The Aging Academy

The Aging Academy


Latest Episodes

IGA034: Re-creating Senior Living With Technology Innovations
October 22, 2017

Summary: We now live in a world where technology has become essential in the management of our lives. Despite the negative effects, technology has brought so many new capabilities and benefits. However, we can see pitifully few of these benefits when i...

IGA033: Inter-Generational Learning – Finding Teachers in Strange Places
October 11, 2017

Summary: This episode delves into the concepts of Inter-Generational Learning (IGL). Inter-Generational Learning (IGL) is the oldest form of learning dating back to when the old taught the young how to create pictures on cave walls.

IGA032: Introducing the Aging Academy
June 13, 2017

Summary: The challenges of aging is something most of us are not yet familiar with. But we will all face these challenges. And who will teach us how to see and approach these difficulties (or pleasures) of getting older.

IGA031: The Cost Of Ageism – Clouding up Beautiful Sunsets
May 26, 2017

Summary: No matter who we are or what group we belong to, we are all growing older. All of us must prepare in some way to optimize the later years of our life. Rising to the status of a wise old Elder is something we all should aspire to.

IGA030 – Can We Change The Future Of Aging?
May 10, 2017

Summary: Aging is both a biological and cultural process. Getting older in one culture can be very different than aging in another culture. What determines the aging characteristics of a culture? In this episode,

IGA029: Shared Housing – Real Solutions With Real Benefits
April 25, 2017

Summary: More Americans are living alone than at any time in the past 42 years, according to the American census bureau.And as we all get older this will present many challenges both individually and socially as a culture. For single seniors,

IGA028 – Stroke Survivor Chronicles #1 – Comparing Notes
April 17, 2017

Summary: Since Lee's stroke in Dec. 2016, Lee has become familiar with many other stroke survivors who are still struggling to recover from the damages of their stroke. There are some real heartbreaking stories out there.

IGA027: 90 Years of Youthful Wisdom From a Wise Owl
April 10, 2017

Summary: The wisdom and advice that resides in our elders is immense. They see the world through their eyes of experience and can offer advice that many times we don't understand. Today's conversation is with 90 year old Dottie Randall.

IGA026- The DAWN method- A breakthrough in Dementia care
March 26, 2017

Summary: Caring for loved ones with dementia can be expensive, exhausting, and emotionally draining. And those afflicted with the condition can experience many frustrations as they struggle to continue in a world that doesn't recognize what is happeni...

IGA025 – Elder Law – Part 2 of Avoiding the Dark Side Of Personal Planning
March 17, 2017

Summary: The practice of elder law covers a myriad of life topics. David R. Craig, a NH elder law attorney, opens up many of these areas for us during this 2-part conversation. Hear Lee and David chat about many of the ramifications and pitfalls in ma...