Aging Matters Cheryl Beversdorf

Conversation w/ Aimee Halbruner, Vice President of Music Education, and Leanne Belasco, Director of Music Therapy, Levine Music, about benefits of music activities and education for older adults, impact on their lives, and available musical courses, programs, and events.

Conversation w/ Nicholas Schor, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist, about older adult mental health problems, how misinformation and ageism impact healthcare provider attitudes towards these patients, and treatment and prevention of mental health disorders among older adults.

Conversation w/ Holly Garriock, PhD, Chief Cohort Development Officer, All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health, about issues limiting conduct of aging-related research studies, efforts to change that practice, and information older adults should know before participating in aging-related research studies.

Conversation w/ Bill Rawls, MD, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Author, The Cellular Wellness Solution, about how stress on body cells increases chronic illness risk and hastens aging, and how herbal therapy and a healthy lifestyle can aid healing and improve wellness.

Conversation w/ Emily Nabors, Senior Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging, about issues older travelers should handle when planning a domestic or international trip, and tips to remember during the journey to ensure a safe, fun and memorable experience.

Conversation w/ Camden Doran, Supervisor, Northern Virginia LTC Ombudsman Program, and Amity Overall-Laib, Director, National Ombudsman Resource Center, about the ombudsman program, how it addresses LTC facility resident complaints, and advice for families seeking a LTC facility for a loved one.