Keen On Aging

Dr. Corinne Auman
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The cultural story about aging is outdated — and it's causing harm. The Keen On Aging Podcast offers a grounded, research-backed alternative for adults 45–80 who are rethinking identity, purpose, and what comes next. Hosted by gerontologist and author Dr. Corinne Auman, each episode features honest conversations with experts and with people who have navigated later life with intention. You'll get real stories, practical solutions, and fresh language for owning this chapter — so you can break outdated stereotypes, take on new challenges, and build a fulfilling life on your own terms.

  1. 5d ago

    Senior Living Explained: Every Level of Care and Who It's For | JODY CLAYTON

    Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, CCRC: most families don't learn the difference until a crisis forces a fast decision. In this episode, Corinne talks with Jody Clayton, who has spent more than a decade in senior living and now works with Kisco Senior Living in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jody explains what each level of care offers, who it's right for, and how to know when it's time for the next step. He also covers the real differences between CCRCs and month-to-month rental communities, including buy-ins, waitlists, and financial vetting. Along the way, he shares stories that challenge the idea that senior living is where people go to decline, including a resident who arrived in a wheelchair and later walked again. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about Jody Clayton and Kisco Senior Living - https://www.kiscoseniorliving.com Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman - Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ Chapters 00:00 Why most families don't know the levels of care 01:36 How senior living evolved into today's levels of care 07:20 What independent living is and who it's for 13:25 Signs your home no longer fits your needs 15:38 Weighing the cost of staying home 22:52 What independent living does and doesn't provide 23:39 What assisted living is and who it's for 25:32 What memory care is and who it's for 30:32 When someone with dementia actually needs memory care 34:21 What a CCRC is and how it differs from a rental community 35:45 Who a CCRC is right for 38:01 What skilled nursing is and when it's time 40:49 Planning ahead for a CCRC: buy-ins and waitlists Keywords senior living senior living options independent living assisted living memory care skilled nursing continuing care retirement community CCRC CCRC vs rental community month-to-month senior living levels of care for seniors when to move to assisted living when to move to memory care dementia care early stage dementia Virtual Dementia Tour aging in place home modifications for seniors social isolation in older adults socialization and cognitive health activities of daily living ADLs fall policies in senior living home care in senior living CCRC buy-in CCRC waitlist senior housing shortage cost of senior living resident rights senior sexual health intergenerational mentoring Kisco Senior Living Greensboro senior living Jody Clayton Keen on Aging podcast Corinne Auman Keenagers

  2. Sep 28

    The 4 Ms of Aging Well: What to Ask at Every Doctor's Appointment | DR. STEPHANIE ROGERS

    Most of us expect later life to be a slow slide downhill, but geriatrician Dr. Stephanie Rogers of UC San Francisco says the research shows the opposite. In this episode, she explains how people can build strength, protect their thinking, and grow happier in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. You'll learn the 4Ms of good care for older adults (mobility, mentation, medications, and what matters most) and how to use them at every medical appointment. Dr. Steph also covers the reversible causes of memory problems, how to prevent falls and hospital-related decline, and why most anti-aging products are a waste of money. If you're planning your own later years or caring for a parent, this conversation gives you clear questions to ask and steps to take. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Find out if your hospital is age friendly - https://www.ihi.org/partner/initiatives/age-friendly-health-systems/recognized-health-care-sites Learn More About ⁨@AgeWellwithDrSteph⁩ - https://www.instagram.com/agewellwithdrsteph/?hl=en Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman - Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:45 What most people get wrong about aging after 60 02:17 Building muscle and fitness at any age 03:29 How ageism shows up in health care 05:13 Overtreatment vs. undertreatment of older adults 07:11 Quantity vs. quality of life: the best case, worst case framework 09:47 Why there's a shortage of geriatricians 12:26 Why doctors often give the wrong senior living referrals 15:12 Normal memory changes vs. warning signs 16:30 Reversible causes of memory problems: medications, hearing loss, and depression 18:16 Why a UTI shouldn't be the automatic explanation for confusion 20:12 The happiness curve and how we adapt to disability 23:01 Three priorities for aging well: movement, social connection, and knowing what matters 26:34 Retiring to something, not from something 29:13 What the anti-aging industry gets wrong 31:14 Supplements, drug interactions, and very expensive urine 32:56 Fall prevention: the many causes of falls 34:18 Why falls are more dangerous as we age 35:52 Fall training and practicing getting up off the floor 37:37 How to advocate for a loved one in the hospital 38:03 Preventing hospital delirium 39:33 Preventing muscle loss and functional decline in the hospital 42:10 Age-friendly hospitals and the 4Ms 44:12 Final takeaway: how your view of aging shapes your aging Keywords Keen on Aging, Dr. Stephanie Rogers, Age Well with Dr. Steph, geriatrician, geriatrics, UCSF geriatrics, healthy aging, aging well, positive aging, ageism in health care, 4Ms of age-friendly care, age-friendly health systems, age-friendly hospitals, mobility, mentation, medication safety, what matters most, memory loss causes, reversible dementia, pseudodementia, hearing loss and memory, Benadryl and older adults, UTI confusion elderly, delirium in older adults, hospital delirium prevention, functional decline hospital, fall prevention, fall risk seniors, hip fracture recovery, strength training over 60, muscle loss aging, social isolation and loneliness, happiness and aging, U-shaped happiness curve, adapting to disability, purpose in retirement, retirement planning, anti-aging myths, supplements for seniors, supplement drug interactions, caregiving, family caregiver tips, aging parents, care management, geriatrician shortage, Being Mortal, quality of life

  3. Sep 21

    OLDEST NINJA WARRIOR - Fitness doesn't stop when you retire: GINNY MACCOLL

    Ginny MacColl started lifting weights in her 60s and it took her a full year of training to earn a single pull-up. Today she is 74, her best is 17 strict pull-ups, and she holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest female ninja competitor in the world. In this episode she walks through exactly how she built upper body strength from zero, why she hired a personal trainer before touching a weight, and how she rebuilds after injuries including a shoulder tear, arthritis in her hands, and a currently broken finger. She also talks honestly about falling into the water on national television and what it took to get back on the course. Listeners will come away with practical starting points they can use at home today, no equipment required. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about Ginny MacColl - https://www.instagram.com/ginnymaccoll/?hl=en Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman - Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Strength is ageless 01:16 Protecting what you have versus building something new 02:50 Watching her daughter compete and deciding to get stronger 04:10 Where she actually started with no upper body strength 06:12 A full year of training to get one pull-up 08:06 Why most people quit before six months 08:30 From 17 strict pull-ups back to zero after an injury 10:27 Walking into the gym when you are the oldest person there 11:59 Attainable goals, personal bests, and finding a buddy 15:49 What American Ninja Warrior actually is 16:47 Building obstacles in a neighbor's yard to make the submission video 20:15 The fall in Daytona and the year that followed 22:41 Season 15 and clearing the first obstacle at 71 29:45 How she gets going again after a setback 32:51 Neighborhood Ninjas and ninja playgrounds for all ages 34:20 The 90-year-old study and her next goal 38:21 Training around a shoulder tear, arthritis, and old dance injuries 43:48 Learning to fall and practicing getting up off the floor 44:31 Balance at the bathroom sink and grip work with a rubber band 45:55 Eating for your family history 49:08 You cannot do that, yet KEYWORDS strength training after 60, strength training for seniors, pull-ups after 60, Ginny MacColl, oldest female ninja competitor, Guinness World Record ninja, American Ninja Warrior senior competitor, Jessie Graf, exercise for older adults, building muscle after 60, how to start lifting weights at 65, personal trainer for seniors, aging and muscle loss, sarcopenia prevention, fall prevention for seniors, how to fall safely, getting up off the floor exercise, balance exercises for older adults, grip strength exercises, resistance band exercises for seniors, exercising with arthritis, working out with a shoulder injury, rotator cuff tear exercise, returning to exercise after injury, exercise motivation over 70, aging stereotypes, ageism in fitness, independence in aging, Mediterranean diet, heart disease family history, arterial plaque reduction diet, macular degeneration, Neighborhood Ninjas, ninja playground, home exercises no equipment, fitness accountability partner, never too old to start, Keen on Aging podcast, keenagers, Corinne Auman

  4. Sep 14

    Your Beliefs About Aging Are Changing Your Body | DR. SARA MARGOLIN

    My guest this week is Dr. Sara Margolin, a psychology professor at SUNY Brockport who wrote a textbook on the psychology of aging. She explains the research showing that what we believe about getting older actually changes what happens to us, including our menopause symptoms and how well we do on a memory test. We also get practical about the changes that are real, like vision in your 40s, hearing, smell and taste, and what to do about each one. And Sara shares a list of free ways to keep your mind sharp that has nothing to do with an app. If you have ever caught yourself saying "I'm just getting old," this one is for you. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about Dr. Sara Margolin - https://www.instagram.com/drsaramargolin/?hl=en CHAPTERS 00:00 Teaser 01:45 Why so many of us are afraid of getting older 04:19 We used to need older adults as the wisdom keepers, then the internet arrived 07:29 The 75 plus soccer team and why "super seniors" are not outliers 09:41 The research: your beliefs about aging change your hot flashes and your memory scores 11:39 "It's just mom getting old" and how we hand our ageism to our kids 15:07 Witches, villains and the 100th day of school: what children absorb about age 19:20 Aging is about 30 percent genetics and 70 percent lifestyle 21:09 What actually changes: vision, and why it starts in your 40s 22:40 Uncorrected hearing loss, social isolation and dementia risk 26:12 Smell, taste and the 94 year old who only wanted cookie dough 31:10 Touch, thinner skin, and hydration when you no longer feel thirsty 35:20 How to answer an ageist joke without putting someone on the defensive 40:27 Do brain training apps actually work? 41:20 Book clubs, new languages and free ways to stretch your brain 47:36 The one belief about aging Sara would change Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS psychology of aging Dr. Sara Margolin ageism internalized ageism age bias aging stereotypes Becca Levy aging research expectations and aging brain health after 50 cognitive decline myths how the brain changes with age brain training apps do brain games work keeping your mind sharp memory and aging dementia prevention hearing loss and dementia untreated hearing loss hearing aids stigma sensory changes with age vision changes in your 40s loss of smell and taste in older adults nutrition for older adults hydration for seniors skin changes with aging healthy aging lifestyle genetics vs lifestyle aging positive aging aging well successful aging older adults on social media media portrayals of older adults Thursday Murder Club Grace and Frankie A Man on the Inside senior center activities lifelong learning free college classes for seniors book club brain benefits social isolation older adults you look great for your age aging myths debunked SUNY Brockport Keen on Aging podcast Corinne Auman keenagers

  5. Sep 7

    What Nobody Tells You About Caring For Mom And Dad | FRANCES HALL

    Nobody trains you for this. One day your mom or dad needs help, and suddenly you are the one handling the doctors, the money, the bad news, and the guilt that you are still not doing enough. Frances Hall has spent more than a decade with families in exactly that spot as the founder of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, which started as a small lunch group in 2012 and is now growing toward 18 chapters nationwide. In this conversation with Dr. Corinne Auman, she talks honestly about the guilt, the sibling fights, the isolation, and what to do when your parent refuses to discuss the future. You will walk away with real ways to take care of yourself in the middle of it, the exact conversations to have with your parents before a crisis hits, and the reassurance that it is okay to not know how to do this. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about ACAP! - https://acapcommunity.org/ CHAPTERS 00:00 The parts of caregiving nobody prepares you for 01:44 What thousands of caregiving families all say 04:34 What ACAP is 09:34 Why adult children need their own support 12:31 Guilt, the sandwich generation, and the hidden costs of caregiving 16:09 Real self-care for caregivers, 20:50 Why caregiving today is nothing like it was a generation ago 23:28 What caregivers are actually looking for 28:01 Sibling dynamics 33:10 Bringing in a neutral third party to break a family stalemate 35:36 There is no perfect caregiver and no crystal ball 40:03 The conversations to have with your parents before the crisis 43:56 What to do when your parent shuts the conversation down 46:25 Frances's biggest takeaway 48:18 Where to find ACAP Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS caring for aging parents, adult children of aging parents, ACAP, Frances Hall, Keen on Aging, Corinne Auman, family caregiving, caregiver support group, caregiver burnout, caregiver guilt, caregiver self-care, sandwich generation, aging parent conversations, talking to parents about aging, end of life conversations, advance directives, living will, MOST form, medical orders for scope of treatment, power of attorney, sibling conflict caregiving, family caregiving disagreements, care manager, elder care mediation, aging in place, dementia caregiving, long distance caregiving, caregiver isolation, caregiver stress, caregiver resources, senior services, aging parent safety, giving up driving, caregiving costs, chronic conditions aging, caregiver education, older adults, elder care planning, caregiver community, nonprofit caregiver support, aging well

  6. Aug 31

    PSYCHOLOGIST: Unhappy After 70? You Are Not Stuck This Way | Dr. Julie Erickson

    The Aging Psychologist Dr. Julie Erickson joins Keen on Aging to dismantle the assumption that who you are at 70 or 80 is fixed. She walks through the research showing that our capacity to change has almost nothing to do with age, that emotional well being actually improves in later life, and that the negative beliefs we absorb about aging can measurably shorten our lives. If you have ever caught yourself describing your life in the past tense, this episode gives you the evidence and the tools to stop. Learn more about Julie Erickson - https://www.instagram.com/theagingpsychologist/ Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:15 The myth that older adults cannot change 04:57 The positivity effect: why emotions improve with age 07:52 The paradox of aging and the U curve of happiness 11:33 Intimacy and sexuality in later life 14:11 The three forms of ageism most people miss 17:36 The it is all downhill after 80 trap 19:33 How your beliefs about aging affect your health and longevity 24:29 Ageism in healthcare: missed diagnoses, overprescribing, and elderspeak 27:10 Why age discrimination at work starts at 40 31:04 Taking inventory of your own beliefs about aging 32:59 The aspirational elder exercise 36:06 Why suicide rates are highest among older men 39:47 What therapy actually looks like for older adults 44:19 How to talk with an aging loved one without an agenda 48:16 Give yourself permission to think big about your third act Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS ageism, internalized ageism, benevolent ageism, structural ageism, aging psychologist, Julie Erickson, Keen on Aging podcast, geropsychology, geriatric mental health, therapy for older adults, psychotherapy and aging, can older adults change, aging stereotypes, positivity effect, negativity bias, emotional regulation and aging, paradox of aging, U curve of happiness, life satisfaction in later life, socioemotional selectivity theory, Laura Carstensen, Becca Levy, beliefs about aging and longevity, attitudes to aging questionnaire, aspirational elder exercise, intergenerational relationships, age segregation, older adults and intimacy, sexuality in later life, elderspeak, age discrimination in the workplace, older workers, ADEA age 40, anti aging industry, older adult consumers, suicide in older men, perceived burdensomeness, mental health literacy, mental health stigma older adults, caregiver communication, talking to aging parents, assisted living conversation, retirement transition, healthy aging, third act of life, aging well, positive aging

  7. Aug 24

    The Home Mistake That Forces Seniors to Move | LAURA REDD

    Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Getting older changes how you use your home, usually before you notice it happening. Interior designer Laura Redd joins Keen on Aging to help you see your own space differently. She makes the case for thinking about your home at 60 instead of scrambling at 80, when your options shrink and everything costs more. Along the way she covers the small upgrades that pay off, the mistakes DIYers make, and how to start downsizing without it feeling overwhelming. If you want to stay in your home as long as possible, this is a good place to start. Learn more about Laura Redd - https://www.reddinteriors.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why we do not see our own homes clearly 01:42 The biggest myth about designing for older adults 03:25 Aging in place at 60: what to assess first 04:57 Why waiting costs you more money and fewer options 09:29 Two real remodels: the mobile island and the stroke 11:59 The highest impact upgrades: lighting, surfaces, and paint 14:00 Buying furniture that ages with you 18:24 The DIY mistake almost everyone makes 20:20 Narrow doorways, stairs, and the elevator option 24:16 Downsizing: where to actually start 29:34 Making a small room feel like home 31:31 Kitchen and bath cabinets that come to you 37:21 Grab bars that do not look like grab bars 41:37 The one thing not to put off Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS aging in place aging in place home modifications age friendly home design senior home renovation accessible home design universal design for seniors staying in your home as you age downsizing tips for seniors how to downsize before moving continuing care retirement community assisted living apartment decorating interior design for older adults bathroom remodel for accessibility wheelchair accessible bathroom zero entry shower stylish grab bars grab bar blocking behind walls wide doorways for walkers home lighting for aging eyes performance fabric furniture durable furniture for seniors chairs with arms for seniors pull down cabinet shelving roll out cabinet trays kitchen remodel cost for accessibility planning ahead for aging parents decluttering before downsizing home safety for older adults caregiver friendly home design Keen on Aging podcast

  8. Aug 17

    Our Cities Are Failing Older Adults | MARK HENSLEY

    Is your town actually built for you to grow old in it? Probably not, and Mark Hensley of AARP North Carolina says that is exactly why so many older adults lose their independence years before they have to. He and Dr. Corinne Auman get into the small, inexpensive stuff that makes an enormous difference, things like sidewalks, better lighting, grab bars, and a free home safety guide you can download today. Mark also tells the story of the day his husband fell off a step stool and their townhouse suddenly became unlivable, which is a good reminder that most of us are one accident away from needing all of this. It is a practical, honest conversation about aging in your own home and pushing your community to catch up. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about AARP - https://www.aarp.org/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Nobody has ever done this before 02:24 The hidden cost of the town you live in 03:55 The cheapest fix almost no one talks about 07:31 The first thing to let older adults down 10:31 What Europe already figured out 15:39 The paperwork that opens every locked door 18:44 Hundreds of buses, sitting still 22:50 Small changes that keep you in your home 28:28 One fall away 33:52 We do this for kids, but not for elders 36:35 The conversation nobody wants to start 45:54 Assets, not a drain 49:04 The four kinds of people Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS age friendly communities aging in place AARP North Carolina Mark Hensley AARP walk audit guide sidewalk safety for older adults older adult transportation options rural transportation for seniors 8 80 cities dementia friendly communities family caregiving support caregiver respite programs power of attorney for aging parents advance directives living will and health care planning home modifications for seniors grab bars and fall prevention aging in place home safety assessment social isolation in older adults aging policy and advocacy intergenerational community planning affordable housing for older adults long term care planning talking to aging parents about safety adult children caregiving conversations shared decision making with older adults telehealth for older adults AARP HomeFit guide caregiver burnout Rosalynn Carter caregiving Keen On Aging podcast Dr. Corinne Auman aging with dignity and independence

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The cultural story about aging is outdated — and it's causing harm. The Keen On Aging Podcast offers a grounded, research-backed alternative for adults 45–80 who are rethinking identity, purpose, and what comes next. Hosted by gerontologist and author Dr. Corinne Auman, each episode features honest conversations with experts and with people who have navigated later life with intention. You'll get real stories, practical solutions, and fresh language for owning this chapter — so you can break outdated stereotypes, take on new challenges, and build a fulfilling life on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Corinne Auman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Corinne Auman
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    Keen On Aging