"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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. 


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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
 



Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

*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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

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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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

The Boomer generation is known for not accepting the status quo if change will make things better, so today we are talking about change and how each of us can become involved in saving the world.  

Third Act, an organization of activists over 60, (thirdact.org) is using our generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy. Bill McKibben is the founder of Third Act and shares his vision and advice.

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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

As we age, we have more and more losses in our lives. We grieve ourselves and comfort friends or  family members who are grieving. Our guest today, Rebecca Soffer, created Modern Loss, (modernloss.com) a website devoted to changing the dialogue around grief. She believes sharing candid and creative ideas for exploring the long arc of loss and resilience can teach us all important life lessons.

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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Today we look at how the film and TV industries exclude or misrepresent older adults. Too many ticket buyers feel Hollywood is not portraying us accurately. Madeline De Nonno, president of the Geena Davis Institute, talks about what is changing and what is not. 

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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Driving is an important part of staying independent, but aging may bring changes that affect safety on the road. A difficult tasks for families is how to tell a parent or loved one that they might not be as safe as they once were behind the wheel. Whether it be cognitive impairment or side effects from medication, how do you tell a family member?

Our guest, Melanie Henry, a driving assessment specialist, runs sessions called "What the Honk" and offers tips and warning signs to help identify when it is time to put away the keys.

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NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.


Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org

NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868



and by Assisted Living Locators

From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones.
Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.