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# The Senior Zone

Caring with an Attitude

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [About](https://theseniorzone.com/about/) - Founded in 2012 with a hope of restoring reverence, care, compassion and concern for the elderly The Senior Zone was formed. Now in its 14th year, The Senior Zone has become a forum of connection and inspiring possibilities for older adults seeking tips and directions to senior programs, services, tools, resources, events, advice and cultural
- [Listen Now](https://theseniorzone.com/radio-show/) - The Senior Zone Listen Live every Monday from 10:00am - 11:00am EST on WYCB, 1340AM. Tune in to WYCB, 1340AM as we bring you the information for better living at any age. To stream, go to www.MySpiritDC.com and listen live. Looking for some valuable information on what to do, where to go or how to
- [Events](https://theseniorzone.com/events-2/) - CONTENTS
- [My Bookings](https://theseniorzone.com/events-2/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS
- [Tags](https://theseniorzone.com/events-2/tags/) - CONTENTS
- [Categories](https://theseniorzone.com/events-2/categories/) - CONTENTS
- [Locations](https://theseniorzone.com/events-2/locations/) - CONTENTS
- [Aging Organizations](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/aging-organizations-and-general-interest/) - AARP Administration on Aging Agenet Eldercare Network AGS Foundation for Health in Aging American Geriatrics Society American Society on Aging Benefits CheckUp Boomerater DC Office on Aging Eldercare Federal Consumer Information Center FirstGov for Seniors Gerontological Society of America Global Action on Aging Maryland Dept. on Aging National Association of Area Agencies on Aging National
- [Resources](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/)
- [Partners](https://theseniorzone.com/partners/) - The Senior Zone thanks each partner listed below for their unwavering support. Without the commitment of these organizations, our goal of having a greater impact on the lives of the elderly, frail, disabled and vulnerable would be significantly challenged.
- [Inspiration for Seniors and for Aging](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/leisure-learning-and-personal-growth/inspirational-quotes-on-aging/) - Let these quotes on aging inspire you Aging can be difficult at times, we all go through it. It is important to remember that even though our physical appearance changes, our spirit does not. Some people in their 70s and 80s are much younger than some people in their 20s or 30s. It all comes
- [Vision](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/vision/) - All About Vision American Academy of Ophthalmology American Council of the Blind American Foundation for the Blind American Macular Degeneration Foundation: American Optometric Association Better Vision Institute Choice Magazine Listening Ears for Eyes EyeCare America (free eye care) Glaucoma Foundation Glaucoma Research Foundation Lighthouse International Lions Clubs Vision Programs Macular Degeneration Foundation Macular Degeneration Network
- [Finances and Retirement](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/finances-and-retirement/) - AARP Tax-Aide AARP Reverse Mortgages Bankrate.com Choose to Save Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Civic Ventures Daily Money Managers Financial Literacy and Education Commission Financial Planning Association Internal Revenue Service Kiplinger.com Motley Fool MsMoney.com National Association of Personal Finance Advisors National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association Retire Early Home
- [Government Resources and Assistance](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/government-resources-and-assistance/) - Administration on Aging Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AgingStats.Gov Alliance for Retired Americans BenefitsCheckUp ClinicalTrials.gov Consumer Product Safety Commission DisabilityInfo.gov Eldercare Locator Federal Citizen Information Center Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Protection FirstGov for Seniors Food and Drug Administration Food Stamps for the Elderly Resource National Academy on an Aging Society National Active and Retired
- [Identity Theft](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/government-resources-and-assistance/identity-theft/) - If someone steals and uses your personal information, take these three steps as soon as possible: 1. Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting companies. 2. Get your free credit reports. 3. Create an Identity Theft Report by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police department. Then, you
- [Caregiving and Support Services](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/caregiving-and-support-services/) - AARP Caregiving AgingCare.com Agis Ask Medicare AttentiveCare Cancer Care Care.com CareCall Care Community Caregiver Action Network CareGiverHelper.com Caring.com CareLinx.com Catholic Charities USA Children of Aging Parents Daily Money Managers Eldercare Eldercare Locator Family Caregiver Alliance Family Caregivers Online Family Caregiving 101 Gilbert Guide Homewatch Caregivers (the online men's support group is here) Lotsa Helping Hands
- [How Can Opening an Email Crash My Computer?](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/computer-and-internet/how-can-opening-an-email-crash-my-computer/) - Opening an email will not crash your computer as long as you don't open any attachments that accompany the email. Emails that specifically ask you to open the attachment should automatically serve as a red flag, since that attachment probably contains a virus or worm that will infect your computer within seconds of opening the
- [Research and Statistics](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/research-and-statistics/) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AgeLine Database AgeSource Worldwide AgingStats.Gov Alliance for Aging Research American Federation for Aging Research American Geriatrics Society American Society on Aging Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Center for Retirement Research at Boston College Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center Gerontological Society of America Grantmakers in Aging Institute for
- [Relationships and Online Dating](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/relationships-and-online-dating/) - AARP: Message Boards OverFifties.com Write a Senior Citizen Silver Singles eHarmony Senior Friend Finder Prime Singles Senior Circle Senior Match Match.com
- [Older Drivers and Transportation](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/older-drivers-and-transportation/) - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety AARP Driver Safety Program American Medical Association Older Driver Safety American Public Transportation Association American Occupational Therapy Association Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists Beverly Foundation Community Transportation Association Easter Seals Transportation Solutions for Caregivers I DRIVE Mature Driver Course Online National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Older Driver Safety Older Drivers
- [Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/medicare-medicaid-and-social-security/) - Medicare Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Medicare Rights Center State Health Insurance Assistance Program - free health insurance counseling to people with Medicare State Medicaid Social Security Railroad Retirement Board
- [Leisure, Learning and Personal Growth](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/leisure-learning-and-personal-growth/) - Elderhostel OASIS Senior Summer School Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet Genealogy Resources on the Internet U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Age Exchange Fifties Web Old-Time Radio GeezerJock National Assembly of State Arts Agencies National Center for Creative Aging National Endowment for the Arts National Senior Games Association Senior Golfers Association of
- [Legal Issues and Resources](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/legal-issues-and-resources/) - AARP Legal Services Network American Bar Association Association for Protection of the Elderly Consumer Product Safety Commission: Older Consumers Safety Publications Elder Law Answers Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Resource Center Fighting Fraud Against Older Consumers Senior Legal Hotlines Legal Services National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys National Center on Elder Abuse National Committee for
- [Insurance](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/insurance/) - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance COBRA eHealthInsurance - health insurance policy finder Families USA Health Assistance Partnership Health Insurance Consumer Guide Health Insurance Association of America HSA Insider - Health Savings Account finder Insure.com - free insurance quotes Kaiser Family Foundation Long-Term Care Financial Partners Long-Term Care Quote Medical Billing Advocates National Association of
- [Housing, Long Term Care](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/housing-long-term-care/) - AARP Housing and Mobility American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Assisted Living Federation of America Care Interpreter Care Like Continuing Care Accreditation Commission Eden Alternative Eldercare Locator HOMECARE Online Home Safety Council HUD: Senior Citizens Independent living center Medicare Nursing Home Compare My Guide for Seniors MySeniorCare National Association of Senior Move
- [Nutrition and Exercise](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/nutrition-and-exercise/) - 5 A Day for Better Health American College of Sports Medicine American Dietetic Association American Volkssport Association Food and Drug Administration Food and Nutrition Information Center Food Stamps for the Elderly Resource Center GeezerJock Infoaging.org National Association of Area Agencies on Aging National Association of Health and Fitness National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services
- [Sleep](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/sleep/) - American Academy of Sleep Medicine American Sleep Apnea Association National Center on Sleep Disorders Research National Sleep Foundation Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
- [Hearing](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/hearing/) - American Academy of Audiology American Hearing Research Foundation American Speech-Language Hearing Association American Tinnitus Association Audient (discounted hearing aids for income qualified) Better Hearing Institute Deafness Research Foundation The EAR Foundation Hearing Loss Association of America Lions Affordable National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Starkey Hearing
- [Dental](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/dental/) - American Dental Association National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Bureau of Primary Health Care DentalPlans.com Donated Dental Services (free dental care for elderly and disabled)
- [Medication](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/medication/) - American Pharmaceutical Association American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Benefits Check Up Rx Canadian International Pharmacy Association DrugDigest Food and Drug Administration Medication Reminders MyMedSchedule.com National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine National Council on Patient Information and Education National Library of Medicine NeedyMeds On Time Medication Reminder Partnership for Prescription Assistance PharmacyChecker.com Physicians Desk RxAssist
- [Mental Health, Alzheimer's and Dementia](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/mental-health-alzheimers-and-dementia/) - Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center Alzheimer's Information Site American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry American Counseling Association American Psychological Association Office on Aging Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia National Center on Elder Abuse National Institute of Mental Health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Mental Health Association National Strategy for
- [General Health and Medical Care](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/general-health-and-medical-care/) - American Academy of Dermatology American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Foundation for Urologic Diseases American Heart Association American Heart, Lung, Blood Institute American Hospital Association American Lung Association American Menopause Foundation American Medical Association American Nurses Association American Occupational Therapy Association American Osteopathic Association American Parkinson Disease Association American
- [Suave seniors get to grips with online dating](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/leisure-learning-and-personal-growth/suave-seniors-get-to-grips-with-online-dating/) - Online dating has changed the romantic landscape immeasurably over the past few years, but it isn't just young tech-savvy singletons getting a slice of the action. The older generation is also testing the waters of online dating and apps, according to US-based technology advisory company iTOK. The company found that 22% of their respondents, aged
- [Should You Be Drinking Coffee?](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/nutrition-and-exercise/341-2/) - Keep drinking that comforting cup of morning Joe—it could help prevent a stroke. A recent study published in the journal Stroke found that consuming one cup of coffee per day can decrease stroke risk by up to 20%. Researchers followed 82,369 men and women in Japan over the course of 13 years and found those
- [Assistive Devices and Senior Gadgets](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/assistive-devices-and-senior-gadgets/) - AbilityHub Able Data Active Forever Alzheimer's Store Assisted Living Store AssistiveTech Center for Aging Services Dynamic Living Easy Comforts Ez-Living Gold Violin HITEC Assistive Communication Products Independent Living Aids Magnifyng Aids Maxi-Aids Mobility Advisor Ocelco Personal Emergency Response Systems RehabTool Senior Shops Simple Comforts Spin Life Technology for Long Term Care Telecommunications Equip. Distribution Program
- [Computer and Internet](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/computer-and-internet/) - AARP Computers & Technology CyberSeniors EnableMart Generations Online Learn The Net Microsoft Accessibility SeniorNet Senior Planet WebEyes
- [Employment](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/employment/) - AARP Money BizStarters Career One-Stop Centers Employment Network for Retired Government Experts Experience Works My Next Phase National Career Development Association National Older Worker Career Center Retired Brains Retiree Careers RetirementJobs.com Senior Community Service Employment Program Seniors4Hire Senior Job Bank The Phoenix Link U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Small Business Administration YourEncore
- [Grandparenting and Intergenerational Family](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/grandparenting-and-intergenerational-family/) - Grandparent Foundation Grandboomers Grandparenting Today Grandparents Forum Grandparents Magazine Grandparents Resource Center Grandparents' Guide for Family Nurturing and Safety Grandparents' Web GrandsPlace Generations Together Generations United Intergenerational Innovations Legacy Project MyGrandChild.com Rainbow Bridge Temple University Center for Intergenerational Learning Wisconsin Intergenerational Network
- [Travel](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/travel/) - AARP Travel Access Able Connecting Solo Travel Network Elderhostel Elder Treks Evergreen Club Grand Circle Overseas Adventure Travel SeniorDiscounts.com Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange Smart Travel Snowbirdhelper.com Transitions Abroad: Senior Travel Travel Tips for Older Americans Interhostel
- [Volunteering](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/volunteering/) - 1-800-VOLUNTEER Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation for National and Community Service Experience Corps Habitat for Humanity Little Brothers: Friends of The Elderly Network for Good
- [End of Life Issues](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/end-of-life-issues/) - Aging with Dignity American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine American Hospice Foundation Americans for Better Care of the www Association for Death Education and Counseling Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement BeyondLoss Caring Connections Center to Advance Palliative Care Compassion & Choices Cremation.com Cremation Association of North America Death with Dignity National Center End
- [Health](https://theseniorzone.com/senior-resources/health/)

## Events

- [The Senior Zone | Senior Spa Day](https://theseniorzone.com/events/the-senior-zone-senior-spa-day/) - Join The Senior Zone at Fort Stanton Recreation Center on Wednesday, October 23rd for a day of FREE haircuts, hair styling, & manicures; along with great music and a diverse variety of community-based programs & resources to tap into. Come with a smile. No appointments needed. #AgeStrong, #SeniorsGetPampered, #SeniorLove, #NationalSeniorSpaDay
- [Kaiser Permanente "Thriving After 60" University](https://theseniorzone.com/events/kaiser-permanente-thriving-after-60-university/) - Join Kaiser Permanente for a no-cost, half day event focusing on preparing for retirement. Topics will include Money matters, Aging in place, Downsizing and decluttering, Medicare, Social security, and Volunteerism. Shawn Perry, Host of The Senior Zone, will emcee this exciting half-day event featuring three renowned experts: Emily Guy Birken Author and retirement expert, Birken
- [Senior Spa Day / 9-11-2019](https://theseniorzone.com/events/senior-spa-day-9-11-2019/) - Come out and join The Senior Zone, and its host of vendors, for an afternoon of connecting with and pampering of our DMV area seniors, 60 and over. ‘Senior Spa Day’ offers a forum for seniors to engage with each other, and obtain valuable resources that promotes health, wellness and self. As a bonus, there

## Locations

- [Fort Stanton Recreation Center](https://theseniorzone.com/locations/fort-stanton-recreation-center/)
- [Northern Virginia Community College](https://theseniorzone.com/locations/northern-virginia-community-college-2/)
- [Northern Virginia Community College](https://theseniorzone.com/locations/northern-virginia-community-college/)
- [Kenilworth Recreation Center](https://theseniorzone.com/locations/kenilworth-recreation-center/)

## Testimonials

- [Right At Home](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/right-at-home-2/) - The Senior Zone is an excellent resource for services in the community. Whenever we have a client in need of specialized services, we point them directly to “The Senior Zone’s” website and Facebook page and they’re able to find what they’re looking for. The weekly show always has insightful and entertaining commentary, with interviews addressing
- [The Aniya Group](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/361/) - I would like to thank you for inviting me to be a guest on The Senior Zone to discuss Coping with Grief During the Holidays. I commend you on your efforts to reach out to a targeted audience who oftentimes are overlooked. It is evident from the call-ins during the show, and even responses I
- [BusinessGhost](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/businessghost/) - I applaud you for what you're doing Shawn. I think you're putting years on people's lives by telling them, to reminding them, to have purpose again.
- [Life Reimagined](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/life-reimagined/) - Working with The Senior Zone was very enjoyable and I am honored to help their audience reach maximum health and well-being in their lives. With a purpose to educate and empower listeners as they realize their "what's next," my works aligns with The Senior Zone’s mission. I am excited for future opportunities with the show.
- [National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/726/) - The Senior Zone is a great educational vehicle for seniors who are seeking knowledge about the changes in services and supports that are taking place around them. We at the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare hope to continue to add to the discussion that keeps seniors informed. The Senior Zone offers a
- [Caregiving Club](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/734/) - The Senior Zone is serving as "the hub" for seniors and family members caring for an older loved one in the Washington, D.C. area. By having valuable conversations with experts on the radio show, connecting web site visitors to great resources, events and more information – The Senior Zone is a vital partner in helping
- [Glaucoma Research Foundation](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/721/) - The Senior Zone, Shawn Perry, interviews Thomas Brunner, President & CEO of the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
- [The Senior Zone is a magnificent venue for LCE to reach its target audience...](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/363/) - After an appearance on the Senior Zone, Shawn Perry felt it would serve his listeners well to have a steady resource about legal issues and an opportunity to speak to a lawyer via live phone calls. Thus the Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) joined the Senior Zone with a monthly Legal Zone segment. For
- [The Tyra Law Firm](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/the-tyra-law-firm/) - I have had the honor of being a guest on The Senior Zone on two occasions to discuss estate planning and elder law. The program is a valuable resource for seniors.
- [Veterans thank The Senior Zone](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/veterans-thank-the-senior-zone/) - The Senior Zone has provided Veterans across the DC metropolitan area with vital information in regards to VA enrollment, eligibility and general health and wellness information and programs and services. It is a pleasure to listen to WYCB 1340AM every Monday from 10-11am. The DC VA Medical Center staff and partners offer a special thank-you
- [Thank you for what you do at The Senior Zone!](https://theseniorzone.com/testimonial/354/) - Having had our organization share information on The Senior Zone on several occasions, both Shawn Perry and his co-host, have exemplified professionalism and a commitment to caring for the senior community. The Senior Zone offers engaging segments that really share useful and vital information with their audience members as well as guests on the show.

## Episode

- [7/13/2026 - (1) Maryland’s Aging Agenda: What Passed, What Matters, and What Seniors Need to Know, (2) DC Votes, Stronger Blocks & Protecting Social Security.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-13-2026-1-marylands-aging-agenda-what-passed-what-matters-and-what-seniors-need-to-know-2-dc-votes-stronger-blocks-protecting-social-security/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 13th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Maryland’s Aging Agenda: What Passed, What Matters, and What Seniors Need to Know“. Guest: Sara Westrick, State Advocacy Director, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “DC Votes, Stronger Blocks & Protecting Social Security“. Guest: Louis Davis Jr, State Director,
- [7/6/2026 - (1) Introducing DC's Newest Queen, (2) Living Fully, Leaving Peacefully: A Conversation on Death Without Fear.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-6-2026-1-introducing-dcs-newest-queen-2-caregiving-without-losing-yourself/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 6th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Introducing DC's Newest Queen“. Guest: Betty Entzminger, Ms. District of Columbia Senior America 2026. Part 2: “Living Fully, Leaving Peacefully: A Conversation on Death Without Fear“. Guest: Dale Borglum, Author, How to Live So You Can Die
- [6/29/2026 - (1) Guardianship: Protection, Rights and Oversight, (2) The Alzheimer’s Blood Test Conversation: Hope, Caution, and Brain Health After 50.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-29-2026-1-guardianship-protection-rights-and-oversight-2-the-alzheimers-blood-test-conversation-hope-caution-and-brain-health-after-50/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Guardianship: Protection, Rights and Oversight“. Guest: Lisa Brown, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “The Alzheimer’s Blood Test Conversation: Hope, Caution, and Brain Health After 50". Guest: Dr. Sharon Brangman, Chair of Geriatric Medicine
- [6/22/2026 - (1) Longevity Ready Maryland: Building a State Where Aging Is Not an Afterthought (2) Maryland’s Help Desk for Aging Well.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-22-2026-1-longevity-ready-maryland-building-a-state-where-aging-is-not-an-afterthought-2-marylands-help-desk-for-aging-well/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 22nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Longevity Ready Maryland: Building a State Where Aging Is Not an Afterthought“. Guest: Carmel Roques, Secretary, Maryland Department of Aging. Part 2: “Maryland’s Help Desk for Aging Well“. Guests: Julia Schreiber, SHIP Manager & Renee Stainrod, MAP
- [6/15/2026 - (1) Real Life w/The Older Americans Act, (2) Retirement Without Regret.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-15-2026-1-real-life-w-the-older-americans-act-2-retirement-without-regret/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 15th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Real Life w/Older Americans Act". Guest: Edwin Walker, Co-Host, "Real Life with The Older Americans Act" podcast. Part 2: “Retirement Without Regret". Guest: Ben Millan, President, Serenity Retirement.
- [6/8/2026 - (1) Aging Strong. Aging Loud. (2) Caregiving Without Losing Self.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-8-2026-1-aging-strong-aging-loud-2-caregiving-without-losing-self/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 8th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Aging Strong. Aging Loud. Guest: Bob Blancato, Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP). Part 2: “Caregiving Without Losing Self". Guest: Roy Remer, Author, Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While
- [6/1/2026 - (1) Brain Health Starts Now, (2) Aging at Home…With Dignity.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-1-2026-1-brain-health-starts-now-2-aging-at-homewith-dignity/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 1st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Brain Health Starts Now. Guest: Dr. Juan Rodriguez, Vice President of Policy and Brain Health, AARP Brain Health Resource Center. Part 2: “Aging at Home… With Dignity". Guest: Dr. Lakelyn Hogan-Eichenberger, Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate with
- [5/25/2026 - (1) Protect Your Home & Wallet, (2) Aging Strong. Aging Connected.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-25-2026-1-protect-your-home-wallet-2-aging-strong-aging-connected/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 25th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protect Your Home & Wallet. Guests: Bryony Coiner, Attorney & Willow Hasson, Legal Associate, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “Aging Strong. Aging Connected". Guest: Sandy Markwood, CEO, USAging.
- [5/18/2026 - (1) Serving Those Who Served, (2) Cash Flow Over Chaos.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-18-2026-1-serving-those-who-served-2-cash-flow-over-chaos/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 18th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Serving Those Who Served”. Guest: Vamsee Potluri, Executive Medical Center Director, Washington DC VA Medical Center. Part 2: “Cash Flow Over Chaos". Guest: Chris Miles, Author, The Work Optional Blueprint.
- [4/13/2026 - (1) Your Home. Your Rights. (2) "Don't Leave It Unsaid".](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-13-2026-1-your-home-your-rights-2-dont-leave-it-unsaid/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 13th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Your Home. Your Rights.”. Guest: Johanna Shreve, Chief, DC Office of the Tenant Advocate. Part 2: “Don't Leave It Unsaid". Guest: Donna Smith, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory & State Director, Compassion & Choices.
- [4/27/2026 - (1) Plan Today, Protected Tomorrow. (2) Smart Living, Stronger Savings: Housing Help That Meets You Where You Are](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-27-2026-1-plan-today-protected-tomorrow-2-smart-living-stronger-savings-housing-help-that-meets-you-where-you-are/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 27th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Plan Today, Protected Tomorrow.”. Guests: Holly Eaton & Lisa Brown, Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Smart Living, Stronger Savings: Housing Help That Meets You Where You Are“. Guests: Carmen Castro-Conroy, Associate Director &
- [5/4/2026 - (1) Grow Through Life’s Seasons, (2) AARP DC's Legacy of Service.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-4-2026-1-grow-through-lifes-seasons-2-aarp-dcs-legacy-of-service/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 4th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Grow Through Life’s Seasons”. Guest: Dr. Valeria Edmonds, Speaker/Life Coach/Author, GrowThrough What you Go Through. Part 2: “AARP DC's Legacy of Service". Guest: Denise Parker, Recipient, 2025 AARP DC Andrus Award.
- [5/11/2026 - (1) Power, Purpose & Aging Strong, (2) The Power of Presence.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-11-2026-1-power-purpose-aging-strong-2-the-power-of-presence/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Power, Purpose & Aging Strong”. Guest: Karyne Jones, President & CEO, NCBA. Inc. Part 2: “Still Seen… and Still Needed". A Real Conversation with Shawn Perry.
- [4/20/2026 - It's Protect Week 2026 in Maryland; Protecting Older Marylanders from Fraud & Scams.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-20-2026-its-protect-week-2026-in-maryland-protecting-older-marylanders-from-fraud-scams/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 20th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: 📢 It’s officially Protect Week 2026 in the Great State of Maryland, running from today — Monday, April 20th — through Friday the 24th. And what better place to kick it off than right here
- [4/6/2026 - (1) Protecting What You've Earned, (2) Staying Safe in the Digital Age.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-6-2026-1-protecting-what-youve-earned-2-staying-safe-in-the-digital-age/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 6th. Here’s what was served on our 700th senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protecting What You've Earned”. Guest: Tony Salazar, Commissioner, Financial Regulation, Maryland Department of Labor. Part 2: “Staying Safe in the Digital Age". Guest: Noah O’Ryan, Regional Program Manager for the Mid-Central region with Older
- [3/30/2026 - (1) Avoiding Housing Scams, (2) Choice, Dignity & The Final Say.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-30-2026-1-avoiding-housing-scams-2-choice-dignity-the-final-say/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 30th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Avoiding Housing Scams”. Guest: Derrick Dyer, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Choice, Dignity & The Final Say“. Guest: Kevin Diaz, President & CEO, Compassion & Choices.
- [3/23/2026 - (1) Better Bladder, Better Living, (2) Serving Those Who Served.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-23-2026-1-better-bladder-better-living-2-serving-those-who-served/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 23rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Better Bladder, Better Living”. Guest: Aleece Fosnight, Medical Advisor, Aeroflow Urology. Part 2: “Serving Those Who Served“. Guest: Col. Ed Rothstein (U.S. Army Retired), Secretary, Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families.
- [3/16/2026 - (1) Protect Week 2026: Awareness Is Power. Action Is Protection, (2) How Scammers Think — And How We Outsmart Them.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-16-2026-1-protect-week-2026-awareness-is-power-action-is-protection-2-how-scammers-think-and-how-we-outsmart-them/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 16th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protect Week 2026: Awareness Is Power. Action Is Protection”. Guest: Karen Morgan, Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “How Scammers Think — And How We Outsmart Them". Guest: Ted Myerson, Volunteer & Legislative Advocate,
- [3/9/2026 - (1) Protect Your Kidneys. Protect Your Future, (2) Momentum: How To Keep You Moving Once You've Started.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-9-2026-1-protect-your-kidneys-protect-your-future-2-momentum-how-to-keep-you-moving-once-youve-started/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 9th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protect Your Kidneys. Protect Your Future”. Guest: Mike Spigler, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Research and Education, American Kidney Fund. Part 2: “Momentum: How To Keep You Moving Once You've Started". By: Shawn Perry, Host,
- [3/2/2026 - (1) Risks of Gambling in Later Life, (2) The Power of One Move.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-2-2026-1-risks-of-gambling-in-later-life-2-the-power-of-one-move/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 2nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Playing the Odds: Protecting Our Seniors During Problem Gambling Awareness Month”. Guest: Jaime Costello, Director of Programs, National Council on Problem Gambling. Part 2: “The Cost of Waiting: Why We Delay the Things That Matter“.
- [2/23/2026 - (1) Your Voice. Your Dollars. Your Future: Making DC Work for Older Adults, (2) The Cost of Waiting: Why We Delay the Things That Matter.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-23-2026-1-your-voice-your-dollars-your-future-making-dc-work-for-older-adults-2-the-cost-of-waiting-why-we-delay-the-things-that-matter/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 23rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Your Voice. Your Dollars. Your Future: Making DC Work for Older Adults”. Guests: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly, and Peter Rankin, Advocacy Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly .
- [2/16/2026 - (1) Love Leads Through Dementia, (2) I Started Using A Cane.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-16-2026-1-love-leads-through-dementia-2-i-started-using-a-cane/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 16th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Love Leads Through Dementia”. Guest: Lisa Skinner, Dementia Care Expert & Author, "Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's". Part 2: “I Started Using A Cane“. Guest: Ashton Applewhite, Author, This Chair Rocks.
- [2/9/2026 - (1) Aging Needs Connection, (2) State of the 50+ Union.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-9-2026-1-aging-needs-connection-2-state-of-the-50-union/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 9th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Aging Needs Connection”. Guests: Kat Close & Marie Brodsky, Co-Founders, WISE Connect. Part 2: “State of the 50+ Union". Guest: Richard Eisenberg, Unretired Freelance Writer & Co-Host of Friends Talk Money podcast.
- [2/2/2026 - (1) Matters of the Heart, (2) Giving Her Flowers, On The Air.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-2-2026-1-matters-of-the-heart-2-giving-her-flowers-on-the-air/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 2nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Matters of the Heart”. Guest: Dr. Yolandra Hancock, Physician, Public Health Advocate, & Board Member, American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Part 2: “Giving Her Flowers, On The Air". Guest: Earlene Smith McClain, Listener &
- [1/26/2026 - (1) Public Benefits: What's New in 2026, (2) Change Is a Muscle — Strength Has No Age.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-26-2026-1-public-benefits-whats-new-in-2026-2-change-is-a-muscle-strength-has-no-age/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 26th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Public Benefits: What's New in 2026”. Guests: Emily Ford, Staff Attorney & Swapna Yeluri-Ricks, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Change Is a Muscle — Strength Has No Age". Guest: Laaura Brennan
- [1/19/2026 - (1) AARP Maryland 2026 Priorities, (2) AARP DC: Advocacy in the District.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-19-2026-1-aarp-maryland-2026-priorities-2-aarp-dc-advocacy-in-the-district/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 19th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “AARP Maryland 2026 Priorities”. Guest: Sara Westrick, State Advocacy Director, AARP MD. Part 2: “AARP DC: Advocacy in the District". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP DC.
- [1/5/2026 - (1) Glaucoma: What You Must Know, (2) Seeing Possibility Clearly in 2026.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-5-2026-1-glaucoma-what-you-must-know-2-seeing-possibility-clearly-in-2026/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 5th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Glaucoma: What You Must Know”. Guest: Tom Brunner, CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. Part 2: “Seeing Possibility Clearly in 2026; My Start of Year Reflections". By: Shawn Perry, Host, The Senior Zone.
- [1/12/2026 - (1) Setting the Tone for Aging Well in 2026, (2) Your Money. Your Wishes. Your Legacy.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-12-2026-1-setting-the-tone-for-aging-well-in-2026-2-your-money-your-wishes-your-legacy/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 12th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Setting the Tone for Aging Well in 2026”. Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Your Money. Your Wishes. Your Legacy“. Guest: Ricardo Thomas, Financial Consultant,
- [12/29/2025 - (1) Bills, Care, and Compassion, (2) Still Here. Still Thriving. Still Rising.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Bills, Care, and Compassion”. Guests: Sophia Jayanty, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly & Mark Miller, Director, Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Still Here. Still Thriving.
- [12/22/2025 -(1) Just Christmas. No commercials. No guests.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured holiday broadcast aired Monday, December 22nd, and for one full hour, we slowed the pace and let the music do the talking. No interviews. No interruptions. Just back-to-back Christmas carols—served straight up, commercial-free and guest-free. This wasn’t just a playlist. It was a moment to breathe. A soundtrack
- [12/15/2025 - (1) Wisdom for a Life Well-Lived, (2) Back-to-Back Christmas Carols 2025.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 15th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Wisdom for a Life Well-Lived”. Guest: Dr. Susanne T. Eden, Author, Healing From the Inside: Wisdom for a Life Well-Lived. Part 2: “Kickin' Off The 2025 Holiday Season With Back-to-Back Christmas Carols". Personally
- [12/8/2025 - (1) Winter Ready DC: Protecting Your Home, Your Comfort & Your Wallet, (2) Empowering Seniors Through AI.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 8th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Winter Ready DC: Protecting Your Home, Your Comfort & Your Wallet". Guest: Emile Thompson, Chairman, DC Public Service Commission (PSC). Part 2: “Empowering Seniors Through AI". Guest: Henry Quinlan, Public Speaker, Publisher
- [12/1/2025 - (1) Smarter Coverage Choices, (2) Steps Toward Clarity: Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Prevention.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 1st. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Smarter Coverage Choices“. Guest: Ryan Ramsey, Associate Director of Health Coverage and Benefits at the National Council on Aging. Part 2: “Steps Toward Clarity: Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Prevention". Guest: Dr. Sharon
- [11/24/2025 - (1) LCE at 50: Justice, Dignity & the Power of Protection, (2) Clarity. Confidence. Coverage—Medicare Made Simple.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-24-2025-1-lce-at-50-justice-dignity-the-power-of-protection-2-clarity-confidence-coverage-medicare-made-simple/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 24th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “LCE at 50: Justice, Dignity & the Power of Protection“. Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “Clarity. Confidence. Coverage—Medicare Made Simple". Guest: Rafael Espinoza,
- [11/17/2025 - (1) Healthier Communities, Better Lives: CHC’s Mission in Action, (2) Feeding Strength: How Nutrition Fuels the Journey to Age Well.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 17th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Healthier Communities, Better Lives: CHC’s Mission in Action“. Guest: Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities. Part 2: “Feeding Strength: How Nutrition Fuels the Journey to Age Well". Guest:
- [11/10/2025 - (1) Alzheimer's Awareness & Caregiving, (2) Caregiving Conversations: Planning, Preparing, and Preserving Peace.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 10th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Alzheimer's Awareness & Caregiving“. Guest: Giovanna Hunt, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and the Dementia Program Coordinator for Adult Protective Services with DC’s Department of Aging and Community Living. Part
- [11/3/2025 - (1) Medicaid 2026: What's Changing, (2) Grace, Grit & Congeniality.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-3-2025-1-medicaid-2026-whats-changing-2-grace-grit-congeniality/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 3rd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Medicaid 2026: What's Changing“. Guest: Eugene Simms, Director, Health Care Policy and Research Administration, DC Department of Health Care Finance. Part 2: “Grace, Grit & Congeniality". Guest: Valerie E. Robinson, Ms. Senior
- [10/27/2025 - (1) Medicare: Open Enrollment 2025, (2) Restart A Heart: How To Save A Life.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-27-2025-1-medicare-open-enrollment-2025-2-restart-a-heart-how-to-save-a-life/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 27th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Medicare - It's Open Enrollment Season 2025“. Guest: Valerie Espinoza, Program Associate, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Restart A Heart: How To Save A life". Guest: Dr. Sheila Woodhouse, Cardiologist
- [10/20/2025 - (1) Stroke Awareness: Acting F.A.S.T. and Living Stronge, (2) Bridging the Gap: Connecting DC Residents to the Legal Help They Deserve.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-20-2025-1-stroke-awareness-acting-f-a-s-t-and-living-stronge-2-bridging-the-gap-connecting-dc-residents-to-the-legal-help-they-deserve/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 20th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Stroke Awareness: Acting F.A.S.T. and Living Stronger“. Guest: Dr. Monica Shah, Incoming President, American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Board of Directors. Part 2: “Bridging the Gap: Connecting DC Residents to the
- [10/13/2025 - (1) Maryland’s New Advocacy Voice, (2) Empowering the District’s 50+ Community: AARP DC’s Push for Progress, Protection, and Participation.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-13-2025-1-marylands-new-advocacy-voice-2-empowering-the-districts-50-community-aarp-dcs-push-for-progress-protection-and-participation/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 13th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Maryland’s New Advocacy Voice“. Guest: Sara Westrick, State Advocacy Director, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Empowering the District’s 50+ Community: AARP DC’s Push for Progress, Protection, and Participation". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State
- [10/6/2025 - (1) Smart Money Moves: Protecting Your Nest Egg, (2) Safety First: Fire Prevention Week 2025.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-6-2025-1-smart-money-moves-protecting-your-nest-egg-2-safety-first-fire-prevention-week-2025/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 6th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Smart Money Moves: Protecting Your Nest Egg“. Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education & Advocacy, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Part 2: “Safety First: Fire Prevention Week 2025". Guest: Edward
- [9/29/2025 - (1) Knowing Your LTC Resident's Rights, (2) Staying Put, Living Well: Aging in Place with Confidence.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-29-2025-1-knowing-your-ltc-residents-rights-2-staying-put-living-well-aging-in-place-with-confidence/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 29th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Knowing Your LTC Resident's Rights“. Guests: Mark Miller, Director, Ombudsman Program & Genesis Cachedon McCrimons, Ombudsman Specialist, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Staying Put, Living Well: Aging in Place with
- [9/22/2025 - (1) Laughter, Legacy & Living with Compassion, (2) OUR LEGACY Comedy Show.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-22-2025-1-laughter-legacy-living-with-compassion-2-our-legacy-comedy-show/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 22nd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Laughter, Legacy & Living with Compassion“. Guest: Brandi Alexander, Chief Engagement Officer, Compassion & Choices. Part 2: “OUR LEGACY Comedy Show". Comedians: Rodney Perry & Correy Bell. Part 3: “OUR LEGACY Comedy
- [9/15/2025 - (1) Unlocking Your Zone of Potential, (2) Securing the Safety Net: A Conversation on Social Security & Medicare.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-15-2025-1-unlocking-your-zone-of-potential-2-securing-the-safety-net-a-conversation-on-social-security-medicare/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 15th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Unlocking Your Zone of Potential“. Guest: Laura Brennan Ballet, Author, The Science of Empowerment. Part 2: “Securing the Safety Net: A Conversation on Social Security & Medicare“. Guest: Max Richtman, President &
- [9/8/2025 - (1) Reflections & Resets: Thriving Through the Fall Season, (2) The State of Seniors](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-8-2025-1-reflections-resets-thriving-through-the-fall-season-2-the-state-of-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 8th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Reflections & Resets: Thriving Through the Fall Season” – An all-Shawn-Perry conversation where we hit pause to reflect, reset, and remind ourselves how to thrive through life’s next season. Part 2: “The
- [9/1/2025 - (1) Truths About Nutrition & Aging, (2) How You Know You're Getting Older](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-1-2025-1-truths-about-nutrition-aging-2-how-you-know-youre-getting-older/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 1st. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Weight of the Matter: Truths About Nutrition & Aging". Guest: Dr. Lewis Meline, Author, Lies Exposed. Part 2: "How You Know You're Getting Older". Guest: Ty Barnett, Comedian, Drybar Comedy.
- [8/25/2025 - (1) Legal Lifeline for Seniors, (2) Turning Adversity Into Legacy.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-25-2025-1-legal-lifeline-for-seniors-2-turning-adversity-into-legacy/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 25th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Legal Lifeline for Seniors". Guest: Leah J. Myers, LCE Hotline Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: "Turning Adversity Into Legacy". Guest: Mark DeBellis, Founder, The Gifts of Adversity
- [8/18/2025 - (1) Laugh Lines & Life Lessons, (2) Trust, Power & How We Relate.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-18-2025-1-laugh-lines-life-lessons-2-trust-power-how-we-relate/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 18th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Laugh Lines & Life Lessons". Guest: Diane Epps, Author, Bangs 'N' Botox. Part 2: "Trust, Power & How We Relate". Guest: Dr. Clete Bulach, Author, Creating A Culture of High Performing Schools.
- [8/11/2025 - (1) Love, Laughter, and Last Goodbyes, (2) How to Break Into Acting & Modeling—No Matter Your Age.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-11-2025-1-love-laughter-and-last-goodbyes-2-how-to-break-into-acting-modeling-no-matter-your-age/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 11th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Love, Laughter, and the Last Cup: A Caregiver’s Memoir". Guest: Mark Steven Porro, Author, A Cup of Tea on the Commode. Part 2: "How to Break Into Acting & Modeling—No Matter Your
- [8/4/2025 - (1) The Power of Silence & Storytelling, (2) Mental Fitness After 50.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-4-2025-1-the-power-of-silence-storytelling-2-mental-fitness-after-50/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 4th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Power of Silence & Storytelling". Guest: Malaika Nawaz, Author, The Silence of Everything. Part 2: "Mental Fitness After 50". Guest: Claudia Braun, Wellness Expert & Lifestyle Coach.
- [7/28/2025 - (1) Beyond Guardianship: Smarter Ways to Stay in Charge, (2) Parenting Grown Kids & Facing Addiction.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-28-2025-1-beyond-guardianship-smarter-ways-to-stay-in-charge-2-parenting-grown-kids-facing-addiction/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 28th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Beyond Guardianship: Smarter Ways to Stay in Charge". Guest: Jessica Bronson, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: "Parenting Grown Kids & Facing Addiction". Guest: Martha Burich, Author, Yes You
- [7/21/2025 - (1) Health Security After 50, (2) Meals, Meaning & Senior Advocacy.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-21-2025-1-health-security-after-50-2-meals-meaning-senior-advocacy/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 21st. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Health Security After 50: Navigating Coverage with NCOA". Guest: Ryan Ramsey, Associate Director of Health Coverage and Benefits, National Council on Aging (NCOA). Part 2: "More Than a Meal: 60 Years of
- [7/14/2025 - (1) AARP Maryland's Fight for Social Security (2) AARP DC in Action.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-14-2025-1-aarp-marylands-fight-for-social-security-2-aarp-dc-in-action/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 14th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Secure Today, Stronger Tomorrow: AARP Maryland's Fight for Social Security". Guests: Hank Greenberg, State Director & Tony Trenkle, Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland. Part 2: "Priorities, Power & Possibility: AARP DC in
- [7/7/2025 - (1) Aging Strong: 50 Years of Service, (2) Presenting DC's Newest Queen.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-7-2025-1-aging-strong-50-years-of-service-2-presenting-dcs-newest-queen/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 7th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Aging Strong: 50 Years of Service". Guest: Sandy Markwood, CEO, USAging. Part 2: "Presenting DC's Newest Queen". Guest: Valerie E. Robinson, Ms Senior DC 2025.
- [6/30/2025 - (1) Straight Talk on Social Security: Facts, Fixes & the Future, (2) Grief, Culture, and Healing After 50: A Talk with The Grave Woman.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-30-2025-1-straight-talk-on-social-security-facts-fixes-the-future-2-grief-culture-and-healing-after-50-a-talk-with-the-grave-woman/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 30th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Straight Talk on Social Security: Facts, Fixes & the Future“. Guests: Robyn Griffin and Swapna Yeluri-Ricks, Senior Attorneys, Legal Counsel for the Elderly & Joel Eskovitz, Senior Director of Social Security and
- [6/23/2025 - (1) Living Radiantly at Any Age, (2) Marriage is Major Surgery.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-23-2025-1-living-radiantly-at-any-age-2-marriage-is-major-surgery/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 23rd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Living Radiantly at Any Age“. Guest: Dr. Julianna Lindsey, Author, Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Protocol for Living Your Best Life. Part 2: "Marriage is Major Surgery". Guest: Marcus D. Wiley, Comedian, Ali
- [6/16/2025 - PROTECT Week Spotlights Elder Financial Abuse](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-16-2025-protect-week-spotlights-elder-financial-abuse/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 16th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: 📢 It’s officially Protect Week in the great state of Maryland, running from today — Monday, June 16th — through Friday the 20th. And what better place to kick it off than right here
- [6/9/2025 - (1) Strengthening Memory, Strengthening Communities: A Brain Health Revolution, (2) Laugh Loud, Live Lone; It's The Laughter Zone.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-9-2025-1-strengthening-memory-strengthening-communities-a-brain-health-revolution-2-laugh-loud-live-lone-its-the-laughter-zone/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 9th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Strengthening Memory, Strengthening Communities: A Brain Health Revolution“. Guests: Rhonda Baird, President, Charmaine Blake-Woode, MD, Chair of the Board & Marlene Murray, PhD, Director of Programs, Resilient Health Communities. Part 2: “Laugh
- [6/2/2025 - (1) Scam-Proofing Seniors: Staying One Step Ahead, (2) Fighting Fraud, Protecting Futures.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-2-2025-1-scam-proofing-seniors-staying-one-step-ahead-2-fighting-fraud-protecting-futures/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 2nd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Scam-Proofing Seniors: Staying One Step Ahead with the BBB“. Guest: Clay Campbell, Director of Marketing, Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland. Part 2: “Fighting Fraud, Protecting Futures“. Guest: Paul Greenwood, Ambassador, AARP
- [5/26/2025 - (1) The Power of Sleep: Unlocking Memory, Health & Healing, (2) Breaking the Silence: Empowering Communities to End Elder Abuse.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-26-2025-1-the-power-of-sleep-unlocking-memory-health-healing-2-breaking-the-silence-empowering-communities-to-end-elder-abuse/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 26th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Power of Sleep: Unlocking Memory, Health & Healing“. Guest: Dr. Christopher Allen, Sleep Medicine Physician, Aeroflow Sleep. Part 2: “Breaking the Silence: Empowering Communities to End Elder Abuse". Guests: Lindsey Silverberg
- [5/19/2025 - (1) Dance Till the Music Stops: The Rhythm of Living Fully, (2) Wings of Wisdom: Redefining Elderhood.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-19-2025-1-dance-till-the-music-stops-the-rhythm-of-living-fully-2-wings-of-wisdom-redefining-elderhood/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 19th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Dance Till the Music Stops: The Rhythm of Living Fully“. Guest: Ron Sowell, Singer/Songwriter, Dance Till the Music Stops. Part 2: “Wings of Wisdom: Redefining Elderhood“. Guest: Dr. Marc Sapir, Author, I'll
- [5/12/2025 - (1) From the Road to the Radio: How the Comptroller’s Office Protects Older Marylanders, (2) How Maryland Is Fighting Elder Abuse.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-12-2025-1-from-the-road-to-the-radio-how-the-comptrollers-office-protects-older-marylanders-2-how-maryland-is-fighting-elder-abuse/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 12th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “From the Road to the Radio: How the Comptroller’s Office Protects Older Marylanders“. Guest: Mary Handley, Public Engagement Officer, Maryland Office of the Comptroller. Part 2: "How Maryland Is Fighting Elder Abuse".
- [5/5/2025 - (1) Protecting Your Home: Navigating DC’s Property Tax Lien Auction, (2) Changing Hands, Steady Heart: The Beacon’s New Era.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-5-2025-1-protecting-your-home-navigating-dcs-property-tax-lien-auction-2-changing-hands-steady-heart-the-beacons-new-era/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 5th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protecting Your Home: Navigating DC’s Property Tax Lien Auction“. Guest: Bryony Coiner, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Changing Hands, Steady Heart: The Beacon’s New Era“. Guests: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher
- [4/28/2025 - (1) Giving Back, Lifting Up – Celebrating Volunteerism, (2) Understanding & Managing Nighttime Incontinence with Confidence.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-28-2025-1-giving-back-lifting-up-celebrating-volunteerism-2-understanding-managing-nighttime-incontinence-with-confidence/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 28th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Giving Back, Lifting Up – Celebrating Volunteerism with Legal Counsel for the Elderly“. Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “Understanding & Managing Nighttime Incontinence
- [4/21/2025 - (1) Advocacy in Action: How AARP Maryland is Driving Change for the 50+ Community, (2) Standing Up for Seniors: Advocacy, Action, and AARP DC.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-21-2025-1-advocacy-in-action-how-aarp-maryland-is-driving-change-for-the-50-community-2-standing-up-for-seniors-advocacy-action-and-aarp-dc/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 21st. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Advocacy in Action: How AARP Maryland is Driving Change for the 50+ Community“. Guest: Hank Greenberg, State Director, AARP MD. Part 2: “Standing Up for Seniors: Advocacy, Action, and AARP DC". Guest:
- [4/14/2025 - (1) Empowering the Golden Years: The 2nd Quarter Senior Address, (2) Aging Wisely: Building Better Communities with WISE Cities.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-14-2025-1-empowering-the-golden-years-the-2nd-quarter-senior-address-2-aging-wisely-building-better-communities-with-wise-cities/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 14th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Empowering the Golden Years: The 2nd Quarter Senior Address". Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living (DACL). Part 2: “Aging Wisely: Building Better Communities with WISE Cities".
- [4/7/2025 - (1) Safeguarding Your Finances: Smart Investing & Scam Protection, (2) Finding Your Inner Strength; From Hardship to Hope.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-7-2025-1-safeguarding-your-finances-smart-investing-scam-protection-2-finding-your-inner-strength-from-hardship-to-hope/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 7th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Safeguarding Your Finances: Smart Investing & Scam Protection". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Part 2: “Finding Your Inner Strength; From Hardship
- [3/31/2025 - (1) Navigating Medicaid’s Private Duty Nursing: Challenges & Solutions, (2) Preserving Vision, Enhancing Lives: Eye Health for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-31-2025-1-navigating-medicaids-private-duty-nursing-challenges-solutions-2-preserving-vision-enhancing-lives-eye-health-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 31st. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Navigating Medicaid’s Private Duty Nursing: Challenges & Solutions". Guests: Attorney Lisa Brown from Legal Counsel for the Elderly and Alex Dixon, whose sister relies on private duty nursing services. Part 2: “Preserving
- [3/24/2025 - (1) Serving Those Who Served; A Conversation with Secretary Tony Woods.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-24-2025-1-serving-those-who-served-a-conversation-with-secretary-tony-woods/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 24th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Full Show: “Serving Those Who Served". Guest: Anthony C. Woods, Secretary, Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families.
- [3/17/2025 - (1) Building Bridges to Peace, (2) Planning for Aging with Dignity.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-17-2025-1-building-bridges-to-peace-2-planning-for-aging-with-dignity/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 17th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Building Bridges to Peace". Guest: Alan J. Inman, Senior Advisor, Global Peace Foundation. Part 2: “Planning for Aging with Dignity". Guest: Tatiana Lialo, Administrator, Spirit of Hope Home Healthcare.
- [3/10/2025 - (1) Grit, Golf, and Glory: A Journey of Resilience, (2) Turning Pain into Purpose.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-10-2025-1-grit-golf-and-glory-a-journey-of-resilience-2-turning-pain-into-purpose/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 10th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Grit, Golf, and Glory: A Journey of Resilience": Guest: Jimmie James, Author, Playing From The Rough. Part 2: “Turning Pain into Purpose". Guest: Shaleka Smith, Author, Grief, I Didn't Sign Up For
- [3/3/2025 - (1) Kidney Wellness Matters: Taking Charge of Your Health, (2) Healthy Smiles at Any Age: Expert Oral Care Tips for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-3-2025-1-kidney-wellness-matters-taking-charge-of-your-health-2-healthy-smiles-at-any-age-expert-oral-care-tips-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 3rd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Kidney Wellness Matters: Taking Charge of Your Health”. Guest: Michael Spigler, Vice President of Patient Support and Education, American Kidney Fund. Part 2: “Healthy Smiles at Any Age: Expert Oral Care Tips
- [2/24/2025 - (1) Volunteering & Food Insecurity, (2) The Future of Heart Health: AI, Innovation & Patient Care.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-24-2025-1-volunteering-food-insecurity-2-the-future-of-heart-health-ai-innovation-patient-care/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 24th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Legal Zone – Volunteering & Food Insecurity”. Guests: Lorena Ruiz, Senior Ombudsman Associate, Robyn Griffin, Senior Attorney & Emily Ford, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “The Future
- [2/17/2025 - (1) Saving Seniors Money with Xfinity, (2) Love, Lost & New Beginnings.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-17-2025-1-saving-seniors-money-with-xfinity-2-love-lost-new-beginnings/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 17th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Saving Seniors Money with Xfinity”. Guest: Thaddeus Lee, VP, Sales & Marketing, Comcast Beltway Region. Part 2: “Love, Lost & New Beginnings“. Guests: Joan Price & Mac Marshall.
- [2/10/2025 - (1) Prostate Cancer & Medical Insights, (2) Survivor’s Journey and Family Perspectives.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-10-2025-1-prostate-cancer-medical-insights-2-survivors-journey-and-family-perspectives/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 10th. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Prostate Cancer & Medical Insights”. Guests: Dr. Maneesh Jain, a leading VA oncologist specializing in prostate cancer treatment, and Rodolfo Llobet, a Navy veteran and prostate cancer survivor. Part 2: “Survivor’s Journey
- [2/3/2025 - (1) Medicaid Matters, (2) Heart Health & Advocacy.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-3-2025-1-medicaid-matters-2-heart-health-advocacy/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 3rd. Here’s what was served on our uniquely senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Medicaid Matters”. Guest: David Kennedy, Associate Health Care Ombudsman with the DC Office of the Health Care Ombudsman and Bill of Rights. Part 2: “Heart Health & Advocacy". Guest: Gail Harris-Berry, Ambassador,
- [1/27/2025 - (1) Informing Seniors; One Call At A Time, (2) Empowering Seniors and Families for a Brighter Future.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-27-2025-1-common-issues-to-lces-hotline-2-empowering-seniors-and-families-for-a-brighter-future/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 27th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Informing Seniors; One Call At A Time”. Guest: Leah J. Myers, LCE Hotline Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “Empowering Seniors and Families for a Brighter Future". Guests: Rahman
- [1/20/2025 - (1) AARP's Maryland Vision for 2025, (2) Caring for Caregivers & Communities.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-20-2025-1-aarps-maryland-vision-for-2025-2-caring-for-caregivers-communities/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 20th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “AARP's Maryland Vision for 2025”. Guest: Hank Greenberg, State Director, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Caring for Caregivers & Communities". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [1/13/2025 - (1) Planning Ahead: Taking Charge of Your Health Decisions, (2) Aging & Race in America.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-13-2025-1-planning-ahead-taking-charge-of-your-health-decisions-2-aging-race-in-america/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 13th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Planning Ahead: Taking Charge of Your Health Decisions”. Guest: Missy Moore, Nurse Educator, Compassion & Choices. Part 2: “Aging & Race in America”. Guest: Raymond A. Jetson, Author, Aging While Black.
- [1/6/2025 - (1) Protecting Vision, Fighting Glaucoma, (2) Laughter is Our Best Medicine.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-6-2025-1-protecting-vision-fighting-glaucoma-2-laughter-is-our-best-medicine/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 6th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protecting Vision, Fighting Glaucoma”. Guest: Tom Brunner, President & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. Part 2: “It's The Laughter Zone; Kickin' Off 2024 With A Smile". Comedian: Michael Jr.
- [12/30/2024 - (1) Housing Help and Hope with LCE, (2) My End-of Year 2024 Reflections & 2025 Aspirations.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-30-2024-1-housing-help-and-hope-with-lce-2-my-end-of-year-2024-reflections-2025-aspirations/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 30th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Housing Help and Hope with LCE”. Guest: Sunny Desai, Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “My End-of Year 2024 Reflections & 2025 Aspirations". By: Shawn Perry, Executive Producer & Host,
- [12/23/2024 - "Back-to-Back Christmas Carols". (Commercial-free, Guest-free)](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-23-2024-back-to-back-christmas-carols-commercial-free-guest-free/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 23rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: "Back-to-Back Christmas Carols". (Commercial-free, Guest-free) Whether you’re tuning in from the comfort of your home or catching The Senior Zone on the go, we’ve curated a playlist of holiday favorites designed to evoke fond memories
- [12/16/2024 - (1) AARP DC: Empowering Communities, Bridging Gaps, and Building a Better Tomorrow (2) Back-to-Back Christmas Carols.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-16-2024-1-aarp-dc-empowering-communities-bridging-gaps-and-building-a-better-tomorrow-2-back-to-back-christmas-carols/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 16th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “AARP DC: Empowering Communities, Bridging Gaps, and Building a Better Tomorrow”. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP DC. Part 2: “Kickin' Off The 2024 Holiday Season With Back-to-Back Christmas Carols". Personally curated
- [12/9/2024 - (1) Empowering Health and Community with Amerigroup DC, (2) Scams, Schemes, and Safeguards: Protecting Seniors This Holiday Season.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-9-2024-1-empowering-health-and-community-with-amerigroup-dc-2-scams-schemes-and-safeguards-protecting-seniors-this-holiday-season/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 9th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Empowering Health and Community with Amerigroup DC”. Guest: John Wiley, Community Relations Representative, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: “Scams, Schemes, and Safeguards: Protecting Seniors This Holiday Season". Guest: Sarah Lewis, Special Agent, FBI Baltimore
- [12/2/2024 - (1) Planning Ahead: Navigating Advance Care and Palliative Care, (2) Breaking Barriers in Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Patient's Journey and A Doctor's Insight.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-2-2024-1-planning-ahead-navigating-advance-care-and-palliative-care-2-breaking-barriers-in-prostate-cancer-treatment-a-patients-journey-and-a-doctors-insight/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 2nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Planning Ahead: Navigating Advance Care and Palliative Care”. Guest: Jim Farnum, President, OneAccord Health, and a proud member of the African-American Leadership Council with Compassion & Choices. Part 2: “Breaking Barriers in Prostate
- [11/25/2024 - (1) Understanding Long-Term Care Arrangements, (2) Helping You Navigate Your Medicare Options.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-25-2024-1-understanding-long-term-care-arrangements-2-helping-you-navigate-your-medicare-options/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 25th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Understanding Long-Term Care Arrangements”. Guest: Holly Eaton, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Helping You Navigate Your Medicare Options". Guest: Rafael Espinoza, Director, Montgomery County MD SHIP (State Health Insurance
- [11/18/2024 - (1) Enhancing Digital Skills for Seniors, (2) Navigating Your Sexuality After Lost.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-18-2024-1-enhancing-digital-skills-for-seniors-2-navigating-your-sexuality-after-lost/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 18th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Enhancing Digital Skills for Seniors”. Guest: Donna Walker James, Executive Director, Computer CORE. Part 2: “Navigating Your Sexuality After Lost". Guest: Joan Price, Author, Speaker & Senior Sexpert, Sex After Grief.
- [11/11/2024 - (1) Navigating Mental Health Issues, (2) Harnessing Your Holiday Happiness Hormones.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-11-2024-1-navigating-mental-health-issues-2-harnessing-your-holiday-happiness-hormones/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Navigating Mental Health Issues”. Guest: Dr. Bernard Arons, Behavioral Health Medical Director, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: “Harnessing Your Holiday Happiness Hormones". Guest: Sherri Snelling, Author, Me Time Monday.
- [11/4/2024 - (1) Where Caregiving Meets Cutting-Edge Technology, (2) Embracing Grief Across Cultures and Generations.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-4-2024-1-where-caregiving-meets-cutting-edge-technology-2-embracing-grief-across-cultures-and-generations/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 4th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Where Caregiving Meets Cutting-Edge Technology”. Guest: Steve Popovich, President & CEO, Theora Care. Part 2: “Embracing Grief Across Cultures and Generations". Guest: Joel Simone Maldonado, Founder, Multicultural Death & Grief Care Academy.
- [10/28/2024 - (1) Protecting Your Public Benefits from Scams, (2) This Chair Rocks: A Conversation with Ashton Applewhite on Ageism Awareness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-28-2024-1-protecting-your-public-benefits-from-scams-2-this-chair-rocks-a-conversation-with-ashton-applewhite-on-ageism-awareness/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 28th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protecting Your Public Benefits from Scams”. Guest: Robyn Griffin, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “This Chair Rocks: A Conversation with Ashton Applewhite on Ageism Awareness. Guest: Ashton Applewhite, Author,
- [10/21/2024 - (1) Get Out the Vote: A Guide to Maryland’s 2024 Elections, (2) The Pulse of DC Voters: AARP's Advocacy for the 2024 Elections.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-21-2024-1-get-out-the-vote-a-guide-to-marylands-2024-elections-2-the-pulse-of-dc-voters-aarps-advocacy-for-the-2024-elections/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 21st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Get Out the Vote: A Guide to Maryland’s 2024 Elections”. Guest: Tammy Bresnahan, Senior Director of Advocacy, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “The Pulse of DC Voters: AARP's Advocacy for the 2024 Elections". Guest:
- [10/14/2024 - (1) Helping Communities Thrive: Amerigroup DC’s Commitment to the District, (2) Safety First: Fire Prevention Week 2024.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-14-2024-1-helping-communities-thrive-amerigroup-dcs-commitment-to-the-district-2-safety-first-fire-prevention-week-2024/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 14th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Helping Communities Thrive: Amerigroup DC’s Commitment to the District”. Guest: Nolan Carr, Marketing & Community Relations, Manager, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: “Safety First: Fire Prevention Week 2024". Guest: Mitchell Kannry, Deputy Fire Chief,
- [10/7/2024 - (1) DC 4th QTR Senior Address 2024, (2) Protecting Seniors from Fraud.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-7-2024-1-dc-4th-qtr-senior-address-2024-2-protecting-seniors-from-fraud/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 7th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “4th QTR 2024 Senior Address“. Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living (DACL). Part 2: “Protecting Seniors from Fraud". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Investor Education & Advocacy, U.S.
- [9/30/2024 - (1) Protecting Residents' Rights within Long-Term Care Facilities, (2) Heart Health: Cholesterol Matters.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-30-2024-1-protecting-residents-rights-within-long-term-care-facilities-2-heart-health-cholesterol-matters/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 30th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Protecting Residents' Rights within Long-Term Care Facilities“. Guests: Genesis Cachedon & Albert Reed, Ombudsman Specialists, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “Heart Health: Cholesterol Matters". Guest: Dr. Hassan Tetteh, Thoracic Surgeon,
- [9/23/2024 - (1) Empowering Seniors to Choose the Best Care, (2) Exploring Aging Matters: A Conversation with Cheryl Beversdorf.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-23-2024-1-empowering-seniors-to-choose-the-best-care-2-exploring-aging-matters-a-conversation-with-cheryl-beversdorf/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 23rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Empowering Seniors to Choose the Best Care“. Guest: Nelly Some, Author, Making a Difference: Investing in Better Lives for Seniors. Part 2: “Exploring Aging Matters: A Conversation with Cheryl Beversdorf". Guest: Cheryl Beversdorf,
- [9/16/2024 - (1) Connecting Careers and Health: Opportunities for All Ages!, (2) The Importance of Digital Skills Training.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-16-2024-1-connecting-careers-and-health-opportunities-for-all-ages-2-the-importance-of-digital-skills-training/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 16th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Connecting Careers and Health: Opportunities for All Ages!“. Guest: Sabine Sanon, Employment Specialist, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: “The Importance of Digital Skills Training". Guest: Demetrius Goodwin, Executive Director, NPower.
- [9/9/2024 - (1) Beyond the Field: Life After the NFL, (2) Navigating the New World of Work at 50+.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-9-2024-1-beyond-the-field-life-after-the-nfl-2-navigating-the-new-world-of-work-at-50/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 9th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Beyond the Field: Life After the NFL“. Guest: Michael Johnson, Retired NFL Linebacker, Cleveland Browns & Detroit Lions. Part 2: “Navigating the New World of Work at 50+". Guest: Kerry Hannon, Author, In
- [9/2/2024 - (1) Dating over 40 is Like Thrift Store Shopping, (2) A Legacy of Service: Bloomingdale’s Advocate and our September 2024 Senior-of-the-Month.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-2-2024-1-dating-over-40-is-like-thrift-store-shopping-2-a-legacy-of-service-bloomingdales-advocate-and-our-september-2024-senior-of-the-month/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 2nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Dating over 40 is Like Thrift Store Shopping". Guest: Joe Devito, Comedian, Drybar Comedy. Part 2: "A Legacy of Service: Bloomingdale’s Advocate and our September 2024 Senior-of-the-Month", Dianne Barnes.
- [8/26/2024 - (1) Championing Justice for Seniors Through Advocacy, (2) Staying Ahead: Understanding the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-26-2024-1-championing-justice-for-seniors-through-advocacy-2-staying-ahead-understanding-the-updated-covid-19-vaccine/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 26th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Championing Justice for Seniors Through Advocacy". Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Staying Ahead: Understanding the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine". Guest: Dr. Maria Marquez, Vice President of
- [8/19/2024 - (1) Back-to-School Health: Tips for Grandparents and Guardians, (2) Empowering Aging: Insights and Advocacy.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-19-2024-1-back-to-school-health-tips-for-grandparents-and-guardians-2-empowering-aging-insights-and-advocacy/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 19th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Back-to-School Health: Tips for Grandparents and Guardians". Guest: Dr. Maislyn Christie, Chief Medical Officer, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: "Empowering Aging: Insights and Advocacy". Guest: Sandy Markwood, CEO, USAging.
- [8/5/2024 - (1) Bridging Generations: Empowering the Ages, (2) Living in Place: Empowering Seniors to Thrive at Home.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-5-2024-1-bridging-generations-empowering-the-ages-2-living-in-place-empowering-seniors-to-thrive-at-home/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 5th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Bridging Generations: Empowering the Ages“. Guest: Megan Tracy Benson, Deputy Director, Empowering The Ages (ETA). Part 2: “Living in Place: Empowering Seniors to Thrive at Home". Guest: Marian Berman, Co-Founder, Living In Place
- [8/12/2024 - (1) Insights into VA Affairs, (2) Sensory Wellness for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-12-2024-1-insights-into-va-affairs-2-sensory-wellness-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 12th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Insights into VA Affairs". Guest: Terrence Hayes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs. Part 2: "Sensory Wellness for Seniors". Guest: Sherri Snelling, Founder & CEO, Caregiving Club.
- [7/29/2024 - (1) Ensuring Peace of Mind: Navigating Heirs Property and Estate Planning, (2) Safeguarding Our Future: Social Security and Medicare in Focus.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-29-2024-1-ensuring-peace-of-mind-navigating-heirs-property-and-estate-planning-2-safeguarding-our-future-social-security-and-medicare-in-focus/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Ensuring Peace of Mind: Navigating Heirs Property and Estate Planning". Guest: Tina Nelson, Senior Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Safeguarding Our Future: Social Security and Medicare in Focus". Guest:
- [7/22/2024 - (1) Empowerment Through Sports: Veterans Gear Up for the National Wheelchair Games, (2) Finances & Final Affairs, Pt. 2.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-22-2024-1-empowerment-through-sports-veterans-gear-up-for-the-national-wheelchair-games-2-finances-final-affairs-pt-2/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 22nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Empowerment Through Sports: Veterans Gear Up for the National Wheelchair Games". Guest: Dr. Jaisie Stevens, Physical Therapist and Amputee Rehabilitation Coordinator, DC VA Medical Center. Part 2: "Finances & Final Affairs, Pt. 2".
- [7/15/2024 - (1) Streamline Your Savings: Cutting Down Your Monthly Internet Bill with Comcast, (2) Empowering Your Health: Navigating DC's Health Care Rights.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-15-2024-1-streamline-your-savings-cutting-down-your-monthly-internet-bill-with-comcast-2-empowering-your-health-navigating-dcs-health-care-rights/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 15th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Streamline Your Savings: Cutting Down Your Monthly Internet Bill with Comcast". Guest: Misty Allen, Vice President of Government Affairs and Community Impact for Comcast’s Beltway Region. Part 2: "Empowering Your Health: Navigating DC's
- [7/8/2024 - (1) Building Stronger Communities; One Grantee At A Time, (2) Empowering DC Elders; AARP District of Columbia's Impact.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-8-2024-1-building-stronger-communities-one-grantee-at-a-time-2-empowering-dc-elders-aarp-district-of-columbias-impact/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 8th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Building Stronger Communities; One Grantee At A Time". Guest: Jennifer Holz, Associate State Director of Outreach, AARP Maryland. Part 2: "Empowering DC Elders; AARP District of Columbia's Impact". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr. State
- [7/1/2024 - (1) DC's 3rd QTR State of the Senior Address, (2) Understanding Black Grief.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-1-2024-1-dcs-3rd-qtr-state-of-the-senior-address-2-understanding-black-grief/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, July 1st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “DC's 3rd QTR State of the Senior Address". Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). Part 2: "Understanding Black Grief". Guest: Dr. Elisha Hall, African-American Engagement Director,
- [6/24/2024 - (1) A Look Inside DC's FY'25 Budget For Seniors, (2) Introducing DC's Newest Queen.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-24-2024-1-a-look-inside-dcs-fy25-budget-for-seniors-2-introducing-dcs-newest-queen/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 24th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “A Look Inside DC's FY'25 Budget For Seniors". Guest: Peter Rankin, Advocacy Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Introducing DC's Newest Queen". Guest: Janet Corbitt, Ms. Senior DC 2024.
- [6/17/2024 - (1) Social Determinants of Health Outcomes for Seniors, (2) Artistry Elevates Senior Living.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-17-2024-1-social-determinants-of-health-outcomes-for-seniors-2-artistry-elevates-senior-living/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 17th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Social Determinants of Health Outcomes for Seniors". Guest: Jasmin Saville, Whole Health & Equity Director, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: "Artistry Elevates Senior Living". Guest: Mary J, Mack, Artist & Our June 2024 Senior-of-the-Month.
- [6/10/2024 - It’s officially the start of Protect Week in the State of Maryland, which runs from today, June 10th through Sunday, June 17th.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-10-2024/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 10th. It’s officially the start of Protect Week in the State of Maryland, which runs from today, June 10th through Sunday, June 17th. During Protect Week, sponsored by AARP Maryland, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse, neglect and financial
- [6/3/2024 - (1) Ensuring Elder Justice Against Fraud, Abuse & Exploitation, (2) Addressing Elder Fraud in Long-Term Care Setting.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-3-2024-1-ensuring-elder-justice-against-fraud-abuse-exploitation-2-addressing-elder-fraud-in-long-term-care-setting/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, June 3rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Ensuring Elder Justice Against Fraud, Abuse & Exploitation". Guest: Andre Lingham, Founder & President, Center for Elder Justice and Education. Part 2: "Addressing Elder Fraud in Long-Term Care Settings". Guest: Lynn McCamie, Program
- [5/27/2024 - (1) Navigating DC's Property Tax Lien Auction: Protecting Your Home, (2) Surviving and Thriving: Earl Lee’s Journey and Advocacy in Stroke Awareness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-27-2024-1-navigating-dcs-property-tax-lien-auction-protecting-your-home-2-surviving-and-thriving-earl-lees-journey-and-advocacy-in-stroke-awareness/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 27th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Navigating DC's Property Tax Lien Auction: Protecting Your Home". Guest: Bryony Coiner, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Surviving and Thriving: Earl Lee’s Journey and Advocacy in Stroke Awareness". Guest: Earl
- [5/20/2024 - (1) Housing Programs for Seniors, (2) Improving Literacy & Digital Skills for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-20-2024-1-housing-programs-for-seniors-2-improving-literacy-digital-skills-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 20th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Housing Programs for Seniors". Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator, Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. (HIP). Part 2: "Improving Literacy & Digital Skills for Seniors". Guest: Jimmie Williams, President & CEO, Washington Literacy Center.
- [5/13/2024 - (1) An Inside Scoop of Protect Week 2024, (2) Combating Crimes Against Maryland Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-13-2024-1-an-inside-scoop-of-protect-week-2024-2-combating-crimes-against-maryland-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 13th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “An Inside Scoop of Protect Week 2024". Guest: Karen Morgan, Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland. Part 2: "Combating Crimes Against Maryland Seniors". Guest: Erek Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland.
- [5/6/2024 - (1) Taking A Peek into the May Edition of The Beacon Newspaper, (2) The Importance of Fostering Connections.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-6-2024-1-taking-a-peek-into-the-may-edition-of-the-beacon-newspaper-2-the-importance-of-fostering-connections/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, May 6th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “A Peek into the May Edition of The Beacon Newspaper". Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspaper. Part 2: "The Importance of Fostering Connections". Guest: Kari Benson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for
- [4/29/2024 - (1) Know Your Tenant Rights, (2) Seniors & COVID-19 in 2024.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-29-2024-1-know-your-tenant-rights-2-seniors-covid-19-in-2024/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Know Your Tenant Rights". Guest: Kathyrn Ferger, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Seniors & COVID-19 in 2024". Guest: Dr. Maria Marquez, Vice President of Clinical Education and Medical Director, Mary's
- [4/22/2024 - (1) Legislative Wins for Maryland Seniors (2) What To Expect When You're Retiring.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-22-2024-1-legislative-wins-for-maryland-seniors-2-what-to-expect-when-youre-retiring/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 22nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Legislative Wins for Maryland Seniors". Guest: Tammy Bresnahan, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP Maryland. Part 2: "What To Expect When You're Retiring". Guest (via TedTalk): Dr. Riley Moynes, Author, The Four Phases
- [4/15/2024 - (1) Health, Wellness & Community Engagement, (2) Affordable Housing Programs.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-15-2024-1-health-wellness-community-engagement-2-affordable-housing-programs/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 15th. Here’s what we served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Health, Wellness & Community Engagement". Guest: Nolan Carr, Marketing & Community Relations Manager, Amerigroup DC. Part 2: "Affordable Housing Programs". Guest: Maryann Dillon, Executive Director, Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
- [4/8/2024 - (1) Impact of DC's 2025 Budget on Seniors, (2) Tips for Navigating the ICU.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-8-2024-1-impact-of-dcs-2025-budget-on-seniors-2-tips-for-navigating-the-icu/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 8th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Impact of DC's 2025 Budget on Seniors“. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP DC. Part 2: "Tips for Navigating the ICU". Guest: Dr. Lara Goitein, Physician & Author, The ICU Guide for
- [4/1/2024 - (1) 2nd QTR State of the Senior Address, (2) Financial Literacy for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-1-2024-1-2nd-qtr-state-of-the-senior-address-2-financial-literacy-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, April 1st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “2nd QTR State of the Senior Address“. Guest: Angela Richardson, Chief of Staff, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: "Financial Literacy for Seniors". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Investor Education &
- [3/25/2024 - (1) Veterans & SNAP Benefit Programs Discussed, (2) Our March 2024 "Senior of the Month.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-25-2024-1-veterans-snap-benefit-programs-discussed-2-our-march-2024-senior-of-the-month/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 25th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Veterans & SNAP Benefit Programs Discussed“. Guests: Swapna Yeluri, Senior Attorney & Emily Ford, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Our March 2024 "Senior of the Month"". Guest: Alice Thompson, 78,
- [3/18/2024 - (1) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors, (2) Technology Training for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-18-2024-1-free-housing-counseling-services-for-seniors-2-technology-training-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 18th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors“. Guest: Mary Hunter, Director of Housing Counseling, Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. Part 2: "Technology Training for Seniors". Guest: Joe Paul, CEO, Byte Back.
- [3/11/2024 - (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-11-2024-1-have-you-renewed-your-medicaid-2-why-african-americans-are-reluctant-to-use-hospice-care/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?“. Guest: Melisa Byrd, Medicaid Director, DC Department of Health Care Finance. Part 2: “Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care". Guest: Darthula Young, Founder, Rooted In Dignity.
- [3/4/2024 - (1) A Chat with The Beacon Newspaper, (2) Holistic Approach to End-of-Life Care.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-4-2024-1-a-chat-with-the-beacon-newspaper-2-holistic-approach-to-end-of-life-care/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, March 4th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “A Chat with The Beacon Newspaper“. Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspapers. Part 2: “Holistic Approach to End-of-Life Care". Guest: Dr. Sonja Richmond, National Medical Director, Compassion & Choices.
- [2/26/2024 - (1) Emergency Rental Programs for Seniors, (2) Talkin' Bout Death Won't Kill You.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-26-2024-1-emergency-rental-programs-for-seniors-2-talkin-bout-death-wont-kill-you/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 26th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Emergency Rental Programs for Seniors“. Guest: Saunya Connelly, Tenant Empowerment Specialist, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Talkin' Bout Death Won't Kill You". Guest: Michael Joyner, Creative Director & Founder, First Street
- [2/19/2024 - (1) Affordable Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Senior Living Unveiled: DMV Insights.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-19-2024-1-affordable-housing-options-for-seniors-2-senior-living-unveiled-dmv-insights/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 19th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Affordable Housing Options for Seniors“. Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator, Housing Initiative Partnerships, Inc. (HIP). Part 2: “Senior Living Unveiled: DMV Insights". Guest, Jared Russell, Senior Real Estate Specialist, DMVLiving.com.
- [2/12/2024 - (1) Turning Pain Into Joy, (2) How CPR Saved My Friends Life.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-12-2024-1-turning-pain-into-joy-2-how-cpr-saved-my-friends-life/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. It's National Heart Month! This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 12th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Turning Pain Into Joy“. Guest: Janet Perez Eckles, Author, Now I See. Part 2: “How CPR Saved My Friends Life". Guest: Roland S. Muse, Heart Attack Survivor.
- [2/5/2024 - (1) Defying Heart Survival Odds, (2) Making Healthier Heart-Care Decisions.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-5-2024-1-defying-heart-survival-odds-2-making-healthier-heart-care-decisions/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. It's National Heart Month! This featured broadcast aired Monday, February 5th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Defying Heart Survival Odds“. Guest: Carla Wills, Heart Patient Survivor, & Founder of CelebrateGray.com. Part 2: “Making Healthier Heart-Care Decisions". Guest: Chief Master Sergeant Karl D. Griffin (Retired), Heart
- [1/29/2024 - (1) Social Security Overpayments, (2) The Emotional Changes of Aging.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-29-2024-1-social-security-overpayments-2-the-emotional-changes-of-aging/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Social Security Overpayments“. Guest: Robyn Griffin, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “The Emotional Changes of Aging". Guest: Dr. Deborah Heiser, Applied Developmental Psychologist.
- [1/22/2024 - (1) Volunteerism & Its Impact on the Senior Community, (2) Health Disparities Update from the District of Columbia.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-22-2024-1-volunteerism-its-impact-on-the-senior-community-2-health-disparities-update-from-the-district-of-columbia/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 22nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Volunteerism & Its Impact on the Senior Community“. Guests: David Conway, Volunteer State President & Jennifer Holz, Associate State Director of Outreach, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Health Disparities Update from the District of
- [1/15/2024 - (1) The Laughter Zone on The Senior Zone, (2) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-15-2024-1-the-laughter-zone-on-the-senior-zone-2-free-housing-counseling-services-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 15th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Laughter Zone on The Senior Zone“. Comedian: Michael Jr., www.MichaelJr.com. Part 2: “FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors". Guest: Mary Hunter, Director of Housing Counseling & Services, Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. (HIP).
- [1/8/2024 - (1) DC Senior Programs & Services, (2) Delivering Tech to Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-8-2024-1-dc-senior-programs-services-2-delivering-tech-to-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 8th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “DC Senior Programs & Services“. Guest: Joan Williams, Clinical Services Officer, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Delivering Tech to Seniors". Guest: Tom Kamber, Founder & Executive Director, Older Adults
- [1/1/2024 - (1) Glaucoma Risks & Treatments, (2) Getting Your End-of-Life Plans in Order.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-1-2024-1-glaucoma-risks-treatments-2-getting-your-end-of-life-plans-in-order/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, January 1st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: "Glaucoma Risks & Treatments". Guest: Tom Brunner, President & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. Part 2: "Getting Your End-of-Life Plans in Order". Guest: Dr. Elisha Hall, African-American Engagement Director, Compassion & Choices.
- [12/25/2023 - (1) Discounts & Payment Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Christmas Carols.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-25-2023-1-discounts-payment-assistance-programs-for-seniors-2-christmas-carols/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 25th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: "Discounts & Payment Assistance Programs for Seniors". Guest: Samora Bazil, Legal Associate & Sczerina Perot, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: "Christmas Carols". Presented by Mary's Center.
- [12/18/2023 - (1) Housing Programs for Seniors, (2) Insights from AARP DC.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-18-2023-1-housing-programs-for-seniors-2-insights-from-aarp-dc/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 18th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: "Housing Programs for Seniors". Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator, Housing Initiative Partnerships, Inc. (HIP). Part 2: "Insights from AARP DC". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [12/11/2023 - (1) One Show of Commercial-Free Christmas Carols.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-11-2023-1-one-show-of-commercial-free-christmas-carols/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: One Show of Commercial-Free Christmas Carols
- [12/4/2023 - (1) Civics 101 for Seniors; Democracy Matters, (2) A Special Selection of Christmas Carols.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-4-2023-1-civics-101-for-seniors-democracy-matters-2-a-special-selection-of-christmas-carols/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, December 4th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Civics 101 for Seniors; Democracy Matters”. Guest: Karren Pope Onwuke, Elder Law Attorney. Part 2: “A Special Selection of Christmas Carols".
- [11/27/2023 - (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Tips, (2) COVID is NOT Over.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-27-2023-1-medicare-open-enrollment-tips-2-covid-is-not-over/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 27th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Medicare Open Enrollment Tips”. Guest: Darnetta Bascomb, Interim State Director, Senior Medicare Patrol, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: "COVID is NOT Over". Guest: Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, Geriatrician, Mary's Center.
- [11/20/2023 - (1) Common Mental Health Concerns Amongst Older Adults, (2) Affordable Housing Development Programs for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-20-2023-1-common-mental-health-concerns-amongst-older-adults-2-affordable-housing-development-programs-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 20th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Common Mental Health Concerns Amongst Older Adults”. Guest: Alicia Dalton, COO, TCMS. Part 2: “Affordable Housing Development Programs for Seniors". Guest: Maryann Dillon, Executive Director, Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP).
- [11/13/2023 - (1) Celebrating the Family Caregiver, (2) Helping Seniors Navigate The Digital Landscape.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-13-2023-1-celebrating-the-family-caregiver-2-helping-seniors-navigate-the-digital-landscape/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 13th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Celebrating the Family Caregiver”. Guest: Sherri Snelling, Founder & CEO, Caregiving Club. Part 2: “Helping Seniors Navigate The Digital Landscape". Guest: Joon Bang, CEO, Iona Senior Services.
- [11/6/2023 - (1) Help for Alzheimer's Caregivers, (2) Online Interactive Streaming Service for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-6-2023-1-help-for-alzheimers-caregivers-2-online-interactive-streaming-service-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, November 6th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Help for Alzheimer's Caregivers”. Guest: Sheila Griffith, VP| Programs & Services, Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter. Part 2: “Online Interactive Streaming Service for Seniors". Guest: Anthony Cirillo, Founder, SageStream.live.
- [10/30/2023 - (1) Know Your Nursing Home Rights, (2) Medicare AND Medicaid Renewal; Know the Difference.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-30-2023-1-know-your-nursing-home-rights-2-medicare-and-medicaid-renewal-know-the-difference/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 30th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Know Your Nursing Home Rights”. Guest: Nicole Belanus, Ombudsman Specialist, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Medicare AND Medicaid Renewal; Know the Difference". Guest: Eugene Simms, Interim Senior Deputy Director and Medicaid
- [10/23/2023 - (1) Latest Scams Affecting Seniors, (2) Coping with Seniors & more…](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-23-2023-1-latest-scams-affecting-seniors-2-coping-with-seniors-more/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 23rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Latest Scams Affecting Seniors”. Guest: Karen Morgan, Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Coping with Seniors & more…“. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [10/16/2023 - (1) Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Season 2023, (2) Home Sharing Funds for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-16-2023-1-tips-for-medicare-open-enrollment-season-2023-2-home-sharing-funds-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 16th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Season 2023”. Guest: Darren Hotton, Associate Director, Community Health & Benefits, National Council on Aging (NCOA). Part 2: “Home Sharing Funds for Seniors". Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator,
- [10/9/2023 - (1) Our Senior of the Month - Oct '23, (2) Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-9-2023-1-our-senior-of-the-month-oct-23-2-fire-prevention-tips-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 9th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Our Senior of the Month - Oct '23”. Guest: Rose Hobson, Volunteer, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors". Guest: Jonathan Davis, Battalion Chief, DC Fire & EMS.
- [10/2/2023 - (1) Avoiding Investor Scams (2) 4th QTR Senior Address.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-2-2023-1-avoiding-investor-scams-2-4th-qtr-senior-address/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, October 2nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Avoiding Investor Scams”. Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Investor Education & Advocacy, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Part 2: “4th QTR Senior Address". Guest: Melanie Johnson, Chief Program Officer, DC Department of Aging &
- [9/25/2023 - (1) Rent Control & What It Means, (2) Senior Spotlight of the Week - Sorrell Greene.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-25-2023-1-rent-control-what-it-means-2-senior-spotlight-of-the-week-sorrell-greene/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 25th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Rent Control & What It Means”. Guest: Sunny Desai, Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Senior Spotlight of the Week". Guest: Sorrell Greene, Advocate for Seniors, Washington, DC.
- [9/18/2023 - (1) Falls Prevention Tips; From The Heart, (2) Housing Assistance Programs for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-18-2023-1-falls-prevention-tip-from-the-heart-2-housing-assistance-programs-for-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 18th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Falls Prevention Tips; From The Heart”. Guest: Shawn Perry, Executive Producer & Host, The Senior Zone. Part 2: “Housing Assistance Programs for Seniors“. Guest: Carmen Castro-Conroy, Associate Director, Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP).
- [9/11/2023 - (1) Our September 2023 "Senior of the Month“, (2) Digital Skills Training 4 Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-11-2023-1-our-september-2023-senior-of-the-month-2-digital-skills-training-4-seniors/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 11th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Our September 2023 "Senior of the Month“". Guest: Theresa Brownson, Recent Retiree , AARP. Part 2: “Digital Skills Training 4 Seniors“. Guests: Lauren Shutler, Community Engagement Officer, Mary's Center & Ms. Barbara Allen,
- [9/4/2023 - (1) Preparing for the 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Therapies for Pain Management.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-4-2023-1-preparing-for-the-2023-medicare-open-enrollment-season-2-therapies-for-pain-management/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, September 4th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Preparing for the 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Season“. Guest: Chris Farmer, Licensed Healthcare Agent, United Healthcare & Owner of Integral Benefits Group. Part 2: “Therapies for Pain Management“. Guest: Dr. Ann Aspnes, Owner,
- [8/28/2023 - (1) New DC Laws Affecting Seniors, (2) Benefits of Senior Wellness Centers.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-28-2023-1-new-dc-laws-affecting-seniors-2-benefits-of-senior-wellness-centers/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 28th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “New DC Laws Affecting Seniors“. Guest: Tina S. Nelson, Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Benefits of Senior Wellness Centers". Guests: Michelle Singleton, Director of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness
- [8/21/2023 - (1) Be Your Own Hero; Here's How., (2) Senior Home Sharing is Stability.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-21-2023-1-be-your-own-hero-heres-how-2-senior-home-sharing-is-stability/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 21st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Becoming Your Own Hero“. Guest: Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta, Author, Be (Extra)ordinary: 10 Ways To Become Your Own Hero. Part 2: “Senior Home Sharing is Stability". Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator, Housing Initiative Partnership
- [8/14/2023 - (1) End-of-Life Planning; It's Essential, (2) How You Know You Are Getting Older.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-14-2023-1-end-of-life-planning-its-essential-2-how-you-know-you-are-getting-older/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This featured broadcast aired Monday, August 14th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “End-of-Life Planning; It's Essential“. Guest: Dr. E Faye Williams, U.N. Peace Ambassador. Part 2: “How You Know You Are Getting Older". Comedian: Ty Barnett, Comedian, Drybar Comedy.
- [8/7/2023 - (1) The Beacon Newspaper "August 2023", (2) Understanding The PACT Act.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-7-2023-1-the-beacon-newspaper-august-2023-2-understanding-the-pact-act/) - Welcome to The Senior Zone. This current broadcast aired Monday, August 7th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Beacon Newspaper "August 2023"“. Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspapers. Part 2: “Understanding The PACT Act". Guest: Terrence Hayes, VA Press Secretary, U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
- [7/31/2023 - (1) Confronting Racial Inequities, (2) “Oral Hygiene & Seniors…](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-31-2023-1-confronting-racial-inequities-2-oral-hygiene-seniors/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 31st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Confronting Racial Inequities“. Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Oral Hygiene & Seniors…" Guests: Dr. Richard Gesker, VP of Dental Services with Mary's Center &
- [7/24/2023 - (1) Affordable Services & Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Housing Programs for Seniors; Renters & Homeowners.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-24-2023-1-affordable-services-renters-homeowners/) - Welcome to this episode of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 24th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Affordable Services & Housing Options for Seniors“. Guest: Dawn M. Quattlebaum, CEO, Seabury Resources for Aging. Part 2: “Housing Programs for Seniors; Renters & Homeowners“. Guest: Carmen Castro-Convoy, Associate Director, Housing Initiative
- [7/17/2023 - (1) Help for the Sandwich Generation, (2) Bringing Technology to All Older Adults.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-17-2023-1-help-for-the-sandwich-generation-2-bringing-technology-to-all-older-adults/) - Welcome to the 558th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 17th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Help for the Sandwich Generation“. Guest: Sherri Snelling, Author, Me Time Monday. Part 2: “Bringing Technology to All Older Adults“. Guest: Tom Kamber, Founder & Executive Director, Older Adults Technology Services
- [7/10/2023 - (1) Recognizing Maryland Volunteers, (2) What's in DC's FY24 Budget for Seniors?](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-10-2023-1-recognizing-maryland-volunteers-2-whats-in-dcs-fy24-budget-for-seniors/) - Welcome to the 557th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 10th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Recognizing Maryland Volunteers“. Guest: Hank Greenberg, State Director, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “What's in DC's FY24 Budget for Seniors?“. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [7-3-2023 - (1) DC Department of Aging & Community Living 3rd Qtr 2023 Senior Address, (2) Promoting Stroke Prevention Awareness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-3-2023-1-dc-department-of-aging-community-living-3rd-qtr-2023-senior-address-2-promoting-stroke-prevention-awareness/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 3rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “DC Department of Aging & Community Living 3rd Qtr 2023 Senior Address“. Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Promoting Stroke Prevention Awareness". Guest: Marylee
- [6/26/2023 - (1) Accessing Legal Help Services for Free or Fee-Reduced, (2) Senior Oral Health in Crisis.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-26-2023-1-accessing-legal-help-services-for-free-or-fee-reduced-2-senior-oral-health-in-crisis/) - Welcome to the 555th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 26th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Accessing Legal Help Services for Free or Fee-Reduced“. Guest: Katie Feiock, Hotline Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Senior Oral Health in Crisis“. Guest: Kenzie Ferguson, VP, Foundation &
- [6/19/2023 - (1) Introducing Ms Senior DC 2023, (2) “Home Sharing for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-19-2023-1-introducing-ms-senior-dc-2023-2-home-sharing-for-seniors/) - Welcome to the 554th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 19th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Introducing Ms Senior DC 2023“. Guest: Cerise Turner. Part 2: “Home Sharing for Seniors“. Guest: Michele Higgs, Community Outreach Coordinator, Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
- [6/12/2023 - AARP Maryland presents PROTECT WEEK 2023](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-12-2023-aarp-maryland-presents-protect-week-2023/) - Welcome to the 553th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 12th. It’s officially the start of Protect Week in the State of Maryland, which runs from June 12th through June 16th, 2023. During Protect Week, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation
- [6/5/2023 - (1) Recognizing Abuse within Long-Term Care Settings, (2) Role of Poly-Victimization on Financial Exploitation.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-5-2023-1-recognizing-abuse-within-long-term-care-settings-2-role-of-poly-victimization-on-financial-exploitation/) - Welcome to the 552nd broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 5th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Recognizing Abuse within Long-Term Care Settings". Guest: Lynn McCamie, Program Manager of the Ombudsman Program, Baltimore County Department of Aging. Part 2: "Role of Poly-Victimization on Financial Exploitation". Guests: Jacke Schroeder,
- [5/29/2023 - (1) Avoiding Real Property Tax Lien Auctions, (2) Understanding Sexual Health for the 50+.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-29-2023-1-avoiding-real-property-tax-lien-auctions-2-understanding-sexual-health-for-the-50/) - Welcome to the 551st broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 29th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Avoiding Real Property Tax Lien Auctions". Guests: Joanne Savage, Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Understanding Sexual Health for the 50+". Guest: LaKeisha Agnew, Community Outreach & Prevention
- [5/22/2023 - (1) How to Identify Elder Fraud & Neglect, (2) Protecting Seniors Against Current Scams.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-22-2023-1-how-to-identify-elder-fraud-neglect-2-protecting-seniors-against-current-scams/) - Welcome to the 550th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 22nd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “How to Identify Elder Fraud & Neglect". Guests: Karen Morgan, Executive Council Member, AARP Maryland & Erek Barron, the 49th U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. Part 2: “Protecting Seniors
- [5/15/2023 - (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Laughter is Good Medicine.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-15-2023-1-have-you-renewed-your-medicaid-2-laughter-is-good-medicine/) - Welcome to the 549th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 15th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?". Guest: Melisa Byrd, Medicaid Director, DC Department of Health Care Finance. Part 2: “Laughter is Good Medicine". Guest: Anjelah Johnson, Comedian, Anjelah.com.
- [5/8/2023 - (1) The Importance of Internet Access & Adoption for Seniors, (2) The Value of End-Of-Life Planning.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-8-2023-1-the-importance-of-internet-access-adoption-for-seniors-2-the-value-of-end-of-life-planning/) - Welcome to the 548th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 8th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: "The Importance of Internet Access & Adoption for Seniors". Guest: Stacy Burnette, Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Comcast Beltway Region. Part 2: “The Value of End-Of-Life Planning". Guest: Zeena Regis,
- [5/1/2023 - (1) Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Let's Have a Senior Sex Talk.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-1-2023-1-energy-assistance-programs-for-seniors-2-lets-have-a-senior-sex-talk/) - Welcome to our 547th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 1st. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors". Guest: Laurel Peltier, Utility Advocate, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Let's Have a Senior Sex Talk". Guest: Joan Price, Senior Sexpert, JoanPrice.com.
- [4/24/2023 - (1) Benefit Changes with End of COVID Public Health Emergencies, (2) Oral Hygiene, Dentures & more…](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-24-2023-1-benefit-changes-with-end-of-covid-public-health-emergencies-2-oral-hygiene-dentures-more/) - Welcome to our 546th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 24th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Benefit Changes with End of COVID Public Health Emergencies". Guest: Robyn Griffin, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Oral Hygiene, Dentures & more…". Guest: Dr. Richard Gesker, VP
- [4/17/2023 - (1) Identifying Mental Health Disorders, (2) Lowering Internet Costs for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-17-2023-1-identifying-mental-health-disorders-2-lowering-internet-costs-for-seniors/) - Welcome to this 545th broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 17th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Identifying Mental Health Disorders". Guest: Natasha Paris St. Amand, Empowerment Strategist. Part 2: “Lowering Internet Costs for Seniors". Guest: Misty Allen, VP, Gov't & Community Affairs, Comcast.
- [4/10/2023 - (1) Check Your Utility Bill!, (2) Budgets, Advocacy & Events.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-10-2023-1-check-your-utility-bill-2-budgets-advocacy-events/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 10th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Check Your Utility Bill!". Guest: Laurel Peltier, Utility Advocate, AARP MD. Part 2: “Budgets, Advocacy & Events". Guest: Louis Davis Jr., State Director, AARP DC.
- [4/3/2023 - (1) Introducing the New DACL Director, (2) Avoiding Financial Scams & more.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-3-2023-1-introducing-the-new-dacl-director-2-avoiding-financial-scams-more/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 3rd. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Introducing the New DACL Director”. Guest: Charon P.W. Hines, Acting Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Avoiding Financial Scams & more". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor
- [3/27/2023 - (1) FREE Legal Services in DC for the 60+, (2) COVID Is Not Over!.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-27-2023-1-free-legal-services-in-dc-for-the-60-2-covid-is-not-over/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 27th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “FREE Legal Services in DC for the 60+”. Guest: Ashley Barksdale & Samora Bazil, Legal Associates, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “COVID Is Not Over!". Guest: Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, Geriatrician,
- [3/20/2023 - (1) Improving Sleep Quality, (2) Seniors & the Digital Divide 101.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-20-2023-1-improving-sleep-quality-2-seniors-the-digital-divide-101/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 20th. Here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Improving Sleep Quality”. Guest: Dr. Ann Aspnes, Cognitive Behaviorial Therapist, CBT Maryland. Part 2: “Seniors & the Digital Divide 101”. Guest: Joe Paul, CEO, Byte Back.
- [3/13/2023 - (1) Understanding Medicare, (2) Chasing Dreams.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-13-2023-1-understanding-medicare-2-chasing-dreams/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 13th, here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Understanding The Basics of Medicare”. Guest: Chris Farmer, Healthcare Agent, UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “Chasing Dreams”. Guest: Ja'Nece Bradford, Author, In Pursuit of a Dream.
- [3/6/2023 - (1) The Beacon Newspaper; Past & Present, (2) Signs of Problem Gambling.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-6-2023-1-the-beacon-newspaper-past-present-2-signs-of-problem-gambling/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 6th, here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “The Beacon Newspaper; Past & Present”. Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspaper. Part 2: “Signs of Problem Gambling”. Guest: Jaime Costello, Director of Programs, National Council on Problem Gambling
- [2/27/2023 - (1) Recognizing Social Workers, (2) Phases of Retirement.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-27-2023-1-recognizing-social-workers-2-phases-of-retirement/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 27th, here’s what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Recognizing Social Workers”. Guest: Karen Cobble & Anna Bell, Social Workers, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Phases of Retirement”. Guest: Dr. Riley Moynes, Author & Speaker, The 4 Phases of
- [2/20/2023 - (1) Alopecia & It's Impact. (2) Black Women 50+ for Wellness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-20-2023-1-alopecia-its-impact-2-black-women-50-for-wellness/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 20th, here's what was served on our senior-friendly menu: Part 1: “Alopecia & It's Impact”. Guest: Julia M. Spraggins, Owner & Founder, It's A Wrap Project. Part 2: “Black Women 50+ for Wellness”. Guest: Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director, Black Women for Wellness.
- [2/13/2023 - (1) Cutting Your Internet Costs, (2) Tip to Navigating a Serious Illness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-13-2023-1-cutting-your-internet-costs-2-tip-to-navigating-a-serious-illness/) - Welcome to this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 13th, here's what was served on our senior-friendly conversational menu: Part 1: “Cutting Your Internet Costs”. Guest: Misty Allen, VP, Government & Community Affairs, Comcast. Part 2: “Tips to Navigating a Serious Illness”. Guest: Kim Callinan, CEO, Compassion & Choices.
- [2/6/2023 - (1) Conquering Your Diabetes. (2) Your Story. Your Wellness.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-6-2023-1-conquering-your-diabetes-2-your-story-your-wellness/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 6th, here's what was served on our senior-friendly conversational menu: Part 1: “Conquering Your Diabetes”. Guest: Irwin Royster, Director for Community Engagement and Partnerships & Aisha Bailey, Deputy Director, East of the River Regional Socialization Hub, East River Family Strengthening Collaborative. Part 2: “Your
- [1/30/2023 - (1) A Story; From Tragedy to Triumph, (2) Avoiding Social Security Scams.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-30-2023-1-a-story-from-tragedy-to-triumph-2-avoiding-social-security-scams/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 30th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “A Story; From Tragedy to Triumph”. Guest: Joseph George III, Senior of the Month - January. Part 2: “Avoiding Social Security Scams”. Guest: Swapna Yeluri, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly.
- [1/23/2023 - (1) An Age-Friendlier Maryland, (2) Budgets, Stories & Grants.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-23-2023-1-an-age-friendlier-maryland-2-budgets-stories-grants/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 23rd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “An Age-Friendlier Maryland”. Guest: Tammy Bresnahan, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “Budgets, Stories & Grants”. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [1/16/2023 - (1) Promoting Whole-Person Health, (2) Older Feet Need Special Care.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-16-2023-1-promoting-whole-person-health-2-older-feet-need-special-care/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 16th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Promoting Whole-Person Health”. Guests: Regina Jefferson, Interfaith Community Engagement Coordinator & Donna Gayles, Co-Chair, The Places of Worship Advisory Board. Part 2: “Older Feet Need Special Care”. Guest: Dr. Kirk Geter, Chief of Podiatry,
- [1/9/2023 - (1) Helping Seniors Develop Digital Skills, (2) Confronting Our Aging Beliefs.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-9-2023-1-helping-seniors-develop-digital-skills-2-confronting-our-aging-beliefs/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 9th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Helping Seniors Develop Digital Skills”. Guest: Andrea Thomas, President & CEO and Cheryl Christmas, Director, Foster Grandparent Program, United Planning Organization (UPO). Part 2: “Confronting Our Aging Beliefs”. Guest: Dr. Deborah Heiser, Applied Developmental
- [1/2/2023 - (1) Addressing Senior Food Insecurity in the District of Columbia, (2) Vision Care is Self-Care.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-2-2023-1-addressing-senior-food-insecurity-in-the-district-of-columbia-2-vision-care-is-self-care/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 2nd, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Addressing Senior Food Insecurity”. Guest: Jessica Smith, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Vision Care is Self-Care”. Guest: Thomas Brunner, President & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation.
- [12/26/2022 - (1) Bridging the Racial Divide, (2) End of 2022 Wrap-Up.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-26-2022-1-bridging-the-racial-divide-2-end-of-2022-wrap-up/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 26th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Bridging the Racial Divide”. Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “End of 2022 Wrap-Up” provided by Shawn Perry, Executive Producer & Host, The Senior Zone.
- [12/19/2022 - (1) Holiday Health Tips & Beyond, (2) Tis' The Season 2022; For The Old School Senior.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-19-2022-1-holiday-health-tips-for-the-old-school-senior/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 19th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Holiday Health & Beyond”. Guest: Sinclair Bayard, Health & Strength Training Coach. UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “Tis’ The Season 2022; For the Old School Senior”. Christmas Carols.
- [12/12/2022 - (1) Xfinity Mobile benefits for Seniors, (2) Tis' The Season 2022; Uninterrupted Christmas Carols.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-12-2022-1-xfinity-mobile-benefits-for-seniors-2-tis-the-season-2022-uninterrupted-christmas-carols/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 12th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Xfinity Mobile benefits for Seniors”. Guest: Jackie MayBeck, VP, Sales & Marketing, Comcast. Part 2: “Tis' The Season 2022; Uninterrupted Christmas Carols”. Sit Back and Enjoy!
- [12/5/2022 - (1) Common Disabilities As We Age, (2) Uninterrupted Christmas Carols 2022.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-5-2022-1-common-disabilities-as-we-age-2-uninterrupted-christmas-carols-2022/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 5th, the following senior-friendly conversation as discussed was provided: Part 1: “Common Disabilities As We Age”. Guest: Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, Mary's Center. Part 2: “Tis' The Season 2022; Uninterrupted Christmas Carols”.
- [11/28/2022 - (1) Public Benefits & Services for Seniors, (2) Help for the Alzheimer Caregiver.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-28-2022-1-public-benefits-services-for-seniors-2-help-for-the-alzheimer-caregiver/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, November 28th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Public Benefits & Services for Seniors”. Guest: Robyn Griffin, Senior Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Help for the Alzheimer Caregiver”. Guest: Ana Nelson, VP, Programs & Services, Alzheimer's Association National
- [11/21/2022 - (1) “Funding Businesses for the 50+ Woman, (2) November is National Family Caregiving Month.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-21-2022-1-funding-businesses-for-the-50-woman-2-november-is-national-family-caregiving-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, November 21st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Funding Businesses for the 50+ Woman”. Guest: Cheryl Hubbard, Founder, ShesFundable. Part 2: “November is National Family Caregiving Month”. Guest: Sherri Snelling, President & CEO, Caregiving Club.
- [11/14/2022 - (1) Good Cyber Hygiene for Seniors, (2) Disrupting Health Disparities.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-14-2022-1-good-cyber-hygiene-for-seniors-2-disrupting-health-disparities/) - On this 10th anniversity broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, November 14th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Good Cyber Hygiene for Seniors”. Guest: Kevin Taylor, Comcast Fellow (Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention), Comcast. Part 2: “Disrupting Health Disparities”. Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [11/7/2022 - (1) Working After 65?, (2) Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-7-2022-1-working-after-65-2-healthy-mouth-healthy-body/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, November 7th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Working After 65?”. Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, Beacon Newspapers. Part 2: “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”. Guests: Dr. Richard Gesker, VP of Dental Services with Mary’s Center & Dr. Candace Mitchell, Associate
- [10/31/2022 - (1) Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities, (2) Understanding Prostate Cancer.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-31-2022-1-rights-of-residents-in-long-term-care-facilities-2-understanding-prostate-cancer/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, October 31st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities”. Guest: Mark Miller, Director, LCE’s Office of the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and Genesis Cachedon McCrimons, one of LCE’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Specialists. Part 2: “Understanding
- [10/24/2022 - (1) Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids, (2) 2022 Power of Aging Expo.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-24-2022-1-over-the-counter-hearing-aids-2-2022-power-of-aging-expo/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, October 24th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids”. Guests: Dan Adcock, Director, Government Relations and Policy, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM). Part 2: “2022 Power of Aging Expo”. Guest: Laura Riley, Director, Baltimore County
- [10/17/2022 - (1) Learning the Basics of Medicare, (2) COVID-19 BOOSTER Shots.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-17-2022-1-learning-the-basics-of-medicare-2-covid-19-booster-shots/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, October 17th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Learning the Basics of Medicare”. Guests: Chris Farmer, Healthcare Agent, UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “COVID-19 BOOSTER Shots”. Guest: Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, Geriatrician, Mary's Center.
- [10/10/2022 - (1) Tech Classes for Seniors, (2) Small Acts. Save Lives.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-10-2022-1-tech-classes-for-seniors-2-small-acts-save-lives/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, October 10th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Tech Classes for Seniors”. Guest: Joon Bang, CEO, Iona Senior Services. Part 2: “Small Acts. Save Lives”. Guest: Mitchell Kannry, Deputy Fire Chief, DC Fire & EMS Department.
- [10/3/2022 - (1) A District of Columbia Quarterly Senior Address in 2022, (2) Investment Protections for the 50 & Better.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-3-2022-1-a-district-of-columbia-quarterly-senior-address-in-2022-2-investment-protections-for-the-50-better/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, October 3rd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “A District of Columbia Quarterly Senior Address in 2022”. Guests: Jessica Smith, Interim Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Investment Protections for the 50 & Better”. Guest: John Moses,
- [9/26/2022 - (1) Effects of PTSD on Veteran's of Color, (2) Galvanizing a New Hybrid Workplace for the 55+ Worker.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-26-2022-1-effects-of-ptsd-on-veterans-of-color-2-galvanizing-a-new-hybrid-workplace-for-the-55-worker/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, September 26th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Effects of PTSD on Veteran's of Color”. Guests: Swapna Yeluri, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly & Kelley Tubbs, Community Engagement Partnerships Coordinator with the Washington DC VA Medical Center. Part
- [9/19/2022 - (1) Social Isolation; Effects & Impact, (2) Celebrating Seniors Centers.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-19-2022-1-social-isolation-effects-impact-2-celebrating-seniors-centers/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, September 19th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Social Isolation; Effects & Impact”. Guest: Brittany Harris, Clinically Licensed Social Worker, UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “Celebrating Seniors Centers”. Guest: Dianne Stone, Associate Directors, Network Development & Engagement, National Council on Aging (NCOA).
- [9/12/2022 - (1) Internet Cost Savings for Seniors, (2) Accessing Food Resources.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-12-2022-1-internet-cost-savings-for-seniors-2-accessing-food-resources/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, September 12th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Internet Cost Savings for Seniors”. Guest: Misty Allen, VP Government & Community Affairs, Comcast. Part 2: “Accessing Food Resources”. Guest: Caroline Casey, Master's Public Heath, Mary's Center.
- [9/5/2022 - (1) Nurturing the 50+ Community, (2) Updates from the 2022 ALZ Conference.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-5-2022-1-nurturing-the-50-community-2-updates-from-the-2022-alz-conference/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, September 5th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: "Nurturing the 50+ Community”. Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspapers. Part 2: “Update: ALZ Conference 2022”. Guest: Ana Nelson, VP, Programs & Services, Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter. Bonus:
- [8/29/2022 - (1) Probate; Pro's & Con's, (2) Pickleball; The Perfect Sport for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-29-2022-1-probate-pros-the-perfect-sport-for-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, August 29th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “The Pro's & Con's of Probate”. Guest: Shelly Jackson, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Pickleball; The Perfect Sport for Seniors”. Guest: Mike Branon, Author, The Joy of Pickleball: The
- [8/22/2022 - (1) Teeth, Gums & Seniors, (2) Are Your Final Affairs in Order.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-22-2022-1-teeth-gums-seniors-2-are-your-final-affairs-in-order/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, August 22nd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-centric attention on: Part 1: “Teeth, Gums & Seniors”. Guests: Dr. Richard Gesker, VP of Dental Services with Mary’s Center & Dr. Candace Mitchell, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Howard University College of
- [8/8/2022 - (1) Accelerating Digital Skills for Seniors, (2) Alzheimer's Disease & Facts.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-8-2022-1-accelerating-digital-skills-for-seniors-2-alzheimers-disease-facts/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, August 8th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-centric attention on: Part 1: “Accelerating Digital Skills for Seniors”. Guest: Misty Allen, RVP, Beltway Region, Comcast & Maurice Cook, Executive Director, Serve Your City. Part 2: “Alzheimer's Disease & Facts”. Guest: Tonya Walker Muse Holtzclaw, Chair, Board
- [8/1/2022 - (1) Seniors & Dating, (2) Ensuring Equitable Aging.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-1-2022-1-seniors-dating-2-ensuring-equitable-aging/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, August 1st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-centric attention on: Part 1: “Seniors & Dating (Again)”. Guest: Rosalind Sedacca, Author, Dating & Relationship Coach, 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 & Yes, 60! . Part 2: “Ensuring Equitable Aging for
- [7/25/2022 - (1) FREE Legal Assistance for Seniors, (2) Building Better Futures for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-25-2022-1-free-legal-assistance-for-seniors-2-building-better-futures-for-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 25th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-centric attention on: Part 1: “FREE Legal Assistance for Seniors”. Guest: Catherine Yourougou & Ashley Jones, Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Building Better Health Outcomes for Seniors”. Guest: Dr. Laura Blinkhorn, Geriatrician, Mary's Center.
- [7/18/2022 - (1) Coping When Grief Comes Knocking, (2) Introducing Ms Senior DC 2022.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-18-2022-1-coping-when-grief-comes-knocking-2-introducing-ms-senior-dc-2022/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 18th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Coping at Grief's Doorstep”. Guest: Caressa Jennings, Speaker & Development Coach. Part 2: “Introducing DC's Newest Queen; Ms Senior DC 2022”. Guest: Vene Antoinette LaGon.
- [7/11/2022 - (1) Lowering Internet Costs, (2) A Quarterly Update from AARP DC.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-11-2022-1-lowering-internet-costs-2-a-quarterly-update-from-aarp-dc/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 11th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Lowering Internet Costs”. Guest: Amanda Gimble, Director, Aging Connected from Older Adult Technology Services (OATS). Part 2: “Quarterly Updates from AARP DC”. Guest: Louis Davis Jr, State Director, AARP DC.
- [7/4/2022 - (1) 3rd QTR Senior Address FY 2022, (2) Online Platform for Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-4-2022-1-3rd-qtr-senior-address-fy-2022-2-online-platform-for-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, July 4th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “3rd QTR Senior Address FY 2022”. Guest: Jessica Smith, Interim Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Part 2: “Online Platform for Seniors”. Guest: Shememe Williams, CEO, MyActiveSenior.com.
- [6/27/2022 - (1) Food Insecurity Among DC Seniors, (2) The Future of Social Security.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-27-2022-1-food-insecurity-among-dc-seniors-2-the-future-of-social-security/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 27th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Food Insecurity Among DC Seniors”. Guest: Linda Popejoy, Managing Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). Part 2: “The Future of Social Security & Medicare”. Guest: Max Richtman, President & CEO, National Committee
- [6/20/2022 - (1) Adding Color to Our Food, (2) "Aging" Affects More Than Just One Person.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-20-2022-1-adding-color-to-our-food-2-aging-affects-more-than-just-one-person/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 20th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Adding Color to Our Food”. Guest: Sinclair Bayard, Health & Fitness Coach. Part 2: “Aging Doesn't Affect Just One Person”. Guest: Irene Jackson-Brown, Gerontologist & Author of "Eldercare as Art and Ministry".
- [6/13/2022 - Protecting Maryland Senior's from Financial Exploitation](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-13-2022-protecting-maryland-seniors-from-financial-exploitation/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 13th we dedicated the entire show to providing information to keep our seniors safe from abuse, neglect & financial exploitation. Brought by AARP Maryland, it's Protect Week in the State of Maryland, which runs, June 13th through Friday, June 17th. During Protect Week,
- [6/6/2022 -  (1) Combatting Fraud Against Older Adults, (2) Saving Seniors $$$ on Mobile Service.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-6-2022-1-combatting-fraud-against-older-adults-2-saving-seniors-on-mobile-service/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, June 6th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Combatting Fraud Against Older Adults”. Guest: Evelyn Cusson, Asst U.S. Attorney, The United States Department of Justice. Part 2: “Saving Seniors $$$ on Mobile Service”. Guest: Jackie MayBeck, VP, Sales & Marketing, Comcast.
- [5/30/2022 - (1) Helping Seniors Avoid Foreclosure, (2) Protecting Seniors from Abuse, Neglect & Financial Exploitation](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-30-2022-1-helping-seniors-avoid-foreclosure-2-protecting-seniors-from-abuse-neglect-financial-exploitation/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 30th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Helping Seniors Avoid Foreclosure”. Guest: Debbie Cuevas Deborah Cuevas Hill, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Protecting Seniors from Abuse, Neglect & Financial Exploitation”. Guest: Amy Mix, Chief, Elder Justice Section,
- [5/23/2022 - (1) Celebrating Older American's Month, (2) Protecting Seniors from Scams & Fraud](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-23-2022-1-celebrating-older-americans-month-2-protecting-seniors-from-scams-fraud/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 23rd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Celebrating Older American's Month 2022”. Guest: Edwin L. Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration on Aging. Part 2: “Protecting Seniors from Scams & Fraud”. Guest: Karen Morgan, AARP Volunteer & Lynn McCamie,
- [5/16/2022 - (1) Understanding Arthritis, (2) How To Humor Your Stress](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-16-2022-1-understanding-arthritis-2-how-to-humor-your-stress/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 16th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Understanding Arthritis”. Guest: Greta Pike Barnes, Executive Director, Arthritis Foundation, Metro DC. Part 2: “How To Humor Your Stress”. Guest: Loretta LaRoche, Author/Comedian/Speaker.
- [5/9/2022 - (1) “Saving Seniors $$$ on Internet & Mobile Services, (2) “Senior Dating; Challenges & Insecurities](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-9-2022-1-saving-seniors-on-internet-challenges-insecurities/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 9th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Saving Seniors $$$ on Internet & Mobile Services”. Guest: Doug Frost, Chairman, Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Part 2: “Senior Dating; Challenges & Insecurities”. Guest: Rosalind Sedacca, Dating In Midlife Expert and Dating
- [5/2/2022 - (1) Be Extraordinary: 10 Ways To Become Your Hero, (2) Rising From Rubble to Champagne.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-2-2022-1-be-extraordinary-10-ways-to-become-your-hero-2-rising-from-rubble-to-champagne/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 2nd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Be Extraordinary: 10 Ways To Become Your Hero”. Guest: Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta, Author. Part 2: “From Rubble to Champagne”. Guest: Vivianne Knebel, Author.
- [4/25/2022 - (1) Rent Exemptions for Seniors, (2) Navigating the ICU](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-25-2022-1-rent-exemptions-for-seniors-2-navigating-the-icu/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 25th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Rent Exemptions for Seniors & Renter Rights”. Guest: Sebastien Monzon Rueda, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Navigating The ICU”. Guest: Dr. Lara Goitein, Author, The ICU Guide for Families.
- [4/18/2022 - (1) Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions, (2) Avoiding Scams & Fraud in 2022](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-18-2022-1-ways-to-save-money-on-prescriptions-2-avoiding-scams-fraud-in-2022/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 18th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions”. Guest: Dr. Roli Ibadin, Pharmacist & Licensed Insurance Broker, UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “Avoiding Scams & Fraud in 2022”. Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and
- [4/11/2022 - (1) Helping Low-Income Seniors Save on Internet Services, (2) DC Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Priorities & Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-11-2022-1-helping-low-income-seniors-save-on-internet-services-2-dc-fiscal-year-2023-budget-priorities-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 11th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Helping Low-Income Seniors Save $$$ on Internet Services”. Guest: Misty Allen, VP Government & Community Affairs, Comcast. Part 2: “FY 2023 Budget Priorities & It's Impact on Seniors”. Guest: Louis Davis Jr, Director,
- [4/4/2022 - (1) District of Columbia 2nd QTR Senior Address, (2) Overcoming Overeating Joyfully](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-4-2022-1-district-of-columbia-2nd-qtr-senior-address-2-overcoming-overeating-joyfully/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 4th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “DC 2nd Quarter Senior Address”. Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Part 2: “Overcoming Overeating Joyfully”. Guest: Bracha Goetz, Author & Speaker.
- [3/28/2022 - (1) Money Saving Tips for Seniors, (2) New Rules for Old(er) Age](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-28-2022-1-money-saving-tips-for-seniors-2-new-rules-for-older-age/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 28th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Money Saving Tips for Seniors”. Guest: Sczerina Perot, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “New Rules of Old(er) Age”. Guest: Steven Petrow, Author, Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get
- [3/21/2022 - (1) Nutrition & Fitness for the 50+ Man, (2) Reigniting Your Creativity](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-21-2022-1-nutrition-fitness-for-the-50-man-2-reigniting-your-creativity/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 21st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention around: Part 1: “Nutrition & Fitness for the 50+ Man”. Guest: Sinclair Bayard, Health & Fitness Coach. Part 2: “Reigniting Your Creativity”. Guest: Mary Potter Kenyon, Author, Called to be Creative; A Guide to Reigniting Your
- [3/14/2022 - (1) Curious About Life's Next Stage?, (2) Preventing Elder Abuse.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-14-2022-1-curious-about-lifes-next-stage-2-preventing-elder-abuse/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 14th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious attention on: Part 1: “Contemplating Life's Next Stage”. Guest: Laurence Peters, Author, Retirement Reading; Bibliotherapy for the Over Sixties. Part 2: “Warning Signs of Elder Abuse”. Guest: Sabrina Osso, Founder & CEO, Osso Safe.
- [3/7/2022 - (1) Social Security & At-Risk Communities, (2) Surviving Heart Valve Disease](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-7-2022-1-social-security-at-risk-communities-2-surviving-heart-valve-disease/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 7th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Social Security & At-Risk Communities,”. Guest: Max Richtman, President & CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare (NCPSSM). Part 2: “Surviving Heart Valve Disease”. Guest: Barney Putnam, Jr., Heart Valve Patient
- [2/28/2022 - (1) Solving Problems with Neighbors, (2) Live Virtual Travel for Seniors](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-28-2022-1-solving-problems-with-neighbors-2-live-virtual-travel-for-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 28th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Solving Problems with Neighbors”. Guest: Leah Myers, Managing Attorney, Legal Hotline, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Live Virtual Travel for Seniors”. Guest: Jason Wei, Founder & CEO, Discover Live.
- [2/21/2022 - (1)Reclaiming Your Rhythm; Rebuilding Healthy Heart Habits, (2) Finances & Finals Affairs](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-21-2022-1reclaiming-your-rhythm-rebuilding-healthy-heart-habits-2-finances-finals-affairs/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 21st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Reclaiming Your Rhythm; Rebuilding Healthy Heart Habits,". Guest: Gail Harris-Berry, Heart Advocate, American Heart Association. Part 2: “Finances & Finals Affairs”. Guest: Ricardo Thomas, Financial Consultant, Thomas-Waddell & Associates.
- [2/14/2022 - (1) End-of-Life Options & Care, (2) Aging & Technology.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-14-2022-1-end-of_life-options-care-2-aging-technology/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 14th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “End-of-Life Options & Care". Guest: Kim Callinan, CEO, Compassion & Choices. Part 2: “Aging & Technology”. Guest: Dr. Richard G. Caro, Co-Founder, Tech-enhanced Life.
- [2/7/2022 - (1) Paying for Long-Term Care, (2) Reframe Our Attitudes on Aging](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-7-2022-1-paying-for-long-term-care-2-reframe-our-attitudes-on-aging/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, February 7th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Paying for Long-Term Care". Guest: Dr. Stana Martin, Long-Term Care Professional, www.MrsLTC.com. Part 2: “Reframe Our Attitudes on Aging”. Guest: Margie Hackbarth, Author, Amaging; Growing Old On Purpose.
- [1/31/2022 - (1) 2022 Update on DC LTC Facilities, (2) Assembling A Meaningful Life After Work.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-31-2022-1-2022-update-on-dc-ltc-facilities-2-assembling-a-meaningful-life-after-work/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 31st, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Updates on DC LTC Facilities". Guest: Mark Miller, DC LTC Ombudsman, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Assembling A Meaningful Life After Work ”. Guest: Andy Robin, Author, The Tapas Life.
- [1/24/2022 - (1) Managing Diabetes, (2) Home Accessibility is more than Grab Bars](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-24-2022-1-managing-diabetes-2-home-accessibility-is-more-than-grab-bars/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 24th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Managing Diabetes". Guest: Sharon Keating, Director of Development, American Diabetes Association. Part 2: “Making Your Home Accessible for the Ages”. Guest: Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, Author, Universal Design Toolkit.
- [1/17/2022 - (1) Medicare Enrollment Periods, (2) A Humorous Guide to Money](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-17-2022-1-medicare-enrollment-periods-2-a-humorous-guide-to-money/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 17th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Medicare Enrollment Periods". Guest: Curtis Parks, Agent Manager, United Healthcare. Part 2: “A Light-Hearted Approach to Managing Your Finances”. Guest: Emily Guy Birken, Author, Stacked; Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management
- [1/10/2022 - (1) Seniors, Debt & Credit, (2) Impact of Rising Healthcare & RX Costs on Seniors.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-10-2022-1-seniors-debt-credit-2-impact-of-rising-healthcare-rx-costs-on-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 10th, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Seniors, Debt & Credit". Guest: Tracy Green, The Credit Fixer, Tracy Green Financial Services. Part 2: “Rising Costs of Healthcare & RX and it's Impact on Seniors in 2022”. Guest: Dan Adcock, Director,
- [1/3/2022 - (1) Beating Glaucoma, Saving Your Sight, (2) DC State of Senior Address](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-3-2022-1-beating-glaucoma-saving-your-sight-2-dc-state-of-senior-address/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, January 3rd, we focused our senior-friendly & senior-conscious discussion on: Part 1: “Beating Glaucoma, One Test At A Time". Guest: Tom Brunner, President & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. Part 2: “DC Quarterly State of Senior Address”. Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging
- [12/27/2021 - (1) LCE Fights to Protect DC Seniors in 2022, (2) AARP's Federal Goals in 2022.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-27-2021-1-lce-fights-to-protect-dc-seniors-in-2022-2-aarps-federal-goals-in-2022/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 27th, the following senior-conscious, senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “LCE Advocacy Efforts for DC Seniors in 2022”. Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “AARP's 2022 Federal Goals”. Guest: Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President Gov't Affairs,
- [12/20/2021 - (1) Holiday Healthy Tips, (2) New World of Work for the 50+](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-20-2021-1-holiday-healthy-tips-2-new-world-of-work-for-the-50/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 20th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Staying Healthy throughout the Holiday's & beyond. ”. Guest: Sinclair Bayard, Health & Strength Training Coach. Part 2: “New World of Work for the 50+ ”. Guest: Kerry Hannon, Author & Speaker, AARP Job's
- [12/13/2021 - (1) Avoiding Holiday Scams, (2) Christmas Carols](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-13-2021-1-avoiding-holiday-scams-2-christmas-carols/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 13th, the following senior & holiday friendly discussion was offered: Part 1: “Avoiding Holiday Scams ”. Guest: Karen Morgan, Volunteer, AARP Maryland Fraud Watch Network. Part 2: “Christmas Carols”. Sit Back and Enjoy!
- [11/29/2021 - (1) Housing Scams to Avoid, (2) Holiday Fraud & Scams](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-29-2021-1-housing-scams-to-avoid-2-holiday-fraud-scams/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 29th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Housing Issues & Scams to Avoid”. Guest: Deborah Cuevas Hill, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly Part 2: “Holiday Fraud & Scams”. Guest: Louis Davis Jr, State Director, AARP District of Columbia.
- [11/22/2021 - (1) Overcoming COVID Stress, (2) Feeding America during COVID](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-22-2021-1-overcoming-covid-stress-2-feeding-america-during-covid/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 22nd, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Tips to Overcoming COVID Stress”. Guest: Dr. Kathy Gruver, Author, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques. Part 2: “How We Fed America during COVID”. Guest: Ellie Hollander, President & CEO, Meals on Wheels America.
- [11/15/2021 - (1) Understanding Visual Impairments, (2) Dismantling the '-ism' Around Age](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-15-2021-1-understanding-visual-impairments-2-dismantling-the-ism-around-age/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 15th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Facing Down Stereotypes & Misconceptions Around Blindness”. Guest: Stephanae McCoy, Founder, Bold Blind Beauty. Part 2: “Dismantling Ageism Thinking & Habits”. Guest: Ashton Applewhite, Author, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.
- [11/8/2021 - (1) Home is the New Health Hub, (2) Aging in Place w/Grace](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-8-2021-1-home-is-the-new-health-hub-2-aging-in-place-w-grace/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 8th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Home is the New Health Hub”. Guest: Sherri Snelling, President & CEO, Caregiving Club. Part 2: “Aging in Place w/Grace”. Guest: Wendy Adlerstein, Executive Director, FirstLight Home Care.
- [11/1/2021 - (1) Alzheimer's & Caregiving, (2) 75...And Very Much Alive](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-1-2021-1-alzheimers-caregiving-2-75-and-very-much-alive/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 1st, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Alzheimer's & Caregiving”. Guest: Ana Nelson, VP Program & Services, Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter Part 2: “75…And Very Much Alive”. Guest: David McNally, Author & Speaker, Mark Of An Eagle.
- [10/25/2021 - (1) Seniors & Student Loan Debt Forgiveness, (2) Creating Your Lasting Life Stories](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-25-2021-1-seniors-student-loan-debt-forgiveness-2-creating-your-lasting-life-stories/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 25th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Seniors & Student Loan Debt Forgiveness”. Guest: Ashley Jones, Legal Associate & Maya Sheppard, LCE Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Creating Lasting Life Stories”. Guest: Beth Sanders, Founder & CEO, LifeBio.com.
- [10/18/2021 - (1) 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Reclaiming Joy After Loss](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-18-2021-1-2021-medicare-open-enrollment-season-2-reclaiming-joy-after-loss/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 18th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “2021 Medicare Open Enrollment Season”. Guest: Phyllis Thompson, Healthcare Agent, UnitedHealthcare. Part 2: “Reclaiming Your Joy After Loss". Guest: Emily Threatt, Author, Loving and Living your way Through Grief. https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com/
- [10/11/2021 - (1) Caregiving During the Pandemic, (2) Senior Sex & Dating](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-11-2021-1-caregiving-during-the-pandemic-2-senior-sex-dating/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 11th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Caregiving During The Pandemic". Guest: Nadine Roberts Cornish, Speaker & Author, "Tears in My Gumbo", www.tcgcares.com Part 2: “Senior Sex, Senior Dating & more". Guest: Joan Price, Senior Sexpert, www.joanprice.com
- [10/4/2021 - (1) Fire Safety & Prevention Tips, (2) Avoiding Investment Scams](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-4-2021-1-fire-safety-prevention-tips-2-avoiding-investment-scams/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 4th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Fire Safety & Prevention Tips". Guest: Mitchell Kannry, Deputy Fire Chief, DC Fire And EMS. Part 2: “Avoiding Investment Scams for Seniors". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Investor Education & Advocacy, U.S. Securities and Exchange
- [9/27/2021 - (1) Nursing Home Rights, (2) Senior Address by DC Dept of Aging.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-27-2021-1-nursing-home-rights-2-senior-address-by-dc-dept-of-aging/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, September 27th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Nursing Home Residents Rights”. Guest: Genesis Cachedon McCrimons & Albert Reed, Ombudsmen Specialist, Legal Counsel for the Elderly Part 2: “DACL 4th Qtr Senior Address of 2021”. Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department
- [9/20/2021 - (1) $10 Haircuts for Seniors, (2) Healthy Ways to Dal w/Grief](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-20-2021-1-10-haircuts-for-seniors-2-healthy-ways-to-dal-w-grief/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, September 20th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "$10 Haircuts for Seniors". Guest: Ray Evans, Owner, Silverback Kutz. Part 2: “Healthy Ways to Deal w/Grief". Guest: Caressa Jennings, Personal Development Coach & Speaker
- [9/13/2021 - (1) Feeding Homebound Seniors, (2) COVID's Impact on Kidney Disease](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-13-2021-1-feeding-homebound-seniors-2-covids-impact-on-kidney-disease/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, September 13th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Upcoming Food Drive for Homebound Seniors". Guest: Jennifer Morris Holz, Associate State Director for Outreach, AARP Maryland. Part 2: “How COVID has Impacted the Kidney Disease Community". Guest: Mike Spigler, VP of Patient Services
- [9/6/2021 - September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-6-2021-september-is-national-prostate-cancer-awareness-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, September 6th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Prostate Cancer: A New Approach to Treatment & Healing. ". Guest: Mark Saunders, Co-Author. Part 2: “Prostate Health & Prostate Cancer”. Guest: Dr. Robert Cosby, Director, Howard University School of Social Work Multidisciplinary Gerontology
- [8/30/2021 - (1) September Issue, The Beacon Newspaper (2) Nursing Homes & COVID Update](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-30-2021-1-september-issue-the-beacon-newspaper-2-nursing-homes-covid-update/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 30th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Health, Wealth, Travel & Arts". Guest: Stuart Rosenthal, Publisher & Editor, The Beacon Newspapers. Part 2: “Nursing Homes, COVID & more". Guest: Mark Miller, DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman & Lorena Ruiz, Senior Ombudsman Operations
- [8/23/2021 - (1) Intentional Living, (2) Arthritis & Veterans](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-23-2021-1-intentional-living-2-arthritis-veterans/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 23rd, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Living Your Life with Intention". Guest: Pamela R J Browne, Author, "You Got This". Part 2: “Arthritis & Veterans". Guest: Greta Pike Barnes, Executive Director, Arthritis Foundation DC Metro.
- [8/16/2021 - (1) Vaccinations; All Things Seniors Should Know, (2) Social Security; When & How to File](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-16-2021-1-vaccinations-all-things-seniors-should-know-2-social-security-when-how-to-file/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 9th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "Vaccinations; All Things Seniors Should Know". Guest: Dr. Detron Brown, Clinical Pharmacist, University of Virginia Hospital. Part 2: “Social Security; When & How to File". Guest: Web Philips, Senior Policy Analyst, National Committee to
- [8/9/2021 - (1) Help w/Rent, Utilities & Internet Access, (2) Seniors Improving Youth Literacy Rates](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-9-2021-1-help-w-rent-utilities-internet-access-2-seniors-improving-youth-literacy-rates/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 9th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Help w/Rent, Utilities & Internet Access". Guest: Louis Davis Jr, State Director, AARP DC. Part 2: “How Seniors Can Help Improve Literacy Rates Amongst Youth”. Guest: Tony Taylor, Branch Manager, AARP Foundation Experience Corps
- [8/2/2021 - (1)Covering Many Things Aging-related with the Administration for Community Living](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-2-2021-1covering-many-things-aging-related-with-the-administration-for-community-living/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 2nd, Shawn Perry(host) provides yet another worthwhile senior-friendly discussion for his senior listeners and their caregivers. Topic: “Just A Conversation; Covering Many Things Aging-Related". Our guest was Edwin Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living.
- [7/26/2021 - (1)DC Public Health Emergency Effects, (2) Seniors, Tutors & Literacy Rates](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-26-2021-1dc-public-health-emergency-effects-2-seniors-tutors-literacy-rates/) - On today's broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, July 26th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “UPDATE: DC Public Health Emergency". Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “How Seniors Help Improve Literacy Rates Amongst Youth”. Guest: Tony Taylor, Branch Manager, AARP Foundation Experience
- [7/12/2021 - (1) Re-visioning the Second of Life, (2) Health & Pharmacy Education](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-12-2021-1-re-visioning-the-second-of-life-2-health-pharmacy-education/) - On this episode of The Senior Zone - hosted by Shawn Perry - which aired on Monday, July 12th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Squint, Re-visioning the Second Half of Life”. Guest: Margit Novack, Author Part 2: “Health & Pharmacy Education”. Guest: Dr. Linda Bernstein, Host & Pharmacist, DrLinda.TV
- [7/5/2021 - (1)District of Columbia 3rd QTR Senior Address 2021, (2) Meet the Newly Crowned "Ms. Senior DC 2021".](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-5-2021-1district-of-columbia-3rd-qtr-senior-address-2021-2-meet-the-newly-crowned-ms-senior-dc-2021/) - On this episode of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, July 5th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “District of Columbia 3rd QTR Senior Address”. Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Part 2: “Introducing Washington, DC's Newest Senior Queen”. Guest: Vanella Jackson-Crawford, 2021 Ms. Senior DC.
- [6/28/2021 - (1) Getting Your Affairs in Order, (2) Finding Meaning in 2nd Half of Life](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-28-2021-1-getting-your-affairs-in-order-2-finding-meaning-in-2nd-half-of-life/) - On today's broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 28th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “The Legal Zone: Getting Your Affairs in Order”. Guest: Shelly Jackson, Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “Finding Meaning, Money & Happiness in Second Half of Life”. Guest: Christopher Farrell, Author &
- [6/21/2021 - (1) COVID-19 Update in DC, (2) The New Intergenerational Workplace](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-21-2021-1-covid-19-update-in-dc-2-the-new-intergenerational-workplace/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 21st, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “COVID-19 Update; Washington, DC”. Guest: Daniel Wilson, United Healthcare Dual Complete Plan, Director of Engagement & Advocacy & Robert Cort, FiveMedicine, VP Sales Operations. Part 2: “Capitalizing on the New Hybrid Workplace”. Guest: James
- [6/14/2021 - (1) Fighting Elder Financial Exploitation & Abuse](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-14-2021-1-fighting-elder-financial-exploitation-abuse/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 14th, we kicked "Protect Week"; an AARP Maryland campaign to raise awareness and combat elder financial exploitation. Protect Week 2021 runs from June 14th through June 18th. During Protect Week, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse,
- [6/7/2021 - (1) How The Gender Pay Gaps Affects Retirements of Women, (2) Washington DC's Newest Adult Day Care Center.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-7-2021-1-how-the-gender-pay-gaps-affects-retirements-of-women-2-washington-dcs-newest-adult-day-care-center/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 7th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: "How The Gender Pay Gaps Affects Retirements of Women”. Guest: Maria Freese, Policy Advisor, National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare. Part 2: “Washington DC's Newest Adult Day Care Center in Ward 8”.
- [5/31/2021 - (1) At Risk of Losing Your Home?, (2) Planning to Grow Older](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-31-2021-1-at-risk-of-losing-your-home-2-planning-to-grow-older/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 31st, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Are You At Risk of Losing Your Home?”. Guest: Joanne Savage, Attorney & Manager, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Part 2: “The Importance of Meaningful Connections As We Age”. Guest: Anthony Cirillo, Author/Speaker/Author, The
- [5/24/2021 - (1) Rethinking Aging. Emotionally. (2) Importance of Meaningful Connections As We Age.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-24-2021-1-rethinking-aging-emotionally-2-importance-of-meaningful-connections-as-we-age/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 24th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Part 1: “Rethinking Aging. Emotionally.”. Guest: Dr. Deborah Heiser, CEO & Founder, The Mentor Project. Part 2: “The Importance of Meaningful Connections As We Age”. Guest: Dr. Deborah Heiser, The Mentor Project.
- [5/17/2021 - (1) Understanding Medicare Advantage, (2) The Laughter Zone w/Mike Goodwin](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-17-2021-1-understanding-medicare-advantage-2-the-laughter-zone-w-mike-goodwin/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 17th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Segment 1: “Undertstanding Medicare Advantage Plans”. Guest: Donna Atwell-Tabor, Sr. Healthcare Sales Professional, UnitedHealthcare. Segment 2: “A Perfect Police Repellant”. Guest: Mike Goodwin, Comedian. :-)
- [5/10/2021 - (1) DC COVID-19 Rollout Update, (2) Senior Sex & more....](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-10-2021-1-dc-covid-19-rollout-update-2-senior-sex-more/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 10th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Segment 1: “DC COVID-19 Rollout Update”. Guest: Louis Davis Jr, State Director, AARP DC. Segment 2: “Senior Sex & more....”. Guest: Joan Price, Sexpert, Speaker, Author, Naked at Our Age by Joan Price.
- [5/3/2021 - (1) Weather & Seniors, (2) Downsizing Your Life](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-3-2021-1-weather-seniors-2-downsizing-your-life/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 3rd, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Segment 1: “Weather & Seniors”. Guest: Howard Bernstein, Meteorologist, WUSA9-Washington, DC. Segment 2: “Downsizing to Simplify Your Life”. Guest: Rita S. Wilkins, Author, Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle.
- [4/26/2021 - (1) DC Eviction Moratorium, (2) Line Dancing & Your Health](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-26-2021-1-dc-eviction-moratorium-2-line-dancing-your-health/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 26th, the following senior-friendly discussion was provided: Segment 1: “DC Eviction Moratoria”. Guest: Nate Aquino & Gwen McDowell Washington, Staff Attorneys, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: “Seniors, Dancing & Your Health”. Guest: Denise Bryant, Founder, Music2YourFeet.
- [4/19/2021 - (1) Small Lifestyle Changes, Bigger Health Impact, (2) April is Financial Capability Month](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-19-2021-1-small-lifestyle-changes-bigger-health-impact-2-april-is-financial-capability-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 19th, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "Small Lifestyle Changes, Bigger Health Impact". Guest: CoachShel E Shel, Owner & Creator, Incredible transformations. Segment 2: "Did You Know April is Financial Capability Month?". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Investor Education & Advocacy, U.S.
- [4/5/2021 - (1) Do You Worry About Loved One's Living Alone?, (2) End-of-Life Planning Conversation Starters](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-5-2021-1do-you-worry-about-loved-ones-living-alone-2-end-of-life-planning-conversation-starters/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 5th, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "Do You Worry About Loved One's Living Alone?". Guests: Nigel Mould, CEO, StackCare & Dr. Kyle Garner, Client, StackCare. Segment 2: "End-of-Life Planning Conversation Starters". Guests: Brandi Alexander, National Director of Community Engagement, Compassion
- [4/12/2021 - (1) DC Quarterly Senior Address, (2) Senior Spotlight of the Month](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-12-2021-1-dc-quarterly-senior-address-2-senior-spotlight-of-the-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 5th, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "2nd QTR Senior Address 2021". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Segment 2: "'Senior Spotlight of the Month". Guest: Al Lamb, 79 (and a half), Retiree, Dumfries, VA
- [3/29/2021 - (1) Accessing Legal Services for Seniors, (2) Be Careful Who You Bully](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-accessing-legal-services-for-seniors-2-be-careful-who-you-bully/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, March 29th, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "Accessing Legal Services for Seniors". Guests: Leah Myers (Attorney), Jennifer Melendres (Intake Specialist), Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Be Careful Who You Bully". ? Guest: Orlando Baxter, Comedian, DryBar Comedy.
- [3/22/2021 - (1) 2021 Stimulus Relief Act; Seniors, Social Security & Medicare, (2) After 50 You Just Stop Caring](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-22-2021-1-2021-stimulus-relief-act-seniors-social-security-medicare-2-after-50-you-just-stop-caring/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, March 22nd, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "2021 Stimulus Relief Act; Seniors, Social Security & Medicare". Guest: Max Richtman, President & CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Segment 2: "After 50 You Just Stop Caring". Guest: Karen Morgan,
- [3/15/2021 - (1) Fighting A Silent Killer, (2) Dual Special Need Medicare Plans](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-15-2021-1-fighting-a-silent-killer-2-dual-special-need-medicare-plans/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, March 15th, the following senior-friendly discussion was shared: Segment 1: "Fighting A Silent Killer". Guest: Michael Spigler, VP Patient Services & Kidney Disease Education, American Kidney Fund. Segment 2: "Dual Special Need Medicare Plans". Guest: Valerie Nixon, Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Advisor, UnitedHealthcare.
- [3/8/2021 - (1) An Intergenerational Exchange; Gaining Perspective](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-8-2021-1-an-intergenerational-exchange-gaining-perspective/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, March 8th, we celebrated our first-ever Intergenerational Exchange; Gaining Perspective. - Representing our seniors were Frances Curtis- Johnson, & George Johnson, DC residents for over 70 years and married for 44 years. - Representing our youth were high school juniors, BJ McNeil (17) from Bowie,
- [3/1/2021 - (1) March Edition - The Beacon Newspaper, (2) Dating Over 40 is Like Thrift Store Shopping.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-1-2021-1-march-edition-the-beacon-newspaper-2-dating-over-40-is-like-thrift-store-shopping/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which March 1st, we welcomed another a senior-friendly and senior-focused discussion around the following: Segment 1: "March Edition & More...". Guest: Stuart Rosenthal, Editor & Publisher, The Beacon Newspapers. Segment 2: "The Laughter Zone - Dating Over 40 is Like Thrift Store Shopping". Comedian: Joe Devito.
- [2/22/2021 - (1) New Legal Network in DC, (2) New Vaccine Hotline in MD](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-22-2021-1-new-legal-network-in-dc-2-new-vaccine-hotline-in-md/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on February 22nd, our conversations introduced new senior-friendly & senior-supportive information for residents of DC & MD. Segment 1: "New Legal Network in DC". Guest: Tina Nelson & Sahar Takshi, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "New Vaccine Hotline in MD" - Guest:
- [2/15/2021 - (1) Protecting Your Heart, (2) The Laugther Zone](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-15-2021-1-protecting-your-heart-2-the-laugther-zone/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, February 15th, we strived to protect your heart, then bring a smile to it. Here's what we discussed: Segment 1: "Protecting Senior Hearts". Guest: Gail Harris-Berry, Volunteer, American Heart Association. Segment 2: "The Laughter Zone - How You Know You're Getting Older". Comedian: Ty
- [2/8/2021 - (1) COVID-19 Vaccine Update, (2) Surviving Cancer](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-8-2021-1-covid-19-vaccine-update-2-surviving-cancer/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on February 8th, we chatted on the following: Segment 1: "COVID-19 Vaccine Update". Guest: Louis Davis Jr. State Director, AARP DC. Segment 2: "Surviving Cancer". Guest: Heidi Bright, Author, Thriver Soup
- [2/1/2021 - (1) Worrying About Parents Living Alone?, (2) Senior Hunger & COVID](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-1-2021-1-worrying-about-parents-living-alone-2-senior-hunger-covid/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, February 1st we had yet another a senior-friendly and senior-focused discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Do You Worry About Parents Living Alone?". Guest: Nigel Mould, CEO, StackCare. Segment 2: "Senior Hunger & COVID-19". Guest: Enid Borden, Founder, CEO & President, National Foundation to
- [1/25/2021 - (1) Systemic Issues Facing Seniors, (2) The Laughter Zone](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-25-2021-1-systemic-issues-facing-seniors-2-the-laughter-zone/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 25th, the following content was discussed: Segment 1: "Systemic Issues Facing Seniors". Guest: Linda B. Popejoy & Megan McFeeley, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "The Laughter Zone". Guest: Shirley Breeland, Comedienne.
- [1/18/2021 - (1) Your Health & Health Disparities, (2) COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Veterans](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-18-2021-1-your-health-health-disparities-2-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-for-veterans/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 18th, the following was discussed: Segment 1: "Health & Health Disparities". Guest: Daniel R. Wilson, Director, Engagement & Advocacy, UnitedHealthcare. Segment 2: "'COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Veterans". Guest: Michael Heimall, Director, Washington DC VA Medical Center.
- [1/11/2021 - (1) 1st QTR Senior Address by DC DACL, (2) Life Coaching for Seniors](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-11-2021-1-1st-qtr-senior-address-by-dc-dacl-2-life-coaching-for-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 11th the following senior-friendly and senior-focused discussion was had: Segment 1: "1st QTR 2021 Senior Address". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Segment 2: "'Life Coaching for Seniors". Guest: Dr. Barbara Musgrove, Life Coach, You Can Turn
- [1/4/2021 - (1) National Glaucoma Awareness Month, (2) Credit, Debt & Seniors](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-4-2021-1-national-glaucoma-awareness-month-2-credit-debt-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone - our first of 2021 - which aired on Monday, January 4th we welcomed our annual friends for yet another a senior-friendly and senior-focused discussion: Segment 1: "January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month". Guest: Thomas Brunner, President & CEO, Glaucoma Research Foundation. Segment 2: "'Seniors, Debt & Credit".
- [12/28/2020 - (1) Protections & Rights of Veterans, (2) The Laughter Zone](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-28-2020-1-protections-rights-of-veterans-2-the-laughter-zone/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on December 28th, we hosted a senior-friendly, senior-focused, and senior-funny discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Protections & Rights of Veterans and Surviving Spouses". Guest: Bardia Bastin & Swapna Yelori, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "The Laughter Zone on The Senior Zone"
- [12/21/2020 - (1) Keeping Seniors Safe During the Holidays, (2) End-Of-Life Options](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-21-2020-1-keeping-seniors-safe-during-the-holidays-2-end-of-life-options/) - On this broadcast (#424) of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, 12/21/2020, we brought subject-matter-experts to provide senior-friendly and senior-focused discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Keeping Seniors Safe during the Holidays". Guest: Regina Kim, Administrator, United Medical Center. Segment 2: "'End-of-Life Options". Guest: Donna Smith, Campaign Director, Compassion & Choices Maryland.
- [12/14/2020 - (1) Aging Networks & COVID-19, (2) Health, Wealth & Self](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-14-2020-1-aging-networks-covid-19-2-health-wealth-self/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 14th, we had two powerful, senior-friendly guests whom are as follows: Segment 1: "Aging Networks & COVD-19". Guest: Lance Robertson, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging & Administrator of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Segment 2: "Health, Wealth & Self". Guest: Louis Davis,
- [12/7/2020 - (1) Older Adult Driver Safety, (2) Christmas Carols](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-7-2020-1-older-adult-driver-safety-2-christmas-carols/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, airing on Monday, December 7th, we enjoyed a senior-friendly and entertaining experience around the following: Segment 1: "Older Adult Driver Safety". Guest: Shawn Brennan, Mobility Manager, Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD. Segment 2: "'Tis The Season Kick-Off; Christmas Carols".
- [11/30/2020 - (1) Rental Property Maintenance and Responsibilities, (2) Advance Care Planning](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-30-2020-1-rental-property-maintenance-and-responsibilities-2-advance-care-planning/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, airing on Monday, November 30th, we enjoyed an enlightening, informative, and senior-friendly discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Rental Property Maintenance and Responsibilities". Guest: Kathy Ferger & Margaret Emery, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Advance Care Planning". Guest: Ted Meyerson, Volunteer, AARP Maryland.
- [11/23/2020 - (1) Tips & Resources for Caregiver's in Crisis, (2) Ending Senior Hunger](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-23-2020-1-tips-resources-for-caregivers-in-crisis-2-ending-senior-hunger/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 23rd, we continued and expanded our discussion around caregiving as we celebrated & recognized National Family Caregiver's Month. Segment 1: "Tips & Resources for Caregiver's in Crisis". Guest: Nadine Roberts-Cornish, Speaker & Author of Tears In My Gumbo - The Caregiver's Recipe for
- [11/16/2020 - (1) Understanding Diabetes & It's Effects](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-16-2020-1-understanding-diabetes-its-effects/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 16th, we engaged in a senior-friendly discussion as we celebrated & recognized American Diabetes Month. Segment 1: "Understanding Diabetes & Its Effects". Guest: Cherrel Christian, Diabetes Nurse Educator & Augustina Fofanah, Clinical Program Director at United Medical Center.
- [11/9/2020 - (1) Caregiving in the times of Coronavirus](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-9-2020-1-caregiving-in-the-times-of-coronavirus/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 9th, we recognized and celebrated National Family Caregivers Month; having a relevant and timely discussion with the following nationally renowned subject matter expert: Segment 1: "Caregiving in the Times of Coronavirus". Guest: Sherri Snelling, CEO, Caregiving Club.
- [11/2/2020 - (1) Virtual 50+ Expo, (2) Energy Saving Programs in DC](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-2-2020-1-virtual-50-expo-2-energy-saving-programs-in-dc/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, November 2nd, the following was discussed: Segment 1: "Virtual 50+ Expo". Guest: Laura Riley, Director, Baltimore County Department of Aging. Segment 2: "Energy Saving Programs in DC". Guest: Tommy Wells, Director, DC Department of Energy & Environment & @Ted Trabue, Director, DC Sustainable Energy
- [10/26/2020 - (1) Medicare Enrollment Season, (2) Voter Engagement in Maryland](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-26-2020-1-medicare-enrollment-season-2-voter-engagement-in-maryland/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone , which aired on Monday, October 26th , we had a highly informative & relevant discussion with the following: Segment 1: "Credit Reports & Medicare Enrollment Season". Guest: Ashley Jones, Legal Associate & Theresa Brownson, Senior Medicare Patrol Supervisor, Legal Counsel for the Elderly Segment 2: "Voter Engagement
- [10/19/2020 - (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Voting Options in Washington, DC](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-19-2020-1-medicare-open-enrollment-season-2-voting-options-in-washington-dc/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 19th we had a senior-friendly, all-around good time with the following: Segment 1: "Medicare Annual Open Season". Guest: Donna Atwell-Tabor, Healthcare Professional, UnitedHealthcare. Segment 2: "Voting Options in Washington, DC". Guest: Louis Davis Jr., State Director, AARP DC.
- [10/12/2020 - (1) Fire Prevention Week, (2) Ending Prostate Cancer](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-12-2020-1-fire-prevention-week-2-ending-prostate-cancer/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 12th we had a senior-friendly good time around the following: Segment 1: "Fire Prevention Week". Guest: Tony Falwell, Deputy Fire Chief, DC Fire & EMS. Segment 2: "Ending Prostate Cancer". Guest: Ilana Ostrin, Spokesperson, ZERO; The End of Prostate Cancer.
- [10/5/2020 - (1) World Investor Week, (2) Active Aging Week](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-5-2020-1-world-investor-week-2-active-aging-week/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 5th we had a senior-friendly good time around the following: Segment 1: "World Investor Week". Guest: Lori Schock, Director of the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Segment 2: "Active Aging Week". Guest: MaryBeth Dugan, Program Access
- [9/28/2020 - (1) Voter Engagement, (2) DC Dept. of Aging 4th QTR Senior Address](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-28-2020-1-voter-engagement-2-dc-dept-of-aging-4th-qtr-senior-address/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, September 28th we had a senior-friendly good time around the following: Segment 1: "Voter Engagement". Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly & Louis Davis Jr, State Director, AARP DC. Segment 2: "4th QTR Senior Address". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive
- [9/21/2020 - (1) Durable Medical Equipment & (2) AARP Meal Pack Challenge](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-21-2020-1-durable-medical-equipment-2-aarp-meal-pack-challenge/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone , which aired on Monday, September 21st, Shawn Perry (Host) fielded yet another senior-friendly, and informative discussion centered around the following: (1) Durable Medical Equipment. Our guests were Donna Atwell-Tabor, Healthcare Agent, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan & Janet Shedrick, District Healthcare. (2) Combating Senior Hunger; Aarp Meal Pack Challenge.
- [9/14/2020 - Examining Male Aging](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-14-2020-examining-male-aging/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, September 14, 2020, Shawn L Perry (Host) led an engaging discussion around one man's view of aging; examining male aging in way we've never seen before. Our guest was Lee Gutkind, Author, My Last Eight Thousand Days.
- [8/31/2020 - (1) Navigating Public Benefits, (2) Aging & Disability Networks during COVID-19](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-31-2020-1-navigating-public-benefits-2-aging-disability-networks-during-covid-19/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 31, 2020, Shawn L Perry (Host) led yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: (1) How to Navigate and Apply for Public Benefits. Our Guest: Daniela de la Piedra, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. (2) How the Aging
- [9/7/2020 - Tackling Senior Hunger One Meal at a Time.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-7-2020-tackling-senior-hunger-one-meal-at-a-time/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, September 7, 2020, Shawn L Perry (Host) led yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: (1) Tackling the Urgent Need of Hunger. Our Guest: Marian Peele, Senior Director, Capital Area Food Bank.
- [8/17/2020 - (1) Yoga Benefits for Seniors, (2) COVID-19 Effects on Nursing Homes](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-17-2020-1-yoga-benefits-for-seniors-2-covid-19-effects-on-nursing-homes/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, August 17th for a senior-friendly and informative exchange where we discussed following: (1) The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors with Cate Doyle Hawthorne with United Healthcare Medicare & Retirement. (2) Effects of COVID-19 on Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities. Our was Tammy, Associate
- [7/27/2020 - (1) Evictions During Coronavirus, (2) Musical Selections to Ease Your Spirit.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-27-2020-1-evictions-during-coronavirus-2-musical-selections-to-ease-your-spirit/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, July 27, 2020, Shawn L Perry led yet another senior-friendly and entertaining discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Evictions During Coronavirus". Guests: Dan Palchick & Sebastien Monzon Rueda, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly Segment 2: "Musical Selections to Ease Your Spirit". By:
- [7/6/2020 - (1) State of the Senior Address by DACL, (2) Leadership, or lack thereof, & Face Masks](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7-6-2020-1-state-of-the-senior-address-by-dacl-2-leadership-or-lack-thereof-face-masks/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, July 6, 2020, Shawn L Perry (Host) led yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: Segment 1: "DC Dept. of Aging & Community Living 3rd QTR Address". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director,DC Department of Aging & Community Living. Segment 2: " Leadership,
- [6/29/2020 - (1) COVID-19 & Nursing Homes, (2) Maryland Senior Call Check Program](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-29-2020-1-covid-19-nursing-homes-2-maryland-senior-call-check-program/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 29, 2020, Shawn L Perry (Host) led yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: Segment 1: "The Beacon Newspaper, July Issue". Guest: Stu Rosenthal, Editor & Publisher, The Beacon Newspapers. Segment 2: "COVID-19 & Nursing Homes". Guest: Mary Ann Parker, Senior Attorney & Mark Miller,
- [6/1/2020 - (1) Senior Spotlight w/former drummer for James Brown, (2) Senior of the Month, Andi Johnson](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/6-1-2020-1-senior-spotlight-on-former-drummer-for-james-brown-2-senior-of-the-month-andi-johnson/) - On this broadcast with Shawn L Perry & The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, June 1st, we had a uniquely special senior-friendly and entertaining hour. Here's what you can expect: Segment 1: "Senior Spotlight". Guest: Robert Mousey Thompson, Drummer for the late great James Brown. Segment 2: "Our Senior of the Month". Guest: Andi Johnson, Retiree.
- [5/25/2020 - (1) COVID-19 Evictions & Foreclosures, (2) Celebrating 2020 Older American's Month](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-25-2020-1-covid-19-evictions-foreclosures-2-celebrating-2020-older-americans-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 25th, we had yet another senior-friendly discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Struggling to Pay Rent or Mortgage during COVID-19?". Guest: Joanne Savage & Nate Aquino, Staff Attorney's, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Celebrating Older American's Month during COVID-19". Guest: Lance Robertson,
- [5/18/2020 - (1) Taking Control Of Your Healthcare, (2) Did You KNow, May is Senior Sex Month?](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-18-2020-1-taking-control-of-your-healthcare-2-did-you-know-may-is-senior-sex-month/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 18th at 10am, we had yet another senior-friendly discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Taking Control of Your Healthcare Experience". Guest: Dr. Melissa Clarke, Author, "Excuse Me Doctor, I've Got What". Segment 2: "Did You Know, May is Senior Sex Month?". Guest: Joan Price, Author, Naked at Our
- [5/11/2020 - (1) Feeding Seniors During Coronavirus, (2) Preparing to Age Solo](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-11-2020-1-feeding-seniors-during-coronavirus-2-preparing-to-age-solo/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, May 11th, we had yet another series of senior-friendly discussions. Segment 1: "Feeding Seniors During Coronavirus". Guest: Jenny Young, Vice President of Communications, Meals on Wheels America. Segment 2: "Preparing to Age Solo". Guest: Sara Zeff Geber, Founder, Lifeencore & Author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers.
- [5/4/2020 - (1) Caregiving During Coronavirus, (2) Easy Fasten Clothing Options](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5-4-2020-1-caregiving-during-coronavirus-2-easy-fasten-clothing-options/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, May 4th, 2020, we had the following senior-friendly discussions: Segment 1: "Caregiving During Coronavirus". Guest: Nadine Roberts-Cornish, Author, "Tears in My Gumbo; The Caregivers Recipe for Resilience". Segment 2: "Easy Fasten Clothing Options". Guest: Nancy Connor, Founder & CEO, Smart Adaptive Clothing.
- [4/27/2020 - (1) COVID-19 Scams, (2) Developing A Winning Mindset in 5 Steps](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-27-2020-1-covid-19-scams-2-developing-a-winning-mindset-in-5-steps/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired Monday, April 27, 2020, we had the following senior-friendly discussions: Segment 1: "COVID-19 Scams". Guest: Deborah Cuevas Hill, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Developing A Winning Mindset in 5 Steps". Guest: Angela Heath, Author, Do The Hustle Without The Hassle.
- [4/20/2020 - (1) D.C. 2nd QTR Senior Address, (2) April is Financial Capability Month](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-20-2020-1-d-c-2nd-qtr-senior-address-2-april-is-financial-capability-month/) - Hello. On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 20, 2020 we had yet another for a senior-friendly and informative hour. Here's what was discussed: Segment 1: "D.C. State of the Senior Address". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Segment 2: "Did you know April is Financial
- [4/13/2020 - (1) Coronavirus; Available Resources in DC, (2) Rejoicing Through The Tears](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-13-2020-1-coronavirus-available-resources-in-dc-2-rejoicing-through-the-tears/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 13, 2020, we enjoyed yet another senior-friendly & senior-supportive discussions with the following guests: Segment 1: "Coronavirus; Available Resources in DC". Guest: Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP DC. Segment 2: "Rejoicing Through Your Tears". Guest: Author Brenda George, Rejoicing Through The Tears:
- [4/6/2020 - (1) Coronavirus & Upcoming DC Elections, (2) Caregiving in the Time of Coronavirus .](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-6-2020-1-coronavirus-upcoming-dc-elections-2-caregiving-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, April 6, 2020, we had one of our most informative shows to date. Here's what you can expect: Segment 1: "Coronavirus & DC Upcoming Elections". Guest: LaDawne White, Spokesperson, District of Columbia Board of Elections. Segment 2: "Caregiving in the Time of Coronavirus". Guest:
- [3/30/2020 - (1)Coronavirus & Legal Matters, (2) Coronavirus Humor](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-30-2020-1coronavirus-legal-matters-2-coronavirus-humor/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, March 30, 2020, we covered many legal concerns around the current Coronavirus pandemic and then attempted to lighten our mood with some tactful humor. Here's what you can expect: Segment 1: "Legal Matters & Coronavirus". Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director & Leah Myers, Legal Hotline Manager, Legal
- [3/23/2020 - (1) Dementia & Coronavirus, (2) A Message More Powerful Than Coronavirus](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-23-2020-1-dementia-coronavirus-2-a-message-more-powerful-than-coronavirus/) - On this broadcast with Shawn L Perry & The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, March 23, 2020, here's what you can expect to hear: Segment 1: "Dementia & Coronavirus". Guest: Mikki Firor, President, Trovato Dementia Services. Segment 2: "Coronavirus & A Promise More Mighty Than Purell". Contributor: Myself, Shawn L Perry
- [3/16/2020 - (1) Senior Downsizing, (2) Coronavirus & Compassion](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-16-2020-1-senior-downsizing-2-coronavirus-compassion/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, March 16, 2020 we enjoyed another for a senior-friendly and enlightening hour. Here's what you can expect: Segment 1: "Downsizing Your Loved One". Guest: Margit Novack, Senior Move Management Expert. Segment 2: "Coronavirus + Compassion". Listen to Shawn Perry as he rants & rambles
- [3/9/2020 - (1) Common Sense Caregiving, (2) Ageless Sexuality](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-9-2020-1-common-sense-caregiving-2-ageless-sexuality/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, March 9, 2020, we enjoyed the following: Segment 1: "Common Sense Caregiving". Guest: Tena L. Scallan, Author, The Ultimate Compassionate Guide To Caregiving Book. Segment 2: "Ageless Sexuality". Guest: Joan Price, Senior Sexpert, Speaker & Author, Naked at Our Age by Joan Price.
- [3/2/2020 - (1) AARP - The Longevity Economy: A Snapshot", (2) Listener Call-In's](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3-2-2020-1-aarp-the-longevity-economy-a-snapshot-2-listener-call-ins/) - Here's what to expect on this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, March 2nd. Segment 1: "AARP - The Longevity Economy: A Snapshot". Guest: Dr. Jean Accius, SVP, Global Thought Leadership, AARP. Segment 2: "Senior Rap; First Monday Listener Call-In's". Whether you are seeking information or expressing your concern, let's talk about it on
- [2/24/2020 - (1) Accommodating Tenants with Disabilities, (2) Supporting Community-Based Organizations](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-24-2020-1-accommodating-tenants-with-disabilities-2-supporting-community-based-organizations/) - On this broadcast, which aired 2/24/2020, we hosted "The Legal Zone on The Senior Zone". Listen here for a senior-friendly and informative discussion. Here's what to expect: Segment 1: "Accommodating Tenants with Disabilities". Guest: Margaret Emery, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Recognizing & Supporting Community-Based Organizations". Guest: Bridget Bailey Lipscomb, President
- [2/10/2020 - (1) M-NCPPC Programs for Seniors, 60+, (2) Tips to Manage Your $$$](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-10-2020-1-m-ncppc-programs-for-seniors-60-2-tips-to-manage-your/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, recorded on February 10, 2020, we discussed the following: Segment 1: "Programs for Seniors, 60+". Guest: Omrao Brown, Managing Director, Publick Playhouse, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. We enjoyed the soulful sounds of jazz vocalist, Christie Dashiell. Segment 2: "Tips to Protect & Grow YOUR Finances
- [2/3/2020 - (1) Utility Scams & Senior Rates, (2) Listener Call-In's](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2-3-2020-1-utility-scams-senior-rates-2-listener-call-ins/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on 2/3/2020, we discussed the following: Segment 1: "Utility Scams & Senior Rates". Guest: Willie L. Phillips, Chairman, Public Service Commission District of Columbia Segment 2: "Senior Rap; First Monday Listener Call-In's". Fielded listener calls seeking information or expressing their concerns.
- [1/27/2020 - (1) Choosing Long-Term Facilities, (2) Food Safety Tips](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-27-2020-1-choosing-long-term-facilities-2-food-safety-tips/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on January 27, 2020, we had pen-to-pad discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility". Guest: Mark Miller, DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Segment 2: "Super Bowl 2020 Food Safety Tips". Guest: Janice Lopez-Munoz, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- [1/20/2020 - (1) End-of-Life Caregiving, (2) Expanding End-of-Life Rights](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-20-2020-1-end-of-life-caregiving-2-expanding-end-of-life-rights/) - On today's broadcast of The Senior Zone, we discussed the following: Segment 1: "End-of-Life Care with Humor, Honesty & Wisdom". Guest: Ann Marie Hancock, Author, You Can't Drive Your Own Care To Your Own Funeral. Segment 2: "Expanding End-of-Life Rights". Guest, Donna Smith, Legislative & Field Consultant, Compassion & Choices.
- [1/13/2020 - (1) DC Senior Update, (2) Ask Social Security](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1-13-2020-1-dc-senior-update-2-ask-social-security/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, January 13th, we held yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: Segment 1: "District of Columbia Senior Update". Guest: Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC Department of Aging and Community Living. Segment 2: "Got Social Security Questions?". Guest: Web Phillips, Senior Policy Analyst,
- [12/30/2019 - (1) Advocating for DC Elders, (2) Seniors. Debt. Credit.](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-30-2019-1-advocating-for-dc-elders-2-seniors-debt-credit/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 30, 2019, we held yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Advocating for DC Elders". Guest: Rhonda Cunningham Holmes, Executive Director, Legal Counsel for the Elderly & Louis Davis, Jr., State Director, AARP DC. Segment 2: "Seniors. Debt. Credit." Guest: Tracy Green Financial Services.
- [12/16/2019 - (1) Preventing Loneliness & Depression, (2) Prescription Drug Costs](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12-16-2019-1-preventing-loneliness-depression-2-prescription-drug-costs/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, December 16, 2019 we held an informative discussion around the following: Segment 1: "Preventing Loneliness & Depression". Guest: Dr. Amit Patel, Psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente Thriving After 60. Segment 2: "Prescription Drug Costs". Guest: Dan Adcock, Director, Government Relations & Policy, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and
- [11/25/2019 - (1) Medicare, Fraud & Scams, (2) Closing the Internet Divide Amongst Seniors](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-25-2019-1-medicare-fraud-scams-2-closing-the-internet-divide-amongst-seniors/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on November 25th, we had yet another senior-friendly and informative discussion. - Discussion #1: "Medicare, Fraud & Scams". Guest: Theresa Brownson, Senior Medicare Patrol, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. - Discussion #2: "Closing the Internet Divide Amongst Seniors". Guest: Misty Allen, VP, Government & Community Affairs, Comcast.
- [11/18/2019 - (1) Considering Medicare Health Plans?, (2) Long Term Care Planning](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-18-2019-1-considering-medicare-health-plans-2-long-term-care-planning/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone which aired on Monday, November 18th, we discussed the following: - Discussion #1: "Considering Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment Season?". Guest: Marie LoScalzo Sammarco, Medicare Expert, Kaiser Permanente Thrive. - Discussion #2: "Costs of Long Term Care and Family Conversations". Guest: Sherri Snelling, CEO & Founder, Caregiving Club...
- [11/11/2019 - (1) Careving Around The Clock, (2) Caregiving Survival Tips](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-11-2019-1-careving-around-the-clock-2-caregiving-survival-tips/) - On this 7th year anniversary of The Senior Zone - Monday, November 11, 2019 - its was an "All Caregiving Show: - Discussion #1: "Caregiving Around The Clock". Guest: Amy Goyer, Author & AARP's Family & Caregiving Expert. - Discussion #2: "Caregiving Survival Tips". Guest: Nadine Roberts-Cornish, Author, Tears In My Gumbo - The Caregiver's Recipe for
- [11/4/2019 - (1) Housing for LGBTQ Elders, (2) Parkinson's & Caregiver's](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11-4-2019-1-housing-for-lgbtq-elders-2-parkinsons-caregivers/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone,which aired on Monday, November 4th, the following was discussed: - Discussion #1: "Older Adult LGBTQ Housing". Guest: Dr. Imani Woody, CEO of Mary’s House for Older Adults. - Discussion #2: "Parkinson's & Caregiver's". Guest: John Lehr, President & CEO, Parkinson's Foundation.
- [10/28/2019 - (1) VA Benefits, (2) 2020 U.S. Census](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-28-2019-1-va-benefits-2-2020-u-s-census/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on Monday, October 28th, we had an engaging discussion on the following: - Discussion #1: "Accessing Available V.A. Benefits". Guest: Rebekah Mason, Staff Attorney, Legal Counsel for the Elderly. - Discussion #2: "2020 U.S. Census; What It Means". Guest: Louis Davis Jr., State Director, AARP DC.
- [10/21/2019 - (1) Medicare Basics & (2) Your Pathways to Happiness](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10-21-2019-1-medicare-basics-2-your-pathways-to-happiness/) - On this broadcast of The Senior Zone, which aired on October 21, 2019, we discussed the following (to listen, click link below): - Segment #1: "Medicare Basics". Guest: Marie LoScalzo Sammarco, Medicare Special, Kaiser Permanente Thrive. - Segment #2: "It's Never Too Late to Find Your Life's Way. Guest: Dr. Merredith Perkins, Author, "Just A Moment - A
- [9/23/2019 - The Senior Zone Radio Show](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-23-2019-the-senior-zone-radio-show/) - Washington, DC's #1 Radio Program for Seniors Today on The Senior Zone we enjoyed senior-centric and friendly discussion around the following. - Discussion #1: "Smarter Investing for Seniors". Guest: Lori Schock, Director, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, United States Securities and Exchange Commission. - Discussion #2: "Tapping Your Way to Health". Guest: Bev Nerenberg, CEO, Wellness at
- [4/30/2018 - Thriving in the Gig Economy](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4-30-2018-thriving-in-the-gig-economy/) - Do The Hustle, Without The Hassle On this broadcast, April 30, 2018, "The Senior Zone" spoke with the organizer, Ms. Angela Heath, of the 2018 BOOM Conference. Are you 45 or older? Do you have an idea to make some extra cash and don't know where to start? Have you reached a plateau in your
- [9/3/2018 - In-Home Caregiver Services; What To Consider](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/9-3-2018-in-home-caregiver-services-what-to-consider/) - One Show, Two Great Discussions (1) On this broadcast, September 3, 2018, "The Senior Zone" heard from their friends in print, Mr. Stu Rosenthal; editor & publisher of The Beacon Newspaper. We’ll talk about the current September issue and several interesting stories contained in this month’s publication. (2) Afterwards, we discussed caregiver services. It’s easy for family and
- [8/20/2018 - Aging in Sierra Leone](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8-20-2018-aging-in-sierra-leone/) - One Show, Two Great Discussions (1) On this broadcast, August 20, 2018, "The Senior Zone" went international in its attempt to learn the conditions, challenges and how other seniors around the world age. Today we started in the African country of Sierra Leone. Our guest was Precious Amabel Lebby; a broadcast journalist who uses her young voice
- [7/10/2017 - District of Columbia "State of the Senior Address"](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7102017-district-of-columbia-state-of-the-senior-address/) - District of Columbia's "State of the Senior Address" This morning, July 10th, on "The Senior Zone" we heard from the District of Columbia Office on Aging, Ms. Laura Newland, Executive Director, as she laid out her 3rd Qtr of 2017 "State of the Senior Address". In our second segment, our special guest was Jay Newton-Small, Co-Founder
- [7/3/2017 - Combatting Senior Hunger & Isolation](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/732017-combatting-senior-hunger-isolation-2/) - Combatting Senior Hunger & Isolation On this program, broadcasted July 3rd, "The Senior Zone" discussed the challenges and opportunities in combatting hunger & isolation among our older adults with Ms. Ellie Hollander, President & CEO, Meals on Wheels America. At the top of show, we talked with the publisher and editor of The Beacon Newspaper, Mr. Stuart Rosenthal regarding
- [6/19/17 - Elder Abuse, Elder Justice](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/61917-elder-abuse-elder-justice/) - Understanding Elder Abuse & How To Help On this broadcast, recorded on Monday, June 19, 2017, "The Senior Zone" focused its discussion on elder abuse, elder justice and the efforts to address these issues with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging of the Administration on Aging (AoA) Mr. Edwin Walker, who serves as the chief career official for the
- [2/27/2017 - Housing Vouchers & All Things AARP](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2272016-housing-vouchers-all-things-aarp/) - It's AARP Monday on The Senior Zone On February 27th, we heard from AARPs Chief Enterprise Strategy & Innovation Officer, Mr. Terry Bradwell and how AARP is discovering new solutions that helps people 50+ navigate and live their best lives. Special Guest: AARPs Legal Counsel for the Elderly discussed their newest program that saves people who have housing vouchers
- [2/6/2017 - How Repeal of Obamacare Impacts Medicare](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/262017-how-repeal-of-obamacare-impacts-medicare/) - How Repeal of Obamacare Impacts Medicare On today's show we talk with Max Richtman, President & CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Our discussion focused the seemingly imminent repeal of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, and it's impact on Medicare. We also talk about current legislation being considered to turn Medicare into
- [12/12/2016 - Work for Yourself @ 50+](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/931/) - Work for Yourself @ 50+ On today's show we discussed a new partnership program between the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, also known as Wacif, and AARP, called Work for Yourself@50+. At the top of our show, we are spotlighted two local companies enriching the lives of older adults here in the DMV. The company
- [11/28/2016 - Connecting Seniors to Community-Aging Services](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/11282016-connecting-seniors-to-community-aging-services/) - Connecting Seniors to Community-Aging Services On today's show we focused on helping seniors learn where to tap into local aging resources. Our guest was Ms. Sandy Markwood, CEO of The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). We also, at the top of our show, discussed current Rent Control Legislation, with Legal Counsel for
- [11/7/2016 - A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/1172016-a-setback-is-a-setup-for-a-comeback/) - Today, November 7th we discussed the Importance of Self-Care without guilt or remorse with Dr. Janet Taylor of AARPs Life Reimagined; where the life you’ve dreamed of having remains very possible. In our second segment and joining us in-studio was Mr. Comeback himself, Dr. Willie Jolley, discussing his powerful techniques, ideas, principles and strategies behind his
- [10/31/2016 - Money & Avoiding Family Conflicts after your Death](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10312016-money-avoiding-family-conflicts-after-your-death/) - On today's broadcast we talked with, Mr. Stan T. Webb, CEO of DreamCatcher Wealth Management on a several topics to include elder fraud and how to avoid family conflicts after one has passed. Great discussion and informative. Our special guest was a District of Columbia-based organization, Legal Counsel for the Elderly, Senior Medicare Patrol where they shared
- [10/24/2016 - Surviving Cancer](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10242016-surviving-cancer/) - On today's broadcast we talked with, Ms. Brenda George, author of "Rejoicing Through The Tears: Embracing Gods Hand In Cancer" and how she managed, survived and thrived through her bout with thyroid cancer – a story you don’t wanna miss. Our special guest was a District of Columbia-based organization, Iona Senior Services whose mission is to
- [10/17/2016 - CareLinx & Amie Hoeber (Congressional Candidate)](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/10172016-carelinx-amie-hoeber-congressional-candidate/) - Today, October 17th, our guest was Mr. Sherwin Sheik, Founder and CEO of CareLinx; the nation’s leading online caregiver marketplace; saving folks up to 50% from traditional agencies. In our second segment, we spoke with Ms. Amie Hoeber for Congress (R) of the 6th District of Maryland regarding her vision and plans, if elected, for the older adult
- [8/22/2016 - The Beacon Newspaper & DC Councilmember Brandon Todd](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8222016-the-beacon-newspaper-dc-councilmember-brandon-todd/) - On Monday, August 22nd, we spoke with our friends in print, Mr. Stu Rosenthal; publisher of The Beacon Newspapers. Listen to Stu discuss upcoming events as noted in the September issue and much, much more..... In our second segment, we hosted first-time visitor and a rising figure in DC politics, Councilmember Brandon T. Todd of Ward 4 within
- [8/15/2016 - United Healthcare & AARP](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/8152016-united-healthcare-aarp/) - This morning, August 15th, we learned more about the Medicare Advantage plan being offered to eligible seniors in the District of Columbia by UnitedHealthcare. Our guest was Ms. Briana Penny, Medicare Plan Director for the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. In our second segment, we became further acquainted with AARP; learning about some of their nationwide campaigns and initiatives as well
- [8/8/2016 - Final Affairs Planning & The American Legion](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/882016-final-affiars-planning-american-legion/) - On Monday, August 8th, as we chatted with Ms. Holley Kelley / Latter-Life Planning Institute, author of Sunrise & Sunsets; a captivating new book on final affairs planning. In our second segment, we were honored to have the Executive Director of the The American Legion National Headquarters, Ms. Verna Jones, the first female to head this
- [7/25/2016 - Reverse Mortgages & Community-Based Total Care](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/7252016-reverse-mortgages/) - This tomorrow morning, July 25th, it was The Legal Zone on "The Senior Zone". We talked about reverse mortgages, how they work, their pros & cons, whose eligible, etc. with Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Later in the show, in our second segment, we talk with the good folks from Mary's Center; a Federally Qualified Health
- [5/23/2016 - United Healthcare & AARP](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/5232015-united-healthcare-aarp/) - Today in our first segment we talked with Medicare Plan Director for the United Healthcare Community Plan, Ms. Briana Penny where we learned more about their Medicare Advantage being offered to eligible seniors in the District of Columbia. In our second segment, we’ll chatted with Ms. Edna Kane-Williams, Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership at AARP. We
- [4/11/2016 - Interview with Donnie Simpson](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/4112016-interview-with-donnie-simpson/) - Today on The Senior Zone we had a very special guest; one that I’ve had the pleasure of listening to for over 30 years. He’s a longtime American radio, television and movie personality and the current host of The Donnie Simpson Show. I’m talking about none other than DC’s-own by way of Detroit, Mr. Donnie Simpson
- [4/4/2016 - Parkinson's Disease Foundation & DC Office on Aging](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/442016-parkinsons-disease-foundation-dc-office-on-aging/) - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month This morning, April 4th, on "The Senior Zone" we strived to do our part to raise awareness and provide useful information, support and local resources for those afflicted with Parkinson's disease. Our guest was Research Advocate, Len Schwartz from the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. In our second segment, we received the "DC State of
- [3/28/2016 - AARP LCE & Jewish Council for the Aging](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/3282016-aarp-lce-jewish-council-for-the-aging/) - On March 28th, 2016 "The Senior Zone" and its host, Shawn Perry discussed landlord-tenant disputes for seniors that live in subsidized housing. Our guest was AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly. In our second segment, the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA); the one of the largest charitable agencies in the National Capital Region, discussed their
- [2/29/2016 - Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2292016-congressman-chris-van-hollen-d-md/) - On February 29th, "The Senior Zone" and its host, Shawn Perry discussed in its first segment how low-income seniors may qualify for up $1000 for property taxes or their rent being paid with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly. In their second segment, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) interviewed in-studio discussing the issues that matter most to seniors such as
- [12/07/2015 - Congresswoman Donna Edwards](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/12072015-the-senior-zone/)
- [2/22/2016 - Creating a Book of Legacy for Family & Friends](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2222016-creating-a-book-of-legacy-for-family-friends/) - In the first segment of today’s show we hope to help you Reimagine Life by helping you think about what you really want to achieve before it’s all said and done. My guest will be best-selling author, professor and media personality Dr. Christine Whelan. In our second segment we’ll learn how to how to create,
- [2/15/2016 - Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D-MD)](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/2152016-lt-gov-anthony-brown-d-md/) - On February 15th, 2016, "The Senior Zone" chatted with first-time visitor, Ms. Holley Kelley, author of Sunrise & Sunsets; a captivating new book on final affairs planning and her ground-breaking and unique approach. In our second segment, we talked with former Lt. Governor of Maryland, Anthony Brown and got his take, his views, his positions and his policy on the
- [2/8/2016 - Connecting Senior's to Community-Aging Services](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/connecting-seniors-to-community-aging-services/) - On February 8th, 2016, "The Senior Zone" chatted with Ms. Sandy Markwood, CEO of The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) about how Senior's can connect with community-aging services within their local area's. We also discussed Pickleball; the newest sport resonating with Senior's and sweeping across the nation. Our guest was Mr. Scott Parker of the
- [2/1/2016 - Broken Memories, Rance Howard Interview & more...](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/broken-memories-rance-howard-interview-more/) - Live broadcast of The Senior Zone from the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD. Interviews with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly, Rance Howard of Broken Memories, Alzheimer's Association, Compassion & Choices, Right At Home and MedStar Medicare Choice. Super Senior of the Week announced...
- [6/22/2015 - H.A.I.R. Program](https://theseniorzone.com/podcast/782/)

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