The Enlightened Cynic (Formerly Specifically for Seniors)
The Enlightened Cynic, formerly known as Specifically for Seniors, is a podcast about growth and change. The show has refocused its direction to invite listeners of all ages into the conversation. It aims to foster lifelong learning and connection across generations. While still addressing the interests of older adults, it also engages their children, grandchildren, and younger people curious about life.
Episodes
Accent, Profanity, The President and the Machines That Talk Back with Dr. Chris Montgomery
What does your voice give away before you've finished a sentence? Dr. Larry Barsh talks with Dr. Chris Montgomery, a dialectologist at the University of Sheffield, about the verdicts we reach in half a second — educated or backward, polished or rough, one of us or not from around here — and why nobody believes they have an accent.Montgomery leads the UK Swear Map, a national survey of how Britain
Failure to Treat: What American Medicine Won't Admit with Peter Kowey, MD
There is a particular kind of authority that comes only from having been inside something for fifty years — from having seen it at its best, trained its practitioners, published its science, and then watched it hollow itself out from within.Dr. Peter Kowey has that authority. He holds the William Wickoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, is a pr
Becoming Martian with Dr. Scott Solomon
Coming soon
RULE OF LAW 101 with Prof Alexandra Natapoff
THE ENLIGHTENED CYNICEpisode: The Rule of Law — What It Means, Why It Matters, and What You Can DoHost: Dr. Larry BarshGuest: Professor Alexandra Natapoff, Harvard Law SchoolEPISODE SUMMARYIn this inaugural episode under its new name, The Enlightened Cynic welcomes Harvard Law Professor Alexandra Natapoff for a conversation about one of the most urgent concepts of our time: the rule of law. Profes
"Fossils Against Fossil Fuels: Bill McKibben on Why Seniors Are Climate's Secret Weapon"
Specifically for Seniors • Guest: Bill McKibbenAbout the GuestBill McKibben is a journalist, author of 20+ books, and professor at Middlebury College. He wrote the first major book on climate change in the 1980s and founded 350.org — the world's first global grassroots climate campaign — and Third Act, an organization mobilizing Americans over 60 on climate and democracy.Episode SummaryMcKibbe
AI in the Doctor’s Office: Is Your Physician Being Replaced? | Featuring Dr. Adam Rodman
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a tool of the future—it’s already in the exam room. In this episode of Specifically for Seniors, host Dr. Larry Barsh sits down with Dr. Adam Rodman, a Harvard professor and internal medicine physician, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing the way doctors practice and how patients manage their health.From "AI scribes" that record visits to pati
"Our Patients Are More Frightened and Sicker Than Ever" with Dr. Robin Canada and Elizabeth Whidden
Host Dr. Larry Barsh sits down with two frontline Philadelphia healthcare providers to discuss the mounting health crisis driven by fear of immigration enforcement in immigrant communities. The conversation draws on a powerful New York Times op-ed the guests co-authored in February, titled "Our Patients Are More Frightened and Sicker Than Ever," and explores real patient stories, systemi
You Can't Retire From Purpose - What 40 Years of Cardiology Taught Dr. Alan Rozanski About Living
You Can't Retire From Purpose Dr. Alan Rozanski on the Six Domains of Health and What It Really Means to Age Well In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alan Rozanski — cardiologist, lifestyle medicine physician, professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a founding pioneer of behavioral cardiology. With nearly 300 published articles, Dr. Rozanski has spent 40 years studying h
The Nazi and The Psychiatrist with Jack El-Hai - the book upon which the movie Nuremberg was based
In an era when American democracy faces unprecedented challenges and questions about authoritarianism have moved from the margins to the center of our political discourse, this conversation with author Jack El-Hai offers crucial historical perspective. The parallels between the events he chronicles in his book and the political landscape we're witnessing today make this discussion essential li
Cognitive Benefits of Engaging with Tech as You Age with Dr. Michael Scullin
The Digital Workout: Why Your Smartphone is a Shield Against DementiaIn this episode of Specifically for Seniors, Dr. Larry Barsh sits down with Dr. Michael Scullin, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University, to tackle a common frustration among the "Digital Pioneer" generation: the steep learning curve of modern technology. While many seniors feel tempted to set th
Technology Made Gentle: A Senior’s Guide to AI with Dan Wilson
In this episode of the podcast Specifically for Seniors, host Dr. Larry Barsh sits down with technologist and author Dan Wilson to discuss how artificial intelligence can empower older adults. Dan shares that his inspiration for writing his book came after he successfully helped his mother fix her home WiFi from 500 miles away by using ChatGPT to troubleshoot the problem. He explains that for the
Getting Older Without Getting Old with David Cravit and Larry Wolf
In this episode of Specifically for Seniors, Dr. Larry Barsh welcomes David Cravit and Larry Wolf, co-authors of Super Aging: Getting Older without Getting Old and the Super Aging Workbook. Together they explore how aging can be reframed as a stage of opportunity rather than decline. Drawing on decades of experience in advertising, branding, and consumer trends, they describe how the concept of “s
Postcards to Voters with Tony the Democrat
Welcome to Specifically for Seniors! Today we’re delighted to introduce Tony McMullen, affectionately known as “Tony the Democrat.” His story is one of those rare grassroots adventures that begins small and blossoms into something extraordinary. \Back in March of 2017, Tony invited just five friends over to handwrite postcards reminding voters about an upcoming election. Five friends, five postcar
The Pen That Skewers Power: A Conversation with Steve Brodner
Editorial cartoons distill political complexity into a single, unforgettable image. By exaggerating flaws, contradictions, and absurdities, they make power visible—often more effectively than prose. In this episode of Specifically for Seniors, we sit down with the legendary Steve Brodner, whose fearless illustrations have chronicled American political theater for decades. From the Library of Congr
Addiction Doesn’t Retire: Substance Misuse and the Aging American with Dr. Lee Tannenbaum
In this episode of Specifically for Seniors, host Laurence I. Barsh sits down with Dr. Lee Tannenbaum, a physician and healthcare leader whose career has been devoted to improving addiction treatment across the lifespan. Together, they confront a growing but often invisible crisis: substance misuse among older adults. While addiction in the United States is frequently portrayed as a youth-driven e
Episode 108: Caroline's Cart with Drew Ann Long
Welcome to Specifically for Seniors, where today we explore the civic power of everyday objects and the people who dare to redesign them. Today’s guest didn’t start with a blueprint—she started with a daughter. Drew Ann Long is the creator of Caroline’s Cart, a revolutionary shopping cart designed for children and adults with disabilities. Named after her daughter Caroline, who was born with Rett
Episode 107: The Civic Firepower of Senior Activism at We the Seniors with Judy Loeb & Mary Mulvihill
Welcome to Specifically for Seniors, the podcast that celebrates the wisdom, wit, and willpower of older adults who refuse to sit quietly on the sidelines.Today’s episode is a rich opportunity to spotlight the civic firepower of senior activism and the strategic brilliance behind We the Seniors—a grassroots movement that’s proving age is not a limitation, but a launchpad for change.Our guests, Mar
Episode 106: Narcissism and National Harm with Dr. Jocelyn Sze
One day, Narcissus caught sight of his own reflection and thought, “Finally—someone who gets me.” Fast forward a few millennia, and Donald Trump, in a moment of mythological cosplay, gazed into the Capitol Reflecting Pool and saw not the dome of democracy, but the shimmering image of his own magnificence. And like his ancient counterpart, he was utterly transfixed.So in June 2025, to mark his 79th
Episode 105: The Serious Side of Laughing at Trump with Dr. Sophia McClennen
Join us on our Substack page (https://specificallyforseniors.substack.com)where satire meets substance and storytelling sparks civic engagement and where we comment several + times a week. Let’s keep the conversation sharp, smart, and unapologetically bold.In the August 14, 2025 episode, Larry welcomes Dr. Sophia McClennen. Sophia is a professor of international affairs and comparative literature
Episode 104: Memory Lane TV, calming videos for dementia management, with Alban Maino
I don’t usually invite a sponsor on to a podcast, but today I’m going to do just that because I think it's important for you to hear what my guest has to say about his product.Regular listeners to Specifically for Seniors realize that I have accepted a sponsor for the podcast and, hopefully, it will help keep us on the air. I’ve held off because I wanted to make sure that any product or service th
Episode 103: Medical Research in the Time of Trump with Stephen Spielberg, MD
With the appointment of Robert F Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Trump administration has systematically targeted the next generation of scientists and public health leaders. He has cut science funding to its lowest level in decades. More than 20,000 jobs were eliminated, billions of dollars in scientific research has been threatened or paused, and a budget draft prop
Episode 102: "Thank You for Your Interest", a short film, with Ethan & Carmel Barsh
We’re going to take a break from politics and the voices of older adults on today’s podcast and talk with the younger generation that keeps us inspired.I was recently introduced to a compelling new voice in filmmaking, a bold young screenwriter and director whose creative vision and storytelling instincts mark him as one to watch. At this year’s NYC Short Film Showcase at New Plaza Cinema, audien
Episode 101: Veteran's Administration lays off 80,000 Employees with Elizabeth Jamison
A Fact Sheet at whitehouse.gov is entitled President Donald J. Trump Keeps Promises to Our Veterans and Establishes New Center for Homeless Veterans.Fact Sheet Linkhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-keeps-promises-to-our-veterans-and-establishes-new-center-for-homeless-veterans/On this page is the statement “President Trump strongly believes that eve
Episode 100: Senior Care and Trump's Budget with Nathan Boucher
A FACT CHECK at the White House website proclaims “President Trump will always a protect Social Security and Medicare.” It goes on to quote Elon Musk saying “The waste and fraud in entitlement spending — which is most of the federal spending is entitlements — so, that’s, like, the big one to eliminate. That’s the, sort of half-trillion, maybe $6-700 billion a year.” After a list of “facts” about f
Episode 99: All Things Spaceflight with Astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell
A recent space tourism flight on the Blue Origin capsule featuring an all-female crew including Katy Perry and Gayle King sparked some controversy over whether it was a publicity stunt to promote Jeff Bezos’ space tourism business or whether it had some scientific purpose. We were curious about humans’ venture into space, so we called on the go-to-expert on all things space flight Dr. Jonathan McD
Episode 98: The Loss of Press Freedom with Professor Rebecca Hamilton
A Free ranging discussion of freedom of the press.Dictators hate a free press. Victor Orbán in Hungary built his own media universe while simultaneously dismantling the free press. The Nazis smashed printing presses of opposition newspapers. One of Trump’s first actions was to dictate who would cover him in the White House and on Air Force One and refuse to allow the Associated Press admittance to
Episode 97: Funding Cuts, Harmful Policies and Your Visit to National Parks with Alan Spears
A recent article in the Washington Post described the current administration's attempts to cancel leases for many National Park Service buildings saying that it could save taxpayers millions of dollars. This move came after the firing of about 1000 probationary workers.I wanted to learn more about the National Park Service and how funding cuts will affect visitors this summer, but more than that -
The Silencing of the Voice of America with Steve Herman
I was 6 years old when Voice of America first broadcast during World War II. It was established in 1941 initially focused on countering Nazi and Japanese propaganda during World War II and later played a significant role during the Cold War broadcasting to communist countries. Very recently, however, the White House moved to close down Voice of America to "ensure taxpayers are no longer on the hoo
The Citizens' Climate Lobby with David Cain
The news that the Trump administration plans to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency's offices and the future implications of Trump's energy policies on the environment and climate led to my concern about how it will affect my children and grandchildren and yours. Because I didn't understand what all the implications could be and what we could do about it, I invited David Cain
The Constitutional Crisis of 2025 with Prof. Alexander Keyssar
One cannot turn on the news on TV or read a newspaper without hearing the words - Constitutional crisis. There's so much confusion about whether we are in a Constitutional Crisis or not, Professor Alexandra Keyssar rejoined the podcast to help us understand what a Constitutional crisis is and whether we are in one.Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Pol
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From Indivisible.org"The House and Senate are heading home for recess from March 15-23 -- and they are desperate to avoid you.Why? Because during the last recess, the few Republicans who dared to hold town halls got absolutely wrecked by their own constituents. People showed up. They demanded answers. They called out their Members of Congress for gutting Medicaid, slashing Social Security, an
Reclaiming Our Democracy with Sam Daley- Harris
There's an old Joke:What's the difference between ignorance and apathy?The answer: I don't know and I don't care.That pretty much sums up the way many of us feel right now.This podcast was recorded in mid- February, 2025 about a month after the inauguration of Donald Trump. In the few short weeks of his second term as president, he has fundamentally changed most of which we older adults have long
Survivng the Survivor with Joel and Karmela Waldman
To be honest I should have titled this podcast -Surviving the Podcast Guests.Tune in and you'll understand why I said this.
Joel and Karmela Waldman are mother and son co-hosts of their True Crime podcast called Surviving the Survivor.
Joel worked most recently as a Washington, D.C.-based correspondent for Fox News, covering national politics from Capitol Hill. He has also worked as an investig
A Conversation with Bob Levey
We've just been through an historic election and so we asked Bob Levey, a prize winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since the Johnson administration to talk with us about it.
We talked about Bob's early years at The Washington Post and his currect column on the Senior Beacon Newspapers. Bob and I discussed the recent election, the job that both print and media did in covering
Beyond Babi Yar with John Pollick
This podcast was recorded during the part of the year in which the holiest of Jewish holidays takes place. It seemed appropriate to take some time to remember those of us who were lost during the Holocaust, but a part of the Holocaust many of us know little about,
This podcast contains a film by John Pollick:
(From the film's web page - https://www,beyondbabiyarmovie.com)
"Babi Yar, or Babyn Yar,
Making It Easier for Older Americans to Voter with Attorney Joan Bondareff
According to Senator Bob Casey, the ranking member of the special committee on aging , "The right to vote is one of the fundamental pilars of our democracy, but that right is under attack for millions of older Americans across the nation. Attempts to limit voting locations, the length of early voting periods, inaccessible voting locations, and new, strict voter identification laws threaten the har
Preventing Senior Moments with Dr. Stan Goldberg
We all get them - those momentary lapses when we can't recall someone's name, why we came into a room or where we left the car keys. We call them senior moments, but are these moments inevitable or limited to seniors?
We'll learn more about these senior moments and how to work through them with our guest this week on Specifically for Seniors, Dr Stan Goldberg. Dr. Stan Goldberg is an
Culinary Characters Unlocked - a new podcast with David Page
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is Emmy winner, international acclaimed journalist, executive producer, food and travel lover, and creator of the beloved groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page takes us deep into the world of chefs, restaurateurs, and everything “foodie” on his new podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked, featuring incisive, entertaining and uninhibit
A Conversation About Mental and Physiological Aging with Ben Katz and Pamela Teaster
My guests today on Specifically for Seniors caught my attention in an Opinion piece in the Washington Post. Professors Ben Katz and Pamela Teaster urged “an objective, scientific conversation about mental and physiological aging - both for our leaders and for the rapidly aging populations around the world” realizing that these conversations are both difficult and obligatory.
We’re going to try t
Jews, Magic and the Holocaust
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing magician, but his story goes way beyond slight of hand and deceptions. Richard Hatch holds two graduate degrees in physics, but found it easier to apparently violate ther laws of physics than to discover them. Dick has always had a fascination with books on magic, but one book, in particular, led him a deeper understanding of the Jewish pe
Real Talk About Hospital Stays with Monique Nugent, MD, MPH
An unfortunate fact of life at our age is that sooner or later we are going to face a hospital admission whether due to an illness, an injury or pain, and that can be confusing and frightening. Many of us need help in preparing for an Emergency Room and/or hospital visit. Once in the hospital learning how to navigate hospital care and advocate for ourselves is essential
So I called on Dr. Monique
A Rabbi, A Lawyer and a Chiropracter Walk Into a Comedy Contest,,,, with Bob Alper
My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing Rabbi and stand-up comedian. Bob Alper has been seen on Good Morning America, Showtime, The BBC, CNN and was featured on Extra, TV’s top rated entertainment program, immediately following a segment on the size of Jennifer Lopez’s butt.
Bob and I talk about how a Rabbi got started as a stand-up comedian, why he feels that humor is holy, h
The Longevity Secret with Noelle Nelson
I have a friend who just celebrated his 100th birthday. He was a bombadier during World War II. He is in great physical ad mental health, has written a play about his experiences and is trying to cast that play at the senior residence he considers home. This got me wondering if there was a way that more of us could live well into old age, so I called on Noelle Nelson, PhD author of “The Longevity
From Detroit Cop to Filmmaker with Chad Richardson
One of the best parts of doing this podcast is that it gives me the opportunity to meet and talk with some remarkable people who've done exceptional things after retirement. Chad Richardson was a Detroit police officer who gave himself the gift of filmmaking when he retired from law enforcement. On today's episode of Specifically for Seniors takes us on his journey to fulfill his dream aft
A Conversation with Maggie Scarf
Maggie Scarf is a former visiting fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, and a fellow of Jonathan Edwards College, Yale University. She was for many years a Contributing Editor to The New Republic and a member of the advisory board of the American Psychiatric Press.
Maggie is the author of seven books for adults and two books for children. She s the recipient of numerous awards
Services for Older Adults in Massachusetts with Elissa Sherman, PhD
There is an organization in Massachusetts that is focused on caring for an aging population, that develops services that meet older adults’ needs and preferences and advocates for us. I had not heard of this organization before so we invited Elissa Sherman, the President of LeadingAge Massachusetts. to explain it to us.
Dr. Sherman has worked in aging policy for more than 30 years, beginning her
The Grand Canyon Run with Rick Mater
Rick Mater is a longtime runner and Emmy-nominated TV executive living in Los Angeles. He was born in Pinner, England, and grew up in California, New Jersey, and Munich, Germany.
A miler in high school, he lettered in cross-country in college and has run the Grand Canyon twice as a cardiac patient. A heart attack survivor, he has four stents in his left anterior descending artery and a defibrilla
Living with a disability with Lisa Iezzoni, MD
As many of us age we develop physical problems, we have difficulty seeing, hearing and mobility. We require a walker, wheelchair or motorized device to get around. And we feel that our physicians don’t understand our problems. So we asked Dr. Lisa Iezzoni to be a guest on the podcast to help us work through the challenges we face.
Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc is Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical
The challenges of a long life with MT Connolly
On today's podcast, it is my distinct honor to introduce MT Connolly to those of you who have never had the privilege of meeting her. M.T. Connolly is a leading national expert on elder justice and a MacArthur “genius” grant awardee.
In issuing the award, the foundation said Connolly has “ devoted her career to laying bare the many forms of elder abuse: physical and psychological, as well as
The Importance of Family Stories with Elizabeth Keating, PhD
Elizabeth Keating is a professor of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in culture and communication. Her book, The Essental Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generations, reached #1 on Amazon’s “Movers & Shakers in Books” in the first week of publication, and was #1 in cultural anthropology the week after. The book takes an anthropolo
What to Expect as You Age - a gerontologist's viewpoint with Rosanne Leipzig, MD
Our guest today on Specifically for Seniors, Dr. Rosanne Leipzig is internationally recognized in the field of geriatrics. Dr Leipzig is the Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor and Vice Chair, Emerita of the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Leipzig’s latest book, Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the
A Trump Second Term? with Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter is an award winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer and radio host.
His most recent book is “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.” Jonathan is a former editor and columnist at Newsweek, politics analyst for NBC news and MSNBC. He has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Washington Monthly, the New Yorker, Bloomber
A Conversation About Book Banning in Florida wth Tania Galiñanes
Book bans have reached a record high over the past two years. Books targeted have overwhelmingly been about people of color and LGBTQ individuals. And nowhere has that been more evident than in Florida.
Our guest today on Specifically for Seniors, Tania Galiñanes had to face Florida House Bill 1467 head on as a school librarian in Florida. House Bill 1467, signed by Governor DeSantis on March 25
Don't Make Me Hate You with Maureen Langan
Be advised: Adult language is used during this podcast
Those of you who are fans of the TV show -Amerca's Got Talent - will recognize my guest this week. Maureen Langan was a semi-finalist on Season 18 of AGT where her performance landed her a standing ovation and four "Yeses" from the judges. Maureen is an internationally acclaimed standup comedian, broadcaster, Tedx Talk speaker
A Trash-talking, Acid Wasted Golem is Revitalized in Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach
Adam Mansbach is a novelist, screenwriter, cultural critic and humorist. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Go the F**k to Sleep, which has been translated into forty languages, named Time Magazine's 2011 "Thing of the Year," and sold over three million copies worldwide.
Mansbach's novels include Rage is Back, The End of the Jews (winner of the California Book A
An Hour with an Improv Coach - Matt Fear
An hour without notes and a script. We talked ice cream sandwiches, Death Wish and Red Barn coffee, the pandemic, a life in Improv and teaching, Batman, super heroes, radio and ImprovBoston. If you want to spend an hour listeninhg to a pleasant, no-stress conversation about things that really matter very little, get connected. It's like a version of Jerry Seinfeld without Larry David.
Three Men, Three Stories
Today on Specifically for Seniors, we're going to do something just a bit different. We have three guests who are here to tell you three completely different stories about parts of their lives. You've met two of them on previous podcasts, but they didn't have the time to tell you the rest of their stories. The third is new to Specifically for Seniors, but it's the story of a part o
Eydish iz mayn mame-lshun (Yiddish is my native language) with Avi Hoffman
It was just a few months ago that Neo-Nazis and white supremacists paraded in front of Disney World in Orlando spreading antisemitic messages, more recently an outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses, war in Israel after a deadly Hamas attack on Jewish settlers and amidst all that Yiddish language is making a comeback due to our guest today on Specifically for Seniors.
Avi Hoffman was recent
The One and Only Robert Klein
Our guest on specificallyfor Seniors this week, MT Connolly unfortunately had to cancel her podcast at the last minute but MT wIll be on later in the year. MT Connolly is the architect of the federal Elder Justice Act, founder of the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative, a MacArthur “genius” grant awardee, and author of the 2023 book, The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Mo
Hearing Loss and Treatment with Brian Taylor
One of the most common problems that older adults have is hearing loss and the inability to hear conversations clearly in a group setting especially when there is a lot of background noise even when they are wearing their hearing aids
So we asked Brian Taylor, AuD, the senior director of audiology for Signia to come on Specially for Seniors to talk about the problem and the solution.Brian is the
We’re Here to Help, When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author, Diane Dimond
This podcast is a must listen for both you and your family's well-being. The stories that Diane Dimond tells about senior guardianship can happen to anyone.
Journalist Diane Dimond and I discuss the problems that can occur what happens when a system designed to protect goes horribly wrong. Using stories gleaned from years of research, Diane illustrates how unscrupulous guardians can drain res
Sleep your way to a sharper mind wth Dr. Jennifer Brinckerhoff and Jodi Bornstein
Are you looking for ways to improve your brain health and cognition? Look no further than the latest episode of "Specifically for Seniors" podcast, where Dr. Jennifer Brinckerhoff and Jodi Bornstein discuss the link between quality sleep and brain function. From the importance of deep sleep to tips for improving sleep habits, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to boost thei
You need a nurse, here's how to find one with Courtney Hogenson
Courtney Hogenson, is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Legal Nurse Consultant, Patient Advocate and Life Care Manager with more than ten years of experience in elder care and healthcare worker empowerment. She is also the founder of Call-Light, an innovative healthcare platform that enables patients and nurses to directly negotiate private in-home care engagements anytime, anyplace.
In our discussion
Dancing with the Muse in Old Age with Priscilla Long
Priscilla Long is a Seattle based writer of science, poetry, creative non-fiction, fiction and history and a longtime independent teacher of writing. Her awards include a National Magazine Award, ten of her essays have been honored as “notable” in various editions of the Best American Essays. She wrote a science column for The American Scholar online. Priscilla has an MFA from the University of Wa
Boston Made: Innovations That Changed the World with Dr. Robert Krim
Dr. Robert Krim is a leading expert on the factors that have driven and continue to drive Boston (and Massachusetts) to be the most innovative city in the US.. He Co-authored Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics: Innovations that Changed the World.
His revelations about Boston have been made into a permanent exhibit at Boston’s Logan Airport Terminal C - From Massachusetts to the World: Fou
"Best If Used By" a new play by Doug Brendel
"Best If Used By" is a new play about aging and ageism inspired by, and performed by, 2 senior-citizen actors beloved on the North Shore. Written by North Shore writer/actor Doug Brendel (DougBrendel.com) the world premier is presented by Firehouse Center for the Arts and Ipswich Art Association with performances October 12-15,2023 at Firehouse, Newburyport.
We talked with the author, D
Food and Brain Health with Tina Reilly and John Ralston
This is the fourth episode in Specifically for Seniors podcasts in conjunction with Hebrew Senior Life and Orchard Cove's kseries on cognitive fitness, In the first episode we spoke with Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone on Brain Health and Cognitive Fitness. In the second episode of the series, we reviewed the relationship of physical exercise and brain health, in the third we discussed challenging yo
WIll American Democracy Survive? with Prof. Alexander Keyssar
Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy. An historian by training, he has specialized in the exploration of historical problems that have contemporary policy implications. His book, The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States (2000), was named the best book in U.S. history by both the American Historical Association and
The Ageist in the Mirror with Judy Kugel
Judy Kugel currently is a columnist at The Boston Globe, writing regularly on issues related to aging. JUDY Retired AS Associate Dean of Students at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She has helped people to make life choices since 1970 when she co-founded the Boston Project for Careers, one of the first organizations to promote job-sharing for professionals.
Her personal essays
Robert Krim Podcast Trailer
Robert Krim, author of Boston Made will be presenting alive discussion at Orchard Cove, a senior living facility in Canton, MA on September 7, 2023. The presentation will be recorded and played as a podcast in early September, 2023. This is a promotional video for that podcast.
Video of Bob Krim on Innovation Trail Courtesy of Sam Seidel, Unplanned Podcast
The Star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking Aleeza Ben Shalom
If you are a fan of Netflix's hit show Jewish Matchmaking this episode is one you do not want to miss. We chat with Aleeza Ben Shalom from Israel about becoming a professional matchmaker, the differences in dating in the 50's and 60's and now, the show itself, her computer database, how she met her husband, breaking up with ChatGPT and more.
Aleeza is an American-Israeli matchmaker a
Free Advice with George Vail
A man, his beanie and Harry Potter glasses, an umbrella and a sign that reads "Free Advice Offered and Accepted". That's George Vaill's story as he sits in Harvard Square offering advice to all who pass. Al Roker and so many Harvard students drop by to chat.
Challenge Your Brain with Jodi Bornstein and Melissa Day
This is the third episode in Specifically for Seniors podcasts in conjunction with Hebrew Senior Life and Orchard Cove's series on cognitive fitness. In the first episode, we spoke with Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone on Brain Health and Cognitive Fitness, in the second episode of the series, we reviewed the relationship of physical exercise and brain health with Tim Parke and Chris Young.
In this e
Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse with Kyrié Carpenter and Ryan Backer
Ageism, according to the World Health Organization, refers to how we think, feel and act towards others or ourselves based on age. It affects people of all ages and exists in our institutions, our relationships and ourselves. Many of us have experienced the effects of Ageism when it comes to older adults in the workplace, in hospitals, in public, in nursing homes, and in both the media and the ent
Unveiling the Masterpieces: Rob Surette's Speed Painting and Fine Art
Rob Surette's speed painting performances and fine art creations are a testament to his exceptional talent and passion for the arts. Through his dynamic speed painting displays, he brings art to life in a way that captivates audiences and leaves them in awe. His fine art pieces, on the other hand, offer a glimpse into the creative depth and technical mastery that define his work. Rob Surette&#
Exercise and Your Brain with Chris Young and Tim Parke
The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to more than double in the next forty years, increasing from 40.2 million in 2010 to 88.5 million in 2050. As many of us. know from personal experience, we start to have problems remembering names or where our car keys are or whether we took our morning pills.
Specifically for Seniors in conjunction with a program instituted by Hebrew Senior
Elder Abuse Awareness - Lori Mars, JD, LLM
Today’s podcast is being recorded on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. we at specifically for seniors and our guest from the national center on elder abuse, encourage you to share this episode of the podcast with friends and relatives who know an older adult who may be in jeopardy.
Lori Mars, JD, LLM, is the Deputy Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse. She is an assistant profes
The Days of Wine and Cheeses - Adam Centamore
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