Aging Matters

Conversation with Natalie Talis, MPH, Population Health Manager, Alexandria VA Health Department, about local public health efforts to limit new COVID-19 cases, vaccine distribution plan preparation, and Thanksgiving activities to stay healthy.

Conversation with David Remick, Executive Director, Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council and Emily Hoban, Disability Resource Coordinator, Arlington Employment Center, about issues older workers, currently face in the job market and how these organizations can help

Conversation with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, and John Glowacky, Medicare Counselor, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP), about Medicare program parts, eligibility, enrollment, 2021 updates, and VICAP services.

Conversation with Thomas Heckman, DO, Attending Physician, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network, about chronic pain, including types, causes, risk factors, therapies, and pain management programs, and COVID-19 impact on chronic pain management and treatment. 

Conversation with Sara Pappa, PhD, Coordinator, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance, Marymount University, and Dr. Jade Bender-Burnett, PT DPT NCS Lecturer, Marymount University Malek School of Health Professions, about causes and risks of falls, and exercise programs to prevent injury and death.

Conversation with Cathi Coridan, Realtor/Seniors Real Estate Specialist, KW Metro Center, about current real estate market status and useful home sale strategies for older adults.

Conversation with Colleen Duewel, Aging Life Care Manager, Lionheart Elder Care, and Lisa Householder, Client Care Director, Home Helpers of Northern Virginia, about nursing homes/assisted living facilities COVID-19-related issues, decisions about caring for loved ones at home, and home health care provider assistance to help families make choices.

Conversation with Marta Hill Gray, Executive Director, Culpepper Garden, about Culpepper Garden retirement community features and precautions employed to protect residents during the pandemic

Conversation with Marilee Fitzgerald and Robyn Wagman, Co-Founders, Estate of Mine Organizers, about organizing financial documents and personal information, addressing relevant issues, and using effective tools to accomplish the goal.

Conversation with Diane Murphy, Ph.D., Director, School of Technology and Innovation, Marymount University, about the digital divide, digital technology problems, and how digital technology can benefit and enhance the lives of older adults during COVID-19.