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This category delves into issues of elder justice, abuse, and the broader social implications of aging in today’s society, raising awareness and sparking conversation.
Eydish iz mayn mame-lshun (Yiddish is my native language) with Avi Hoffman
Nov. 5, 2023

Eydish iz mayn mame-lshun (Yiddish is my native language) with Avi Ho…

It was just a few months ago that Neo-Nazis and white supremacists paraded in front of Disney World in Orlando spreading antisemitic messages, more recently an outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses, war in Israel after...

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We’re Here to Help, When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author, Diane Dimond
Oct. 8, 2023

We’re Here to Help, When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author, Diane D…

This podcast is a must listen for both you and your family's well-being. The stories that Diane Dimond tells about senior guardianship can happen to anyone. Journalist Diane Dimond and I discuss the problems that can occur wh...

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"Best If Used By" a new play by Doug Brendel
Sept. 4, 2023

"Best If Used By" a new play by Doug Brendel

"Best If Used By" is a new play about aging and ageism inspired by, and performed by, 2 senior-citizen actors beloved on the North Shore. Written by North Shore writer/actor Doug Brendel (DougBrendel.com) the world premier is...

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The Ageist in the Mirror with Judy Kugel
Aug. 6, 2023

The Ageist in the Mirror with Judy Kugel

Judy Kugel currently is a columnist at The Boston Globe, writing regularly on issues related to aging. JUDY Retired AS Associate Dean of Students at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She has helped people to ma...

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Free Advice with George Vail
July 23, 2023

Free Advice with George Vail

A man, his beanie and Harry Potter glasses, an umbrella and a sign that reads "Free Advice Offered and Accepted". That's George Vaill's story as he sits in Harvard Square offering advice to all who pass. Al Roker and so many ...

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Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse with Kyrié Carpenter and Ryan Backer
July 9, 2023

Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse with Kyrié Carpenter and Ryan Ba…

Ageism, according to the World Health Organization, refers to how we think, feel and act towards others or ourselves based on age. It affects people of all ages and exists in our institutions, our relationships and ourselves....

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Elder Abuse Awareness - Lori Mars, JD, LLM
June 18, 2023

Elder Abuse Awareness - Lori Mars, JD, LLM

Today’s podcast is being recorded on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. we at specifically for seniors and our guest from the national center on elder abuse, encourage you to share this episode of the podcast with frie...

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Ageism, Feminism and Sexism with Jane Caro
April 21, 2023

Ageism, Feminism and Sexism with Jane Caro

Jane Caro - author, novelist, social commentator, award winning columnist, broadcaster, documentary maker, TEDX speaker, feminist and self-proclaimed troublemaker speaks out on the issues of ageism, feminism and sexism, topic...

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Ashton Applewhite - This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
Dec. 16, 2022

Ashton Applewhite - This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism

Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and TED speaker, and I discuss what ageism is. We talk about how the attitude and published article of a prominent physician may be one of the best exa...

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Howard Gleckman - Caring for Our Parents and Ourselves
Aug. 25, 2022

Howard Gleckman - Caring for Our Parents and Ourselves

Howard and I have an essential discussion about aging in America. We talk about the lack of a long term care system in the United States as opposed to other countries, aging at home vs. senior living facilities, and how to kn...

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Charlie Crist for Governor Campaign with Mindy Koch
Aug. 16, 2022

Charlie Crist for Governor Campaign with Mindy Koch

I talk with Dr. Mindy Koch from the Seniors for Crist Coalition. We talk about Charlie Crist's political background and the reason he changed parties from Republican to Democrat and his thoughts on caring for seniors in Flori...

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Carl Honoré - Ageism
July 6, 2022

Carl Honoré - Ageism

Carl Honoré is a bestselling author, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. He is also the voice of the Slow Movement. His latest book, Bolder: How To Age Better And Feel Better About Aging, is a spirited manifesto against age...

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The Pitfalls of Senior Guardianship with Diane Dimond
May 26, 2022

The Pitfalls of Senior Guardianship with Diane Dimond

Bio Podcast Transcript Diane Dimond and I discuss what guardianship is, the pro's and con's of senior guardianship, the pitfalls of guardianship, the egregious behavior of some guardians, and how to protect your wishes as yo...

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Yasmin Hurd, PhD - Opioid Crisis and Cannibis
May 19, 2022

Yasmin Hurd, PhD - Opioid Crisis and Cannibis

Biography Podcast Dr. Hurd and I discuss the causes and potential solutions to the opioid crisis in the United States. We talk about the differences in marijuana in the 1960's and now and the benefits and problems with the u...

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Marian Leah Knapp, PhD - Community Activist, author who believes that it is never too late to pursue a dream
April 14, 2022

Marian Leah Knapp, PhD - Community Activist, author who believes that…

Bio, Podcast, Transcript Marian and I talk about aging, following a dream, contentment, caregiving and erroneos conceptions of aging among the young.

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Introduction to Specifically for Seniors
Feb. 2, 2022

Introduction to Specifically for Seniors

Specifically for Seniors - a podcast specifically for those of us in the "Remember when..." generation. There are relatively few podcasts specifically for seniors and fewer still that are hosted by a member of the “Remember w...

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