Aging Matters
Aging Matters
Cheryl Beversdorf
Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week her guests talk about subjects both informative and entertaining and help educate listeners about living better and longer.
Parkinson’s Disease w/ John Lehr, President/CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation 5/12/26
Conversation w/ John Lehr, President/CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation, about causes, signs/ symptoms, diagnosis/treatment options, approaches to manage symptoms and maintain active lifestyles, and recent research findings about causes and treatments.
May 12
57 min
Gerontological Occupational Therapy w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, The Home Remedy 5/5/26
Conversation w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, Founder/President, The Home Remedy, about gerontological occupational therapists, services they provide, practice settings, and how they help older adults remain at home as long as possible.
May 5
57 min
Zen Caregiving w/ Roy Remer, Executive Director, Zen Caregiving Project and Author 4/28/26
Conversation w/ Roy Remer, Executive Director, Zen Caregiving Project, and Author, about family caregivers, approaches to help them care for themselves, and how Zen caregiving serves as a practical companion for caregivers to care for others.
Apr 28
57 min
Bladder Health w/ Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, Medical Adviser, Aeroflow Urology 4/21/26
Conversation w/ Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, Medical Consultant, Aeroflow Urology, about bladder health problems of older adults, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to reduce and prevent these conditions.
Apr 21
57 min
Kinship Caregiving and Grandfamilies w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow, Generations United 4/14/26
Conversation w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow, Generations United, and Author, Grandfamilies – Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them, about who grandfamilies are, benefits and challenges of kinship caregiving, community resources, and Generations United initiatives.
Apr 14
58 min
Advanced Illness/End-of-Life Care w/ Andrew Molosky and Franklin Guerrero, Chapters Health Systems 4/7/26
Conversation w/ Andrew Molosky, President/CEO, and Franklin Guerrero, Executive Director/Chief Development Officer, Chapters Health System, about advanced illness and end-of-life care services and the National Conversation on Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care meeting.
Apr 7
58 min
Long-Term Care Insurance w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO, Family Solutions for Care 3/31/26
Conversation w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO, Family Solutions for Care, about purchasing long-term care insurance, determining best policy coverage, and finding assistance when filing a long-term care insurance claim.
Mar 31
58 min
Money Management w/ Kay Bransford, Professional Financial Advocate & Fiduciary 3/24/26
Conversation w/ Kay Bransford, Professional Financial Advocate & Fiduciary, MemoryBanc, about services provided by DMMs, how these services help older adults remain independent and assist their families, and what to know when hiring a DMM.
Mar 24
58 min
“Silver Screamers” documentary w/ Sean Cisterna, Canadian film director and producer 3/17/26
Conversation w/ Sean Cisterna, Canadian film director/producer, about creating “Silver Screamers,” a documentary featuring older adult participants who draw from lives filled with experience, loss, skill, and perspective, and affirm that anyone can try something new at any age.
Mar 17
58 min
Healthcare Advocacy w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Professional Health Advocate 3/10/26
Conversation w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Pediatrician, Professional Health Advocate, and Founder/CEO, Your GPS Doc, about navigating the health care system, health care advocate services, and health-related issues about which an advocate can provide advice and assistance.
Mar 10
58 min
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