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 professional and family caregiver, Dr. Cross reframes aging as a natural continuum rather than a crisis and highlights why caregivers are essential partners in our aging infrastructure.  We explore the evolving concept of aging in place and discuss why early conversations about care and autonomy matter. Dr. Cross also introduces the latest edition of Aging in Place Conversations: The Caregiver’s Edition, a guide filled with real stories, tips, and tools for navigating caregiving challenges.  Tune in for a conversation that centers compassion and offers a hopeful roadmap for building systems that prioritize dignity, choice, and collaboration. Resources: Israel Cross LinkedIn Page  Aging in Place Conversations - The Caregiver's Edition Amazon Kindle copy  Aging in Place Conversations - The Caregiver's Edition: Stories, Strategies, and Support for Aging in Your Community by Sean Fitzgerald, Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Mary Lynch, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® National Aging in Place Council Website Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | CMS National Institute on Aging Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) | NAHB Online Courses - USC Home Modification Grab Bar and Zero Degree Shower   The Sandwich Generation Facebook: facebook.com/AgeGuideTwitter: twitter.com/AgeGuide Instagram: instagram.com/theageguidepodcastPodcast: ageguide.org/the-age-guide-podcastWebsite: ageguide.org