In this episode,  I am speaking (and smiling) with Jim Flaherty, who was a madman on NYC’s Madison Avenue, an innkeeper, father, grandfather, great grandfather, a caregiver of a partner with dementia, and now, an author.   Jim’s new book, DEAR OLD FRIENDS—A LOVING REMINDER THE BAND WONT’ STOP PLAYING TILL YOU STOP DANCING, tackles the most important part of aging healthfully—your mental attitude—being involved with living, and loving life, every day.  Jim speaks, writes, and gives care from an interesting viewpoint—he’s 86 years old…he told me he’s going on 60 . . . but he ..read more

In this episode, I have the honor to continue my conversation with  with Dr. John Kim. Dr. Kim is the owner and pharmacist in charge of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center and is an advocate for healthy living and alternative and functional medicine. His specialties include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, women’s health, vector-borne illness, nutrition, and cannabis medicine. With potential FDA overreach in the area of compounding hormones, Dr. Kim is here today to discuss the role compounding pharmacies can play in the lives of patients seeking to live healthy lives. T ..read more

In this episode, I had the honor and pleasure with speak with Diane Dilett. Diane established and operated The Dillett Company, Inc. in 2000.  She developed and service clients in health, life, disability and long term heath care.    Focused on retirement planning through IRA’s and small business retirement plans as well as portfolio management.  Specialize in working with self-employed and small business owners in providing benefit coverage such as life, health, disability insurance and retirement plans. Re-established company to focus on needs of senior population as ..read more

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Nathaniel Chin about Aducanumab/Aduhelm the new FDA approved Alzheimer's drug. Dr. Chin is an assistant professor in the division of geriatrics and gerontology. Dr. Chin received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He then went to the University of California-San Diego for his internal medicine residency. After completing his residency he spent the next two years working as a Hospitalist for Kaiser Permanente before returning to WI in 2015 to help his mother provide care for his father who had bee ..read more

In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Udo Erasmus. Udo is the founder of Udo’s Choice and author of the book Fats That Heal Fats that Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Udo has an 8-step process that takes into consideration all of the elements of nature and human nature, including physical health, mental health, presence and awareness, life energy, and being in harmony with nature and humanity. Udo’s background includes studies in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition as well as a master’s degree in counseling psy ..read more

In this episode, I had the honor to speak with Therese Morrissey. Therese has been working as an Advance Care Planning Social Worker at Dean Health Plan since March 2019. Her prior health care experience, over 18 years, includes working as a Complex Case Manager at UW Health, an in-home and inpatient Social Worker at Agrace Hospice and a Medical Social Worker at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. She received her master’s degree in Social Work at Loyola University-Chicago and her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. Therese has a special interest in hel ..read more

In this episode, I have the honor of  speaking with Dr. John Kim. Dr. Kim is the owner and pharmacist in charge of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center and is an advocate for healthy living and alternative and functional medicine. His specialties include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, women’s health, vector-borne illness, nutrition, and cannabis medicine. With potential FDA overreach in the area of compounding hormones, Dr. Kim is here today to discuss the role compounding pharmacies can play in the lives of patients seeking to live healthy lives. Tune in for an enlight ..read more

In this episode, I had the absolute delight to speak with Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo. Dr. Okonkwo is a faculty member in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is dedicated to the scientific study of promising approaches to preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease or slowing its progression after disease onset. Tune in for a treat to very rich conversation between my dear brother and I on all things BRAIN HEALTH and Dementia! #ABAM ..read more

In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Bill Cohen. Mr. Cohen is a caregiver support group leader and speaker, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, and the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants.  His loving and talented mother, Sheila, lost her home to Hurricane Katrina. Then, she lost her health, ability to create beautiful art and, ultimately, her life due to Alzheimer's. For almost 10 years, Bill was her primary caregiver and advocate, not just her elder son. Bill shares his story and journey with his late mom, answers specific ques ..read more

November is National Caregiver Month, so we are honoring caregivers everywhere this month and always for their selfless and heroic job! In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Karen Warner Schueler on Roadmap to  Resilient Caregiving. Karen is an executive coach, speaker and author of The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for Resilient Caregiving. After two decades of corporate executive coaching, Karen knows what it means to make changes in your life. She has helped leader evolve strategies to achieve their desire changes, growing their businesses, accel ..read more