Seniority Authority

Missy Buchanan, an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith, has dedicated her life to helping others find hope in the midst of these struggles. She is an internationally renowned author and speaker on aging and faith. She has appeared on Good Morning America and has co-authored a book with Robin Roberts. Her first book, Living With Purpose in a Worn Out Body, remains a top seller. Missy's message of hope and faith has reached thousands of people, counteracting the effects of ageism. In addition to her books, Missy has written articles on intergenerational relationships and how older adults can be proactive in planning their own future. 

On today’s episode, Missy shares her journey of becoming an author and speaker, which began with her own experiences as a caregiver to her aging parents and how that inspired her to write her own/She encourages people to use their gifts to serve others, to practice change in order to stay flexible, to limit cable news, talk radio, social media, and more.

Learn more about Missy Buchanan at missybuchanan.com.

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Are you worried about growing old? Are you afraid of making the same mistakes as your parents? What can you do to ensure that you age gracefully and with dignity? Steven Petrow has had these questions—and answered them. 

Steven is an award-winning journalist and author of the book "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old." Steven has used his experience from observing his parents’ mistakes to help the boomer generation do things differently. He has also defined the term “civilist” - someone who looks beyond themselves to think about their community, state, country, and planet. Steven has opened many conversations about aging with his book, which has been successful in helping people have these conversations. He also encourages people to embrace technology and have intergenerational friendships, as well as to not take themselves too seriously and to embrace humor. Steven is passionate about helping people live smarter, healthier and happier as they age.

In this episode, we get into Steven’s definition of a "civilist, why emphasizes the importance of embracing technology and having intergenerational friendships, and shares that a positive attitude towards aging can add seven and a half years of longevity. 

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What are your views, comments or questions on things you won’t do as you age?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

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We all want to lead healthier lives and live longer, but the process of aging can be difficult. From ageist stereotypes to a lack of research into women's health, there are many obstacles to overcome. Thankfully, Zora Benhamou is here to help. 

Zora is a 52-year-old digital nomad who has traveled to over 50 countries and speaks six languages. She is also the founder of the podcast “Hack My Age” and her messages reach over 100,000 people. Zora is currently completing her master’s degree in gerontology from the University of Southern California. Her mission is to disrupt age stereotypes and to do this by living an unexpected life. 

On today’s episode, Zora discusses her life as a digital nomad, as well as her decision to live a minimalistic lifestyle with her husband, focusing instead on experiences. She also discusses why ageism is implicit and how it affects our health. We also talk about ​Zora's mission to disrupt age stereotypes and to do so by living an unexpected life. 

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What are your views, comments or questions on minimalism and defying stereotypes?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

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Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming and confusing, and making informed decisions can be a daunting task. Because of this, we have people like Aileen Gerhardt. 

Aileen is an independent, board-certified patient advocate who can help make sense of it all. In this episode, Aileen will explain how patient advocacy can help people make informed decisions, how it differs from geriatric care management, and how a patient advocate might assist a client who is preparing for an elective surgery. She will also discuss why it is important to create a “micro board of directors” for support and how to find a patient advocate. 

Additionally, she shares her experience in working with solo agents, offers advice for putting together a “Go Plan” for potential medical emergencies, and provides advice for finding a patient advocate (and why she suggests using the Patient Advocate Certification Board).

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Our healthcare system is always evolving and changing—which means that doctor’s recommendations are too. It’s important to stay on top of these to keep our body in tip top shape, particularly as we get older.

Dr. Michael Berry is the Vice Chair of the US Preventative Services Task Force and a leading authority on health and aging. He is a board-certified family and preventive medicine physician, with training in integrative medicine, and specializes in primary care. Dr. Berry has dedicated his career to helping people understand how to improve their health and wellbeing through preventive measures. He has been a guest lecturer at medical conferences, a featured speaker on podcasts, and a contributing author to medical publications. Dr. Berry has an extensive background in preventive services, with a particular focus on the latest health recommendations for aging. He has been a part of the US Preventive Services Task Force since 2008, and currently serves as its Vice Chair. He is passionate about helping people practice preventive medicine and live longer, healthier lives. 

On today’s episode, Dr. Berry explains the importance of aspirin for people between the ages of 40 and 59 (and why those over the age of 60 should not start taking it), he explains the importance of lung cancer screening, colon cancer screening and much more.

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What are your views, comments or questions on changing medical recommendations?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

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With 2 out of every 3 adults over 70 experiencing hearing loss, it’s something we all need to think about—odds are it will happen to us or someone we know. Unfortunately, up to 23 million adults are left untreated for hearing loss. Fortunately, there is hope on the horizon. 

On today’s podcast we talk to Shelley Stein from Access HEARS, a Baltimore-based 501-C3 nonprofit. Access HEARS provides low cost, high quality over the counter listening devices and resources directly to individuals. She discusses how Access Hears provides a hearing device that is easy to use, making better hearing available to more people of different income levels. 

If you or someone you know has experienced hearing loss, get the resources you need to understand how you can stay connected to your hearing and the people you love.

Learn more at accesshears.com.

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We’ve all heard of the dreaded “midlife crisis”. But what if it didn’t need to be a crisis at all—but a motivating awakening?

Michael Clinton is a former Hearst Magazine publisher and bestselling author. He is best known for his book, ROAR, which encourages people to develop new identities and personas for themselves beyond the roles of partner, parent, and career. Clinton had an epiphany that led him to make changes to his life in his mid-forties, such as taking flying lessons, starting a vineyard, and becoming a marathon runner. He is a strong advocate for lifelong learning, rejecting the traditional notion of retiring, and replacing words such as “midlife crisis” with “midlife awakening.” Clinton has also conducted research at Yale University that shows that people with a positive attitude towards aging live longer and spend less time and money in the health care system.

On this episode, host Cathleen Toomey interviews Michael about the concept of life layering and how it can help people live a more meaningful and fulfilled life. Michael encourages people to pursue lifelong learning and reject the traditional notion of retiring. 

Michael also discusses research conducted at Yale University that shows that people with a positive attitude towards aging live longer and spend less time and money in the health care system. He believes that the Boomer generation will lead the charge in changing old-fashioned attitudes towards aging. He also encourages people to start a counter-culture movement against ageism.

Learn more at roarbymichaelclinton.com or get his book ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late).

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What are your views, comments or questions on having a midlife crisis (or rather, a midlife awakening!)?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

Guest Info:

LinkedIn- Michael Clinton

Twitter- Michael Clinton

Facebook- Michael Clinton

LinkedIn- ROAR

Twitter-ROAR

Instagram- ROAR

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Let’s face it, living with a disability can be isolating, but one man is doing something about it. Todd Hansen, an award-winning architect and disability advocate, is working to create an accessible and equitable world for people of all abilities. 

Todd cares for the needs of people he designs for and has experienced first-hand the difficulty of being mobility challenged and being physically prevented from being part of the community. After being diagnosed with primary lateral sclerosis, Todd founded the nonprofit organization Access Navigators with the goal of providing an up-to-date online guide to accessibility for others. Access Navigators is crowdsourcing accessibility, helping businesses find new ways and small tweaks to make it easier for people to navigate and become more welcoming to a wider range of potential customers. Todd shares how he has worked towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world for people of all abilities—and encourages people to reach out to him if they want to bring Access Navigators to their town. 

Find out more at AccessNavigators.com.

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On this episode of Seniority Authority, Nancy Davis Kho talks about her book, "The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time", which she wrote to encourage people to write thank you letters to those who have impacted their lives. She discusses how writing gratitude letters can help cultivate happiness and strengthen our positive recall bias. She also explains how writing letters can help us take responsibility for our actions and lead to forgiveness. Nancy also shares stories about the impact of writing thank you letters, such as a woman who wrote 100 letters in 100 days and her friend who wrote 50 letters for her 50th birthday. 

Nancy also talks about how writing these letters made her feel calmer, more centered, and relaxed, and how it changed her attitude towards life. Lastly, Nancy talks about refraining from posting photos on social media when it is not her news to share, her guilty pleasure, her favorite healthy practice, her favorite source of laughter, the last book she loved, and her favorite escape. 

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What are your views, comments or questions on gratitude, and specifically thank you letters?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

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Today we are joined by Rabbi Jeffery Wildstein, founder of Kavod Daily Money Management. Jeffrey discusses his experience as a former attorney and college administrator and why he chose to become a Daily Money Manager. We learn about the services a Daily Money Manager provides, which includes going through bills, mail sorting, tracking insurance claims, and more. We also hear about the process one must go through to become a licensed or bonded money manager, and the importance of having a money manager who is a member of the Alliance of Daily Money Managers. 

What's Next?

What are your views, comments or questions on finances as you age?  Share them with us at [email protected]!

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