Aging with Altitude

Melissa Marts

In depth conversations on aging issues across the spectrum. Hear about new innovations and approaches and even hear more on topics yet to be uncovered. Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado.  The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer.  Learn more at Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging.

  1. 13 July

    65: Emergency Preparedness Gaps Addressed by Local Fire Department

    July is a Disaster Preparedness Month and sadly we see fires around our state and nation. Fortunately, our local fire department is proactively seeking out a multitude of pre-existing conditions for residents and planning for how to better address unique needs during a disaster. “Disasters exacerbate our pre-existing conditions,” says Daiko Abe, Senior Fire and Life Safety Educator with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Kalee Nappo, Fire and Life Safety Educator, is part of the team who visits long term care communities too. No older adult is overlooked. Get insights on the gaps we miss and where to go to get connected. Additionally, a thank you to the Beacon Senior News with Rhonda Wray as she provides the latest stories in the News. Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: beaconseniornews.com

  2. 28 June

    64: CO150 Film Celebrates a Giving and Resilient Spirit

    Our state of Colorado is recognized for many things, mountains, plains, thunder, snow, floods, fires, restoration. This year, 2026, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary as a state along with America’s 250th anniversary. One of the unique stories is knowing just how resilient, and also giving, our residents are. Erin Hannan with the El Pomar Foundation shares about their collaboration with other state foundations to make a celebratory film on the spirit of generosity at this most remarkable time in our history. LINKS: El Pomar Foundation: https://www.elpomar.org/ Film - Colorado at 150: https://co150film.com/ Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  3. 17 June

    63: Brain Health at Home and Work

    Chances are listeners know someone with dementia, struggle with it themselves, or are concerned they will experience memory and motor loss in the future. The Alzheimer's Association is a go-to source for not just Alzheimer's but also learning about all dementias. It is helpful to know there are differences in dementia and there are actions we can take to help ourselves diminish the chances of getting dementia and to be better prepared if dementia does find its way into our lives. Brain Health in the workforce is the latest effort by the Alzheimer’s Association to empower people towards a healthy future. RoseMary Jaramillo, Alzheimer’s Association SE Colorado Director, shares current best practice ideas. Learn more at: Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter: https://www.alz.org/co Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  4. 8 June

    62: Elder Abuse In Our Rearview Mirror

    Everyone knows about MLK Day, Earth Day, Veterans Day but who has heard about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults is a victim of abuse and over the past years even more seniors have fallen victim to fraud scams. Geropsychologist Dr. Sheri Gibson and Long Term Care Ombudsman Lori McGinnis have supported seniors through terrible tragedies, and they still continue to do the good work they do. Hear how their work is putting elder abuse into the rearview mirror for so many. This International day is acknowledged on June 15. Pikes Peak Elder Justice Center: https://www.pikespeakelderjusticecenter.org/ Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  5. 19 May

    61: Older Americans Month May 2026 - Champion Your Health with Two Colorado Senior Games Athletes

    What makes you live your best life in your 80’s, 70’s, younger? We introduce listeners to life-long athletes Christel Donley and Rob Rodine. They celebrate life after 60 with insights on being active and connected. Their stories are not much different from ours, yet they validate and inspire us to keep growing, learning and championing our health. LEARN MORE: Colorado Senior Games: https://coloradoseniorgames.org Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  6. 6 May

    60: Older Americans Month May 2026 - Champion Your Health with the Colorado Senior Games

    All the details to get involved with the Colorado Senior Games, national qualifying events in June. Rands Keasler, with the Colorado Springs Sports Corps, highlights why the Games are so important to produce, along with the how and when to sign up as an athlete. More importantly, come to cheer on athletes, from around the State and beyond, in over 16 sports. Listen to learn about the sports and the various venues around the Pikes Peak Region. Host Melissa Marts also visits briefly with Beacon Senior News Managing Editor Rhonda Wray about her May issue. LEARN MORE: Colorado Senior Games: https://coloradoseniorgames.org/ Rocky Mountain State Games: https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/rockymountainstategames/ Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  7. 21 Apr

    59: Inspiration to Cook For One

    Easy and unique tips to find joy in cooking and eating solo. Solo eating for some can be a recipe for disaster. Eating alone either by choice or not is something to pay attention to as we age. Unfortunately, research shows that social isolation often leads to eating alone, poor nutrition and depression. Local chef and owner of Cultivate Health, Michele Mukatis, shares ways to rediscover what makes cooking enjoyable, strategies on recipe re-writes, and more. There is something in this episode for all tastes. To contact Michele Mukatis: CultivateHealth at gmail.com Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 INSERT GUEST WEBSITE HERE BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

  8. 7 Apr

    58: The Ripple Effect of Volunteering

    Organizations, the people they serve, and the people volunteering all benefit from the act of volunteering. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. For all the volunteers out there doing good work, THANK YOU! Aging With Altitude wants to acknowledge the big impact a little volunteering has. Dali Moncada, the Volunteer Program Manager with the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, and Katie Cornelius, long time community volunteer, share stories on how one little pebble in the pond ripples in so many transformative ways. Volunteer: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging/volunteer-with-the-area-agency-on-aging/ Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country. We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude – whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Melissa Marts with the Area Agency on Aging is our moderator. Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 BEACON Senior News is a proud sponsor/partner for this podcast. BEACON Senior News empowers Colorado seniors with inspiring local stories, timely coverage of senior issues, health and travel features, retirement and financial guidance, senior expos and local resources — all presented in a fun, engaging way that helps older adults lead happier, healthier lives. Catch all the news at: https://www.beaconseniornews.com/

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In depth conversations on aging issues across the spectrum. Hear about new innovations and approaches and even hear more on topics yet to be uncovered. Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado.  The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer.  Learn more at Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Marts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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