Bonus Interview: The Hidden Respiratory Risk for Retirees with Dr. Leonard Friedland

In recognition of RSV Awareness Month, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure sits down with Dr. Leonard Friedland, Vice President and Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health for GSK North America, and Carole, a National Senior Games athlete, to discuss how RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) affects older adults and why prevention matters.   Dr. Friedland explains that RSV is far more than a seasonal nuisance — it leads to an estimated 177,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths each year among adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. Carole shares her personal story of contracting RSV despite her active lifestyle, detailing how the illness sidelined her and reshaped her approach to health and wellness.   Together, they highlight the importance of awareness, vaccination, and simple preventive steps to help older adults stay healthy through the respiratory virus season. Learn more and access helpful resources at SidelineRSV.com.   --- Listen to the radio show every Saturday morning at 8am CST --- WCOA News Talk 104.9 FM and 1370 AM  Listen to Previous Episodes: https://retirementpipeline.com/podcast Subscribe to the show’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@retirementplanningpipeline --- Connect with Charles “David” Pipes: Phone --- (850) 424-8977 Email --- [email protected] Website --- https://retirementplanningpipeline.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-pipes   Connect with Steve Zareck: Phone --- (850) 424-8977 Email --- [email protected] Website --- https://retirementplanningpipeline.com/ LinkedIn --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-zareck-53b443b1 --- Charles “David” Pipes is a highly respected retirement planning specialist based in South Alabama, known for his analytical precision and client-focused approach. With dual degrees in Actuarial Science and Statistics, David brings a strong mathematical foundation to every financial strategy he designs. His deep understanding of risk, probability, and long-term forecasting has ma... Chapters (00:00:00) - Symptoms of RSV in fall(00:00:53) - Dr. Friedland: Respiratory Syndrome in older adults(00:02:56) - Seniors Get Sick With RSV