the peace we al...2022-12-2052 min
Aging Today Podcast12/12/22: Radha Joy, SLP-CCC, COHC with Pepp Now, LLC | Hearing Health: How to Protect Your Hearing | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullExtremely loud sounds can lead to hearing damage. And the more you’re exposed to those sounds, the faster they negatively affect your hearing. Examples include machinery, loud music, earphones with loud volume, race tracks, airplanes, trains, transportation and recreational vehicles, appliances, tools, and equipment. Radha Joy, Speech Language Pathologist and Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist joined us to discuss practical steps to greater hearing health. Click AgingToday.us today & listen! #Portland2022-12-121h 20
Aging Today Podcast12/05/22: Allie Moscarelli with Allie Yoga, LLC| Part 2: Movement as Medicine | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlJoin Allie Mascorelli in Part 2 of our Movement as Medicine series. If you enjoyed Part 1, you’ll be inspired by Part 2! It doesn’t matter how old or young you are - our bodies are designed to move. Unfortunately, as we age the old saying “use it or lose it” becomes even more pronounced. As my personal Yoga instructor, Allie and I deep dive into the wonders of keeping our bodies moving. Let's face it; my back and body were getting stiff. I'm now awakening my body to become free! Click here to listen: AgingToday.us2022-12-051h 15
Aging Today Podcast11/28//22: Dana Frost, Master Certified Martha Beck Life Coach | Finding Calm In The Midst Of Chaos | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullWe have all experienced what it is like living in the wake of chaos over the past two years. The pandemic, the effects of wars, environmental catastrophes, the effects of aging, and just everyday personal stress can take their toll. Chaos seems unavoidable. If that is true, how do we find our calm in the midst of chaos? Dana Frost, Master Certified Martha Beck Life Coach, Functional Nutrition & Lifestyle Practitioner, HeartMath® Facilitator, Myer’s Brigg’s certified facilitator, Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Transcutaneous Acupuncturist & Kaiut Yoga Teacher, joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to share how each of us can "lean"...2022-11-281h 05
Aging Today Podcast11/7/22: Cheryl Richardson with Cheryl Richardson | What’s Great About Growing Old?| Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandJoining us on Aging Today is Cheryl Richardson, author, and inspirational speaker. We discuss practical ways to celebrate the mystery and wonder of aging. Through a rich tapestry of teachings, tools, journaling exercises, and guided practices, Cheryl guides you to let go of fear-based, outdated beliefs about aging—so you can step into a powerful experience of eldership, rich with the opportunity to enjoy a greater sense of aliveness and well-being in your wisdom years.2022-11-071h 03Aging Today Podcast10/24/22: Radha Joy, SLP-CCC, COHC with Pepp Now LLC | Hearing Health: How To Protect Your Hearing | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullThe louder the sound, the more damage it can cause, and the faster the damage can happen. Examples of activities and sounds that are potentially loud enough to damage your hearing are: machinery, loud music, earphones with loud volume, race tracks, airplanes, trains, other transportation and recreational vehicles, appliances, tools, and equipment. Radha Joy, Speech Language Pathologist, and Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist join us today to discuss practical steps to greater hearing health.2022-10-241h 20
Aging Today Podcast10/17/22: Bob Kabacy, author and attorney | About Me: The Information You Will Need When I've Passed |Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullPerhaps you’ve tried to think of legal matters like wills and trusts upon your death; but what about non-legal matters? Do your loved ones have your burial instructions? Your passwords? Your bank account information? Thanks to Bob Kabacy and his book, About Me: The Information You Will Need When I’ve Passed, we now have a workbook to help us prepare and get organized. Listen in and learn how you can help your loved ones carry out your end-of-life wishes with as little confusion and stress as possible.2022-10-171h 13
Aging Today Podcast10/10/22: Susan Keane Baker | Split Second Kindness | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandFinally! A book written by a Health Care Professional TO Health Care Professionals! Susan Keane Baker joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss her book, Split Second Kindness. We covered a few of the more than one hundred patient-centered, yet efficient interactions with patients she mentions in her book. These practical suggestions for health care workers - all of which take between 10 seconds and 2 minutes - can make such a difference for patients! If you are a Health Care Professional, you won't want to miss this important episode!2022-10-101h 08
Aging Today Podcast10/03/22: Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care | You've Already Asked Me That! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullTeepa Snow joins us on the Aging Today Podcast for a lively discussion on responding to repetitive questions and challenging behaviors from those living with dementia. Her unique style and positive approach will help you better understand dementia and how it affects your loved ones. Teepa believes that “Rewiring our own perceptions, attitudes, communication strategies, actions, and responses, provides the shift that promotes change for the others around us."2022-10-031h 20Aging Today Podcast9/26/22: Allie Moscarelli with Allie Yoga LLC | Part 2: Movement As Medicine | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandJoin Allie Mascorelli in Part 2 of our Movement (Yoga) series as Medicine. If you enjoyed part 1 you will undoubtedly be inspired by Part 2. It matters not how old or young you are. Our bodies are designed to move. Unfortunately, as we age the old saying becomes even more pronounced, "if you don't use it you will certainly lose it". As my personal yoga instructor, Allie and I take a deep dive into the wonders of keeping our bodies moving. Let's face it, my back and body were getting stiff. I'm now awakening my body to become free.2022-09-261h 15
Aging Today Podcast9/19/22: Dr. Joanne Gordon with Natural Health Works | Mood, Menopause, and Your Midsection | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullDid you know that each year, over a million women enter menopause? There are about 100 million menopausal women worldwide, and they all have one question - how can we age more gracefully? Dr. Joanne Gordon shares from her 20 years of wisdom and experience on this subject. We discussed menopause and the safe use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapies for managing symptoms like weight gain, arthritis, and mood changes. #Portland2022-09-191h 05
Aging Today Podcast9/12/22: Allie Moscarelli, Owner and Lead Teacher at Allie Yoga | Movement as Medicine | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCThe human body is wonderfully designed! However, age, chronic illness, and disease can take their toll on us. We must learn to care for our bodies in ways that will help us live our best lives long-term. Did you know there is a peanut-sized nerve plexus between the belly button and the pubic bone where roughly 72,000 nerve channels intersect? Allie Moscarelli joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to share her life’s passion and her journey through the art of Yoga. Listen in on our discussion to discover how this impacts the body’s movement.2022-09-121h 19
Aging Today Podcast8/29/22: Georgena Eggleston with Integrated Wellbeing Institute | Shattering the Stigma of Suicide | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullNational Suicide Prevention Week begins on September 4 and ends on September 10, 2022. A great friend of our Aging Today Podcast, Georgena Eggleston (Founder and Director of Integrated Wellbeing Institute), joins us to educate and inform us of the warning signs of suicide. For nearly 25 years, Georgena has been companioning grieving people to move from the pain of grief to the pleasure of living on this beautiful planet.2022-09-0556 min
Aging Today Podcast8/29/22: Megan Cable with ComForcare Home Care West Linn, Oregon | Caregivers are First | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullFinding the right caregiver to meet your needs can be a challenge. What are the qualities you should look for when inviting a caregiver into your life? Megan Cable, Lead Caregiver at ComForCare Home Care of West Linn Oregon joins us on today's show to discuss the 6 qualities of highly-skilled caregivers - Self Control, Dependability, Social Intelligence, Compassion, Caring, and Drive.2022-08-2933 min
Aging Today Podcast8/22/22: Elaine Sanchez with CaregiverHelp | Caregiver Support Group Brings Hope, Humor, and Heart | Aging Today Podcast with Mark TurnbullCaregivers are very important and special people in our culture. Their role is often demanding, and if caregivers don't take the time to care for themselves, they soon discover they become less effective in caring for the needs of others. Our good friend Elaine Sanchez rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how she is connecting, validating, empowering, and supporting caregivers. She has become the caregiver to caregivers.2022-08-241h 06
Aging Today Podcast8/15/22: Mike Russell with Academy Mortgage Corporation | Reverse Mortgages Made Easy | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullWhat is a Reverse Mortgage? Who benefits, and how does it work for me? Reverse Mortgage Specialist Mike Russel from Academy Mortgage Corporation joined us on Aging Today to discuss the facts in our latest episode, Reverse Mortgages Made Easy. Here, you’ll learn the pros and cons and so much more. For example, did you know that Reverse Mortgages are just government-backed FHA loans? Listen in as we uncover the myths of Reverse Mortgages and alleviate many of your concerns.2022-08-151h 21Aging Today Podcast8/8/22: Dana Frost with Dana Frost | Finding Calm In The Midst Of Chaos | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandWe have all experienced what it is like living in the wake of chaos over the past two years. The pandemic, the effects of wars, environmental catastrophes, the effects of aging, and just everyday personal stress can take its toll on us. Chaos seems unavoidable. If that is true, how do we find our calm in the midst of chaos? Dana Frost, Master Life Coach, joins us on Aging Today to share how each of us can "lean" into the care for our own personal calm2022-08-081h 05
Aging Today Podcast8/1/22: Shelly Sun with BrightStar Care | Home Care: The Future of Healthcare | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandWe all age, and when we do - now more than ever - we want to remain independent for as long as possible. What if you or your loved one could get assistance to remain independent right at home? It’s possible! Shelly Sun, Founder and CEO of BrightStar Care joins us on Aging Today to talk about her 365 franchise agencies and how they have become the “gold standard” in healthcare over the last ten years. It’s clear - home-based care is the future of healthcare! BrightStar Care has some incredible plans for aligning itself with a broader network of care...2022-08-011h 05Aging Today Podcast7/25/22: Chris Burres from MyVitalC | Can You Live Longer, Taking One Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule, ESS60? | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Chris Burres, Chief Scientist from MyVitalC. He discusses the benefits of taking one Nobel Prize-winning molecule, ESS60, in Organic Olive Oil. Does living a longer, healthier life sound appealing? Chris Burres, Carbon Nanomaterial scientist and Co-Founder of My Vital C, joins us on Aging Today to discuss the extraordinary benefits of ESS60 in Organic Olive Oil. It is Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial properties. The results are proving life-changing for many. Tune in to hear Chris tell this remarkable story of C 60/ESS 60. After hearing the story, and if you want to...2022-07-251h 27
Aging Today Podcast7/18/22: Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities | Why Innovation Is The New "IT" word in Senior Living | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Director of Education and Culture, Koelsch Senior Communities, Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities. He discusses why innovation is the new “IT” word in Senior Living.All Senior adult communities are not created the same. Some take seriously their mission to create the finest living experiences with you in mind. This is true at Koelsch Communities. Benjamin joins us to explain what Koelsch is doing and how they create a culture where you are first. Take a peek into their "Technology ToolBox". Learn how "Age Tech" tools are making a diff...2022-07-181h 15
Aging Today Podcast7/11/22: Kathleen Sinclair | Yes... You Can! | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandI interviewed the inspirational speaker and author Kathleen Sinclair on the Aging Today podcast this week. Our good friend to Aging Today, Kathleen, joins us to discuss her passion and unique approach to Disrupt Aging. She wants us to live a "kick Ass" second half of life. We discuss her latest book and I assure you, you will come away inspired to "Smack Old Age Right In The Kisser" with a renewed meaning for your life. God places a few beacons of hope and inspiration in our lives. Kathleen is one of those people #Portland.2022-07-111h 16
Aging Today Podcast6/4/22: Alexis Baker with Bridgetown Music Therapy | Summer Time Singing...Happy Birthday, America! | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, our good friend Alexis Baker joins us on the Aging Today podcast. Sing along with us as we sing some of America's favorite songs celebrating the birth of America the beautiful. Happy Birthday, America!2022-07-041h 05
Aging Today Podcast6/27/22: Cindy Heilman, MSFN, NDTR, FAND from Kind Dining | Redefining Your Dining Experience | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging today podcast, I interviewed Cindy Heilman, MSFN, NDTR, FAND Owner of Higher Standards LLC DBA Kind Dining & Creator of Kind Dining. She discusses redefining your dining experience. The most successful Senior Living Communities are building relationships around the table. On Aging Today, Cindi Heilman, of Kind Dining joins us to discuss the dining experience to reduce the epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and feelings of not belonging. Her proven staff training is a direct route to improved clinical outcomes and profitability. The "Kiind Dining" room experience is an intentional culture. Tune in and hear how Cindi's...2022-06-271h 13
Aging Today Podcast6/20/22: Maryann Keith with Beden Wealth Management | Social Security and Financial Planning | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullI interviewed the COO & Financial Advisor from Beden Wealth Management this week on the Aging Today podcast. She discusses Social Security and Financial Planning.“What’s the best age to start receiving social security benefits?” The answer is that there’s not a single “best age” for everyone and, ultimately, it’s your choice. The most important thing is to make an informed decision. By analyzing your Social Security benefits, Maryanne provides information on when and how to collect retiree, spousal survivor, divorcee, parent, child, or disability benefits.2022-06-201h 10
Aging Today Podcast6/13/22: Kelli Bradley with The Devoted Daughter | The Accidental Caregiver | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the founder of the Devoted Daughter, Kelli Bradley, she shared about the accidental caregiver.After a successful career and family life, Kelly Bradley suddenly became her mother's caregiver. Out of the experience of caring for her mom, "The Devoted Daughter" was established to assist all those who suddenly find themselves becoming a caregiver. Her mission is simple from her experience as a caregiver. As your guide, you won't be alone, and you will have the resources you need to care for your loved ones. That will be true even if...2022-06-131h 13
Aging Today Podcast6/6/22: Judith Sachs from ANYONE CAN MOVE | New Ways To Touch Your Partner | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Adaptive dance teacher, Founder, and Director of AnyoneCanMove.com, Judith Sachs. She discusses ways to keep moving while aging with your partner.Moving our bodies gives us control, comfort, and joy. As we age, the tendency for many is to become less active. However, the key to healthy aging is movement. Joining us on Aging Today is an incredible mover and shaker, Judith Sachs. In her 70s, Judith is a leader in inspiring people to keep moving. Her online workshop, "Close Contact For Couples", fosters communication and collaboration between...2022-06-061h 09
Aging Today Podcast5/30/22: Dean Lambert from The Love Always Project | The End of Life Resources | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the manager of The Love Always Project, Dean Lambert. Click AgingToday.us today & listen! The one certainty in life is that we all will face our mortality. So if that is inevitable, doesn't it make sense to preplan for those final days? Joining us on Aging Today is Dean Lambert. Dean and I discuss end-of-life resources. This movement strives to encourage people to preplan for the end of life. #Portland2022-05-301h 00
Aging Today Podcast5/16/22: Tim Clairmont from Clear Financial Partners, Inc. | How to Live Long and Prosper| Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Wealth Advisor and CEO/Founder of Clear Financial Partners, Inc., Tim Clairmont. He discusses how to live long and prosper. Joining us on our show today is Tim Clairmont, Wealth Advisor, CEO, and Founder of Clear Financial Partners. Tim's passion is helping people reach financial independence. Everything he has built over the past 25 years stems from asking the same fundamental question, "What more can I do to help people?" Tim desires to help everyone look at their assets and income in a new way to help them build their financial...2022-05-161h 20
Aging Today Podcast5/9/22: Deanna Vigliotta with TZMO USA, Inc.| Incontinence Talk Isn't Pretty, But It Is Important! | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the National Sales Manager of TZMO USA, Inc. (Seni ), Deanna Vigliotta. She discusses incontinence and some products that can help.Incontinence is probably one of those topics you thought you'd never hear on a podcast. But here we are. From your podcast host's perspective, "These are the best incontinent products currently on the market". Seni disposable pull-ups and briefs are fully breathable, super absorbent, have inner leak guards, and comfortable to wear. On their website, www.seni-usa.com, take the time to view their practical "How To" training videos. Great...2022-05-091h 11
Aging Today Podcast5/2/22: Neil Nathan MD with Neil Nathan MD | Energetic Diagnosis: The Way Dr. | AgingToday with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Dr. Neil Nathan, M.D. He discusses how Doctors make the energetic diagnosis.Ever wonder how Doctors often make a medical diagnosis? Dr. Neil Nathan, M.D., delivers his groundbreaking thesis on diagnosing disease and chronic illness using the patient's energy fields as the launchpad for treatment. Patient evaluation should be highly personal, beginning with a thorough analysis of events leading up to sickness, including lingering mental trauma. Join in on our discussion with Dr. Nathan as he describes how he taps into his intuition and learns to trust both...2022-05-021h 16
Aging Today Podcast4/25/22: James B Flaherty| Dear Old Friends | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Writer, Author, and Speaker, James B. Flaherty. He discusses his recent book, Dear Old Friends. Click AgingToday.us and listen today!“Every day is a miracle. There are no guarantees we’ll wake up on the right side of the grass tomorrow, so greet every day with a smile." That is just a taste of the wisdom you will receive from our guest, Jim Flaherty. At age 86, Jim is living life large. He has all his life. You've seen the TV series, Mad Men? Jim was that character in real...2022-04-251h 18
Aging Today Podcast4/18/22: Alan Carpenter, Ph.D. from Healthy Living Resources | Choose Better, Age Better | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCareThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I’m interviewing Alan Carpenter, Ph.D. from Healthy Living Resources. He discusses choosing a better lifestyle to age better. Are you living the life you want? Full of energy and enthusiasm? Feeling great every day? Dr. Alan Carpenter, Healthy Living Resources and the Author of Choose Better, Live Better, joins us on Aging Today, showing us the way to vibrant lifelong health and emotional well-being. His nine-point program features simple, evidence-based, practical lifestyle choices that nurture your body, mind, and spirit.2022-04-181h 10Aging Today Podcast3/28/22: Teepa Snow with Positive Approach to Care | You've Already Asked Me That! | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today Podcast, I interviewed the Occupational Therapist and CEO of Positive Approach to Care, Teepa Snow. She discusses how to respond to repetitive questions and challenging behaviors with those living in Dementia.You will experience from our discussion that her unique style and positive approach will help you better understand those living with dementia. Teepa believes that “Rewiring our perceptions, attitudes, communication strategies, actions, and responses, provides the shift that promotes change for the others around us."2022-03-281h 20
Aging Today Podcast3/21/22: Elaine Sanchez with CaregiverHelp | What's Funny about Caregiving? | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Author, Speaker, and Founder of CaregiverHelp from CaregiverHelp. She shared some funny & real-life stories about caregiving.Our good friend Elaine rejoins us on today's show. From her own experience of caring for family, Elaine believes that caregiving is too challenging to take all of the time seriously. That’s why she incorporated a lot of humor and real-life caregiving stories into her program. Caregivers laugh more than they cry, and they develop new strategies for managing anger, guilt, depression, grief, and dementia-related challenging behaviors, including surprising inappropriate sexual behavior. #Po...2022-03-211h 10
Aging Today Podcast3/14/22: Erin McCune from Easeenet.com | Unlocking The Secrets Of Cryptocurrency | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Co-founder & CEO of Easeenet.com, Erin McCune. She discusses unlocking the secrets of cryptocurrency. Erin McCune of Easeenet rejoins us on Aging Today to discuss the phenomenon of Cryptocurrency. What is Cryptocurrency? Simply put, it is a digital currency. Cryptocurrency received its name because it uses encryption to verify transactions. This means advanced coding is involved in storing and transmitting cryptocurrency data between wallets and public ledgers. Encryption aims to provide security and safety. Erin and I dive into the crypto pool to bring some clarity and understanding of its...2022-03-141h 06
Aging Today Podcast2/21/22: Steve Toll from ComForCare Home Care | Honoring Our Presidents in Song | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandOn the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Care Enhancement Specialists Steve Toll this week. He shared songs to honor our Presidents.Every year we mark a day where we honor the service and leadership of Presidents past and present. Joining us on Aging Today is our resident music expert, Steve Toll, as we celebrate America and the presidential leaders who have served to shape our great nation. Steve will jog our memories with the great songs of our American culture.2022-02-211h 07
Aging Today Podcast2/14/22: Steve Toll from ComForCare Home Care | A Valentine Musical | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Care Enhancement Specialist Steve Toll. He serenades us with his Valentine Songs.Our Great friend of Aging Today, Steve Toll, joins us in celebrating the Love Holiday, Valentine's Day. As always, Steve's musical background is the backdrop to our Valentine celebration. Steve takes us on a romantic voyage of seeing Valentine's Day thru the lens of romantic music. Music is as close as we have to a time machine. I promise the songs Steve has selected will transport you back in time to those first romances of our lives. #Portland2022-02-151h 12
Aging Today Podcast2/7/22: Paul Zulak of Activities Unlimited | Skills For Living Life | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Productive Aging Consultant/Speaker & Occupational Therapist, Paul Zulak. He discusses Skills For Living Life. We all desire to live our best lives possible. Sometimes life throws us a curveball of varying physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges. When that happens, people like our guest Paul Zulak enter into our life stories to restore us back to productive health. Our lives are made up of occupations. When those occupations are disrupted, Occupational therapists go to work restoring us back to living our best lives possible. #Portland2022-02-0724 min
Aging Today Podcast1/24/22: Sue Dessayer Porter with End Of Life Choices Oregon | Death With Dignity: Facts and Misconceptions | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed the Founding Director of End Of Life Choices Oregon, Sue Dessayer. She discusses Death With Dignity: Facts and Misconceptions.Here at Aging Today, we promote Aging On Your Terms. These are our bodies and we should all have the right to be in charge of our lives. That is true even at the end of life. Today, we have in the studio Sue Porter discussing End of Life Choices here in Oregon.2022-01-241h 06
Aging Today Podcast12/27/21: Pastor Tom Schiave with Gateway Church | Six Characteristics Of Highly Grateful People | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Pastor Tom Schiave. He discusses six characteristics of highly grateful people.From Aging Today to all of you... Happy New Year! It has been a rough road in 2021. As we look forward to 2022, Pastor Tom Schiave joins us today bringing our annual message of hope and inspiration. Even though our nation’s culture and history are under attack, there is much to be thankful for. To keep our sanity we must be a people filled with gratitude. Pastor Tom details the six characteristics of Highly grateful people.2021-12-271h 24
Aging Today Podcast12/20/21: Pastor Tom Schiave with Gateway Church | The Gifts Of Christmas | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Pastor Tom Schiave, Lead Pastor & Professor in the Pastoral Ministries Dept. Multnomah Biblical Seminary from Gateway Church. He shared with us about the Gifts of Christmas.For the past 4 years, Pastor Tom Schiave has brought our annual Christmas message of hope. The celebration and meaning of Christmas bring to mind many images and traditions. One Christian tradition of bearing gifts is as old as the birth of Christ. Christians have carried this tradition of celebrating the birth of Christ with gift-giving for centuries. Come All Ye Faithful, Joyful and Triumphant...2021-12-201h 20
Aging Today Podcast12/13/21: Alexis Baker from Bridgetown Music Therapy | A Merry Christmas Sing A Long | Aging in Portland with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Alexis Baker, Founder, and Owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy. She shared with us some very memorable Christmas music.Christmas is here and it’s the season to sit back with a cup of your favorite holiday drink, gather the family around the fire, and let’s reminisce with the melodic sounds of Christmas joy. #Portland2021-12-131h 04
Aging Today Podcast12/6/21: Matt Gannon | Hospice on Wheels: A Pandemic Journey | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Professional Caregiver Matt Gannon. He talks about his incredible story of traveling 5,000 miles in 8 days on hospice wheels in the midst of Covid. You know the voice...our guest today is Matt Gannon. The voice of our "Did You Knows". In the midst of Covid, Matt and his good friend Alex drive Matt's 98-year-old grandma from Portland OR to Houston TX. An epic event and story Matt will never forget. Grab an egg nog, sit back and tune in with Matt as he tells his travel tales with traveling across...2021-12-061h 01
Aging Today Podcast11/22/21: Missy Buchanan from Upper Room Books | Turn Dry Bones into Purposeful Living in Late Life | Aging Today with Mark TurnbullThis week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed author and speaker on Issues of Aging Faithfully, Missy Buchanan. She discusses Purposeful Living in Late Life.Our guest on Aging Today is Missy Buchanan, Author, and speaker. In her recent book, Missy encourages "Faithful Aging". Older adults struggle with chronic pain and diminished physical abilities. They contend with losses that pile up like the dry bones in the prophet Ezekiel’s vision—the loss of loved ones and friends, the loss of their home and belongings, the loss of independence, and the loss of purpose. Each chapter opens with...2021-11-221h 08
Aging Today Podcast7/19/21: writer Marilyn Haus | HALF OF A WHOLE | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis 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.2021-07-191h 16
Aging Today Podcast6/17/21: Dave Turnbull | THANK YOU, DAD! | The Aging Today podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThe 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!2021-06-1747 min
Aging Today Podcast5/5/21: Marilyn Turnbull and Karen Dials | HONORING MOTHERLY LOVE | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandMother’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...2021-05-0559 min
Aging Today Podcast02/12/20: Dave and Marilyn Turnbull, lovers | Your Story Matters | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare PortlandThis 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!2020-02-1358 min
Aging Today Podcast2/4/17: Judy Rough Discusses the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) on Aging in Portland with Host Mark Turnbull from ComForCareJudy Rough, Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances Discusses the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) on Aging in Portland with Host Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland.2017-06-2057 min