Dr. Laurie Vollen’s patients told her about the benefits they were finding from medical marijuana in treating back pain, headaches and anxiety .…without undesired side effects. Though she had been using traditional remedies for many years, she listened to her patients and for the last 20 years has provided safe and effect medical marijuana to her patients with great results. Why and how it works is our subject today. For more information contact naturalhealingmd.com

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There are many awkward conversations parents have with their children, no matter how old the kids are. Perhaps none are as difficult as the one about aging, end of life care, and money.

Financial consultant Robert Mauterstock , author of "Can We Talk?", suggests the kind of family discussions parents and adult children must have and how to make it less stressful.

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Today's episode involves 3 aging and retired men who joined together to meet on a regular basis with a few others to share what is happening in their lives and receive guidance on how to best navigate their situations.

The groups are confidential and are a safe place to discuss challenges and feelings. Our guests describe their experiences and may encourage listeners to create support groups to help them grow, listen, and connect with others.

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Although researchers tell us that the old structures of religion are disappearing in much of the country, there seems to be a renewed search for spirituality, especially among older adults. Religious leaders report that many of us are looking for meaning and purpose, and expressing that we sense there is something greater than ourselves to be understood.

Our guest, Rabbi Richard Address, believes that we can find peace of mind and lessen our stress and anxiety while becoming spiritually aware.

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As we age, many of us feel invisible and diminished… whether in a restaurant, at our job, or in a store. Our guest, Paula Usery, says that too many of us internalize these feelings of aging while what we should be doing is feeling stronger and empowered. Being ignored and invisible is one of the most common complaints of people over fifty.

We live in a culture where people tend to push older adults to the sidelines. Yet we have more power than many realize. We can use our individual and collective voices as a way to enact positive changes in our culture. We have the power to recognize and address ageist behaviors. And we have the power to define ourselves and our purpose in life. Paula’s book, Refusing to Be Invisible, and our conversation, will help us all to be seen.

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Recent research finds that social connections and relationships lead to longer lives. Unfortunately, as we grow older, it becomes more difficult to maintain these contacts.

A San Francisco-based agency, Engage As You Age, provides seniors who are alone or have a range of limitations with meaningful connections to the world with authentic connections that reduce loneliness and its associated side effects. By pairing older adult clients with individuals who complement their personality and interests, many find genuine and enduring friendships.

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If you think you don't have the right skills to help others, listen here! As we age, we all have experience in life and work. Passing on that knowledge to people starting and operating a small business can be rewarding for you and so important to anyone new to business planning, budgeting, marketing and more.

Norman Sherman, a SCORE volunteer in New York, discusses the support and mentoring you can offer to the next generation if you have business experience and want to give back.

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While ageism is all around us, it is sometimes difficult to pinpoint just what it is. Old School, a clearing house of anti-ageism information, creates and disseminates resources to educate us about ageism and how to end it.

Our guest, Kyrie Carpenter, is a founder of Old School and explains how to spot ageism and work to dismantle it.

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Today, as many as half of current 5-year-olds can expect to live to the age of 100. Yet, the social institutions, norms and policies that await these future centenarians evolved when lives were only half as long, and now need updating.

Martha Deevy of The Stanford Center on Longevity has an initiative called The New Map of Life, believing that this profound transformation calls for a shift from a mindset that laments the losses now associated with aging to one that acknowledges the economic and social contributions of older adults. Prepare to be amazed!

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Feeling down every once in a while is normal, but if these feelings last a few weeks or months, it may be depression. Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. It is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a normal part of aging.

Our guest, Dr. Audrey Kavka, discusses common signs and symptoms of depression, treatment options, and if you or your loved one may be at risk.

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