Steele began his professional life as a physicist. Growing up, he was fascinated by space, just like many other scientists. It was after his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Oxford that he decided that aging was the single most important scientific challenge of our time, and switched fields to computational biology.

In this episode, Andrew chats with Cathleen about developing therapies that are bound to eliminate the physical and mental decline associated with aging, what occurs biologically as we age, as well as practical ways we can slow down the process. The hope isn’t that we get to live longer for the sake of it, it is that we live longer in good health.

If you agree that it is vital to petition government officials for additional funding for aging services and would like to know how to write to your congressional representatives, here are a few resources:

• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• Dr. Steele’s petition to the UK House of Lords
• How to find and contact your Congressional Representative
• How to find and contact your Senator

Links:

• Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steel

What’s Next?

Do you think humans could ever attain negligible senescence or pause aging? Share your opinions with us at [email protected] or find us on your favorite social media platform. Have a question about aging you’d like answered? 

Submit them online.

Episode 12: Kathy Anderson is an innovating leader that has served as CEO for two large multi-state nonprofits that cater to older adults. She now stays active coaching and mentoring brand new CEOs across the country. Kathy is a passionate advocate for older adults and those who serve them.

Links:

• Kathy Anderson
• Goodwin House

What’s Next?

How will you find meaning and purpose in your next chapter? Share your questions with us at [email protected] or find us on your favorite social media platform. 

Episode 11: Andrea Daly is an experienced attorney and litigator of Robinson, Boesch, Sennott & Daly, and recognized as a top attorney in the United States. Andrea has helped hundreds of individuals and families avoid probate and ensure their affairs are in order. She joins the podcast today to share her expertise about wills, trusts, and probates. She also gives tips on how families can save time, money, and headaches.

Links:

• Andrea Daly on LinkedIn
• Robinson, Boesch, Sennott and Daly

What’s Next?

Do you have your affairs in order? Share your questions with us at [email protected] or find us on your favorite social media platform.

Episode 10: The Baby Boomer generation—adults born between 1946 and 1964—represents 44% of the US population, and in the next 5 years, they’re projected to hold 70% of US disposable income and buy 49% of total consumer-packaged goods.

This generation continues to smash cultural expectations and redefine the playing field. In this episode, we delve into the mind of the Boomer to understand what’s next for this active, opinionated, and powerful demographic.

Do you consider age a number or more of a mindset? How has this affected the choices you’ve made about your future? Share your stories with us at [email protected] or find us on your favorite social media platform.

Links:

Boomer Consumer by Matt Thornhill and John Martin

Episode 09: Discussing your parent’s wishes can be a difficult process, but Dick Edwards is here to help. Dick has spent 36 years in the eldercare field and is currently an administrator of the award-winning Charterhouse, run by Mayo Clinic. Edwards is the author of the book Mom, Dad, Can We Talk? A guide on how to have more loving and productive conversations around the changing age of parents. He joins the podcast today to discuss his best tips and methods to avoid.

Links:

• “Mom, Dad… Can We Talk?” By Dick Edwards

What’s Next?

How do you plan on talking to your parents about their plans? Share your stories with us at  [email protected] or find us on your favorite social media platform.

Episode 08: Dr. Maureen O’Connor is the Associate Director of Boston University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center Education Core and Director of Neuropsychology at the Bedford VA Hospital. She has dedicated her career to studying dementia and cognitive decline and hopes to assist families in patients through the difficult transition. She joins the podcast today to define what dementia is, explain the impact of a positive outlook, and encourage listeners to discuss any changes they see with their primary care provider. 

Links:

• Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families By: Dr. Maureen O’Connor
• Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not, and What to Do About It By: Dr. Maureen O’Connor

Episode 07: Cindy Martin is the Vice President of Quality for the RiverWoods Group. Cindy is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare field in a variety of settings. In the past 15 years at RiverWoods, she has set the standard for nursing within three communities. She currently leads quality efforts within the RiverWoods group, including maintaining state and federal quality guidelines. She joins the podcast today to discuss assisted living and types of long-term care.

Links:

• Compare Long Term Care Facilities Here

What’s Next?

Is your loved one a night owl or early bird and what do they want their days of retirement to look like? Share your stories at [email protected]

Episode 05: In 2015, award-winning New York Times journalist John Leland set out to meet members of America’s fastest-growing age group – adults over the age of 85. He anticipated learning of the challenges of growing old, of isolation and decline of health. What he discovered was the opposite, revealing that the later stages of life can be, in actuality, quite the opposite. 

In this episode, Leland shares some surprising insights gleaned from conversations with the six octogenarians he followed for his book, a few hilarious anecdotes from 87-year-old Fred, and, the real secret to enduring happiness.

• Jonas Mekas
• New York Times articles by John Leland
• “Happiness is a Choice you Make”  By John Leland

Episode 06: Kate Grondin is an experienced professional move manager and started her own transition management company, Home Transition Resources, in 2008. The company has since been acquired by WayForth, the largest full-service provider of total home transition solutions. In her current role, Kate serves as Vice President of New Business Development. Kate has helped hundreds of families and multiple generations to downsize with grace, calm, and ease. In this episode she joins the podcast to discuss some of the challenges of downsizing and offers insight into making the process easier.

• WayForth Move Management

Episode 04: Ashley Campbell has recorded two records, The Lonely One (2018) and Something Lovely (2020). She is the daughter of Glen Campbell, popular American entertainer, who passed away in 2017. Ashley accompanied her father on his last tour playing banjo and was able to help him navigate his final years as he struggled with Alzheimer’s. We listen as Ashley shares Remembering, a song written about her father and featured in the documentary that followed Glen Campbell’s goodbye tour.

• Ashley Campbell’s Website
• Remembering by Ashley Campbell
• Glen Campbell’s Website