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Not Born Yesterday is a podcast examining issues of ageism and aging. We ask the experts how to deal with the challenges and opportunities facing older Americans today and give tips and advice on staying active and involved as we age.

Hosted by longtime radio producers Miriam Goodman and Lynn Winter Gross.

Brought to you by NEXT Village SF, a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
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Professor Amanda Barush, a professor who had dealt with ageism academically for 40 years, was surprised at her anger when ageist remarks and actions were aimed at her. She has written about the sources of anger and believes we can harness its energy for social change. Her book, "Aging Angry," can empower listeners with an understanding of anger and its possibilities.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Whether you are retiring as a couple or alone, many people find it easier to postpone the difficult and confusing options of where to live than to deal with them. It is important to know the choices ahead of time - independent living, assisted living or medical support-- the differences, the costs and the amount of care one might need in later years.Our guest, Brent Hensley, works with older adults and their families to simplify the search and understand the options. Even if you are sure you want to age at home, it is nice to know there are many choices to consider. And it helps to have a plan. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Aging is tied to many health issues and for some older adults, sleep quality is an issue. While most older adults have no significant disruptions in sleep, others complain about not getting enough sleep. And then there are the naps. Does napping affect your nighttime sleep?Our guest, Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, a circadian psychologist and professor at Stanford University, wakes us up on issues of sleep.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Aging exists for all of us but it might mean failing health, medical interventions and disability. How can we successfully navigate aging and its challenges? Dr. Rosanne Leipzig tells us what to expect as we age and provides the framework for future life changes.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Too many of us have not saved enough money or even thought about the needs we might confront as we age, like whether we will need caregivers or move to assisted living or other care facilities if we are unable to care for ourselves.It is never too soon to be prepared says our guest, University of Montana Professor Robert Saldin and expert on long term care. He discusses our misconceptions about what Medicare provides and is a wake up call for all.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Midlife is a life stage often seen as a crisis. Our guest, Chip Conley, believes midlife is an opportunity to examine where you are in life, embrace your self knowledge, and love yourself. The author of Learning to Love Midlife, 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, Conley shares his thoughts on how midlife can be a wake-up call to transformation and joy.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
The US Surgeon General reports that loneliness is a public health crisis and has existed unseen and under appreciated for too long. Our guest, Dr. Carla Perisonotto, a geriatrician in San Francisco, tells us how we can begin to solve isolation and loneliness and help us have more fulfilled and productive lives.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Getting older does not mean the end of learning, loving or living. According to our guests, we have entered the world of Super Aging, and our later years can be the most productive and fulfilling times of our lives.David Cravit and Larry Wolf, authors of Super Aging; Getting Older Without Getting Old, say that we can take control of our lives as we age by challenging the old view of aging and joining the latest cultural revolution.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
The state run guardianship/conservatorship program is largely unregulated and too often attractive to predators. Currently there are more than two million Americans, mostly seniors, who are under court control with unwanted and unnecessary restrictions that violate constitutionally protected rights . Created by the US government over 100 years ago to assist the most vulnerable, it is beneficial to some but impossible to escape.Our guest, journalist Diane Dimond, has written "We're Here To Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong" and dissects this industry which profits off the confinement of others. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
The relationship between parents and adult children can be wonderful..."oh, my dad is my best friend," or it can still be hung up on the problems of the rebellious adolescent years. Whichever it is, many older parents today find themselves still parenting as their adult children move back home or struggle to find their own paths.Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a child psychologist and professor of psychology, has written You and Your Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times. His advice for parents, grandparents and adult children recognizes how parenting styles have changed in the 21st century. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Today's episode is about elder abuse, the intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates harm to a person over 60 years of age. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as neglect. Elder abuse is often underestimated because most of the cases are unreported. Victims often have to choose between reporting abuse and losing the caregiver they may depend on or trust.Our guest, Dr. Laura Mosqueda, has led landmark studies on markers of abuse and neglect, and established the first forensic center on elder abuse.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
There are so many scams around that it is hard to list them all...fake grandchildren asking for money, callers pretending to be your bank asking you to clarify information, computer scams, romance scams...and many of them go after older adults. They know many older people have assets, live alone, and are happy to have a conversation with a caller who "seems nice."Our guest, Jackie Wiley, of the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation,tells us how to protect yourself from future scams and recognize the warning signs of all types of fraud.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
When we talk about successful aging, where to live often comes into the conversation. While most older adults say that they want to age in place, according to our guest, that is not always the best idea. Aging in place can mean isolation, an unhealthy atmosphere, and a reluctance to go out at all. Place matters. If you're aging in the right place, you'll be inspired to engage with your community, stay physically active, and be ready for new adventures.Our guest Ryan Frederick has been studying housing for years. His new book, “Right Place, Right Time: the Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life”, examines place as the key to successful aging.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Because the transition to dying is a traumatic time for families and the dying person, a new kind of help has recently developed--the end of life doula. The doula assists in the dying process with emotional and physical support and preparation for what is to come.This is a different approach to care and our guest, Kris Kington Barker explains what a doula can do and when and why a dying person or family might choose one. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Stress and Aging

Stress and Aging

2023-09-0121:16

No matter how old you are now, at some time in your life you have felt physical or emotional tension in your body and mind because of stress. There is good stress and bad stress, and our guest, Dr. Kerry Burnight, founder of The Gerontologist, a firm providing expertise on aging to businesses, tells us how to understand the causes of stress and how to deal with it.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for Surgery

2023-08-1819:42

Forty-million Americans have surgery every year, sometimes with little time to prepare emotionally. Many feel anxious before surgery and the road to recovery is often painful and prolonged due to the anxiety. The older one is, the more likely one is to feel worried as well. This need not be so, according to our guest Julie Bailit, who consults patients prior to surgery. By using relaxation, calming messages and visualization to reduce anxiety, patients use less pain medication and heal faster. Her workshops, "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster," are available online and in person in the Boston area. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Even though there are more older people than ever today, aging can be difficult. According to MT Connolly, author and MacArthur Genius award winner, it doesn’t have to be this hard. She believes that our society has failed to build the infrastructure we need to age well, and that we should all work to change the culture and embrace the many positive aspects of aging.Her book, The Measure of Our Age, examines the systems that have both helped and harmed us so we can embrace or avoid them as we age.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Thousands of people are released from prisons and jails every year, many of them over the age of 50 and totally without resources. They suffer from poor medical care, poor nutrition, and feel anxious about returning to the outside world with no skills or support systems. They are also discriminated against in finding housing and jobs. Christine Green is the Director of Supportive Housing with the Osborne Association, an innovative re-entry program supporting individuals returning to the community from incarceration. She reminds us that formerly incarcerated people need support and understanding.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Many retirees are finding being idle is not what they thought it would be. They want to return to the workplace, not just for the income, but for the community, structure and purpose a job provides.Laura McDowell is the project coordinator of Manpower's Mature Work Program, a return-to-work program designed for older workers who want to bring their experience and expertise back to the office or begin a new career.Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Today's technology allows older adults to have more control over their lives and their desire to age in place. While unique devices are constantly being invented, it might surprise you to know that college students are working on new ideas in the classroom and beyond.We talk with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson of the University of San Francisco about what's new and how things are being designed for seniors. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.orgNEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
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