Not Born Yesterday

Longevity and the fact that we are living longer is having a huge effect on our population and culture. As older adults continue to contribute to society we are transforming what it means to be old. Paul Irving, author of The Upside of Aging, helps us to embrace longevity.

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If you sometimes find technology frustrating, you are not alone. Everyone hates technology at one time or another. Luckily for older adults who came of age without computers or smart phones, there are now companies that can help navigate tele-health, zoom calls, scams and other tech challenges.

Our guest today, Ryan Greene, founder of GoGoQuincy.com, created a company designed for older non-techies. His goal to be everyone's tech savvy "grandchild" led to an on-call company to help seniors solve tech problems on the computer, printer, or smart phone. Whether you are concerned about online safety or installing new software, GoGoQuincy is there to walk you through it with knowledge, patience and empathy.

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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

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

It may not be easy to get older, but fighting the prejudice of ageism is important to our lives and internal attitudes at any age. Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, exposes the history, myths, and costs of this stereotype. 

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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

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

Memory is important at all stages of life and especially as we age. Dr. Richard Restak, author of The Complete Guide To Memory, offers tips and advice on how to keep our memory active and to not worry if you can’t remember the name of your second grade teacher.

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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

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

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. Contact them at 415.888.2868

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

People of all ages have begun to travel again and older adults are ready to get out and see the world. While our bodies may have aged a bit during the pandemic, our curiosity is still active and we can travel as usual- with perhaps a few changes.

Travel expert  Kelsey Perri joins us with advice about how to expand our horizons at any age.

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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

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

Almost a third of older adults have some hearing loss, but too many either ignore it for years or delay help because they think hearing aids are a sign of aging or are just too vain to wear them. But hearing loss can lead to  more serious consequences like quality of life and even dementia.

Our guests are specialists in hearing loss. Dr. Cathy Kurth is an audiologist and Lisa Elenes is a Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser. Give them a listen!

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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

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Downsizing can be both depressing and liberating. If you have moved recently or plan to, or added new people or possessions to your home, you know that “stuff” can sometimes be overwhelming.   Accumulated objects often become a burden, and the resistance to getting rid of them can begin to limit your life choices. It is emotionally difficult to part with things that hold memories, yet the upside of downsizing can be liberating.

Our guest today, Cathy Rice, helps people with the emotionally difficult decisions to remove, sell or store “stuff” we no longer need or use.

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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

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

Groups of older women have been raging – nonviolently – for peace, justice, and progressive causes in general for years. They are called the Raging Grannies and have 60 chapters in the US. Dressing in aprons, shawls, and outrageous hats, the Grannies riff on the stereotype of the “sweet little old lady” in order to deliver their strong opinions and satirical song lyrics.

They rage at demonstrations, city halls, state legislatures and wherever they can sing their protest song lyrics. The Raging Grannies provide a positive example of channeling rage and despair. Our guest today is Raging Grannie Vicki Rider.

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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

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

AI scams use artificial intelligence to impersonate people, using voice cloning and altered videos to sound like someone you know and trust. Older adults are the target of many of these scams which  steal money and personal information. More than one million seniors were scammed last year and the numbers are increasing.

Shawna Reeves and Glen Fishman are elder abuse specialists who provide advice and assistance to elders who may become victims or already are.

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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

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