Best Geriatric Wellness Strategies Podcasts (2025)

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14. From Nonprofit Leader to Story Doula: How Photography and Video Preserve Life Stories 28:12

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Send us a text Storytelling photographer Heather Knox shares her journey from international nonprofit work to helping people capture their life stories through guided autobiography and digital storytelling. With deep experience in service, photography, and nonprofit leadership, Heather now focuses on helping seniors in Mexico preserve their stories…

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Maintaining Healthy Joints and Feet from the Ground Up 37:29

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Joints are more than just bone meeting bone. They’re made up of the support structures around them: cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles — and even the fluid in between. As we age, wear and tear, stiffness and pain can prevent joints from working the way they used to. In this episode of Aging Forward, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Pamela Mehta talks sho…

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13. Beyond Self-Doubt: How Dr. Flora Brown Uses Guided Autobiography to Rewrite Limiting Beliefs Into Life Purpose 37:28

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Send us a text Dr. Flora Brown shares her journey as a life story coach and guided autobiography facilitator, revealing how childhood experiences eavesdropping in her mother's beauty shop shaped her passion for helping others capture their life stories. She discusses the transformative power of personal storytelling and how it helps people gain new…

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Home Healthcare and the Future of the Industry 33:42

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When we or our loved ones are no longer able to care for ourselves independently, what do our options for medical care look like? While 98% of people would prefer to stay in their own homes as they age, changing health needs mean that’s not always possible. On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Jeffrey Kang makes the case for home health care. He b…

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12. From Ministry to Memory Care: The Simple Conversation Starters That Unlock Life's Sacred Stories 32:19

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Send us a text Whitney Myers, owner and founder of Sacred Stories, shares how personal storytelling through video preserves legacies and enhances care. Her background in ministry, memory care, and family documentation created a natural path toward helping others preserve their life stories through high-quality filmed interviews. Discussion points: …

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: Where are we now and What Does the Future of Dementia Care Look Like? 31:29

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The Alzheimer's Association estimates there's about 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease. And that number— without a more potent intervention— is expected to double every 20 years. On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford talks how to spot the difference between normal aging memory loss and initial signs of deme…

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Healthcare Redefined Trailer 0:43

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Welcome to Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families, presented by Your Nurse Advocate Consulting. Hosts Pam and Linda are here to empower families to confidently navigate the complexities of healthcare and aging. They will impart expert advice, share real stories, and provide practical tools for families whose loved ones…

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11. Beyond the Chart: How Visual Stories are Healing Healthcare 36:11

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Send us a text Visual narratives can impact healthcare by humanizing patient experiences and reconnecting clinical expertise with empathy. Krystle Schofield reveals how by sharing her own journey from photographer to digital storyteller. Key Messages: Photography evolved from a creative passion to a therapeutic tool when Krystle's second child was …

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Diet for Longevity: Eating Well to Age Well 38:10

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1 in 2 older adults are at risk for malnutrition. While our physiology is changing, so are the body's nutritional needs; changing tastes, comorbidities, and financial insecurity can also play a role. So how can we optimize good nutrition as we get older, in order to fuel longevity? On this episode of Aging Forward, dietician Tara Schmidt talks how …

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10. Digital Storytelling from a Nursing Perspective: How 3-Minute Patient Videos Improve Care 43:33

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Send us a text Show Notes: Maureen Leier, a registered nurse in public health and digital storyteller, joins Lisa to explore how integrating personal life stories into healthcare transforms the quality of care and creates meaningful connections between caregivers and patients. Key Points Discussed: • Digital storytelling creates a framework for see…

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The Risks of Hospital Stays: A guide to safe recovery and returning home for older adults 35:45

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Every year there are about 13.2 million hospitalizations for adults 65 years and older in the United States. Hospitalizations save lives, but there are many things that occur during the stay — and other hidden risks that can impact outcomes — especially for the older adult. On this episode of Aging Forward, hospitalist Dr. Allyson Palmer breaks dow…

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9. The Power of Reframing Your Caregiving Story with Ron Beleno 46:03

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Send us a text Ron Beleno is an active advocate for dementia, caregiving, aging and research communities. From lived experience, he encourages others to transform the challenging caregiving journey into one of growth and resilience through his innovative approach to narrative reframing and community building. In caring for his father who had Alzhei…

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8. Reclaiming Narrative Agency: How Stories Empower Persons Living with Dementia 53:27

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Send us a text About Our Guest Laura Bowley is the Director of Communications & Development for To Whom I May Concern®, and a senior facilitator and trainer. Since 2012, Laura has collaborated with Maureen Matthews, blending participatory management, storytelling, and theatre to co-create narratives with individuals diagnosed with dementia. Inspire…

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A Healthy Aging Guide for Prostate Health: Risks, Prevention and Care 36:09

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For Men's Health Month, we're getting to the bottom of something that many men dread: the prostate exam. On this episode of Aging Forward, we probe with Dr. Derek Lomas into how diet affects prostate health, innovative approaches to prostate surgery, and how prostate screening might look different than what you think. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic…

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7. Family Story Preservation: How Video Biographies Save Memories 42:04

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Send us a text Preserving Family Stories: The Urgent Need for Video Biography When family voices fade into silence, irreplaceable stories disappear forever. Sean Daigle, founder of Memoria Films, shares why capturing video biographies is critical for family preservation—and why waiting could mean losing these precious memories permanently. The Hidd…

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Never Too Late To Heal: Overcoming Past Trauma as an Older Adult 26:54

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Healing from trauma is difficult—at any age. But when traumatic experiences have remained unresolved for decades, it can be even more difficult to know where to start. On this episode of Aging Forward, clinical counselor Gracia Do shares what makes someone more vulnerable to mental health struggles, the ways in which trauma changes our brain struct…

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6. Why Baby Boomers Aren't Preparing for Aging (And How Person-Centred Care Can Help) 12:11

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Send us a text The oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 in just four years, yet most aren't preparing for aging. Why do we avoid these crucial conversations? In this episode, I explore the gap between our aging reality and our readiness, drawing from research showing Baby Boomers' underestimated impact on society and healthcare. We'll discuss how stigm…

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From Hospital to Home: Mastering Transitions of Care and Preventing Re-hospitalizations 32:13

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Physically moving from one healthcare setting to another -- whether it be from the hospital to rehab, or rehab to nursing home -- can be a complicated process, both logistically and emotionally. And in the midst of all of that hubbub, it can sometimes be hard for the person in the center of it all to feel like they're properly being heard. On this …

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5. Storytelling as Healing: Kristy Wolfe on Vulnerability and Authenticity in Digital Narratives 33:44

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Send us a text Show Notes Kristy Wolfe is a digital storytelling facilitator and a Wolfe Pack Warrior. She believes there is beauty in every story and she champions real stories in marketing and communication. Kristy exposes the human side of any organization, with consideration for ethics in storytelling, as well as storyteller wellness every step…

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Thriving through Midlife for the Aging Female: Menopause, Sexual Health and Wellness 28:01

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Women's Health Week falls in May—a perfect time to talk about the menopause experience, and how it affects our bodies and our sexual health. On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Carol Kuhle talks about how perimenopause can be a confusing time for women, emerging treatments for menopause symptoms, and how vibrators can be a useful tool for vaginal…

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4. Digital Life Stories for Person-Centered Care: How Echobox Memory Vault Enhances Healthcare Storytelling 25:53

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Send us a text Show Notes: Tim and Tannis Roberts take time to share about the evolution of Echobox Memory Vault, a storytelling, memory-keeping, ad-free technology that can enhance quality of life for individuals by having opportunities to share their stories and capture what matters to them which loved ones and other care partners can then learn …

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How to Stay Mentally Sharp: Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science From An Expert 33:31

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Ever feel like your memory's not quite what it used to be? Or that it's more difficult to think on your feet, or to think as creatively? On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Therese Huston how, even though these deficits are a normal part of the aging process, that doesn't mean you can't fight back. She offers tips and tricks for how to improve me…

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3. The Art and Science of Digital Storytelling: Dr. Mike Lang on Reshaping Healthcare Through Patient Narratives 37:57

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Send us a text Dr. Mike Lang is a Digital Storytelling Specialist, Researcher, Film Director/Producer and Social Entrepreneur. He shares with us what Digital Storytelling is and the impact it has as it relates to making positive change in healthcare policies. We also talk about: Digital storytelling as a product Digital storytelling as a process A …

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3 Early Indicators of Parkinson's Disease 31:29

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Parkinson's disease is the second most common form of neurodegenerative illness, only after Alzheimer's disease. In fact, two percent of the population over age 70 has Parkinson's disease. This episode, for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we're talking with expert Dr. Rodolfo Savica. He'll break down the difference between Parkinson's and Parkinsonism…

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2. Hidden Visual Treasures: How Home Videos Can Revolutionize Personalized Dementia Care 6:18

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Send us a text Have you ever thought about how pictures and videos that you already have stored away somewhere could be used to enhance your own health care experience? Join me as I share my own shift in caring for someone after seeing a daughter's home video of her Mom years before her diagnosis of dementia. Thank you for listening! Do you have a …

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A Coach’s Guide to Fitness and Nutrition 28:48

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How does exercise evolve as we age? In this episode of Aging Forward, lifestyle coach Matt Arnold explores why finding purpose is the key to staying healthy later in life. He also shares expert tips on essential nutrition and strength training exercises, proving that it’s never too late to boost overall health and enhance body function. Sign up to …

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1. Living with Dignity: Dementia Advocate Mary Beth Wighton on Capturing Essence and Improving Healthcare 38:49

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Send us a text Join our discussion with Mary Beth Wighton, inspiring international dementia advocate, writer and speaker as we talk about what it's like living with a diagnosis of probable Frontal Temporal Dementia and learn how she captures her essence. Our conversation covers: what receiving the diagnosis is like and the importance of bedside man…

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Skincare Shift: From Anti-Aging to Pro-Longevity 29:20

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The obsession with anti-aging skincare has many of us searching for the secret to looking younger. But our skin isn’t just about appearance—it’s a vital barrier against infection and plays a key role in regulating body temperature. In this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Saranya Wyles breaks down the three essential skincare products everyone should …

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Capturing Essence for Care: Life Stories Transforming Healthcare Experiences 3:27

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Send us a text Capturing Essence for Care: Stories to Transform Healthcare Join Lisa Joworski, Therapeutic Recreation and Life Story Resource specialist, as she explores how sharing our personal narratives can reduce judgments and transform patient-centred care. This podcast bridges the gap between healthcare professionals, care partners, individua…

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How Our Social World Shapes Healthy Aging 33:29

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80 percent of our health is actually determined by social factors -- including access to healthy food, our lived environment, financial security and social networks. On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Amit Shah breaks down how community ties are crucial to our wellbeing, and shares many of the lesser known benefits - from legal resources to tran…

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How Can We Prevent Falls? 28:45

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Every year, one in four adults over 65 reports experiencing a fall. In fact, falls are actually the most common cause of injury and injury death for older adults. But why is do they happen more as we get older? And what can we do to prevent these falls and keep ourselves safe? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Paul Takahashi about …

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Strong Bones, Strong Lives: Osteoporosis 30:09

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One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will experience bone fracture due to osteoporosis. And in the U.S., as our population is aging, the prevalence of the disease is expected to rise. On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Jad Sfeir about the key components of bone health and the need for a multidisciplinary approac…

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Living Well With Chronic Pain 33:34

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In the United States alone, up to 30% of older adults suffer chronic pain. It can be debilitating, impacting function while also increasing social isolation. On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Jake Strand about how older adults experience chronic pain, misconceptions about pain management, and different approaches to relieving pain …

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Optimizing Health Through Exercise 36:39

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We all know our bodies ages — but what if we could potentially halt or reverse that process through exercise? For some people, execise can preserve function, independence, and health span. So what kind of benefits can we expect? And what kind of exercise is best for optimizing health? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with professor of phys…

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Embracing End of Life 30:14

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From childhood, we look to our doctors to help us heal when we are sick. But what does care look like when a patient is nearing the end, and doesn't expect to get better? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Cory Ingram about how our end-of-life experiences have changed drastically over the last several decades, and his approach to pr…

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Why is Everyone Talking about Frailty? 35:35

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After decades of research, frailty is much more than just a physical construct. It's a clinical syndrome that can affect different areas of health and care. But is frailty an inevitable part of aging? Or can we prevent or delay it? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with geriatrician Dr. Brandon Verdoorn about the importance of understanding…

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The Scoop on Supplements 35:16

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With so much information available about supplements, why are they still so confusing? And as older adults, how can we use them to deal with common symptoms of aging and improve our overall quality of life? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Brent Bauer about integrating supplements into a holistic health plan. He also gives tips on…

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Golden Connections: Combating Loneliness and Depression 31:14

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Almost half of older adults experience loneliness. It can be harder to maintain social connections as we age, especially if we're retired, dealing with illness, or living alone. On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with clinical social worker Kileen Smyth about the power of experimentation, and what we can do to stay positive, stay engaged, an…

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Meds, Meds, Meds: Managing Your Medications 36:20

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Around 20% of adults between ages 40 and 79 are taking five or more prescription drugs—and for older adults, the numbers are likely even higher. Our relationship to medication can change over the years: our bodies take longer to clear them from our system, and in some cases, side affects from medications lead to even more prescriptions! On this epi…

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Is Dementia preventable? 36:36

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Cognitive functioning is a key part of overall health and independence — which is why dementia can be especially challenging for individuals, family, and loved ones. But is dementia preventable? What can we do now to preserve brain health? And how do we distinguish between cognitive changes related to typical aging and symptoms of dementia? On this…

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Heart Smart: Improving Cardiovascular Health 29:14

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As we age, so do our organs, including our heart. So what can we do to make the most of our heart health as we get older? On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Kopecky about how it's never too late to improve our heart health, and how even small adjustments to our lifestyle habits—from diet to exercise to sleep—can…

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How Can We Age Forward? 12:09

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As the population of older adults increases over the next few decades, caring for an aging America is going to be a unique challenge. We'll all be involved in caring for an older adult in some capacity — whether your're a caregiver or caring for yourself. So how can we help each other age healthfully and be proactive about improving our health span…

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Aging Forward Trailer 1:50

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"Aging Forward" brings you expert conversations on healthy aging and geriatric medicine, so you can embrace older age with vitality and joy. Learn about the science of aging and discover strategies for healthy habits, preventive care, caregiving, and living your best life. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https…