Aging Matters

Conversation w/ Susan I. Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP, Linguist and Speech-Language Pathologist, about problems and disorders treated with speech therapy, treatment techniques, and benefits of speech therapy for older adults.

Conversation w/ Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, Director, Arlington (VA) Adult Day Program, and William Zagorski, CEO, American Senior Care Centers, and Board Chair, National Adult Day Services Association, about adult day program services and how the program supports family caregivers.

Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” and how geriatric health care can be improved.

Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about Medicare parts and enrollment, Medicare Advantage Plans, and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs.

Conversation w/ with Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Alleva Acupuncture, about acupuncture therapy, how it affects the body, health conditions treated, and the therapy session experience.  

Conversation w/ Stephanie Hoopes, PhD, National Director, United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), and Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA, President and CEO, United Way of the National Capital Area, about ways to measure financial hardship and how United Way programs/services help ALICE older adults and families in need. 

Conversation w/ Christy Cole, Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Arlington Community Foundation, about the meaning of philanthropy, suggestions for older adults to make a contribution to their communities, and creation and implementation of a strategic plan for philanthropic giving.

Conversation w/ Claire Hannah, Executive Director, Association of Immunization Managers, about Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in addition to other immunizations older adults need to avoid health complications and stay healthy.

Conversation w/ Larry Payne, PhD, yoga therapist, Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, and Founder, International Association of Yoga Therapists, about yoga types, how to practice yoga, and benefits for older adults.

Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history and presidential election lecturer, about older adults’ role in previous presidential elections, and how and for whom they decide to vote; also, the 2024 election, how it differs from previous elections, and factors likely to determine the winner.