Aging Matters

Conversation w/ Holly Garriock, PhD, Chief Cohort Development Officer, All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health, about issues limiting conduct of aging-related research studies, efforts to change that practice, and information older adults should know before participating in aging-related research studies.

Conversation w/ Bill Rawls, MD, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Author, The Cellular Wellness Solution, about how stress on body cells increases chronic illness risk and hastens aging, and how herbal therapy and a healthy lifestyle can aid healing and improve wellness.

Conversation w/ Emily Nabors, Senior Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging, about issues older travelers should handle when planning a domestic or international trip, and tips to remember during the journey to ensure a safe, fun and memorable experience.

Conversation w/ Camden Doran, Supervisor, Northern Virginia LTC Ombudsman Program, and Amity Overall-Laib, Director, National  Ombudsman Resource Center, about the ombudsman program, how it addresses LTC facility resident complaints, and advice for families seeking a LTC facility for a loved one.

Conversation with Barbara Sullivan, National Director, Village to Village Network, about the village model including administration, membership, programs/services, and Wendy Zenker, Executive Director, Arlington Neighborhood Village, and Scott Parkin, President, Reston for a Lifetime, about how their organizations serve older adults in their communities.

Conversation w/ Robin Edwards, Certified Senior Advisor, CarePatrol, about enlarging the circle of care as older adults age, looking at alternative housing arrangements, and using senior placement services to help make the best choice to meet their needs.

Conversation w/ Jeannette Twomey, JD, VA Certified Mediator/Conflict Resolution Trainer, Mediate Virginia, about how elder mediation helps families successfully resolve aging transition issues and how conflict coaching can improve difficult family dialogues about aging topics.

Conversation w/ Sheila Callaham, Co-Founder/Executive Director, Age Equity Alliance (AEA), about the status and age-related challenges of age 50+ employees in the workplace, why age equity in the workplace is needed, and AEA solutions.

Conversation w/ with Marcie Campbell, Vice President, Marketing and Intake, Cherry Blossom PACE, Alexandria, VA, about PACE operations, participant qualifications and enrollment, program services, and Cherry Blossom PACE features.

Conversation w/ Lauren Dunning, JD, MPH, Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute, and Trent Stamp, MPP, Chief Executive Officer, The Eisner Foundation, about the importance of intergenerational relationships, how people of different ages work together to address societal challenges, and intergenerational strategies to achieve a common social good.