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Aging Matters

by Cheryl Beversdorf

Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week her guests talk about subjects both informative and entertaining and help educate listeners about living better and longer. This program airs weekly on WERA-LP 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.

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  1. Gray Divorce w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, and Betsy Pake 10/13/26

    Conversation w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Host, Your nEXt Chapter podcast, and Betsy Pake, Certified Master Coach, about why gray divorce is increasing, challenges and discoveries older divorced women and men experience, and how they can reimagine the future and redefine their identity.

  2. Physician/Patient Communication w/ Neil Farber, MD, Internal Medicine (retired) and Author 10/6/26

    Conversation w/ Neil Farber, MD, Internal Medicine (retired) and Author, “Treating a Broken System: A Physician’s Cure for the Healthcare Crisis,” about causes for communication breakdown between physicians and their patients, issues contributing to this problem, and advice to help patients have...

  3. Election 2026: Why It Matters w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. History Lecturer 9/29/26

    Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history and presidential election lecturer, [email protected], about how mid-term elections differ from presidential elections, factors likely to determine 2026 winners, and past voting records of older adults and how they may vote in this year’s election.

  4. Sense of Smell and Aging w/ Todd Spock, MD, Otolaryngologist and Rhinologist 9/22/26

    Conversation w/ Todd Spock, MD, Otolaryngologist and Rhinologist, about why the sense of smell declines as adults age, key impacts on the aging body and daily life, risks of loss of smell, and how this sense can be improved.

  5. Climate Change and Older Adults w/ Aaron Guest, PhD, Gerontologist, Arizona State University 9/15/26

    Conversation w/ Aaron Guest, PhD, Gerontologist and Assistant Professor of Aging, Arizona State University, about how climate change is harming older Americans, what health care providers are doing to address related issues for patients, and why raising awareness about effects of climate change…

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  6. Hearing Loss w/ Robert (Bob) Keefer, PhD, Author. Hear Better, Live Longer 9/8/26

    Conversation w/ Robert (Bob) Keefer, PhD, Author, Hear Better, Live Longer, about hearing loss among older adults, why hearing is a brain-health issue, not just an ears issue, risks of leaving hearing loss untreated, and tips for buying and wearing hearing aids.

  7. Falls Prevention Awareness w/ Emily Nabors, MS, National Council on Aging, 9/1/26

    Conversation w/ Emily Nabors, MS, Associate Director of innovation, National Council on Aging (NCOA), about causes, risk factors, and costs associated with falls-related injuries among older adults, and available NCOA tools, resources, and evidence-based falls prevention program information.

  8. GLP-1 Medications w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor in Public Health, 8/25/26

    Conversation w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor in Public Health, about obesity in the U.S., development of GLP-1 medications as a treatment for obesity and other health conditions, and pros and cons of long-term use of the drug.

  9. Advance Care Planning w/ Aaron Zajdel, LCSW, Care Connections Manager, Goodwin Living 8/18/26

    Conversation w/ Aaron Zajdel, LCSW, Care Connections Manager, Goodwin Living, Northern VA, about steps involved in advanced care planning, issues to consider when preparing for future medical decisions, and completion of an advance directive to document and communicate health care wishes.

  10. Senior Centers w/ Dianne Stone, National Council on Aging, 8/11/26

    Conversation w/ Dianne Stone, Associate Director of Community Partnerships and Network Activation, National Council on Aging (NCOA), about senior center roles in the community, programs and services, benefits to older adults and their families, and winners of the 2026 NCOA Senior Center Programs…

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  11. Village Movement w/ Barbara Sullivan and Wendy Zenker 8/4/26

    Conversation w/ Barbara Sullivan, National Director, Village-to-Village Network, and Wendy Zenker, Executive Director, Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV), about the village movement in the U.S., village models, services, and programs, and ANV’s work in the community.

  12. Home Medical Products and Equipment w/ Ashley Plauche, American Association for Homecare 7/28/26

    Conversation w/ Ashley Plauche, Senior Director Brand Marketing, American Association for Homecare, about home medical products and equipment, what consumers need to know when buying them, and tips about use and safety.

  13. Opioid Use w/ Elana Kieffer Blass, MBA, Gerontological Society of America 7/21/26

    Conversation w/ Elana Kieffer Blass, MBA, Director of Strategic Alliances, Gerontological Society of America (GSA), about opioid use by older adults, recognition and response to opioid overdose, and the GSA report regarding pain management and opioid safety

  14. Diabetes w/ Jacinda Shapiro, RN BSN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist 7/14/26

    Conversation w/ Jacinda Shapiro, RN BSN, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and Owner, EmpowerMe Diabetes Health, about diabetes types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and how older adults with diabetes can address underlying causes and adopt new wellness routines…

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  15. Genetics and Aging w/ Sharon Terry, CEO, Genetic Alliance 7/7/26

    Conversation w/ Sharon Terry, CEO, Genetic Alliance, about genetic factors and genetic disorders, pros and cons of genetic testing, and Genetic Alliance resources.

  16. Nursing Home Models w/ Charlie Sabatino, JD, independent consultant on aging and law 6/30/26

    Conversation w/ Charlie Sabatino, JD, independent consultant on aging and law, about traditional nursing home care shortcomings, development of new nursing home models, and how these models benefit residents and their families.

  17. Reverse Mortgage w/ Steve Irwin, National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association 6/23/26

    Conversation w/ Steve Irwin, President/CEO, National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, https://www.nrmlaonline.org/, about how reverse mortgages work including application requirements, how to know if it’s the best option, and finding the right lender.

  18. Driver Safety w/ Kurt E. Gray, Principal, KEG Consulting, LLC Driver Safety Services 6/16/26

    Conversation w/ Kurt E. Gray, Principal, KEG Consulting, LLC Driver Safety Services, and Author, Planning Your Driving Retirement: A Practical Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families, about health issues older drivers face, benefits of driving skills evaluation programs, and planning for…

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  19. Aging in Place: Home Modifications w/ Louis Tenenbaum, HomesRenewed Ventures, LLC 6/9/26

    Conversation w/ Louis Tenenbaum, President and CEO, HomesRenewed Ventures, LLC, about planning ahead to age in place, how to prepare for it, and modifications that will make a home hazard free and easily accessible.

  20. Carotid Artery Disease w/ Charanjit Khurana, MD, Interventional Cardiologist 6/2/26

    Conversation w/ Charanjit Khurana, MD, Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist, VHC Health Physicians, about causes, risk factors, and signs/symptoms of carotid artery disease, how it can lead to a stroke, and treatment procedures performed by interventional...

  21. Benefits Programs for Older Adults w/ Jen Teague, National Council on Aging 5/26/2026

    Conversation w/ Jen Teague, Director for Health Coverage and Benefits, NCOA, about the NCOA interactive benefits participation map that shows numbers of older adults missing out on life saving benefits programs, and local organizations that find and help enroll eligible individuals in these...

  22. Medical Cannabis w/ Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, Univ of MD School of Pharmacy 5/19/26

    Conversation w/ Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, about medical cannabis and related products, federal and state legal status, and what to know before using cannabis products.

  23. Parkinson’s Disease w/ John Lehr, President/CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation 5/12/26

    Conversation w/ John Lehr, President/CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation, about causes, signs/ symptoms, diagnosis/treatment options, approaches to manage symptoms and maintain active lifestyles, and recent research findings about causes and treatments.

  24. Gerontological Occupational Therapy w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, The Home Remedy 5/5/26

    Conversation w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, Founder/President, The Home Remedy, about gerontological occupational therapists, services they provide, practice settings, and how they help older adults remain at home as long as possible.

  25. Zen Caregiving w/ Roy Remer, Executive Director, Zen Caregiving Project and Author 4/28/26

    Conversation w/ Roy Remer, Executive Director, Zen Caregiving Project, and Author, about family caregivers, approaches to help them care for themselves, and how Zen caregiving serves as a practical companion for caregivers to care for others.

  26. Bladder Health w/ Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, Medical Adviser, Aeroflow Urology 4/21/26

    Conversation w/ Aleece Fosnight, Board Certified Physician Assistant, Medical Adviser, Aeroflow Urology, about bladder health problems of older adults, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to reduce and prevent these conditions.

  27. Kinship Caregiving and Grandfamilies w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow, Generations United 4/14/26

    Conversation w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow, Generations United, and Author, Grandfamilies – Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them, about who grandfamilies are, benefits and challenges of kinship caregiving, community resources, and Generations United initiatives.

  28. Advanced Illness/End-of-Life Care w/ Andrew Molosky and Franklin Guerrero, Chapters Health Systems 4/7/26

    Conversation w/ Andrew Molosky, President/CEO, and Franklin Guerrero, Executive Director/Chief Development Officer, Chapters Health System, about advanced illness and end-of-life care services and the National Conversation on Advanced Illness and End-of-Life Care meeting.

  29. Long-Term Care Insurance w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO, Family Solutions for Care 3/31/26

    Conversation w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO, Family Solutions for Care, about purchasing long-term care insurance, determining best policy coverage, and finding assistance when filing a long-term care insurance claim.

  30. Money Management w/ Kay Bransford, Professional Financial Advocate & Fiduciary 3/24/26

    Conversation w/ Kay Bransford, Professional Financial Advocate & Fiduciary, MemoryBanc, about services provided by DMMs, how these services help older adults remain independent and assist their families, and what to know when hiring a DMM.

  31. “Silver Screamers” documentary w/ Sean Cisterna, Canadian film director and producer 3/17/26

    Conversation w/ Sean Cisterna, Canadian film director/producer, about creating “Silver Screamers,” a documentary featuring older adult participants who draw from lives filled with experience, loss, skill, and perspective, and affirm that anyone can try something new at any age.

  32. Healthcare Advocacy w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Professional Health Advocate 3/10/26

    Conversation w/ Nicole Rochester, MD, Pediatrician, Professional Health Advocate, and Founder/CEO, Your GPS Doc, about navigating the health care system, health care advocate services, and health-related issues about which an advocate can provide advice and assistance.

  33. End-of-Life Doulas w/ Jane Euler, MS, Cofounder & Lead Doula, Present for You LLC 3/3/26

    Conversation w/ Jane Euler, MS, Cofounder & Lead Doula, Present for You, LLC, about key areas where support and resources are needed to help families dealing with chronic or terminal illness; also, information about end-of-life doulas, including hiring, services, and benefits for families.

  34. Aging and Employment Recruitment w/ Hope Johnson, President & CEO, Pyramind LLC 2/24/26

    Conversation w/ Hope Johnson, President and CEO of Pyramind LLC, Executive Recruiting, about older worker status in the workplace, challenges they face when seeking employment, what to know when looking for a job, and how employers can attract these workers.

  35. Social Security w/ Walter Gottlieb, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare 2/17/26

    Conversation w/ Walter Gottlieb, Director of Communications, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, about Social Security history and purpose, program eligibility, retirement benefits, beneficiary enrollment and participation, and the program’s long-term sustainability...

  36. Heart Health w/ Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Minn. Sch. of Nursing. 2/10/26

    Conversation w/ Ruth Lindquist, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, about ways to manage heart disease risks, learn early disease detection, and adopt prevention strategies to promote longevity and improve quality of life.

  37. Vision Impairment w/ Stephanie Welch-Grenier, PhD, Nat’l Rsch & Trng Ctr on Blindness & Low Vision 2/3/26

    Conversation w/ Stephanie Welch-Grenier, PhD, Research Associate, Training & Outreach Coordinator, National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision, Mississippi State University, about low vision eye diseases, rehabilitation services and vision technologies, and educational resources.

  38. Retirement Planning w/ Deborah Lewis, MBA, CPA, Certified Financial Planner, 1/27/26

    Conversation w/ Deborah Lewis, MBA, CPA, Certified Financial Planner, about critical aspects of planning for retirement, including common mistakes to avoid, and key issues to assess frequently after retirement to ensure financial stability and reduce stress.

  39. Geriatric Physical Therapy w/Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, President, APTA Geriatrics 1/20/26

    Conversation w/ Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, President, APTA Geriatrics, and Owner, Living Well With Dementia, about geriatric physical therapy, benefits, and treatment for fall prevention and health disorders affecting older adults.

  40. Tax Preparation w/ Nancye Lewis, tax preparer, Thurston CPA 1/13/26

    Conversation w/ Nancye Lewis, tax preparer, Thurston CPA, about Federal and State tax information to help prepare 2025 tax returns, free tax preparation resources, and volunteer income tax assistance.

  41. Aging and Brain Health w/ Catherine Diaz-Asper, PhD, Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University 1/6/26

    Conversation w/ Catherine Diaz-Asper, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychology/Associate Director of Research, Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University, Arlington, VA, about risk factors affecting brain health, tips for maintaining a healthy brain, and research about preventing cognitive…

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  42. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) w/ Stephanie Forster & Sarah Nicodemus, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, VHC Health 12/30/25

    Conversation w/ Stephanie Forster, E.P. CCRP, Cardiopulmonary Rehab Coordinator, and Sarah Nicodemus, CCRP, ACSM-EP, Exercise Physiologist, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, VHC Health. about risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of PAD, how a healthy lifestyle can manage the...

  43. Visit with Santa Claus, North Pole 12/23/25

    Conversation w/ Santa Claus about aging in place with Mrs. Claus at the North Pole, toy production with elves, decision-making about who’s naughty and who’s nice, worldwide travel issues, and retirement considerations.

  44. Intuitive Eating w/ Elana Sullivan, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian, Arlington, VA Agency on Aging 12/16/25

    Conversation w/ Elana Sullivan, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian, Arlington, VA Agency on Aging, about why healthy eating is key for older adults, how diet culture and food noise affect attitudes about food, and how intuitive eating can help develop a healthy relationship with food, especially during...

  45. Emergency Management Planning w/ Jason Elmore, EPIO, CPC-PIO, VA Department of Emergency Management 12/9/25

    Conversation w/ Jason Elmore, EPIO, CPC-PIO, Deputy Director of Strategic Communications and Chief Spokesperson, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, about personal preparation for disasters and emergency events and how emergency management department programs provide resources and...

  46. The Supreme Court of the United States w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. History Educator and Lecturer 12/2/25

    Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. History Educator and Lecturer, about the history of the Supreme Court of the United States, past and present justices, how cases are selected and handled by the Court, and significant decisions the Court has made this year.

  47. Palliative Care and Hospice Care w/ Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, Associate Professor, Univ of MD School of Nursing 11/25/25

    Conversation w/ Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, Associate Professor, Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, about similarities and differences between palliative care and hospice care, and hospice facts, including eligibility, care providers, services, and...

  48. Vaccines and Immunizations w/ Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, Association of Immunization Managers 11/18/25

    Conversation w/ Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, Association of Immunization Managers, about when older adults should get COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, annual flu shot, and other immunizations needed to avoid health complications and stay healthy as they age.

  49. Medicare Update w/ Michelle Thomas, MPA, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program 11/11/25

    Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, MPA, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about the basics and resources of Medicare, how beneficiaries can enroll, and where to get advice about the program.

  50. Atrial Fibrillation – Knowing the Basics w/ Omair Yousuf, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist 11/4/25

    Conversation w/ Omair Yousuf, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, and Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services, VHC Health, about causes, risk factors and common symptoms of AFib, diagnostic tools, treatment, and prevention, and how those living with AFib can reduce symptoms and...

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Aging Matters is a weekly interview program featuring individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics. Host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews experts on timely topics affecting the lives of older adults and their loved ones. Each week her guests talk about subjects both informative and entertaining and help educate listeners about living better and longer. This program airs weekly on WERA-LP 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.

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Cheryl Beversdorf

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