Keen On Aging

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  OLDEST NINJA WARRIOR - Fitness doesn't stop when you retire: GINNY MACCOLL 21.09.2026 52p

  Ginny MacColl started lifting weights in her 60s and it took her a full year of training to earn a single pull-up. Today she is 74, her best is 17 strict pull-ups, and she holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest female ninja competitor in the world. In this episode she walks through exactly how she built upper body strength from zero, why she hired a personal trainer before touching a weight, and how she rebuilds after injuries including a shoulder tear, arthritis in her hands, and a currently broken finger. She also talks honestly about falling into the water on national television and what it took to get back on the course. Listeners will come away with practical starting points they can use at home today, no equipment required.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 Ginny MacColl - https://www.instagram.com/ginnymaccoll/?hl=enLearn more about Dr. Corinne Auman -Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/CHAPTERS00:00 Strength is ageless01:16 Protecting what you have versus building something new02:50 Watching her daughter compete and deciding to get stronger04:10 Where she actually started with no upper body strength06:12 A full year of training to get one pull-up08:06 Why most people quit before six months08:30 From 17 strict pull-ups back to zero after an injury10:27 Walking into the gym when you are the oldest person there11:59 Attainable goals, personal bests, and finding a buddy15:49 What American Ninja Warrior actually is16:47 Building obstacles in a neighbor's yard to make the submission video20:15 The fall in Daytona and the year that followed22:41 Season 15 and clearing the first obstacle at 7129:45 How she gets going again after a setback32:51 Neighborhood Ninjas and ninja playgrounds for all ages34:20 The 90-year-old study and her next goal38:21 Training around a shoulder tear, arthritis, and old dance injuries43:48 Learning to fall and practicing getting up off the floor44:31 Balance at the bathroom sink and grip work with a rubber band45:55 Eating for your family history49:08 You cannot do that, yetKEYWORDSstrength training after 60, strength training for seniors, pull-ups after 60, Ginny MacColl, oldest female ninja competitor, Guinness World Record ninja, American Ninja Warrior senior competitor, Jessie Graf, exercise for older adults, building muscle after 60, how to start lifting weights at 65, personal trainer for seniors, aging and muscle loss, sarcopenia prevention, fall prevention for seniors, how to fall safely, getting up off the floor exercise, balance exercises for older adults, grip strength exercises, resistance band exercises for seniors, exercising with arthritis, working out with a shoulder injury, rotator cuff tear exercise, returning to exercise after injury, exercise motivation over 70, aging stereotypes, ageism in fitness, independence in aging, Mediterranean diet, heart disease family history, arterial plaque reduction diet, macular degeneration, Neighborhood Ninjas, ninja playground, home exercises no equipment, fitness accountability partner, never too old to start, Keen on Aging podcast, keenagers, Corinne Auman
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  Your Beliefs About Aging Are Changing Your Body | DR. SARA MARGOLIN 14.09.2026 49p

  My guest this week is Dr. Sara Margolin, a psychology professor at SUNY Brockport who wrote a textbook on the psychology of aging. She explains the research showing that what we believe about getting older actually changes what happens to us, including our menopause symptoms and how well we do on a memory test. We also get practical about the changes that are real, like vision in your 40s, hearing, smell and taste, and what to do about each one. And Sara shares a list of free ways to keep your mind sharp that has nothing to do with an app. If you have ever caught yourself saying "I'm just getting old," this one is for you.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. Sara Margolin - https://www.instagram.com/drsaramargolin/?hl=enCHAPTERS00:00 Teaser01:45 Why so many of us are afraid of getting older04:19 We used to need older adults as the wisdom keepers, then the internet arrived07:29 The 75 plus soccer team and why "super seniors" are not outliers09:41 The research: your beliefs about aging change your hot flashes and your memory scores11:39 "It's just mom getting old" and how we hand our ageism to our kids15:07 Witches, villains and the 100th day of school: what children absorb about age19:20 Aging is about 30 percent genetics and 70 percent lifestyle21:09 What actually changes: vision, and why it starts in your 40s22:40 Uncorrected hearing loss, social isolation and dementia risk26:12 Smell, taste and the 94 year old who only wanted cookie dough31:10 Touch, thinner skin, and hydration when you no longer feel thirsty35:20 How to answer an ageist joke without putting someone on the defensive40:27 Do brain training apps actually work?41:20 Book clubs, new languages and free ways to stretch your brain47:36 The one belief about aging Sara would changeLearn 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/KEYWORDSpsychology of agingDr. Sara Margolinageisminternalized ageismage biasaging stereotypesBecca Levy aging researchexpectations and agingbrain health after 50cognitive decline mythshow the brain changes with agebrain training appsdo brain games workkeeping your mind sharpmemory and agingdementia preventionhearing loss and dementiauntreated hearing losshearing aids stigmasensory changes with agevision changes in your 40sloss of smell and taste in older adultsnutrition for older adultshydration for seniorsskin changes with aginghealthy aging lifestylegenetics vs lifestyle agingpositive agingaging wellsuccessful agingolder adults on social mediamedia portrayals of older adultsThursday Murder ClubGrace and FrankieA Man on the Insidesenior center activitieslifelong learningfree college classes for seniorsbook club brain benefitssocial isolation older adultsyou look great for your ageaging myths debunkedSUNY BrockportKeen on Aging podcastCorinne Aumankeenagers
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  What Nobody Tells You About Caring For Mom And Dad | FRANCES HALL 07.09.2026 49p

  Nobody trains you for this. One day your mom or dad needs help, and suddenly you are the one handling the doctors, the money, the bad news, and the guilt that you are still not doing enough. Frances Hall has spent more than a decade with families in exactly that spot as the founder of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, which started as a small lunch group in 2012 and is now growing toward 18 chapters nationwide. In this conversation with Dr. Corinne Auman, she talks honestly about the guilt, the sibling fights, the isolation, and what to do when your parent refuses to discuss the future. You will walk away with real ways to take care of yourself in the middle of it, the exact conversations to have with your parents before a crisis hits, and the reassurance that it is okay to not know how to do this.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 ACAP! - https://acapcommunity.org/CHAPTERS00:00 The parts of caregiving nobody prepares you for01:44 What thousands of caregiving families all say04:34 What ACAP is 09:34 Why adult children need their own support12:31 Guilt, the sandwich generation, and the hidden costs of caregiving16:09 Real self-care for caregivers,20:50 Why caregiving today is nothing like it was a generation ago23:28 What caregivers are actually looking for28:01 Sibling dynamics33:10 Bringing in a neutral third party to break a family stalemate35:36 There is no perfect caregiver and no crystal ball40:03 The conversations to have with your parents before the crisis43:56 What to do when your parent shuts the conversation down46:25 Frances's biggest takeaway48:18 Where to find ACAPLearn 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/KEYWORDScaring for aging parents, adult children of aging parents, ACAP, Frances Hall, Keen on Aging, Corinne Auman, family caregiving, caregiver support group, caregiver burnout, caregiver guilt, caregiver self-care, sandwich generation, aging parent conversations, talking to parents about aging, end of life conversations, advance directives, living will, MOST form, medical orders for scope of treatment, power of attorney, sibling conflict caregiving, family caregiving disagreements, care manager, elder care mediation, aging in place, dementia caregiving, long distance caregiving, caregiver isolation, caregiver stress, caregiver resources, senior services, aging parent safety, giving up driving, caregiving costs, chronic conditions aging, caregiver education, older adults, elder care planning, caregiver community, nonprofit caregiver support, aging well
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  PSYCHOLOGIST: Unhappy After 70? You Are Not Stuck This Way | Dr. Julie Erickson 31.08.2026 49p

  The Aging Psychologist Dr. Julie Erickson joins Keen on Aging to dismantle the assumption that who you are at 70 or 80 is fixed. She walks through the research showing that our capacity to change has almost nothing to do with age, that emotional well being actually improves in later life, and that the negative beliefs we absorb about aging can measurably shorten our lives. If you have ever caught yourself describing your life in the past tense, this episode gives you the evidence and the tools to stop.Learn more about Julie Erickson - https://www.instagram.com/theagingpsychologist/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 Introduction02:15 The myth that older adults cannot change04:57 The positivity effect: why emotions improve with age07:52 The paradox of aging and the U curve of happiness11:33 Intimacy and sexuality in later life14:11 The three forms of ageism most people miss17:36 The it is all downhill after 80 trap19:33 How your beliefs about aging affect your health and longevity24:29 Ageism in healthcare: missed diagnoses, overprescribing, and elderspeak27:10 Why age discrimination at work starts at 4031:04 Taking inventory of your own beliefs about aging32:59 The aspirational elder exercise36:06 Why suicide rates are highest among older men39:47 What therapy actually looks like for older adults44:19 How to talk with an aging loved one without an agenda48:16 Give yourself permission to think big about your third actLearn 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/KEYWORDSageism, internalized ageism, benevolent ageism, structural ageism, aging psychologist, Julie Erickson, Keen on Aging podcast, geropsychology, geriatric mental health, therapy for older adults, psychotherapy and aging, can older adults change, aging stereotypes, positivity effect, negativity bias, emotional regulation and aging, paradox of aging, U curve of happiness, life satisfaction in later life, socioemotional selectivity theory, Laura Carstensen, Becca Levy, beliefs about aging and longevity, attitudes to aging questionnaire, aspirational elder exercise, intergenerational relationships, age segregation, older adults and intimacy, sexuality in later life, elderspeak, age discrimination in the workplace, older workers, ADEA age 40, anti aging industry, older adult consumers, suicide in older men, perceived burdensomeness, mental health literacy, mental health stigma older adults, caregiver communication, talking to aging parents, assisted living conversation, retirement transition, healthy aging, third act of life, aging well, positive aging
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  The Home Mistake That Forces Seniors to Move | LAURA REDD 24.08.2026 43p

  Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mGetting older changes how you use your home, usually before you notice it happening. Interior designer Laura Redd joins Keen on Aging to help you see your own space differently. She makes the case for thinking about your home at 60 instead of scrambling at 80, when your options shrink and everything costs more. Along the way she covers the small upgrades that pay off, the mistakes DIYers make, and how to start downsizing without it feeling overwhelming. If you want to stay in your home as long as possible, this is a good place to start.Learn more about Laura Redd - https://www.reddinteriors.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Why we do not see our own homes clearly01:42 The biggest myth about designing for older adults03:25 Aging in place at 60: what to assess first04:57 Why waiting costs you more money and fewer options09:29 Two real remodels: the mobile island and the stroke11:59 The highest impact upgrades: lighting, surfaces, and paint14:00 Buying furniture that ages with you18:24 The DIY mistake almost everyone makes20:20 Narrow doorways, stairs, and the elevator option24:16 Downsizing: where to actually start29:34 Making a small room feel like home31:31 Kitchen and bath cabinets that come to you37:21 Grab bars that do not look like grab bars41:37 The one thing not to put offLearn 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 in placeaging in place home modificationsage friendly home designsenior home renovationaccessible home designuniversal design for seniorsstaying in your home as you agedownsizing tips for seniorshow to downsize before movingcontinuing care retirement communityassisted living apartment decoratinginterior design for older adultsbathroom remodel for accessibilitywheelchair accessible bathroomzero entry showerstylish grab barsgrab bar blocking behind wallswide doorways for walkershome lighting for aging eyesperformance fabric furnituredurable furniture for seniorschairs with arms for seniorspull down cabinet shelvingroll out cabinet trayskitchen remodel cost for accessibilityplanning ahead for aging parentsdecluttering before downsizinghome safety for older adultscaregiver friendly home designKeen on Aging podcast
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  Our Cities Are Failing Older Adults | MARK HENSLEY 17.08.2026 51p

  Is your town actually built for you to grow old in it? Probably not, and Mark Hensley of AARP North Carolina says that is exactly why so many older adults lose their independence years before they have to. He and Dr. Corinne Auman get into the small, inexpensive stuff that makes an enormous difference, things like sidewalks, better lighting, grab bars, and a free home safety guide you can download today. Mark also tells the story of the day his husband fell off a step stool and their townhouse suddenly became unlivable, which is a good reminder that most of us are one accident away from needing all of this. It is a practical, honest conversation about aging in your own home and pushing your community to catch up.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 AARP - https://www.aarp.org/CHAPTERS00:00 Nobody has ever done this before02:24 The hidden cost of the town you live in03:55 The cheapest fix almost no one talks about07:31 The first thing to let older adults down10:31 What Europe already figured out15:39 The paperwork that opens every locked door18:44 Hundreds of buses, sitting still22:50 Small changes that keep you in your home28:28 One fall away33:52 We do this for kids, but not for elders36:35 The conversation nobody wants to start45:54 Assets, not a drain49:04 The four kinds of peopleLearn 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/KEYWORDSage friendly communitiesaging in placeAARP North CarolinaMark Hensley AARPwalk audit guidesidewalk safety for older adultsolder adult transportation optionsrural transportation for seniors8 80 citiesdementia friendly communitiesfamily caregiving supportcaregiver respite programspower of attorney for aging parentsadvance directivesliving will and health care planninghome modifications for seniorsgrab bars and fall preventionaging in place home safety assessmentsocial isolation in older adultsaging policy and advocacyintergenerational community planningaffordable housing for older adultslong term care planningtalking to aging parents about safetyadult children caregiving conversationsshared decision making with older adultstelehealth for older adultsAARP HomeFit guidecaregiver burnoutRosalynn Carter caregivingKeen On Aging podcastDr. Corinne Aumanaging with dignity and independence
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  If Life Changed Today, Would Your Family Know Your Wishes? | GEORGE FULLER 10.08.2026 52p

  In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman sits down with George Fuller, founder of Fuller Life Navigating and author of Life Compass Living, who served as lead caregiver for all four of his and his wife's parents through the end of life and learned that most of the crises we dread are actually predictable. George calls these predictable transitions life quakes, and he shows keenagers how a plan and the right conversations can soften nearly every one of them. You will learn his simple framework of facts, power, and ability, why hope is not a plan, and how to build a family of choice you can genuinely count on. George also opens up about honoring his father's wishes through Alzheimer's, why relationships matter more than money, and how every small step toward planning leaves you better off. It is an honest, practical, and reassuring conversation about showing up for the people you love before a crisis forces the question.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 George Fuller - https://www.fullerlifenavigating.com/aboutBuy George's Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952421098?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackCHAPTERS00:47 Meet George Fuller: caring for four parents through the end of life03:45 Life quakes: the predictable crises we fail to prepare for06:59 The three big life quakes: health, finances, and relationships10:18 Facts, power, and ability: a framework for planning together11:57 Why we avoid the conversation: growing up in a world that no longer exists15:38 How to start when the conversation feels hard18:30 Building a family of choice28:36 The Life Compass: person, people, and place35:12 What actually makes a good life38:17 Beyond estate planning: put relationships first42:19 Naming what you want: quality of life and a role in your own dying47:11 Hope is not a plan: why every small step leaves you better off51:11 Where to find GeorgeLearn 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, aging well, healthy aging, later life planning, end of life planning, advance directives, advance care planning, healthcare power of attorney, caregiving, family caregiver, caregiver support, caring for aging parents, life quakes, George Fuller, Fuller Life Navigating, Life Compass Living, family of choice, chosen family, aging in place, retirement planning, estate planning alternatives, quality of life, role in dying, Being Mortal, Atul Gawande, dementia care, Alzheimers caregiving, having the conversation, multigenerational support, purpose in later life, planning for the future, senior living, life transitions, Keen On Aging, Dr. Corinne Auman, keenagers
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  Why Telling the Truth Can Make Dementia Worse | TEEPA SNOW 03.08.2026 51p

  Dementia 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.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 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 47p

  Most 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.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 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 46p

  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 43p

  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 1ó 2p

  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 35p

  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 37p

  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 58p

  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.