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Aging MattersAging Matters: Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthMarch is also Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this podcast of Aging Matters. Mary Lucas of Transition LifeCare talks with Colorectal Cancer Screening Advocate and cancer survivor Brooks Bell about why colonoscopies prevent colon cancer. She also shares new prep methods available and ways to make it an easier experience.2025-03-2943 minAging MattersAging Matters: Ageism in SocietyDr. Corinne Auman, Author, Speaker, and Care Manager, joins us to discuss how she is trying to change the conversation on aging. We cover ageism, retirement and health care.2025-02-1545 minAging MattersAging Matters: MobilityWe welcome Sheila Buswell, CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, for a discussion on mobility, artificial intelligence, transitioning from the military back to civilian life, and how to deal with imposter syndrome.2025-02-0841 minAging MattersAging Matters: Hospice 101We talk all things related to hospice with Dr. Emily Carlisle, Hospice Physcian with Transitions LifeCare.2025-01-1842 minAging MattersAging Matters: Social ConnectionWe discuss the importance of social connection with Dr. Jeremy Holloway, Educator, speaker and founder of Tellegacy.2025-01-1143 minAging MattersAging Matters: Caregiver CrazinessWe discuss caregiving tips with Mike Collins, author of two caregiver books: 'Caregiving Can Make Life Crazy' and 'Caregiver 101'.2024-12-2141 minAging MattersAging Matters: Grief and the Holiday SeasonAlexandra Pflaumer, Owner of Whole Person Consulting and a Grief Educator and Coach, joins us to share strategies for coping with grief over the holiday season.2024-12-1444 minAging MattersAging Matters: Pain Management at End of LifeWe address common myths and actual facts related to pain management at end of life with Dwan Kelsey, Nurse Practioner and Associate Director of Education at Transitions LifeCare.2024-12-0744 minAging MattersAging Matters: EldercareAmy Friesen, Founder and CEO of Tea and Toast and best-selling author of 'Bread Crumbs' shares caregiving tips and suggestions.2024-11-2341 minAging MattersAging Matters: AquamationHunter Beattie, owner of Endswell joins us to discuss the process of aquamation and important conversations to have surrounding wishes and end of life.2024-11-0942 minAging MattersAging Matters: What Is A Family Care Home?We welcome Esther Cromwell, Founder and Owner of Avendelle Assisted Living, for a discussion on family care homes and how they are the future of caregiving.2024-10-2644 minAging MattersAging Matters: Retirement PlanningMarc Oslar, President of the Marc Oslar Experience, fields our questions as we discuss retirement planning.2024-10-1942 minAging MattersAging Matters: Collective GriefAlexandra Pflaumer, a grief educator and coach with Whole Person Consulting, joins us to discuss experiencing grief in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We also discuss all things Medicare with Rodney Butler, an insurance agent and owner of The Medicare Butler.2024-10-1244 minAging MattersAging Matters: Japanese CultureBetsy Barton, Senior Associate for Community Engagement and Learning at Transitions LifeCare, fills in for Mary Lucas as she interviews Judy Dove. Judy is a North Carolina playwright and discuss her play “Shinsei” and how her caregiving journey inspired the story.2024-10-0541 minAging MattersAging Matters: Preserving Family Legacy Through PhotosJason Kong and Mary Lucas of Transitions LifeCare are joined this episode by Haleh Shoa, the CEO and founder of Picturli, a company that specializes in curation and digitization of precious memories.2024-09-2843 minAging MattersAging Matters: How To Age In PlaceWhat do we need to know about home care and aging in place? Coreen Lawoyin, a Social Worker in Care Navigation with Transitions LifeCare, joins us to answer these questions.2024-09-1443 minAging MattersAging Matters: NutritionJason Kong and Mary Lucas of Transitions LifeCare are joined this episode by Dr. John Lewis of Dr. Lewis Nutrition to talk about polysaccharides.2024-09-0742 minAging MattersAging Matters: Frequently Asked Caregiver Questions How can we stay independent as long as possible? What steps should we take when we can no longer be independent? We cover those questions and more in this episode that is dedicated to answering frequently asked caregiver questions. Allison Lohf, Care Navigation Specialist at Transitions LifeCare helps us answer popular questions2024-08-3143 minAging MattersAging Matters: Supporting Those Who Are Grieving Transitions LifeCare Grief Counselors Hannah Tosch and Anna Hicken join us for a conversation on dealing with grief and supporting loved ones who are grieving. Transitions LifeCare Marketing Specialist Carson Sellers provides her insight as well.2024-08-1743 minAging MattersAging Matters: Preserving Your LegacyHaleh Shoa, founder and CEO of Picturli, discusses preserving your family legacy through photos, memories and stories.2024-07-2843 minAging MattersAging Matters: Senior Living OptionsEdie Hartley, Owner of Guiding Seniors and a Senior Living Placement Specialist, is our guest as we discuss the differences between independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.2024-06-2943 minAging MattersAging Matters: Hospice and Palliative CareTransitions LifeCare Senior Provider Relations Representative Lani Tillar-Smith joins us to discuss common questions related to hospice and palliative care.2024-06-0144 minAging MattersAging Matters: OsteoporosisDr. John Neustadt, Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) discuss what you need to know about osteoporosis: what it is, causes and how to prevent it.2024-05-2542 minAging MattersAging Matters: Caring For Your BrainDr. Karen Sullivan, Board Certified Neuropsychologist, discusses brain health and what you need to know about caring for your brain.2024-05-1144 minAging MattersAging Matters: Communication EquityWe explore communication equity with our guest Jan Withers, Director of the Divison of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing under the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.2024-04-2739 minAging MattersAging Matters: Resources to Age in PlaceWe discuss the concept of aging in place with Christian, Owner and Founder of Vital Watch 24 Hour Health Management. We also have a chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, about the Walk to De-Feet Dementia and the Music and Memory Program.2024-04-1343 minAging Matters Aging Matters: DementiaJason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Dr. Mitch Clionsky, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain, discuss dementia and the steps necessary for prevention.2024-03-3043 minAging MattersAging Matters: The Passing of a Life PartnerJason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Debbie Weiss, retired lawyer and author of Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love, discuss the struggles that come with dealing with life as a widow.2024-03-2446 minAging MattersAging Matters: Mind and Body PracticesWe discuss the health benefits of tai chi and yoga with Susan Lee, Owner and Head Instructor of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.2024-03-1938 minAging MattersAging Matters: Volunteer ServicesWe talk volunteering with Leah Rosen, Volunteer Services Team Leader at Transitions LifeCare and Allison Antkowiak, Musical Presence Volunteer at Transitions LifeCare.2024-03-1946 minAging MattersAging Matters: Active Adults Program RaleighAllie Crawford , Active Adult Program Director with Raleigh Parks, details the programs, clubs, trips and facilities available to us in our community.2024-03-0241 minAging MattersAging Matters: SkincareJason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Kelly Smith join us to discuss the proper way to care for aging skin.2024-02-1743 minAging MattersAging Matters: Falls PreventionBrittany McKinney, Physician Assistant with Shae Medical, joins us to talk about preventing falls, the right way to fall and equipment to help us.2024-02-0342 minAging MattersAging Matters: Senior SocializationWe discuss the benefits of socialization for seniors with Laura Kay House, Owner of Silver Connections. We also get into a discussion on The Golden Bachelor and dating apps.2024-01-2739 minAging MattersAging Matters: What is Palliative Care?We welcome Dr. Joshua Dowd, Medical Director of Community Based Palliative Care at Transitions LifeCare, for a conversation on what palliative care is and who is best suited to receive it.2024-01-2444 minAging MattersAging Matters: Chaplains and Grief at the HolidaysWe welcome back Andy Ross, Staff Chaplain at WakeMed Hospital, discusses what a chaplain does and dealing with grief over the holidays.2023-12-2344 minAging MattersAging Matters: Inclusive CommunitiesWe welcome Orah Raia, Co-founder and Board President of HOPE NC, to discuss how HOPE NC is reimagining communities through the concept of inclusive communities.2023-12-1941 minAging MattersAging Matters: Genetic TestingMary's sister Kate Sherron is our special guest this episode as she shares her experience with genetic testing.2023-11-2540 minAging MattersAging Matters: Grieve LeaveRebecca Feinglos, Grieving Educator and founder of Grieve Leave provides strategies on handling grief.2023-11-1144 minAging MattersAging Matters: ProbioticsNatasha Trenev, Founder and President of Natren Inc. and ‘The Mother of Probiotics’, shares information on the benefits of probiotics.2023-10-2439 minAging MattersAging Matters: Medicare Open EnrollmentRhonda Narron, Southeast Regional Manager for the SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), prepares us for Medicare open enrollment.2023-10-1439 minAging MattersAging Matters: Questions We Wish Caregivers Would AskTara Moore, Hospice Home Social Worker with Transitions LifeCare joins to provide social workers perspective on questions she and her care team would like to be asked by caregivers2023-10-0741 minAging MattersAging Matters: The Medical Side of HospiceDr. Rachel Lipner, Executive Medical Director at Transitions LifeCare, joins us to explain the medical side of hospice care.2023-09-3041 minAging MattersAging Matters: Mother LodeGretchen Staebler, Award-Winning Author of "Mother Lode: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" shares her caregiving journey.2023-09-2544 minAging MattersAging Matters: How to Handle a Senior MoveRobin Sloan, Operations Supervisor for Caring Transitions, provides tips for senior moving, estate sales and decluttering.2023-09-2345 minAging MattersAging Matters: Navigating MidlifeKathy Batista is a Mood, Mindset and Mindfulness Coach for Women and she joins us to share tips about making changes in midlife.2023-09-1041 minAging MattersAging Matters: Dementia PreventionDr. Mitch Clionsky, Clinical Neuro Psychologist and Author of 'Dementia Prevention' puts dementia and Alzheimer's into perspective and provides insight on how to prevent dementia.2023-08-1242 minAging MattersAging Matters: Available As IsDebbie Weiss, Author of the book "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love", joins us to discuss life after losing a spouse.2023-08-0546 minAging MattersAging Matters: Silent TeachersAmanda Mittelstadt, Director of the Willed Body Program at High Point University, explains whole body donation and how it is a powerful gift and learning tool for students.2023-07-2943 minAging MattersAging Matters: Marathon of CaregivingDebbie Weiss, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Host of the Maybe I Can Podcast, shares her caregiving journey of caring for her father at a young age and then eventually being a caregiver for her husband.2023-07-2244 minAging MattersAging Matters: Prescription for AdmissionDr. Monique Nugent, Hospitalist and Author of 'Prescription for Admission' talks all things related to hospitals.2023-07-1544 minAging MattersAging Matters: The Role of a Social Worker in HospiceTara Moore, Hospice Home Social Worker with Transitions LifeCare, joins us to provide the perspective of a social worker in hospice care.2023-07-0141 minAging MattersAging Matters: COVID-19 UpdateWe check in with Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, on what we need to know now about COVID-19.2023-06-2444 minAging MattersAging Matters: Personal FinanceBen Hockema, Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, talks personal finance and helps provide a different perspective when it comes to our relationship with money.2023-05-2742 minAging MattersAging Matters: Myths and Facts of HospiceDr. Alyssa Luddy, Hospice and Palliative Care Physician at Transitions LifeCare, joins us to dispel the myths and half-truths when it comes to hospice care.2023-05-2443 minAging MattersAging Matters: Virtual Reality and CaregivingWe explore the world of virtual reality and how it is being used to improve care as we speak with Leah Warnke, Director of Health Equity at CareYaya.2023-05-1341 minAging MattersAging Matters: Family Care HomesWe are joined by Shauna Tharpe, Owner and Administrator of Serenity Falls Family Care Home, to discuss what a family care home is and who benefits most from them.2023-04-2944 minAging MattersAging Matters: Death CafesHeather Hill, Funeral Director and Death Cafe Facilitator at Renaissance Funeral Home, explains what a 'death cafe' is and what to expect when attending one.2023-04-2244 minAging MattersAging Matters: National Health Care Decisions DayNorth Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall joins us to discuss advance directives.2023-04-1543 minAging MattersAging Matters: Palliative CareMark Philbrick, Staff and Community Educator at Transitions LifeCare, helps us understand what palliative care and isn't. We go over palliative care myths and misconceptions as well.2023-04-0139 minAging MattersAging Matters: Caregiving GritWe welcome Dr. Karen Roberto, University Distinguished Professor at the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech, for a discussion extended family member caregivers, dementia care and the Care Ex Project.2023-03-3041 minAging MattersAging Matters: Wills and TrustsJohn Ross, an Estate Planning Attorney with Ross and Shoalmire discusses wills and trusts, which one fits best, and what to think about when it comes to estate planning.2023-03-1843 minAging MattersAging Matters: GuardianshipWe discuss what guardianship is and who needs it with Joyce Massey-Smith, Director of The Division of Aging and Adult Services a part of North Carolina's Department Health and Human Services.2023-03-1141 minAging MattersAging Matters: EMS Subscription ServicesBrian Brooks, Assistant Chief with Community Outreach and Public Information with Wake County EMS, joins us to discuss emergency services and helpful subscription service that can potentially help you save you money.2023-03-0544 minAging MattersAging Matters: What is a Good Death?Mary shares the story of her caregiving journey with her grandfather.2023-02-1846 minAging MattersAging Matters: CareYaYaAging Matters: CareYaYaWe talk about an exciting new tech-enabled care registry called CareYaYa with their CEO and Co-founder Neal Shah.2023-02-0548 minAging MattersAging Matters: The Unconscious and Conscious MindWe discuss the role and the power of the unconscious mind with Dr. Dan Lieberman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and author of the book 'Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind'.2023-01-2844 minAging MattersAging Matters: FDA Approves Alzheimer's DrugWe chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of NC about a new Alzheimer's dug approved by the FDA. We also discuss placement services and levels of care with Colleen Jones, Senior Living Specialist with All About Seniors NC.2023-01-2139 minAging MattersAging Matters: Death DoulasJane Dornemann, an End of Life Doula with Peaceful Crossings Durham, joins us to explain what a death doula is, the services they provide, and when is the right time to seek one out.2023-01-1042 minAging MattersAging Matters: What the 91 Year Old Wants You to KnowBetsy Barton fills in for Mary Lucas and chats with Dr. Jane Vella, who shares her perspective as a 91-year-old woman.2022-12-2846 minAging MattersAging Matters: Caregiving at the HolidaysTeepa Snow, Founder of Postive Approach to Care author of "Understanding the Changing Brain", joins us to provide caregiving tips for surviving the holidays. We also explore sundowning and dementia.2022-12-1144 minAging MattersFour C's of Coping with GriefE Belleau, Grief Outreach Coordinator at Transitions LifeCare, joins us to discuss the 'Four C's of Coping' and how we can cope with grief during the holidays.2022-12-0842 minAging MattersAging Matters: Hospice 1012022-11-2044 minAging MattersAging Matters: Caregiving Tips for Preventing Falls2022-11-1249 minAging MattersAging Matters: Palliative Care2022-11-0640 minAging MattersAging Matters: A Caregiver's Story2022-10-3148 minAging MattersAging Matters: Independent Living Facilities2022-10-2342 minAging MattersAging Matters: Chronic Pain and the Immune System2022-10-1542 minAging MattersAging Matters: Covid Immunizations and Boosters Update2022-10-0940 minAging MattersAging Matters: Finding Hope and Community through COVID2022-10-0244 minAging MattersAging Matters: Hospice 1012022-09-1844 minAging MattersAging Matters: Diabetes 1012022-09-1140 minAging MattersAging Matters: VA Benefits and Total Pain2022-09-0444 minAging MattersAging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits,2022-08-2843 minAging MattersAging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits,2022-08-2843 minAging MattersAging Matters: Monkeypox and COVID-192022-08-1341 minAging MattersAging Matters: Hearing Loss and Anticipatory Grief2022-08-0745 minAging MattersAging Matters: Fall Prevention2022-07-3146 minAging MattersAging Matters: Financial Planning2022-07-2446 minAging MattersAging Matters: Wake County Public Library Memory Care Kits2022-07-1743 minAging MattersAging Matters: Brain Health2022-07-1042 minAging MattersAging Matters: Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing Care2022-07-0343 minAging MattersAging Matters: Family Dynamics at End of Life2022-06-2642 minAging MattersAging Matters: Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Collab2022-06-1944 minAging MattersAging Matters: How to Talk About Dying2022-06-1242 minAging MattersAging Matters: Using A.I. to Combat Alzheimer's2022-06-0541 minAging MattersAging Matters: Personal Health and Wellness2022-05-2942 minAging MattersAging Matters: What Death Can Teach You About Living2022-05-2241 minAging MattersAging Matters: ALS Awareness Month2022-05-1544 minAging MattersAging Matters: Long Term Care, Bereavement, and Meeting Mary2021-01-1246 min