We often think of crying as something for babies and only for sadness in adults, but tears reflect much more. Today we learn about the emotions and psychological effects of crying, especially for older adults.

Dr. Judith Kay Nelson tells us what our tears mean and how they affect our emotional health. 

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As we get older, the chance that we have vision problems increases. You may have noticed small changes, like needing more light to read, or glare when driving at night. All of these are signs of aging, but too often, we ignore our eyes when it comes to health.

Today we talk about what the major changes might be, and how to protect our eyesight. Our guest, Dr. Ravi Goel, believes we can monitor our eyesight and hold on to our vision.
 
We also want you to know that there are programs offering free eye exams nationwide. Visit
aao.org/eyecare-america for more information.


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Every day more and more Boomers are retiring and moving to a new  community. For those listeners who missed this the first time, we are bringing this episode to you again, because where you live has so much to do with how happy you are in your later years.
 
Place matters. If you're aging in the right place you'll be inspired to engage with your community, stay active and be ready for new adventures. Our guest, Ryan Frederick, examines "place" as the key to successful aging. 

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If you think your morning walk or water aerobics are enough physical work to keep you strong and healthy as you age, stay tuned. According to our guest, Dr. Robert Nied, older adults need strength, balance and flexibility training to maintain our health and independence. And that means working with weights.

Listen and learn how strength training is a must and then just do it!

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"Estate Planning" may sound complicated and uncomfortable, but it is very important. Whether you want to leave your affairs in good shape, or are the adult child trying to support a parent with this task, this conversation is for you.

Our guest, Rachel Donnelly, author of "Late To Your Own Funeral," provides guidance that smooths the path for those navigating life without us. 

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Today we are looking at the loneliness and isolation of older men. Older men often have trouble making new friends once they retire, and are often too dependent on their spouses for social interaction.   

Meet Grandpas United, a group working to involve older men in volunteering in their communities, sharing their knowledge with younger people, and finding support and meaning in their lives.  

For more information on Grandpas United you can contact them at: [email protected]

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Do you remember saddle shoes, knee socks, or crinolines? Or guys, did you let your sideburns grow longer than usual to look fashionable? In keeping with our series on the culture of the Boomer generation, today we examine the fashions of the Boomer generation as we moved from strict rules to anything goes, from covering up to showing off.  

Our guest today is Shawn Grain Carter of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Shawn takes us on a nostalgic journey, reminding us that fashion is a business and we all have a choice in what we choose to wear.

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This episode was originally released October 25th, 2024

The world is full of scammers who are geniuses at separating you from your money. Older adults are too often targeted, but you can protect yourself. Steve Weisman of Scamicide has warnings and tips.

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*This episode was originally released on June 7th, 2024*

We are all familiar with variations of “The Talk”- those important conversations between parents and young children. Now it may seem necessary for adult children to have “the talk” with aging parents as they notice reckless or dangerous behavior or mental or physical changes in their parents.

Laura Tamblyn Watts, expert on aging and author of “Let’s Talk About Aging Parents” suggests how and when to start the important conversations. 

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Though Baby Boomers are blamed for many things, there’s one cultural gift we created better than any other generation: we had the best music! So instead of the usual topics on aging, this episode is about us! We visit the soundtrack of our lives, and all your favorite music. 

Our guest is Ben Fong Torres, former senior editor of Rolling Stone Magazine. It is a longer than usual episode, so join us as we visit the music that influenced our generation and the world. 


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