Author and (now former) caregiver Jana Panarites engages with unsung heroes — people caring for family members, friends and relatives amid the demands of their own lives — plus experts in the field of aging, and artists who use media to creatively address major health issues and challenge widespread assumptions about aging. You can find transcripts for many of our episodes on the Agewyz Media website: www.agewyz.com.
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Author and (now former) caregiver Jana Panarites engages with unsung heroes — people caring for family members, friends and relatives amid the demands of their own lives — plus experts in the field of aging, and artists who use media to creatively address major health issues and challenge widespread assumptions about aging. You can find transcripts for many of our episodes on the Agewyz Media website: www.agewyz.com.
Laugh, cry, share and know you're not alone.
Pioneering educator and researcher Dr. Pauline Boss talks about ambiguous loss, a feeling caregivers and non-caregivers alike are now confronting amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
How a coalition of community-based organizations in the US is addressing the growing impact of Alzheimer's and dementia on America's 55 million Latino families.
Palm Beach Post entertainment columnist Leslie Gray Streeter talks about her new memoir "Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like 'Journey' in the Title."
We hear a lot about the opioid crisis, but the scope and impact of over-prescribing in older adults is a much bigger problem. On the heels of a newly-released Action Plan from The Lown Institute, we hear from the researchers.
Award-winning filmmaker Deirdre Fishel talks about the making of her powerful documentary, “Care,” which delves into the world of paid care from the perspective of both workers and care recipients.
Finding culturally competent help for her own family members inspired this Michigan mom to start a company dedicated to serving ethnic minority seniors.
Suzanne Garber visited 174 hospitals in 24 countries to compare and contrast healthcare systems around the world. How does the US stack up? Her film "Gauze" is a revelation.
LA resident Cynthia Lim, author of the book, "Wherever You Are: A Memoir of Love, Marriage and Brain Injury," returns to the show a year after our first interview to talk about how her life has changed since the death of her husband, Perry.
Award-winning food writer Elissa Altman set out to write a book based on "Feeding My Mother," her year-long series for The Washington Post. But when she realized sustenance comes in many forms, and it's not always edible, her point of view shifted from food to caregiving.
Adrienne Glusman always knew she would have to care for her mother at some point. It just happened 30 years sooner than she expected. How she copes, why she's in it for the long haul and how Adrienne is advocating for millennial caregivers.
Dr. John Eric Baugher shares the road to writing his new book, "Contemplative Caregiving," an indispensable guide for end-of-life caregivers and anyone seeking to transform experiences of caregiving and grief.
Valerie Bourdain spent nearly a decade caring for three family members who were suffering from cancer. When the last one died, Valerie realized she was the one who needed help.
What do we really know about our elders? Life Stories Alive founder Mike O'Krent shares how he got hooked on storytelling and why it's important to record the stories of our loved ones before it's too late.
Janet Elsbach knows from personal experience that in times of illness and sorrow, in celebration and in caregiving, there's nothing like the gift of food. What she hopes to offer with her new book, “Extra Helping" isn't so much a group of recipes but the idea that no matter what, you can begin.
What happens when a family member or friend is incapacitated and they’re counting on you to make a healthcare decision for them? Clinical bioethicist Viki Kind offers tips for making good medical decisions and explains how healthcare professionals can do right by their patients.
Author and (now former) caregiver Jana Panarites engages with unsung heroes — people caring for family members, friends and relatives amid the demands of their own lives — plus experts in the field of aging, and artists who use media to creatively address major health issues and challenge widespread assumptions about aging. You can find transcripts for many of our episodes on the Agewyz Media website: www.agewyz.com.
Laugh, cry, share and know you're not alone.
