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In A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging, Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye explore the new and evolving landscape of men's health over their adult lives. They present a positive outlook on aging, viewing it as an opportunity for continued growth, vitality, and personal agency. Offering an overview of issues and concerns, the authors encourage men to take charge of their health and wellness by maintaining active lifestyles, recoupling if necessary, and engaging in post-retirement careers, among other activities intended to bolster physical, mental, and social health and wellness.

In this intimate and funny collection of essays on the sometimes confusing, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious condition of being a woman over 60, Susan Moon keeps her sense of humor and she keeps her listener fully engaged. Among the pieces she has included here are an essay on the gratitude she feels for her weakening bones; observations on finding herself both an orphan and a matriarch following the death of her mother; musings on her tendency to regret the past.

We are in the midst of a healthspan revolution that will enable us to live vitally beyond 100 years old. Advanced diagnostics are now able to catch any disease at inception, while advanced therapies in clinical trials have the potential to reverse disease while also slowing, stopping, and potentially even reversing aging.

Susan Rohrbach hosts Aging Boldfully, a show about embracing retirement and shaping life on your own terms your own way.

Aging. Everyone’s doing it, right? And it’s a hell of a lot better than the alternative. So why is it so often portrayed as something for women to fear and fight, rather than embrace and celebrate? The Aging Project is proud to present this trail-blazing podcast series that flips the bird to the notion that women in their forties and above should be either slowly fading into the background, or in a constant battle to look younger. We want to show you how we can all choose to age fabulously and without apology, and to own our age with pride - with great health, style and vitality. Hosted by...

As revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life. For more than 5,000 years, 'old' has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. Yet at the very moment that humans are living longer than ever before, we’ve made old age into a disease.

The Art of Aging Podcast celebrates the extraordinary lives and timeless wisdom of the residents of Montgomery Place, a vibrant senior living community overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago’s Hyde Park.Each episode features heartfelt conversations between Mark Mullahy, President and CEO of Montgomery Place, and residents whose stories reveal resilience, creativity, and the joy of living fully at every stage of life. From artists and educators to caregivers and community leaders, The Art of Aging offers authentic, uplifting portraits of people embracing purpose, connection, and wellness in ...

Welcome to the Rolling Rogans’ ART OF AGING, where Amy and Joe Rogan—a resilient husband & wife duo—roll with GenX through midlife challenges, caregiving for aging family, and the balancing act of life with humor and heart. With our adaptable vanlife past, Joe - the wacky cartoon spirit questions everything with a unique perspective, while Amy - the thoughtful organizer and technical mind brings ideas to life. Each week, we share our own looney experiences, chat with inspiring guests and experts, and hear your stories about the balancing act of self-growth and self-care amid caregiving ...

Aging in Data podcasts explore how we grow old in our communities during an era of unprecedented digital data gatering. Leading scholars, community based activists, and organizations from 10 countries work together to talk about what data means to us, to our research, and to the world.Learn more about us and our research at www.agingindata.caWe are grateful to the Social Science and Research Council of Canada for their support.

Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice.

This isn’t a motivation podcast. This is a human podcast. A late-night, can’t-sleep, “why does life still hurt like this?” It's the late-night room where silence finally speaks kind of podcast. Hosted by Sandy “Dilly” De Leon and her shadow-twin, Sable Ryn, this podcast holds the emotions people aging alone rarely admit out loud. Here, we talk about the things most people hide: the loneliness, the breakups, the betrayals we carried too young, the nights that feel too long, and the fear of growing older alone while pretending everything’s fine. There’s no “5-step plan.” No ...

Aging Out Loud with NYC Aging is a podcast that redefines how we think about aging. Hosted by NYC Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, this bold and engaging show spotlights issues, policy, and current events impacting older adults, including caregiving, community care, and the personal experiences of extraordinary older adults. Reflecting NYC Aging’s mission to eliminate ageism and improve the lives of older New Yorkers, we invite listeners to explore the power, potential, and resilience of aging in today’s world.

Hosted by Varsha, this podcast launched in 2025 to fill a critical gap she witnessed in Montreal’s 1st & 2nd generation immigrant communities - a lack of awareness, understanding, access and dialogue around aging and end-of-life support. Inspired by her own journey caring for her parents, Varsha created this space to inform, connect, and empower families navigating these often-overlooked challenges.

Aging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

Love Your Lady Landscape is a healing journey through the terrain of what it is to be a woman. When a woman isn't in alignment with her feminine essence, she may experience exhaustion and overwhelm, lack sexual desire or...

In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now, in THE ART OF AGING, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a...

How come I can never find my keys? Why don't I sleep as well as I used to? Why do my friends keep repeating the same stories? What can I do to keep my brain sharp? Scientists know. Brain Rules for Aging Well, by developmental molecular biologist Dr. John Medina, gives you the facts - and the prescription to age well - in his signature engaging style. With so many discoveries over the years, science is literally changing our minds about the optimal care and feeding of the brain. All of it is captivating. A great deal of it is unexpected.

Heroic Aging explores how to age with clarity, resilience, and meaning in an increasingly dystopian world. Created by Gus, this podcast blends science, philosophy, and personal growth to help you navigate the challenges of aging without magical thinking or denial. Each short episode dives into topics like emotional mastery, purpose, frailty prevention, mortality, and the psychology of heroic living. Whether you're facing down old age or simply seeking meaning in the face of nihilism, Heroic Aging offers tools, insights, and inspiration to support your hero’s journey. New episodes every week.

In his landmark work How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now in The Art of Aging, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a...

Welcome to Aging with Pride! The Joys and WTFs about aging queerly. We're your hosts, (Wendy & Debbie) and we are serving up a hot cup of wisdom with a splash of humor on the side. Think of us as your guides through the wilderness of aging queerly. So settle in and get ready for another episode that proves the best chapters of your life might just be the ones you are writing now.