Not Born Yesterday
Not Born Yesterday is a podcast examining issues of ageism and aging. We ask the experts how to deal with the challenges and opportunities facing older Americans today and give tips and advice on staying active and involved as we age. Hosted by longtime radio producers Miriam Goodman and Lynn Winter Gross. Brought to you by NEXT Village SF, a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently.
Episodes
April 12, 2024 • 25 mins
Groups of older women have been raging – nonviolently – for peace, justice, and progressive causes in general for years. They are called the Raging Grannies and have 60 chapters in the US. Dressing in aprons, shawls, and outrageous hats, the Grannies riff on the stereotype of the “sweet little old lady” in order to deliver their strong opinions and satirical song lyrics.
They rage at demonstrations, city halls, state legislatures an...
They rage at demonstrations, city halls, state legislatures an...
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March 29, 2024 • 22 mins
AI scams use artificial intelligence to impersonate people, using voice cloning and altered videos to sound like someone you know and trust. Older adults are the target of many of these scams which steal money and personal information. More than one million seniors were scammed last year and the numbers are increasing.
Shawna Reeves and Glen Fishman are elder abuse specialists who provide advice and assistance to elders who may bec...
Shawna Reeves and Glen Fishman are elder abuse specialists who provide advice and assistance to elders who may bec...
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March 15, 2024 • 19 mins
Professor Amanda Barush, a professor who had dealt with ageism academically for 40 years, was surprised at her anger when ageist remarks and actions were aimed at her. She has written about the sources of anger and believes we can harness its energy for social change. Her book, "Aging Angry," can empower listeners with an understanding of anger and its possibilities.
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March 1, 2024 • 22 mins
Whether you are retiring as a couple or alone, many people find it easier to postpone the difficult and confusing options of where to live than to deal with them. It is important to know the choices ahead of time - independent living, assisted living or medical support-- the differences, the costs and the amount of care one might need in later years.
Our guest, Brent Hensley, works with older adults and their families to simplify th...
Our guest, Brent Hensley, works with older adults and their families to simplify th...
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February 16, 2024 • 22 mins
Aging is tied to many health issues and for some older adults, sleep quality is an issue. While most older adults have no significant disruptions in sleep, others complain about not getting enough sleep. And then there are the naps. Does napping affect your nighttime sleep?
Our guest, Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, a circadian psychologist and professor at Stanford University, wakes us up on issues of sleep.
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Our guest, Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, a circadian psychologist and professor at Stanford University, wakes us up on issues of sleep.
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February 2, 2024 • 23 mins
Aging exists for all of us but it might mean failing health, medical interventions and disability. How can we successfully navigate aging and its challenges? Dr. Rosanne Leipzig tells us what to expect as we age and provides the framework for future life changes.
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January 19, 2024 • 21 mins
Too many of us have not saved enough money or even thought about the needs we might confront as we age, like whether we will need caregivers or move to assisted living or other care facilities if we are unable to care for ourselves.
It is never too soon to be prepared says our guest, University of Montana Professor Robert Saldin and expert on long term care. He discusses our misconceptions about what Medicare provides and is a wake ...
It is never too soon to be prepared says our guest, University of Montana Professor Robert Saldin and expert on long term care. He discusses our misconceptions about what Medicare provides and is a wake ...
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January 5, 2024 • 23 mins
Midlife is a life stage often seen as a crisis. Our guest, Chip Conley, believes midlife is an opportunity to examine where you are in life, embrace your self knowledge, and love yourself. The author of Learning to Love Midlife, 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age, Conley shares his thoughts on how midlife can be a wake-up call to transformation and joy.
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December 22, 2023 • 24 mins
The US Surgeon General reports that loneliness is a public health crisis and has existed unseen and under appreciated for too long. Our guest, Dr. Carla Perisonotto, a geriatrician in San Francisco, tells us how we can begin to solve isolation and loneliness and help us have more fulfilled and productive lives.
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December 8, 2023 • 25 mins
Getting older does not mean the end of learning, loving or living. According to our guests, we have entered the world of Super Aging, and our later years can be the most productive and fulfilling times of our lives.
David Cravit and Larry Wolf, authors of Super Aging; Getting Older Without Getting Old, say that we can take control of our lives as we age by challenging the old view of aging and joining the latest cultural revolution.
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David Cravit and Larry Wolf, authors of Super Aging; Getting Older Without Getting Old, say that we can take control of our lives as we age by challenging the old view of aging and joining the latest cultural revolution.
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November 24, 2023 • 24 mins
The state run guardianship/conservatorship program is largely unregulated and too often attractive to predators. Currently there are more than two million Americans, mostly seniors, who are under court control with unwanted and unnecessary restrictions that violate constitutionally protected rights . Created by the US government over 100 years ago to assist the most vulnerable, it is beneficial to some but impossible to escape.
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November 10, 2023 • 23 mins
The relationship between parents and adult children can be wonderful..."oh, my dad is my best friend," or it can still be hung up on the problems of the rebellious adolescent years. Whichever it is, many older parents today find themselves still parenting as their adult children move back home or struggle to find their own paths.
Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a child psychologist and professor of psychology, has written You and Your Adult...
Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a child psychologist and professor of psychology, has written You and Your Adult...
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October 27, 2023 • 17 mins
Today's episode is about elder abuse, the intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates harm to a person over 60 years of age. This includes physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse, as well as neglect. Elder abuse is often underestimated because most of the cases are unreported. Victims often have to choose between reporting abuse and losing the caregiver they may depend on or trust.
Our guest, Dr. Laura Mosque...
Our guest, Dr. Laura Mosque...
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October 13, 2023 • 21 mins
There are so many scams around that it is hard to list them all...fake grandchildren asking for money, callers pretending to be your bank asking you to clarify information, computer scams, romance scams...and many of them go after older adults. They know many older people have assets, live alone, and are happy to have a conversation with a caller who "seems nice."
Our guest, Jackie Wiley, of the California Department of Financial Pr...
Our guest, Jackie Wiley, of the California Department of Financial Pr...
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September 29, 2023 • 24 mins
When we talk about successful aging, where to live often comes into the conversation. While most older adults say that they want to age in place, according to our guest, that is not always the best idea. Aging in place can mean isolation, an unhealthy atmosphere, and a reluctance to go out at all. Place matters. If you're aging in the right place, you'll be inspired to engage with your community, stay physically active, and be rea...
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September 15, 2023 • 18 mins
Because the transition to dying is a traumatic time for families and the dying person, a new kind of help has recently developed--the end of life doula. The doula assists in the dying process with emotional and physical support and preparation for what is to come.
This is a different approach to care and our guest, Kris Kington Barker explains what a doula can do and when and why a dying person or family might choose one.
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This is a different approach to care and our guest, Kris Kington Barker explains what a doula can do and when and why a dying person or family might choose one.
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September 1, 2023 • 21 mins
No matter how old you are now, at some time in your life you have felt physical or emotional tension in your body and mind because of stress. There is good stress and bad stress, and our guest, Dr. Kerry Burnight, founder of The Gerontologist, a firm providing expertise on aging to businesses, tells us how to understand the causes of stress and how to deal with it.
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August 18, 2023 • 19 mins
Forty-million Americans have surgery every year, sometimes with little time to prepare emotionally. Many feel anxious before surgery and the road to recovery is often painful and prolonged due to the anxiety. The older one is, the more likely one is to feel worried as well.
This need not be so, according to our guest Julie Bailit, who consults patients prior to surgery. By using relaxation, calming messages and visualization to re...
This need not be so, according to our guest Julie Bailit, who consults patients prior to surgery. By using relaxation, calming messages and visualization to re...
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August 4, 2023 • 19 mins
Even though there are more older people than ever today, aging can be difficult. According to MT Connolly, author and MacArthur Genius award winner, it doesn’t have to be this hard. She believes that our society has failed to build the infrastructure we need to age well, and that we should all work to change the culture and embrace the many positive aspects of aging.
Her book, The Measure of Our Age, examines the systems that have ...
Her book, The Measure of Our Age, examines the systems that have ...
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July 21, 2023 • 19 mins
Thousands of people are released from prisons and jails every year, many of them over the age of 50 and totally without resources. They suffer from poor medical care, poor nutrition, and feel anxious about returning to the outside world with no skills or support systems. They are also discriminated against in finding housing and jobs.
Christine Green is the Director of Supportive Housing with the Osborne Association, an innovative ...
Christine Green is the Director of Supportive Housing with the Osborne Association, an innovative ...
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