The Aging Boomers

Radio Show with Frank Samson

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• What Beneficiaries Need to Know 02/02/12 Marta Cornejo, is an Investment Advisor Representative (California Insurance License #0C44522) with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Marta provides us with some excellent information on what beneficiaries need to know as it relates to retirement accounts, trusts, savings, checking and more. Very informative!
• Mom Loves You Best 01/23/12 Cathy Cress, MSW, is the author of “Mom Loves You Best, Forgiving and Forging Sibling Relationships.” She discusses the steps to help repair family ties as well as the path to reconciliation and healthy adult relationships. If you are having issues with family members…listen to this!
• Is Your Antioxidant Level Sufficient? 01/16/12 Carrie Pepper, an Anti-Aging coach, helps us understand the value and importance of antioxidants to our health. Carrie will also demo cutting-edge technology recently seen on the Dr. Oz which helps measure antioxidant levels.
• Assisted Living and In-home Care 01/09/12 Frank Samson, Founder of Senior Care Authority and Robert Nations, CEO of Senior Helpers North Bay begin the new year by discussing what to look for when considering in-home care, assisted living and other care homes.
• Dr. Keith Cobb, The Grief Survival Handbook 12/19/11 Dr. Cobb is an internal medicine physician and author of “The Grief Survival Handbook: A guide from Heartache to Healing.” The holidays are the single most difficult time for people in the throes of mourning. Dr. Cobb discusses how to best handle grief and shows how grieving can reinforce being a positive force on those within our sphere of influence.
• Dr. Michael Fraga, Clinical Neuropsychologist 12/12/11 Dr. Fraga talks about his comprehensive approach to mental health and how attitude plays a part in rehabilitation and recovery.
• Katharina W. Dress, AGING IN HARMONY 12/05/11 Katharina Dress, MA is a mediator, facilitator, conflict coach and trainer specializing in working with older adults and their families, caregivers and aging services providers. She has supported families facing challenging decisions associated with the aging process. A must listen to.
• Harold Lustig, "Naked in the Nursing Home" 11/21/11 Harold Lustig joined me to discuss his new book, “Naked in the Nursing Home,” which is an excellent resource for people planning for long term care. Harold’s discussion is easy to understand and he explains the many benefits that often go unused.
• Sexperienced: Guide for the Seasoned Woman Seeking New Possibilities 11/20/11 I discovered this enlightening and entertaining book when Katherine Forsythe made one of her frequent visits to my “Aging Boomers” radio show. A real gem!!
• Dr. Samer Kanaan 11/07/11 Dr. Kanaan is highly skilled in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology. He provides us with a wealth of knowledge on lung cancer and coronary heart disease including symptoms and causes. A must listen to!!
• Maxwell Money Management 10/31/11 Kathryn Maxwell and Francenia Verescak provide us with a very informative session on 7 of the top scams that are targeted towards seniors. Whether you are a senior or have a friend or family member who is, this is a must listen to!
• Nazareth Classic Care Communities 10/24/11 Charlie Wolff, Community Relations Director at Nazareth, shares the expansion plans of Nazareth communities in Sonoma, Napa and Fairfield. Both the training of staff and design at these particular locations provide the care and services for residents with various levels of dementia. Very informative!
• The Springs of Napa Holiday Retirement Community 10/24/11 Julie York and Richard Ensley provide a great overview of The Springs of Napa, an independent senior community. Holiday Retirement has several locations throughout the Bay area which are also discussed. Very informative!
• Golden Living Centers 10/17/11 Admissions Directors from two different Golden Living Centers provide us more details about their services and admissions process. Dorothy McReynolds and Laura Stovall tell us more about Golden Living Center in Petaluma and Sonoma and how these services have changed compared to years ago. Also, Petaluma’s Center has again won awards as one of the best places to work, including North Shore Magazine. You’ll find this interview both educational and an eye opener!
• Spectrum LGBT Center of the North Bay 10/10/11 Paula Pilecki, Executive Director and Gary Shepard, Senior Outreach Coordinator for Spectrum LGBT talk about some of the challenges facing seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This is an eye opener and a must listen to to help improve upon the services to LGBT people!!
• Laura Wayman, Author "A Loving Approach to Dementia Care" 10/03/11 Laura Wayman talks about “making meaningful connections with the person who has Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia or Memory Loss.” She has a common sense approach when communicating to those with various forms of Dementia. She gives some great examples from her book and other experiences. Very informative!
• Hospice by the Bay 09/26/11 Dr. Molly Bourne, Medical Director and Liz Chekouras, Provider Relations Liaison at Hospice By The Bay give us a great education on hospice care. Just some of the areas discussed include eligibility, services provided, cost, myths about hospice and more. A must listen to!
• Merrill Gardens at Sonoma 09/19/11 Anthony Montellano, General Manager and Kirsten Stewart, Community Relations Director talk about the recent licensing approval for providing assisted living at Merrill Gardens. They’ll discuss some of the key differences in services provided between assisted and independent living.
• Dr. Kenneth Howayeck, Bone Density/Osteoporosis Testing 09/12/11 Dr. Howayeck talks in depth about osteoporosis and how easy and inexpensive it can be to get tested. He also discusses what you can do to slow down the progression.
• Deanna Randall, Alzheimer's Association 08/29/11 Deanna Randall, who is a Family Care Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association, discusses many of the upcoming events with the organization. Deanna is a wealth of information and provides our listeners with a much better understanding of this disease and how best to get support for the entire family.
• Dr. Marion Somers, Nationally Recognized Geriatric Care Manager 08/22/11 Dr. Marion made a stop to talk with us on her bus tour, crisscrossing the country to talk with seniors and caregivers. Her advice: it’s never too soon to start planning for long-term care needs and costs. A must listen to!
• Paul Clark, Pharamaca Drug Store 08/15/11 Paul Clark, Pharmacist and Herbalist provides a great education on the use of herbs and holistic products. Paul also discusses the compounding abilities of this pharmacy.
• Ed Mount, Parkpoint Health Club 08/08/11 Learn more about Parkpoint Health Club in Sonoma and its wide range of services from Ed Mount. Ed also talks about the physical therapy section for seniors and the free workout sessions for those with cancer.
• Ann Reynolds, Wine Compliance Alliance 08/01/11 Interested in a second career in the wine industry?…then listen to Ann discuss all the “ins and outs!”
• Barbara Lee, R.N., Sonoma Valley Hospital Home Care 07/25/11 Barbara discusses the numerous services that SVH Home Care provides. The information is extremely valuable to those who may need this type of service for themselves or other loved ones. A must listen to!
• Bill Casey, Sonoma Valley Hospital 07/11/11 Bill Casey has been practicing occupational therapy for 35 years, and he provides us a great explanation of what occupational therapists do and why they have become one of the fastest growing careers. Bill also provides us insight into Sonoma Valley Hospital’s educational program for seniors.
• Joe Hafkenschiel, President of CAHSAH 06/27/11 Joe gives us insight into the California Association for Health Services at Home. More specifically, he discusses two very important bills in Sacramento that has an effect on those providing or receiving in-home care in California. This is not only informative but essential to listen to.
• Pat Sanborn, Sage Solutions 06/20/11 Pat provides us with an excellent understanding of geriatric care management and what to look for from a Geriatric Care Manager. Great insight in this growing and much needed profession!
• Kim Isley, Trees for a Change 06/13/11 Ever think of giving a tree as a personalized gift? Well, you can now…while helping to restore a forest. You have to listen to this!
• Patrick Welter, Premier Bathtubs 06/13/11 Want to know more about walk-in tubs and roll-in showers? Learn the questions that should be asked, safety factors and more.
• Jane Eckels, Preventing Elder Abuse 06/06/11 Jane Eckels, from the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging, talks to us about Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the various types of elder abuse, warning signs and what all of us can do to help prevent it. This is a must listen to.
• Julie Jones, Estate Documents Organizer 05/23/11 Julie updates us on the Estate Documents Organizer, an easy to complete format giving you to have all your estate information in one place. Great information and a great product.
• Katherine "Kat" Forsythe - Get A Second Wind 05/16/11 Kat is at it again! Everytime she is on “The Aging Boomers,” she provides us with great information and discusses the things we all think about…but just don’t talk about. She titles this segment as re-igniting sexuality at midlife and beyond. She also gives us some inside into her soon to be released book: “Sexperienced…Guide for the Seasoned Woman Seeking New Possibilities.” You must listen to this!
• Dr. Paul Nottingham, Part 1 05/09/11 Dr. Paul Nottingham from the Bay Area Spine Institute give us a great overview of various non-surgical methods to prevent and relieve pain associated with the spine.
• Dr. Paul Nottingham, Part 2 05/09/11 Dr. Paul Nottingham from the Bay Area Spine Institute continues his discussion on both surgical and non-surgical procedures of the spine and a look into the future on how these procedures may change. A must listen to!
• Vintage Senior Living Sonoma 05/02/11 David Hahklotubbe, Executive Director of Vintage Senior Living’s Sonoma assisted living community talks about the Vintage’s services and new developments. David educates us on both larger communities and smaller residential care homes while also providing insight into helping keep loved ones safe.
• Personal History Productions 04/25/11 Susan Milstein and Andi Reese Brady discuss their specialization in interviewing people about their lives and presenting these stories on audio CDs and in beautiful bound books. Learn how you can share this lifetime treasure with family and friends.
• Dr. Katrina Bramstedt, PhD, Ethicist 04/18/11 You’re asking, “what is an Ethicist?” Dr. Katrina Bramstedt gives us a clear understanding. She’ll also explain an Ethicist’s role in helping to avoid ethical crisis as it relates to starting or stopping life support, refusal of treatment, DNR orders, transplant and living donor assessments, patient-doctor conflicts and family conflicts. You don’t want to miss this.
• Kerry Rego, Kerry Rego Consulting 03/21/11 Are you confused about blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube and other forms of social media. Well, be confused no more! Listen to Kerry Rego explain in layman’s terms the benefits of these forms of communication and why you don’t have to shy away anymore.
• Dean Zellers and Della Romano on Long Term Care and Medicare 03/14/11 Dean and Della help explain some of the benefits of Long Term Care insurance as well as taking us though the process of Medicare Insurance.
• Peter Radsliff, Presto Services and AgeTek 03/07/11 Peter talks about innovative technology making it even easier for seniors to age in place. Included in his discussion is the Presto computerless email where you have the ability to send email and photos to friends and family who don’t have a computer!
• Paul and Rhonda Harlin, Jonathan's Son 02/28/11 Paul and Rhonda talk about being safe in your home. They educate us on various products including chair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and even residential elevators to aid and ease mobility.
• Rebecca Rogoway, American Heart Association 02/21/11 Rebecca educates us on the wonderful role the AHA plays in helping to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. She gives us a better understanding of common terms, heart healthy diet and the “Life Simple 7” program.
• Katherine "Kat" Forsythe, Get A Second Wind 02/14/11 Whether you are single, married, have a partner or are in your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or 80’s+, this is a must listen! Kat discusses how you can celebrate your own body and your lovers too…some chocolate doesn’t hurt either. Enjoy!!
• Frank Samson, Senior Care Authority Network 02/02/11 Frank discusses the senior placement business with Bob Nations, co-host of The Aging Boomers. To learn more about the network, go to www.SCAnetwork.com.
• Barbara Scharf and Ray Kaplan, Friendship Circle 01/31/11 Barbara Scharf was the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Service Award of Excellence by the Jewish Community Federation and Ray Kaplan was the 2009 JCC Volunteer of the Year. Barbara and Ray talk about the many programs and events offered by Friendship Circle and how you can get involved.
• Dr. Edgar Angelone, Ph.D., FACPN, Marin Neuropsychology Center 01/26/11 Dr. Angelone talks to us about memory loss and the methods of assessment he utilizes. He also speaks about cognitive diets and communicating with loved ones with dementia. A must listen-to interview.
• Bob Nations and Laura Jones, RN - Senior Helpers North Bay 01/17/11 Bob and Laura talk about transition care and provide a clear understanding on what families should be aware of when transitioning loved ones from hospitals and nursing homes to home or other care facilities. They also talk about a technologically advanced transitional care program they are spearheading.
• Kira Reginato, Living Ideas For Elders 01/10/11 Kira discusses the benefits to families working with an Eldercare Manager as well as her future predictions as boomers reach the 65 year old mark.
• Maria Larsen & Dave Decker, Lifeline Medical Alert System - Part 1 12/27/10 Maria and Dave provide us with a good understanding of Personal Emergency Response Systems and a unique system Lifeline has on the market.
• Maria Larsen & Dave Decker, Lifeline Medical Alert System - Part 2 12/27/10 Maria and Dave continue their discussion on Lifeline’s Medication Dispensing Service as well as looking into the future on what is on the horizon with Personal Emergency Response Systems.
• Katherine "Kat" Forsythe, Sex and the Holidays 12/20/10 As usual, Kat brings us another exciting interview about many of the areas we face during the holidays. If you’re single, married, have a partner or just want to learn while being entertained at the same time, you must listen to this!
• Albert DeSilver, Owner/Director, Visiting Angels and Outreach Coordinator, Sonoma County Section on Aging 12/06/10 Albert provides us information on the many benefits and resources available through the Sonoma County Section on Aging.
• Dr. Todd Finnemore, Licensed Clinical Psychologist 11/29/10 Dr. Finnemore helps us understand the various types of specialists in the field of seniors, types of dementia, how to communicate better with someone who has dementia, Artful Aging and much more.
• Donna Quinn Robbins, Ultimate Moves 11/22/10 Moving can be stressful for anyone and even more for the elderly. Donna is a specialist in working with families and orchestrating a move. She talks about what a Senior Move Manager does and the benefits of working with one.
• Fred Navarro, California Telephone Access Program 11/15/10 Fred discusses how The California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) distributes free telecommunications equipment and services for individuals with functional limitations of hearing, vision, mobility, speech and/or interpretation of information.
• Harry Lorayne-"The Yoda of Memory Training"...Time Magazine 11/08/10 Harry talks about untrained vs. trained memory, “senior moments,” help for those with forms of dementia and much more…a must listen!
• Dr. Jeffrey Brooks, Vascular Surgeon 11/01/10 Dr. Brooks spoke to us about various circulatory disorders and fall prevention. He is a specialist in treating these disorders through minimally invasive techniques. Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to record this interview, but you can review more about Dr. Brooks and his techniques at www.napavascular.com.
• Katherine Forsythe, Seismic changes at midlife and beyond 10/26/10 Katherine talks about body image, plastic surgery, infidelity and much more!
• Carolyn Rosenblatt, Author, The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents 10/18/10 Being both a nurse and attorney, Carolyn provides us with a wealth of information and stories as a family mediator in elder-related disputes.
• Shelley Dembroski and Anna Guiffre, Alzheimer's Association 10/11/10 Shelly talks about the early signs for Alzheimer’s, the differences between dementia and normal aging and helps us get a better understanding of this disease.
• Dorothy McReynolds, Golden Living Center of Petaluma 10/04/10 Dorothy tells us how this Skilled Nursing Facility was selected as one of the exceptional companies honored as the “Best Places to Work in 2010” by the North Bay Business Journal.
• Michelle Oddo, Geriatric Care Management 09/27/10 Michelle educates us on the benefits, services, costs and growth of Geriatric Care Managers.
• Steven Campbell, Author, Making Your Mind Magnificent 09/20/10 Steven helps us realize our dreams by understanding how our mind works and by using the amazing tool we call the brain.
• Janet Alexander, Nurse Navigator, Sonoma Valley Hospital 09/13/10 Janet discusses the joint replacement program at Sonoma Valley Hospital.
• Laurie White, Author and Dementia Care Consultant 08/30/10 Laurie is a wealth of information, explaining the various types of dementia including Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Vascular and Frontotemporal.
• Experts on Medi-Cal and Veteran's Benefits 08/23/10 Debbie Santos and Michelle Terry discuss options to pay for long-term care.
• S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D - Author, The Quest for Immortality 08/16/10 Jay Olshansky talks about a scientific approach to aging.
• Alec Cummings, The Last Detail 08/02/10 Alec discusses managing difficult transitions after a loved one’s death.
• Understanding Residential/Board & Care Homes 07/19/10 The owners of two prominent care homes discuss key services and differences from larger assisted living communities.
• Katherine Forsythe, Get a Second Wind 07/12/10 Learn more about a subject that others don’t usually talk about…intimacy, sexuality and aging.
• Yvonne Baginski, Born to Age 07/05/10 Yvonne talks about the senior care directory she created.
• Nancy Unger, General Manager, Merrill Gardens in Sonoma 06/28/10 Nancy talks about the key differences between independent and assisted living.
• Catherine Krause, Golden Living Centers 06/21/10 Catherine helps to clear up some misconceptions of Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Julie Jones - Estate Documents Organizer 06/14/10 Julie talks about a simpler method to manage estate matters.
• Sanford Horowitz - Elder Care Attorney 06/07/10 Sandy educates us on elder care abuse.
• Becky Givens, Executive Director, Vintage Sonoma 05/24/10 Becky discusses assisted living and memory care.
• Sandra Haymon - Author, Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving 05/17/10 Sandra offers advice about managing the challenges boomers face today.
• Howard Gleckman, Author, Caring for Our Parents 05/10/10 Helpful input from experiences through the eyes of real families.
• Robert Nations - Senior Helpers 05/03/10 Great advice for anyone contemplating in-home assistance for loved ones.

The Aging Boomers radio show features experts in various areas relative to the issues boomers and their families are confronted with on an everyday basis including senior care, nutrition, insurance, financial and estate planning. Listen to the show live at www.ksvy.com from 2–3 pm PST.