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Getting older? Guess what - so is everyone else! But aging doesn't have to mean slowing down or settling for less. Because aging isn't a problem to fix - it's an adventure to embrace!
🎙️ Welcome to This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, the podcast that flips the script on what it means to grow older - and let's be real, this show is for ANYONE BORN BEFORE 1997 (yes, that's you, Millennials!).
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Batchelor, nurse, nurse practitioner, educator, and aging expert, this show dives into the latest innovations, inspiring stories, and real-world solutions that are transforming how we age.
We cover everything from aging and age-friendly initiatives to brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia care - because staying sharp and thriving as we age is the real goal.
Whether you're caring for a loved one, thinking about your future, or just curious about how to age well—this is the place to be. Expect candid conversations, expert guests, and practical tips—all served up with a dose of humor and heart.
New episodes drop every week on Tuesdays at 11am ET - so tune in and join the movement towards a better, age-friendly world - if we're all getting older, et's get better at it - TOGETHER!
👉 And please don't forget to support the podcast by SUBSCRIBING today - and if you find value in the content, please LIKE the episode and SHARE with others who could benefit from the information you learn while you're here!
Don't forget to swing by MelissaBPhD to discover new resources designed to support you on your own aging and caregiving journey! See YOU there!
🎙️ Welcome to This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, the podcast that flips the script on what it means to grow older - and let's be real, this show is for ANYONE BORN BEFORE 1997 (yes, that's you, Millennials!).
Hosted by Dr. Melissa Batchelor, nurse, nurse practitioner, educator, and aging expert, this show dives into the latest innovations, inspiring stories, and real-world solutions that are transforming how we age.
We cover everything from aging and age-friendly initiatives to brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia care - because staying sharp and thriving as we age is the real goal.
Whether you're caring for a loved one, thinking about your future, or just curious about how to age well—this is the place to be. Expect candid conversations, expert guests, and practical tips—all served up with a dose of humor and heart.
New episodes drop every week on Tuesdays at 11am ET - so tune in and join the movement towards a better, age-friendly world - if we're all getting older, et's get better at it - TOGETHER!
👉 And please don't forget to support the podcast by SUBSCRIBING today - and if you find value in the content, please LIKE the episode and SHARE with others who could benefit from the information you learn while you're here!
Don't forget to swing by MelissaBPhD to discover new resources designed to support you on your own aging and caregiving journey! See YOU there!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 16 days
Average audio length:
20 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
201 episodes
since Sept. 15, 2020
episodic
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What does it really take to live longer and better? And why isn't the answer a billionaire's biohacking routine?
On this episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, Dr. Melissa Batchelor and co-host Gail Kohn talk with journalist and podcaster Kara Swisher about her CNN d…
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Language and imagery shape how aging is perceived, influencing public opinion, policies, and community support. In this episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Toward an Age-Friendly World, Dr. Melissa Batchelor and Hannah Albers from the National Center to Reframe Aging discuss research-backed stra…
By 2030, adults over 65 will outnumber children in the U.S., yet only one percent of homes meet basic accessibility standards. What does that mean for the future of aging in our communities? In this episode, AARP's Shannon Guzman explains why most neighborhoods weren't built with aging in mind and …
By the end of this decade, one in five Americans will be over 65—and for the first time in U.S. history, older adults will outnumber children. In this episode of This Is Getting Old, futurist and author Bradley Schurman explains why ageism is bad for business and how ignoring demographic change cou…
What if one of the best solutions to America's biggest challenges—like health, loneliness, and the economy—was as simple as letting people work longer if they want to? In this episode of This is Getting Old, Tim Driver shares why extending opportunities for older adults to remain in the workforce b…
In this episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Toward an Age-Friendly World, I welcome Ashton Applewhite, a leading voice in the global movement against ageism. Ashton challenges the cultural myths that equate aging and disability with decline, showing how these biases harm us all in health care, t…
During the George Washington University Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities' Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit, Lindsay Goldman, CEO of Grantmakers in Aging (GIA), delivered a presentation titled Aging is Living: The Case for Investing in Aging. She highlighted how aging intersects with every phil…
The Regional Older Adults Facility Mental Health Support Team (RAFT) in Northern Virginia has been helping older adults with mental illness and dementia remain in their communities for more than a decade. With a multidisciplinary team that includes social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and nur…
Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the most emotional moments in healthcare—for patients, families, and clinicians. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melissa Armstrong, a neurologist and dementia researcher, to explore how to approach that conversation with clarity, compassion, and the right t…
As the number of older adults living with dementia continues to rise, hospitals must adapt to meet their unique needs. A dementia-friendly hospital incorporates evidence-based strategies to reduce risks such as falls, confusion, and readmissions. At UNC Health in North Carolina, a comprehensive ini…
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