Aging in Portland | Radio Show and Podcast

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9/4/19: Nutrition experts Don Fries and Bev Bow of Healthy World Sedona | Eating Whole-Food, Plant-Based Meals While Traveling Sep 05, 2019

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This week, nutrition experts Don Fries and Bev Bow (co-founders of Healthy World Sedona) shared tips about eating super-healthy whole foods and plant-based meals while traveling. In this era of mobility, eating out can play havoc with our nutritional discipline, especially for anyone who wants to maintain the integrity of a whole-food regimen. Don and Bev are often on the road and have faced these challenges personally, so they can share the travel tactics that work best for them and can work for you, as well. Learn how anyone can navigate the waters to stay on course and eat healthy while traveling

8/28/19: Attorney Joe Greenman of Lane Powell | Elder Abuse: Making Your Voice Heard | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull Aug 29, 2019

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This week, Attorney Joe Greenman takes us through the many forms of elder abuse and updates us on what victims and concerned family members can do to make their voices heard. Sadly, elder abuse can take many forms and can happen in many places that seniors call home. Joe is a champion of older generations and believes our elders must be honored. He generously shares his insights on how to recognize and deal with the mistreatment of those who are least able to defend themselves. Don’t miss this show!

8/21/19: Carolyn Miller Parr of ToughConversations.net | Part 2: Loves Way: Living Peacefully with Your Family as Your Parents Age Aug 22, 2019

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Retired judge Carolyn Miller Parr of ToughConversations.net joins us for Part 2 of a conversation we started last week. We discuss her newest book, Loves Way: Living Peacefully with Your Family as Your Parents Age.
This week, she shares her insights on how families can get along in a healthy, loving way as Mom and Dad age. Retired judge and author, Carolyn Miller Parr is back to share her insights on how families can get along in a healthy, loving way as Mom and Dad age. Carolyn supports the idea that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Also, she explains why it is essential to include all of your adult children in your plans, your life changes and, when you need it, in your care. Then she addresses the big one: What are the four things you should say to a loved one at the end of life, and why? It’s an interview no one should miss.

8/14/19: Carolyn Miller Parr, author of Tough Conversations | Love’s Way | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland Aug 15, 2019

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This week, Carolyn Miller Parr joined us. She is a Retired Judge, Mediator & Author who shares her insights about how families can live in peace as their parents' age. In her newest book, Love’s Way: Living Peacefully with Your Family as Your Parents Age, she outlines the positive ways adult children can deal with their aging parents. It is a practical handbook that helps us all understand the importance of heartfelt communication. Carolyn says that when we avoid the important conversations, it makes difficult matters even worse. She encourages adult children not to use “elderspeak” or force significant changes on a parent unless they become harmful enough to themselves that it becomes necessary. Her recurring theme is “Let your parents maintain their freedom and make their own decisions.” #Portland

8/7/19: Kara Griffey and Matt Gannon from the Oregon & Southwest Washington chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Aug 08, 2019

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This week, Kara Griffey, Walk Director, and Matt Gannon, Program Specialist, from the Oregon & Southwest Washington chapter of the Alzheimer's Association joined us to talk about putting an end to Alzheimer’s.
Nationally, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization offering care, support, and research for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Kara and Matt are from the regional chapter of the Association and joined us to share details about the latest in research, local services, and free programs that are available to the community. Also, they briefed us about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Don’t miss this show!

7/31/19: Dr. Warren Wolf of H.E.R.E. Inc. | Caregivers: A Life Spent in Two Worlds | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull Aug 02, 2019

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This week, Dr. Warren Wolf talks about the challenges of caregivers and the attributes that make the most successful ones. It’s a demanding profession because it’s a life spent in two worlds simultaneously. That may be why only one percent of our population are professional caregivers.
As our world ages around us, where are we going to find enough caregivers for our aging population? And who are they? What are their attributes, and how do we recognize those who can thrive and provide the necessary services in such a demanding and self-sacrificing role? Dr. Wolf reveals how he can help identify the best caregivers through Milimot, an algorithm he created for this purpose. With Milimot, it’s now possible to identify people with traits and abilities that make up essential caregiver attributes. If anyone you know may need a caregiver in the future, don’t’ miss this show! #Portland

7/24/19: Don Fries and Bev Bow of Healthy World Sedona | Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years Part 2 | Aging in Portland Jul 30, 2019

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This week, Don Fries and Bev Bow, co-founders of Healthy World Sedona, tell us how to add years to your life and life to your years Part 2 – and many of the solutions are delicious. If you have ever been curious about what a plant-based diet might mean to your health and longevity, this is your chance to find out. Don and Bev Fries talk about the benefits of plant-based nutrition to prevent -- and in many cases even reverse -- chronic illnesses that are impacting people of all ages in our society, especially those of us who are aging. The latest nutritional science supports the idea that a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle is ideal for humans. Listen and learn more! #Portland

7/17/19: Don Fries and Bev Bow of Healthy World Sedona | Add Years to Your Life & Life to Your Years | Aging in Portland with Mark Turnbull Jul 18, 2019

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This week, Don Fries and Bev Bow, co-founders of Healthy World Sedona, tell us how to add years to your life and life to your years – and many of the solutions are delicious. If you have ever been curious about what a plant-based diet might mean to your health and longevity, this is your chance to find out. Don and Bev Fries talk about the benefits of plant-based nutrition to prevent -- and in many cases even reverse -- chronic illnesses that are impacting people of all ages in our society, especially those of us who are aging. The latest nutritional science supports the idea that a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle is ideal for humans. Listen and learn more! #Portland

7/10/19: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Boomers Coming of Age: Reminiscing about the music of the 70s | Aging in Portland Jul 11, 2019

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This week, Steve Toll talked with us about Boomers, the largest generation in history, coming of age. Music plays a powerful role in our lives at every age, but for Boomers, everything about music changed in their generation. As Boomers age, that groundbreaking music triggers memories of simpler times and carefree days, and it plays a significant role in helping the Boomer population to age gracefully. Don’t miss this show! #Portland

7/3/19: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | America the Beautiful: Celebrating Our Nation's Inspiring Patriotic Songs | Aging in Portland Jul 04, 2019

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This week, Steve Toll, Care Enhancement Program Director from ComForCare Home Care, joins us for a program called “America the Beautiful,” a celebration of the nation’s inspiring patriotic songs. All of us at Aging in Portland honors those who have, through patriotism and dedication, contributed to our country, and we salute them together through the power of music. It’s an uplifting discussion and musical tribute. Don’t miss the show!