A near-death scare sparked BetterAge—Jim Firman reveals the #1 obstacle to aging well (and the fix). We cover the Aging Mastery Program, policy wins (HICAP, Medigap reforms, CLASS), and a new NIH-funded platform turning insights into action—especially for caregivers and homebound older adults.
In this conversation with host Ron Roel, Jim shares:

• The quintuple-bypass story that reframed time as a gift
• Why 20% of older adults say they’re reluctant to ask for help—and how that affects every dimension of well-being
• The surprising power of volunteering (including the “I would if someone asked me” group)
• How BetterAge’s assessments + community partners are scaling real-world change

Links & resources
BetterAge: https://betterage.net
Caregiving Navigator (free tools & checklists): https://caregivingnav.com
45 Forward archives: https://45forward.org
Contact Ron: [email protected]

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