On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with journalist Liz Seegert about the multifaceted issues surrounding aging, public health, and the challenges faced by older adults today. They discuss the importance of prevention in healthcare, the burden of caregiving, economic implications of aging, societal attitudes towards older adults, and the future of social security and Medicare. Liz emphasizes the need for social connections and the importance of valuing older adults in society.

Takeaways

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• Aging is increasingly recognized as a public health issue.
  
  
• Social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health outcomes.
  
  
• Preventive care is essential for maintaining health as we age.
  
  
• The healthcare system often prioritizes treatment over prevention.
  
  
• Caregiving is a significant financial burden, especially for women.
  
  
• Economic challenges are exacerbated by the aging population.
  
  
• Societal attitudes towards aging need to shift to value older adults.
  
  
• There is a critical shortage of geriatricians in the U.S.
  
  
• Social connections are vital for mental and physical well-being.
  
  
• Planning for retirement is crucial as life expectancy increases.
  

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About the Guest



Liz Seegert

Liz Seegert is an award-winning, independent journalist who has written about health for more than 30 years. Her primary beats currently include aging, social determinants of health, women’s health, and health policy. She’s the contributing editor on aging for the Association of Health Care Journalists, helping reporters better understand the topic’s many nuances. Her freelance work has appeared in dozens of national and local media outlets, including Fortune.com, The Wirecutter, TIME, Consumer Reports, The American Journal of Nursing, Medscape, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Liz also co-directs two fellowships, mentoring and training emerging journalists in aging and in health reporting. Visit her website at www.lizseegert.com to learn more.

Social:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lizseegert
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lseegert
Bksy: lizseegert.bsky.social

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