Archive for the 'seniors' Category
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 18th August 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Guest: Lynn Peters Adler
Broadcast and podcast starting: 8-18-08 on webtalkradio.net after 8-25-08 podcast availabe on the links below
Centenarians: 100 Year Old Role Models for Ageless Lifestyles [50:37m]:
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Who do you want as a hero—someone who swims six hours a day so he can swim a half second faster than everyone else, someone who is really good at catching a football, or someone who models living a long, healthy, happy life. I think our society is a little nuts with its hero worship of athletes, rock stars, and movie stars. Yes, they can teach us about focus and perseverance, but who can teach us how to live a good life? For that we need role models who have exceptional spiritual depth and deeds. We also need role models for how to navigate the largely unchartered territory of living well into your hundreds.
Centenarians, people 100 years old and older, are those role models. Lynn Peters Adler is has dedicated to documenting their lives and learning their secrets. She is the author of Centenarians: The Bonus Years and is Director of the National Centenarian Awareness Project. She recently played a key role in the Barbara Walters special, How to Live to be 150. And we have a special treat for you—in the second half of the show we will be talking with a centenarian who may have a richer social life than you do. Here are some photos of our centenarian guest Elsa Hoffmann:


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Posted by Dr. Brickey on 10th August 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Guest: Lynette Padwa
Broadcast and podcast starting: 8-11-08 on webtalkradio.net after 8-18-08 podcast availabe on the links below
The Facts of Life About Aging [54:19m]:
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There are lots of textbooks and manuals on aging but they are usually boring and rarely address nitty-gritty questions about aging. Lynette Padwa, author of Quick, Answer Me Before I Forget The Question, researched the facts of life on aging. She gives practical advice and does it with a great sense of humor. The show has fun looking at the facts of life about aging—and answers some questions you didn’t even know to ask.
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Posted by Dr. Brickey on 22nd June 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: John Erickson
Broadcast and podcast:
6-23-08 on webtalkradio.net
after 6-30-08 podcast availabe at links below:
A Visionary Redefines Aging and Retirement [48:26m]:
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John Erickson is a visionary who decided to reinvent aging and retirement. He turned an abandoned college campus in Maryland into a vibrant retirement community. Now Erickson has 20 communities serving 22,000 residents. The monthly Erickson Tribune newspaper prints 3 million copies each issue and of course is online as well. Unhappy with what television offers seniors Mr. Erickson invested $100 million dollars in developing a television network for seniors, Retirement Living TV. Today he shares his unique vision of a better life for seniors.
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Boomers and Seniors Can Find True Love
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 1st June 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Mary Rose Maguire
Broadcast and podcast:
6-1-08 on webtalkradio.net
after 6-10-08 podcast availabe at the links below.
Boomers and Seniors Can Find True Love [50:18m]:
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Perhaps you are one of about 40 million Americans singles over forty. Perhaps you would like to find true love but do not know where to start, or have given up all together. Or maybe you have a friend or relative who asks you for advice on how to meet someone. Maybe your situation is comical — like author Robert Morris, whose book Assisted Loving describes how his 80 year old father asked him to help him find a mate, and even double date with him—which is even more bizarre as Mr. Morris says he is gay. Our guest today, Mary Rose Maguire coaches women and men over 40 in finding true love. Today she shares her strategies and secrets. Her website is www.datingrevolutionary.com Dr. Brickey’s website is www.DrBrickey.com
http://www.agelesslifestyles.com/interviews/boomer-love.mp3
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New Career Strategies for Boomers and Seniors
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 20th April 2008

Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Career Management Consultant Brad Taft
Broadcast: 4-14
-08 on webtalkradio.net After 4-21-08 available on the links below
New Career Strategies for Boomers and Seniors [53:42m]:
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When Social Security started, retirement age was 65 and life expectancy was 62. If you were lucky enough to beat the odds, you could eek out a few years of leisure before dying. Things have certainly changed. If you retire at 65, what would you do with the decades you are likely to live? Would you have enough income? What are employers going to do when millions of Boomers retire and create a brain drain and worker shortage? What can you do to better plan your career or retirement? Career Management Consultant Brad Taft will help us develop new career strategies for today’s world. He is the author of BOOM OR BUST: New Career Strategies in a New America. In the first part of the show, we will focus on how the job market has changed. In the second part of the show, we will focus on practical things you can do to navigate the job market rapids.
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How Art Can Help You Age Better
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 3rd April 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Amy Gorman
Broadcast: 4-1-08 on webtalkradio.net After 4-8-08 available on the links below
How Art Can Help You Age Better [41:49m]:
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Art keeps us young by lifting our spirits, challenging our minds, and giving us perspective. Today’s guest, Amy Gorman became fascinated with artists in their nineties and hundreds. That inspired her to profile twelve artists in her book, Aging Artfully and the documentary film about the artists titled Still Kicking. She is a sculptress, an historian, and a storyteller. Her career has spanned all age groups from developing and being Executive Director of Kidshows for eighteen years to being a medical social worker with dementia patients. In the first part of the show, we’ll learn about artists she has studied. In the second part of the show, we’ll focus on how you can pursue art to help keep you youthful and fulfilled. Her website is http://www.agingartfully.com/
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How to Help Your Parents Cope with Aging
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 28th March 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Jacqueline Marcell
Broadcast: 3-25-08 on webtalkradio.net After 4-2-08 available on the links below
How To Help Your Parents Cope With Aging [52:50m]:
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Jacqueline Marcell has learned a lot about caring for parents. She has a fascinating story with lots of lessons and tips. Her marvelous book, Elder Rage reads like Stuart Smalley on steroids. It explains how just when her life was falling apart, her parents’ problems exploded. Elder Rag–with its drama, wit, and humor is a great read. What especially interests me, however, is that in between the compelling stories, she shows how to solve a lot of problems. What’s more, the experience led her to become a passionate advocate for eldercare services, and reform of the often dysfunctional systems that are supposed to help our parents. In the first part of the show we’ll learn about Jacqueline’s experiences with the system and how her sheer determination got her through it. In the second part of the show we’ll focus on practical advice and how to get the best services. Her website is www.ElderRage.com
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How to Find Boomer and Senior Resources
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 22nd March 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Sharon Cutler
Broadcast: 3-17-08 on webtalkradio.net After 3-24-08 available on the links below
How to Find Boomer and Senior Resources [36:17m]:
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There is no shortage of information for Boomers and seniors. The problem is wading through the sea of information to find answers and solutions. Often the starting point is figuring out what questions to ask or how to get a good assessment of problems and needs. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a go to person? My go to person is Sharon Cutler, who is Editor of MatureResources.com and Founder of The Positive Aging Network. On today’s show Sharon shares how she goes about finding information.Her website is http://www.matureresources.com/
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Good News about Menopause
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 22nd March 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Dr. Christiane Northrup
Broadcast: 3-1-08 on webtalkradio.net After 3-8-08 available on the links below
Good News About Menopause [46:20m]:
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Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of America’s most trusted medical advisors. She sees menopause as a life affirming –if a woman listens to her body and the wisdom it offers. She is an OBGYN physician who takes a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to menopause, PMS, and women’s health. Dr. Northrup founded the trailblazing Women to Women health care center. She is author of The Wisdom of Menopause and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom. She has appeared on Oprah, The View, Good Morning America, Rachel Ray, and hosted six PBS specials. Her website is http://www.drnorthrup.com/
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How to Prevent Diabetes
Posted by Dr. Brickey on 8th March 2008


Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey
Expert Guest: Steve Freed, Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator
Broadcast: 2-17-08 on webtalkradio.net After 2-24-08 available on the links below
How to Prevent Diabetes [45:02m]:
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One in three Americans has or will develop diabetes—and in the vast majority of cases, it could have been prevented. Today’s guest expert, Steve Freed is a Registered Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator. His Diabetes in Control newsletter reaches 88,000 medical professionals. His Steps to Health program has been used by a quarter of a million diabetics. He has given thousands of seminars on diabetes, produced numerous training materials, and currently is co-producing a full-length documentary, Conquering Sugar Mountain. The first part of today’s seminar will focus on how you and your loved ones can prevent getting diabetes. Part 2 will focus on new treatment options.
His website is www.diabetesincontrol.com
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