Keen On Aging

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  Why Telling the Truth Can Make Dementia Worse | TEEPA SNOW 03.08.2026 51min

  Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mDementia is far more than memory loss, and this conversation with renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow gives keenagers a practical roadmap for moving from fear and frustration to real connection. Teepa breaks down the difference between typical aging and dementia, explains why behaviors are signals of unmet needs, and shares her signature techniques for communicating through visual cues instead of words. Whether dementia has already touched your family or you simply want to be prepared, this episode delivers tools you can put to work today.Learn more about Teepa Snow -Teepa Snow - https://teepasnow.com/Teepa's Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXrEX7LkWOmfTaV6u1C7wQCHAPTERS00:00 From fear and frustration to real connection02:04 Why dementia is more than memory loss03:21 Typical aging versus dementia05:36 The hardest stage: when nothing seems wrong yet07:36 Raising concerns without starting a fight11:06 The art of acceptable truth, honesty without lying15:03 Behaviors are signals of unmet needs21:48 Why screening and diagnosis really matter23:15 Reconnecting with a loved one: expect less, celebrate more27:53 The biggest misconceptions and the power of visual cues33:18 Caregiver versus care partner36:24 Building a backup person and asking for help40:22 Hiring an outside caregiver: what to look for43:26 Starting palliative support early and making room for joy49:19 Where to learn more from Teepa SnowLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSdementia care, Teepa Snow, Positive Approach to Care, dementia caregiver support, care partner, dementia communication, visual cues for dementia, typical aging versus dementia, early stage dementia, Alzheimer's disease, types of dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, mixed dementia, dementia diagnosis, dementia screening, caregiver burnout, caregiver self care, hand under hand technique, dementia behaviors, unmet needs, palliative care and dementia, aging in place, gerontology, Keen On Aging, elder care, memory loss, cognitive decline, family caregiving, dementia support for families, respite care, hiring a caregiver, dementia driving conversation
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  It's Never Too Late to Take Control of Your Money | DEBRA MORRISON 27.07.2026 47min

  Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mMost of us were raised to let someone else handle the money, and then one day we have to figure it out ourselves, usually with no training and a lot of fear. Debra Morrison spent 42 years as a financial planner, and her big message is simple: money is just a tool, and you are absolutely capable of using it. She and Dr. Corinne Auman talk through the stuff that quietly costs women over a lifetime, like the pink tax, the pay gap, and stepping away from work to caregive. Debra is also a grief coach, so she shares smart advice on not making big money decisions while you are still in the fog of loss. The best part is her reminder that it is never too late to start, and the next right step is always something you can do this week.Learn more about Debra Morrison - https://www.wecandoitwomen.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Why mature women are the most financially vulnerable01:57 The biggest money myth to let go: money is a tool, not a threat03:10 Getting past the fear and taking the first step06:28 The pink tax and the gender pay gap that compound over a lifetime10:22 How caregiving and career pauses quietly derail retirement14:15 Planning ahead for aging parents without raiding your own future15:00 Debra's reinvention: from planner to coach for mature women20:22 The invisible older woman, and how women can amplify each other23:44 The overlooked essential: manage risk before you invest26:18 Why umbrella liability insurance matters more than you think28:19 It is never too late: longevity and the time value of money31:08 Making your money last as the safe withdrawal rate shrinks33:13 Becoming a grief coach and why grief and money intersect40:36 The six month no decision zone and an annuity cautionary tale44:39 Grief support do's and don'ts: put your own mask on first47:21 Where to find Debra and her bookLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSwomen and money, financial planning for women, retirement planning, financial coaching, mature women finances, money over 60, widow finances, grief coaching, grief recovery, certified financial planner, pink tax, gender pay gap, caregiving and retirement, Social Security, 401k, umbrella liability insurance, risk management, life insurance, time value of money, compound interest, safe withdrawal rate, fiduciary advisor, annuity warning, no decision zone, aging in place, longevity planning, financial confidence, women investing, retirement for women, later life reinvention, Debra Morrison, We Can Do It Women, My Husband Died Now What, Keen On Aging, Dr. Corinne Auman, aging podcast, financial literacy for women, estate planning, financial independence
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  It Is Not "Normal" For Older Adults To Forget Things | JENNIFER SZAKALY 20.07.2026 46min

  In this episode, aging life care manager Jennifer Szakaly explains why the hardest conversations about aging tend to go better when families start them early, long before a crisis forces the issue. She shows how to reframe the dreaded "you need some help" talk so it invites compromise instead of triggering a fight over independence, and why safety and freedom are not actually opposites. Listeners learn what an aging life care manager really does, how solo agers and long distance families can build a support system before they need one, and how to notice cognitive changes without slipping into either fear or denial. Jennifer also walks through what it takes to make a home truly age friendly, how to navigate the maze of senior living options, and how to protect purpose and connection as a person's world gets smaller. It is a practical and reassuring roadmap for anyone who wants more options and less panic when the time comes to make decisions.Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mLearn more about Jennifer Szakaly - https://caregivingcorner.com/Helpful Links -Aging Life Care Association - AgingLifeCare.orgCHAPTERS00:00 The conversations you have now do matter02:08 Why "you need some help" sounds like losing independence03:06 Reframing the conversation so it opens up compromise05:04 Safety and freedom are not opposite ends of a spectrum07:07 What an aging life care manager actually does10:17 Solo agers and planning ahead without a traditional support system13:18 Long distance caregiving and the care manager as quarterback16:01 Noticing cognitive changes before a diagnosis18:15 Why memory loss is not a normal part of aging21:17 Empowerment and the power of an objective third party24:40 Why earlier conversations give you more options later26:57 Making a home age friendly before a crisis hits34:16 The Art of Purpose and finding meaning as the world gets smaller37:20 Navigating the maze of senior living options44:55 The one takeaway: start talking nowLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSaging life care manageraging life care managementgeriatric care managerfamily caregivingcaregiver supportaging wellaging in placeage friendly homehome safety assessmentCAPS certified aging in place specialistsolo agingsolo agerslong distance caregivingdementiaearly signs of dementiacognitive declinememory changesbrain healthsenior living optionsassisted livingindependent livingcontinuing care retirement community55 plus communitydownsizingsenior housingaging parentstalking to aging parentselder care planningcare coordinationJennifer SzakalyCaregiving CornerCharlotte North CarolinaKeen On Aging podcast
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  65 Is A Starting Line, Not A Finish Line | Ande Lyons 13.07.2026 43min

  Ande Lyons, lifelong entrepreneur and host of the Don't Be Caged By Your Age podcast, joins Dr. Corinne Auman to make the case that 65 is a starting line, not a finish line. She dismantles the tired stereotype that older adults are tech challenged, reminding listeners that boomers built the very technology everyone now takes for granted. Ande shares how she launched three businesses between the ages of 50 and 66, why getting comfortable as a beginner again is a strength rather than a weakness, and how a positive outlook measurably changes the way you age. She also lays out a practical roadmap for the twenty or more years many people have after retirement, from managing your energy to building real community. If you have ever told yourself it is too late to start something new, this conversation will change your mind.Learn more about Ande Lyons - https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mCHAPTERS00:00 Why it is never too late to begin02:57 Boomers are tech legends, not tech challenged07:32 The story behind Don't Be Caged By Your Age09:55 Dissolving the ageism you tell yourself14:35 Redefining success and managing your energy portfolio19:16 Getting comfortable being a beginner again22:44 Why learning something new protects your brain25:18 How your outlook shapes how you age26:02 Making a real plan for your third act28:32 Staying adaptable through health challenges35:51 Finding community as an older podcaster40:10 Fear loves parked carsLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSpositive aging, pro aging, internalized ageism, ageism, Ande Lyons, Don't Be Caged By Your Age, Keen On Aging podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman, starting a business after 60, entrepreneurship over 50, older entrepreneurs, beginner's mind, lifelong learning, brain health and aging, Becca Levy, positive outlook on aging, third act, purpose in retirement, rewire don't retire, reinvention after 60, podcasting for older adults, New England Podcasters, senior games, inspired elders, boomers and technology, tech legends, never too late to start, aging with purpose, managing your energy, healthy aging mindset
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  Everything you need to know about Estate Planning 06.07.2026 1t 2min

  Estate planning attorney Sue Hunt of Focus Estate Solutions joins the show to demystify one of the most avoided topics in later life: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Drawing on three decades of experience, Sue reframes estate planning as an act of protection and choice, not a conversation about death, and explains why the real risk is what happens to you while you are still living. You will learn the true difference between a will and a trust, how to choose the right people to make decisions on your behalf, and why waiting for the perfect moment is the most costly mistake of all. Sue also covers what happens if you do nothing, why online and AI generated documents fall short, and how to protect your home and assets from an unexpected crisis. If you have been putting this off, this conversation gives you both the clarity and the motivation to finally get it done.Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - ⁠https://bit.ly/43XCD0m⁠Learn more about Sue Hunt - https://www.focusestatesolutions.com/your-teamCHAPTERS00:00 The plan the state already made for you01:45 Meet Sue Hunt02:46 What happens if you die without a will04:03 The worst case scenario06:12 Health care versus financial power of attorney07:51 Guardianship as a last resort08:17 Why you need these documents at 1810:30 Will versus trust explained17:04 How to choose the right people25:04 Starting the family conversation29:20 This is empowerment not an exit plan31:22 Where to keep your documents39:30 What estate planning actually costs43:19 Why AI and online forms fall short47:49 Treat your plan as a living document49:37 Protecting your home and your assets53:23 Closing the knowing doing gap01:00:57 The one thing to remember01:01:49 Where to find SueLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSestate planning, wills and trusts, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, durable power of attorney, estate planning attorney, probate, avoiding probate, intestate succession, dying without a will, guardianship, revocable living trust, Medicaid asset protection trust, Medicaid planning, elder law, incapacity planning, advance directive, springing power of attorney, choosing an executor, successor trustee, protecting your home, family protection, wealth preservation, end of life planning, later life planning, estate planning for seniors, dementia and estate planning, DIY will risks, family conversations about estate planning, Focus Estate Solutions, Sue Hunt, Greensboro North Carolina estate planning, Keen on Aging podcast
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  Are You Taking Too Many Medications? A Pharmacist Explains 29.06.2026 35min

  Some older adults are taking 18, 20, or even 26 medications a day, and many have no idea that the very pills meant to help them could be the cause of their fog, falls, or trips to the emergency room. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman sits down with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, a pharmacist and deprescribing expert who built his practice around a question most people never think to ask: do I still need all of these? They unpack why prescriptions quietly pile up over a lifetime, how aging changes the way the body processes medication, and why the over-the-counter products in your cabinet matter far more than most people assume. You will also learn the specific red flags that signal a symptom may be medication related rather than just a sign of getting older, and what to do if you suspect a loved one is overmedicated. If you or someone you love is managing a long list of prescriptions, this is an episode worth hearing all the way through.Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mLearn more about Dr. DeLon Canterbury - https://www.geriatrx.org/aboutCHAPTERS00:52 The number that stops you cold02:12 What to know if you take five or more meds04:10 How prescriptions pile up07:11 Why aging changes how meds work09:04 When a loved one's meds are the problem12:26 The over-the-counter blind spot14:47 What a deprescribing practice does15:42 Real success stories19:11 Caregiver red flags22:06 Why these drugs were never studied in older adults29:01 The one message to walk away withLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSdeprescribingpolypharmacymedication management for older adultsprescription overloadaging and medicationover-the-counter medication risksmedication side effects in seniorscaregiver tips medicationpharmacist deprescribingfalls and medicationcognitive fog medicationmedication reviewsenior healthgeriatric pharmacyKeen on Aging podcastDr. DeLon CanterburyDr. Corinne Auman
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  We Need An Honest Conversation About Retirement 22.06.2026 37min

  Most of us picture retirement as the finish line, the reward after decades of work where everything finally falls into place. In this episode, financial life planner and author Michael F. Kay challenges that idea, explaining why retirement is actually one of the most complicated transitions we ever face. Drawing on his work with more than 4,000 people and his Chapter X framework, he reveals why so many retirees feel blindsided and why the real work is emotional, not just financial. Dr. Corinne Auman and Michael dig into the link between purpose and staying mentally sharp, the surprising relationship strain that retirement can create, and what it actually takes to prepare for who you become after work. Whether you are approaching this chapter or love someone who is, this conversation will reshape how you think about life after work.Learn more about Michael F. Kay - https://michaelfkay.com/Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mCHAPTERS01:57 Welcome and introducing Michael F. Kay04:00 What Chapter X is and how it differs from traditional retirement05:39 Why retirement is far more complicated than we are sold10:03 The two big questions: who are you now and what is next13:04 Why Michael hesitated to write the book15:23 How to actually prepare emotionally, not just financially22:02 Embracing aging: the senior games story23:57 The truth about early retirement26:34 Purpose, feeling needed, and avoiding cognitive decline30:07 Renegotiating your relationship with a spouse or partner31:55 A real story of two people not on the same page36:12 Final thoughts and where to find MichaelLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDS retirement transitionChapter X frameworkMichael F. Kayfinancial life planningemotional preparation for retirementpurpose in retirementcognitive decline and retirementuse it or lose it brain healthaging with purposeearly retirementretirement identitywho am I after workretirement and relationshipsspouse retirement adjustmentsenior gamespositive agingKeen on Aging podcastDr. Corinne Aumanlife after workretirement planning beyond money
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  What Doctors Don't Know About Assisted Living 15.06.2026 58min

  Most people assume the doctor referring their loved one to assisted living or skilled nursing actually knows what those places are like, but they usually don't. In this episode, Bob Cain of Piedmont Home Care shares why he personally drives doctors and medical students through senior care facilities so they can see them from the inside, and he and host Dr. Corinne Auman explain what families need to watch for, from who owns the building to why planning early makes all the difference.Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mLearn more about Bob Cain - https://piedmonthomecare.com/about-us/meet-our-team/bob-cain-bio/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:23 What surprises doctors most about senior living06:18 Why most of us avoid senior care until a crisis forces the decision15:00 The insider directory that bypasses the phone-tree runaround22:50 What every family should know before a loved one needs care26:21 How hospital consolidation is shrinking outside referrals37:59 Who owns the building matters: private equity versus nonprofit41:49 The placement crisis for higher-need patients44:53 Hope is not a plan45:25 Continuing Care Retirement Communities explained51:38 Moving in while you are still independent56:14 Closing advice: care planning is an ongoing conversationLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSsenior care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day programs, continuing care retirement community, CCRC, care navigation, geriatric care management, elder care planning, long-term care planning, aging parents, caregiver support, caregiver resources, choosing assisted living, senior living tours, senior living waitlists, private equity nursing homes, who owns assisted living facilities, Medicare and senior care, aging in place, planning for aging parents, doctor referrals senior care, Piedmont Home Care, Bob Cain, Keen on Aging podcast, Keenagers, Dr. Corinne Auman
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  TRAILER: The Keen On Aging Podcast 08.06.2026

  If you're somewhere between 45 and 80 and sensing that the cultural script for aging doesn't fit who you are or who you're becoming, this show is for you.The Keen On Aging Podcast is built on a simple idea: aging is a universal human experience, and the story we tell about it shapes the way we live it. The dominant cultural narrative — one of decline, fear, and invisibility — is outdated, and it's causing real harm. Hosted by Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist, care manager, author, and activist, this show offers a grounded, research-backed, and deeply human alternative: a story rooted in purpose, planning, and possibility.Each episode, Dr. Auman sits down with experts and with everyday "keenagers" — people who have navigated later life with intention and found meaning on the other side of midlife transitions. Through honest, practical conversations, you'll hear real stories and real solutions to the questions so many of us face but rarely talk about out loud.Tune in to:Learn how to embrace and make the most of your later yearsGet inspired to take on new challenges and push back against outdated stereotypes of agingDiscover how to build a fulfilling life, even as circumstances changeExplore the stories of Keenagers and gain a deeper understanding of the aging process itselfWhether you're rethinking your career, redefining your relationships, planning for what's next, or simply looking for permission and language to own this chapter of your life, The Keen On Aging Podcast is your invitation to imagine aging differently — and to live it that way too.