Aging Matters Mary Lucas & Jason Kong

We explore communication equity with our guest Jan Withers, Director of the Divison of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing under the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

We discuss the concept of aging in place with Christian, Owner and Founder of Vital Watch 24 Hour Health Management. We also have a chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, about the Walk to De-Feet Dementia and the Music and Memory Program.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Dr. Mitch Clionsky, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain, discuss dementia and the steps necessary for prevention.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Debbie Weiss, retired lawyer and author of Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love, discuss the struggles that come with dealing with life as a widow.

We discuss the health benefits of tai chi and yoga with Susan Lee, Owner and Head Instructor of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

We talk volunteering with Leah Rosen, Volunteer Services Team Leader at Transitions LifeCare and Allison Antkowiak, Musical Presence Volunteer at Transitions LifeCare.