Aging Matters

Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, MPA, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about the basics and resources of Medicare, how beneficiaries can enroll, and where to get advice about the program. 

Conversation w/ Omair Yousuf, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, and Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, VHC Health, about causes, risk factors and common symptoms of AFib, diagnostic tools, treatment, and prevention, and how those living with AFib can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

Conversation w/ Robert Hong, MD, Radiation Oncologist, VHC Health, Arlington, VA, about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis, and use of LDRT as a re-emerging approach to osteoarthritis treatment.

Conversation w/ Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), about risk factors, intervention, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of suicide and how AFSP and other resources help support family members affected by suicide.

Conversation w/ Sara Williams, President, Funeral Consumers Alliance, about choices, services, logistics, and costs associated with arranging a funeral or memorial service, and how the Funeral Consumers Alliance helps families be prepared and protected when planning a funeral for themselves or their loved ones.

Conversation w/ Nicholas Schor, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Olney Geriatric Psychiatry, LLC, www.olneypsychiatry.com, about mental health disorders among older adults, including treatment and prevention, and how misinformation and ageism impact healthcare provider attitudes towards these patients.

Conversation w/ Daniel Sanders, President/CEO, Four Sales, Ltd., about estate sale planning, hiring and working with an estate sale company, and etiquette rules for estate sale shoppers. 

Conversation w/ Kathy Cameron, BS Pharm, MPH, Pharmacist and Healthy Aging Consultant, about older adult medication use, risks of multiple prescriptions and over the counter drugs, and how deprescribing and medication reviews can maximize benefits of medicines and reduce risks.  

Conversation w/ Jennifer Pickett, Co-Executive Director, National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers, about issues older adults may face when downsizing and moving and how senior move managers can help navigate the process. 

Conversation w/ Katherine Schweit, JD, Author, Attorney, Former Senior FBI Official, about becoming an author, and the benefits of creative writing for older adults and how they can get started.