45 Forward #240 – Ask Early. Age Better. Beating the Barrier to Aging Well.

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45 Forward

Ron Roel

32 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to “45 Forward” with Ron Roel, where the mission is to make your second half of life even better than the first!

Thanks to advances in medicine and health, most of us are just approaching our half-life when we reach the mid-40s, with many productive years ahead. But there’s no road map to prepare us for this kind of longevity. That’s where 45 Forward comes in.

Each episode tackles an aspect of health, finance, family and friends, housing, work and personal pursuits—all as part of an integrated plan. Experts discuss topics like revitalizing relationships, creating mini-retirements, managing the maze of technology, finding your next homestead and caring for aging parents.

To contact Ron, please email him at: ron.roel@gmail.com

To learn more about Ron and his work, visit his websites: www.roelresources.com & www.caregivingnav.com

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45 Forward #240 – Ask Early. Age Better. Beating the Barrier to Aging Well.

45 Forward

1 hour 1 minute

2 months ago

45 Forward #240 – Ask Early. Age Better. Beating the Barrier to Aging Well.

A near-death scare sparked BetterAge—Jim Firman reveals the #1 obstacle to aging well (and the fix). We cover the Aging Mastery Program, policy wins (HICAP, Medigap reforms, CLASS), and a new NIH-funded platform turning insights into action—especially for caregivers and homebound older adults.
In this conversation with host Ron Roel, Jim shares:

The quintuple-bypass story that reframed time as a gift
Why 20% of older adults say they’re reluctant to ask for help—and how that affects every dimension of well-being
The surprising power of volunteering (including the “I would if someone asked me” group)
How BetterAge’s assessments + community partners are scaling real-world change

Links & resources
BetterAge: https://betterage.net
Caregiving Navigator (free tools & checklists): https://caregivingnav.com
45 Forward archives: https://45forward.org
Contact Ron: ron.roel@gmail.com

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