Aging Today Podcast
A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.
Episodes
March 28, 2025 • 66 mins
Navigating parenting your parents with Frances Reaves
Frances Reaves, an elder law attorney and author, and host Mark Turnbull talk about the complexities of aging and caregiving. Frances shares her personal journey of caring for her parents and husband, highlighting the challenges and emotional toll of these experiences. The conversation delves into the importance of planning for aging, including legal considerations, long-term ca...
Frances Reaves, an elder law attorney and author, and host Mark Turnbull talk about the complexities of aging and caregiving. Frances shares her personal journey of caring for her parents and husband, highlighting the challenges and emotional toll of these experiences. The conversation delves into the importance of planning for aging, including legal considerations, long-term ca...
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February 24, 2025 • 58 mins
"Stories allow us to explore the world."
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Patricia Crisafulli, New York Times bestselling author, as she delves into the power of storytelling at any age. Patricia challenges the notion that aging is a decline, instead viewing it as an opportunity to reflect, share wisdom, and keep creating. She discusses her unique approach to mystery writing, weaving historical artifacts into her narrative...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Patricia Crisafulli, New York Times bestselling author, as she delves into the power of storytelling at any age. Patricia challenges the notion that aging is a decline, instead viewing it as an opportunity to reflect, share wisdom, and keep creating. She discusses her unique approach to mystery writing, weaving historical artifacts into her narrative...
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February 17, 2025 • 75 mins
"The extraordinary comes out of ordinary people." - Robert O'Connor
Join Mark and author Robert O’Connor as they dive into the themes of aging, World War II, and the power of storytelling. In this engaging discussion, Robert shares his journey from marketing to writing and explores the impact of enlisted entertainers during the war. Discover how his book Jeep Show blends historical facts with fiction, bringing to life the experience...
Join Mark and author Robert O’Connor as they dive into the themes of aging, World War II, and the power of storytelling. In this engaging discussion, Robert shares his journey from marketing to writing and explores the impact of enlisted entertainers during the war. Discover how his book Jeep Show blends historical facts with fiction, bringing to life the experience...
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February 10, 2025 • 63 mins
"It's a couple's world." - Dr. Gloria Horsley
In this heartfelt episode of Aging Today, host Mark sits down with Drs. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers, Presidents of Golden Dating Doctors, to explore the realities of love, loss, and relationships in our later years. From the challenges of widowhood to finding new companionship, they share insights from their book, Open to Love—a must-read for seniors navigating dating after loss.🌟
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In this heartfelt episode of Aging Today, host Mark sits down with Drs. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers, Presidents of Golden Dating Doctors, to explore the realities of love, loss, and relationships in our later years. From the challenges of widowhood to finding new companionship, they share insights from their book, Open to Love—a must-read for seniors navigating dating after loss.🌟
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February 3, 2025 • 73 mins
"Live in the right place for you." - Mark Cofano
In this eye-opening episode of Aging Today, host Mark dives deep with longevity expert Mark Coffano to explore the science, mindset, and lifestyle changes that could help you live to 150 years old! 🧬🕰️
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The truth about aging and how to slow it down
✅ The biggest barriers to extreme longevity (and how to overcome them!)
✅ How AI and cutting-edge science are reshapi...
In this eye-opening episode of Aging Today, host Mark dives deep with longevity expert Mark Coffano to explore the science, mindset, and lifestyle changes that could help you live to 150 years old! 🧬🕰️
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The truth about aging and how to slow it down
✅ The biggest barriers to extreme longevity (and how to overcome them!)
✅ How AI and cutting-edge science are reshapi...
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January 27, 2025 • 77 mins
"Every birthday is important, right?" - Stacey Zerban
In this episode of Aging Today, Mark Turnbull and Stacey Zerban, VP of Health Services at Friendship Village, discuss the complexities of aging, caregiving, and hospice care. They explore Stacey's journey in healthcare, the traits of effective caregivers, and the differences between transactional and relational caregiving.
Friendship Village is a community that celebrates all that...
In this episode of Aging Today, Mark Turnbull and Stacey Zerban, VP of Health Services at Friendship Village, discuss the complexities of aging, caregiving, and hospice care. They explore Stacey's journey in healthcare, the traits of effective caregivers, and the differences between transactional and relational caregiving.
Friendship Village is a community that celebrates all that...
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January 20, 2025 • 60 mins
"Every single one of us inherently has dignity." - Brandy Penner
Brandy Penner, the Program Manager of Elder Pride Services, shares her journey and insights into the systemic issues affecting this demographic, including mental health, housing, and the significance of chosen family. The discussion highlights the resilience of LGBTQ+ seniors while addressing the ongoing struggles they face in society.
This conversation highlights the i...
Brandy Penner, the Program Manager of Elder Pride Services, shares her journey and insights into the systemic issues affecting this demographic, including mental health, housing, and the significance of chosen family. The discussion highlights the resilience of LGBTQ+ seniors while addressing the ongoing struggles they face in society.
This conversation highlights the i...
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January 13, 2025 • 57 mins
"Part of the aging process is to capture all those stories." - Mark Turnbull
Host, Mark Turnbull and special guest, Zoe Martin dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about the power of preserving personal stories and family legacies. Zoe opens up about her own journey, sharing how her sister's battle with cancer inspired her to create meaningful legacy projects that capture memories through audio and video.
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Host, Mark Turnbull and special guest, Zoe Martin dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about the power of preserving personal stories and family legacies. Zoe opens up about her own journey, sharing how her sister's battle with cancer inspired her to create meaningful legacy projects that capture memories through audio and video.
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January 6, 2025 • 69 mins
"The soul wears the body like a coat." - Mark Turnbull
In this conversation, Mark Turnbull and Rich Nisbet explore the profound themes of death, dying, and the spiritual journey beyond. As a Life and End of Life Coach, Rich explores profound themes surrounding death, spirituality, and the journey of life. They discuss how changing one's perspective on death can lead to a more fulfilling life, the role of music in connecting with de...
In this conversation, Mark Turnbull and Rich Nisbet explore the profound themes of death, dying, and the spiritual journey beyond. As a Life and End of Life Coach, Rich explores profound themes surrounding death, spirituality, and the journey of life. They discuss how changing one's perspective on death can lead to a more fulfilling life, the role of music in connecting with de...
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December 30, 2024 • 72 mins
Happy New Year, 2025!
We're revisiting an inspirational conversation with Pastor Tom Schiave from our New Years celebration in 2024.
Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church Pastor brings our traditional New Year's message for 2024. To help us start the new year right, Tom inspires us with a message of hope. In light of what seems to be living in an upside-down world, it is possible to live with hope. However, having the right kind of hope ...
We're revisiting an inspirational conversation with Pastor Tom Schiave from our New Years celebration in 2024.
Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church Pastor brings our traditional New Year's message for 2024. To help us start the new year right, Tom inspires us with a message of hope. In light of what seems to be living in an upside-down world, it is possible to live with hope. However, having the right kind of hope ...
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December 23, 2024 • 74 mins
We're thrilled to replay this amazing conversation for the Holidays!
Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. What's known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom reviews this powerful message of hope continues to bring its truth to us.
Our traditional Christmas story known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, is a powerful message of hope and contin...
Pastor Tom Schiave Gateway Church joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to deliver our traditional Christmas story. What's known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, Pastor Tom reviews this powerful message of hope continues to bring its truth to us.
Our traditional Christmas story known as Mary's Song, found in Luke 1:46-56, is a powerful message of hope and contin...
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December 16, 2024 • 57 mins
"We have to protect our brain. We only have one." - Chris Davlantes, MD
Dr. Chris Davlantes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Sr. Medical Director at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics joins Host, Mark Turnbull to discuss the critical topic of concussions, particularly in the aging population. In this conversation, Dr. Davlantes highlights the importance of proper assessment and reporting of falls, especially...
Dr. Chris Davlantes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Sr. Medical Director at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics joins Host, Mark Turnbull to discuss the critical topic of concussions, particularly in the aging population. In this conversation, Dr. Davlantes highlights the importance of proper assessment and reporting of falls, especially...
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December 9, 2024 • 59 mins
"People want intergenerational connection." - Lauren Dunning
Mark Turnbull discusses the implications of an aging population with experts Lauren Dunning, Director Future of Aging at Milken Institute and Donna Butts, Executive Director at Generations United. They explore the importance of intergenerational living as a solution to loneliness and isolation among seniors and younger generations. The conversation highlights the need for ...
Mark Turnbull discusses the implications of an aging population with experts Lauren Dunning, Director Future of Aging at Milken Institute and Donna Butts, Executive Director at Generations United. They explore the importance of intergenerational living as a solution to loneliness and isolation among seniors and younger generations. The conversation highlights the need for ...
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December 2, 2024 • 63 mins
"We need more human compassion and touch." - Matt Patterson, MD
Guest Matt Patterson, MD, President of Welbe Health joins Mark Turnbull to discuss the challenges of aging, particularly focusing on mental health and loneliness among older adults. Dr. Patterson discusses the importance of the PACE program in providing comprehensive care that allows seniors to maintain their independence while addressing their complex medical and socia...
Guest Matt Patterson, MD, President of Welbe Health joins Mark Turnbull to discuss the challenges of aging, particularly focusing on mental health and loneliness among older adults. Dr. Patterson discusses the importance of the PACE program in providing comprehensive care that allows seniors to maintain their independence while addressing their complex medical and socia...
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November 25, 2024 • 53 mins
"It's not insurance; it's a guarantee." - Matthew Snowden
Host, Mark Turnbull and guest, Matt Snowden with The Mahoney Group, delve into the complexities of the probate process, the responsibilities of executors, and the importance of understanding legal terms related to estate management. They discuss the role of wills, bonds, and the necessity of legal guidance in navigating these challenging situations, especially during times of...
Host, Mark Turnbull and guest, Matt Snowden with The Mahoney Group, delve into the complexities of the probate process, the responsibilities of executors, and the importance of understanding legal terms related to estate management. They discuss the role of wills, bonds, and the necessity of legal guidance in navigating these challenging situations, especially during times of...
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November 18, 2024 • 66 mins
"Life is short, why not try new things? Our stories matter. Sharing our stories matter." - Katie Prentiss
Host, Mark Turnbull explores the complexities of aging, particularly focusing on frontotemporal dementia (FTD) through the personal story of Katie Prentiss, who became a caregiver for her mother diagnosed with FTD.
The discussion delves into the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the impact of dementia on family dy...
Host, Mark Turnbull explores the complexities of aging, particularly focusing on frontotemporal dementia (FTD) through the personal story of Katie Prentiss, who became a caregiver for her mother diagnosed with FTD.
The discussion delves into the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving, the impact of dementia on family dy...
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November 11, 2024 • 57 mins
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - George S. Patton
Wally Reitz, Oregon’s own 97-year-old Veteran shares his first-hand accounts of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Wally’s insights on being a soldier, serving his country, and living through it to be a husband and father are priceless. It is always the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month that we all ...
Wally Reitz, Oregon’s own 97-year-old Veteran shares his first-hand accounts of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Wally’s insights on being a soldier, serving his country, and living through it to be a husband and father are priceless. It is always the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month that we all ...
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November 4, 2024 • 61 mins
"It's all about challenging your brain." - Ron Gooden
Ron Gooden shares his personal journey with a form of Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to discuss the early signs he noticed, the challenges he faced in getting a proper diagnosis, and the coping strategies he has employed since his diagnosis.
A major source of strength that Ron stresses is the importance of family support and the proactive steps he has taken ...
Ron Gooden shares his personal journey with a form of Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to discuss the early signs he noticed, the challenges he faced in getting a proper diagnosis, and the coping strategies he has employed since his diagnosis.
A major source of strength that Ron stresses is the importance of family support and the proactive steps he has taken ...
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October 28, 2024 • 54 mins
"Long COVID is not going away... It is treatable. We need more education." - Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum returns to Aging Today to discuss the complexities of long COVID, emphasizing that many persistent symptoms are treatable despite traditional medicine's lack of responsiveness. He highlights the importance of education in understanding and managing long COVID, defining it as any symptom that persists for more than t...
Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum returns to Aging Today to discuss the complexities of long COVID, emphasizing that many persistent symptoms are treatable despite traditional medicine's lack of responsiveness. He highlights the importance of education in understanding and managing long COVID, defining it as any symptom that persists for more than t...
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October 21, 2024 • 72 mins
"Your hypothalamus is very attuned to whatever your sleep habits are." - Deborah Maragopoulos
Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull revisits an insightful conversation with Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP on how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the "Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.
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Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull revisits an insightful conversation with Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP on how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the "Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.
Learn more about Deborah Maragopo...
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