The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
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Welcome to the Age Guide podcast highlighting perspectives on the aging journey. We are here to be your personal Age Guide and enhance your quality of life on the road ahead. This podcast is about putting a face on aging and giving a voice to older adults and caregivers by highlighting their experiences and stories. We want to provide a window into the struggles and joys of aging, to dispel myths and combat ageism. This podcast is hosted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, an Area Agency on Aging in Northeastern Illinois. At AgeGuide, it is our mission to be a vital resource and advocate for people as we age by providing thoughtful guidance, supportive services, and meaningful connections.
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S5E8 Aging Well: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health and Aging - with Robyn Golden and Caryn Blanton
As we age, mental health becomes just as important as physical health, yet it’s often overlooked, misunderstood, or dismissed as a normal part of getting older. In this episode of Aging Well, we hear…
S5E7 Aging Well: The Cost of Growing Older in America - with Ramsey Alwin
As Americans live longer than ever, too many are aging without financial security, health supports, or clear pathways to thrive. To continue exploring what it truly means to age well, we’re joined by…
S5E6 Aging Well: Connecting Policy, Nutrition, and Community – with Bob Blancato
In this episode of Aging Well, Bob Blancato, national advocate for older adults and expert in nutrition and aging policy, explores the critical role nutrition plays in supporting healthy aging and…
S5E5 Aging Well: Building Better Aging Policy - with Ryann Hill
In this episode of Aging Well, Ryann Hill, Aging Policy and Advocacy Expert, shares the realities facing older adults and caregivers today and offers guidance on how listeners can take meaningful…
S5E4 Aging Well: Rethinking Aging and Healthcare - with Kris Geerken
In this episode of Aging Well, we talk with advocate and researcher Kris Geerken about how ageism and ableism shape the way we experience aging and healthcare. Drawing on her hospice work, her…
S5E3 Aging Well: Aging as a Continuum, Not a Crisis - with Dr. Israel Cross
In this episode of Aging Well, we sit down with Dr. Israel Cross, Public Health Gerontologist and President of the National Aging in Place Council. Drawing on his experience as both an aging network…
S5E2 Aging Well: Creating a Sense of Belonging - with Dr. Raj Shah
In this episode, we get the opportunity to take a deep dive with Dr. Raj Shah of Rush University Medical Center exploring ideas revolving around brain health, caregiving, and what it truly means to…
S5E1 Aging Well: How Social Ties Shape Longer Lives - with Ken Stern
To launch our new season on Aging Well, we’re joined by Ken Stern, nationally recognized expert on longevity, author, founder of the Longevity Project, and host of the podcast Century Lives. In this…
S4E11 Aging Unfiltered: Flipping the Script on Ageism - with Jan Golden and Sara Breindel
With Ageism Awareness Day approaching, the final episode of Aging Unfiltered features Jan Golden, founder of Age Friendly Vibes, and Sara Breindel, Communications Specialist and Ageism Consultant…
S4E10 Aging Unfiltered: Confronting Ageism in the Workplace - with Dr. Brian Kaskie, Marla Fronczak, and Jeri Colucy
In this episode of Aging Unfiltered, we explore what it really means to create an age-friendly workplace. Marla Fronczak, CEO of AgeGuide, Jeri Colucy, Director of Operations, Finance & Human…
S4E9 Aging Unfiltered: The Power of Intergenerational Advocacy – with Arielle Galinsky
In this episode, welcome Arielle Galinsky, Harvard Kennedy School MPP candidate, CEO and co‑founder of The Legacy Project Inc., and Teen Vogue contributor, to discuss the power of intergenerational…
S4E8 Aging Unfiltered: Pushing Back Against Ageism - with Ashton Applewhite
Welcome to another episode of Aging Unfiltered. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Ashton Applewhite to the podcast for a great conversation about pushing back against ageism. Ashton is a…
S4E7 Aging Unfiltered: Real Talk on Aging & Work - with Elizabeth White
Welcome to another episode of Aging Unfiltered. In this episode, we dive into an important topic: employment after age 55, and the unique challenges older adults face in the job market. It was a…
S4E6 Aging Unfiltered: Aging While Black – with Raymond Jetson
Welcome to another episode of Aging Unfiltered. In this episode, we have an important conversation about the intersection of aging, race, and representation. It was a privilege to welcome Raymond A.…
S4E5 Aging Unfiltered: Dementia Friendly America – with USAging
Welcome to another episode of Aging Unfiltered. In this episode, we learn more about Dementia Friendly America (DFA) and how its work is focused on creating communities that are inclusive and…
S4E4 Aging Unfiltered: The Era of Elders – with Dana Griffin
Welcome to another episode in our series entitled: "Aging Unfiltered". In this episode, we talk to Dana Griffin, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eldera, a groundbreaking global platform connecting…
S4E3 Aging Unfiltered: The Power of Human Connections Across Generations – with Shari Foos
Welcome to another episode in our series entitled: "Aging Unfiltered". In this episode, we talk to Shari Foos, a psychotherapist, educator, activist, writer, a former punk rock star, and the founder…
S4E2 Aging Unfiltered: Breaking Barriers – with Janine Vanderburg
Welcome to our second episode in our series entitled: "Aging Unfiltered". In this episode, we address the challenges of ageism in the workplace and its impact on job seekers of all ages. Age bias can…
S4E1 Aging Unfiltered: Let's Talk About Ageism – with Dr Tracey Gendron
This is our first episode in our new Series entitled: "Aging Unfiltered". Through this podcast series, we are spreading the word about ageism, and we’re kicking it off intentionally on Ageism…
S3E13 The Great Reconnection: The Heart of Community – Senior Services Associates
The Great Reconnection: The Heart of Community – Senior Services Associates This month, we're celebrating Senior Center Month, and today we're focusing on a vital resource that is the heart of…
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