Cheryl Beversdorf is the producer and host of AGING MATTERS, which features interviews with experts on issues of interest to older adults and their families.
Arlington, VA
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Read the AGING MATTERS Newsletter to keep up with SEPTEMBER's podcasts and TV show episode!
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A midterm election is an election for government positions, other than the President and Vice President, which takes place 2 years after the beginning of the President's 4-year term.
Tune in next week to learn more about the 2026 midterm elections.
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Todd Spock, MD, Otolaryngologist and Rhinologist, about why the sense of smell declines as adults age, key impacts on the aging body and daily life, risks of loss of smell, and how this sense can be improved.
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As we age, it is normal to experience some loss of smell or taste. According to the @MayoClinic, this often leads to decreased appetite and poor nutrition, and sometimes can even contribute to depression.
Tune in next week to learn about how aging affects your sense of smell.
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Aaron Guest, PhD, Gerontologist and Assistant Professor of Aging (@ASU), about how climate change is harming older Americans, what health care providers are doing to address related issues for patients, and more.
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AGING MATTERS Host Cheryl Beversdorf was featured on @NCPSSM's wide-ranging interview last week covering everything from the prohibitive costs of long-term care to the importance of Social Security.
Listen to her engaging interview here:
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According to @AAMCtoday, aging changes the body's ability to respond to heat and cold. Decreased sweating and body fat, and limited blood flow all make climate change a serious issue for older adults.
Tune in next week to learn more about the impacts of climate change on age.
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Bob Keefer, PhD, Author (Hear Better, Live Longer), about hearing loss among older adults, why hearing is a brain-health issue, not just an ears issue, risks of leaving hearing loss untreated, and more.
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FEATURED TV EPISODE!!
Guest Alison Neov, RD CSG, Board-Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition, discusses effects of sugar intake on the aging process, sugar in packaged and processed foods, and pros and cons of sugar substitutes.
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#DidYouKnow that there are several treatment options for hearing loss, which include:
- Removing Earwax
- Surgery
- Hearing Aids
- Cochlear Implants
Tune in next week to learn more about hearing loss and which option might suit you or your loved ones best!
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Emily Nabors, MS, Associate Director of Innovation (@NCOAging), about causes, risk factors, and costs associated with falls-related injuries among older adults, and available NCOA tools, resources, and more.
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor in Public Health, about obesity in the U.S., development of GLP-1 medications as a treatment for obesity and other health conditions, and pros and cons of long-term use of the drug.
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GLP-1s are medications that mimic a natural hormone in the body that helps to regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.
While originally prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes, some are now being approved for weight management.
Tune in next week to learn more about GLP-1!
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Cheryl speaks w/ Aaron Zajdel, LCSW, Care Connections Manager (Goodwin Living, Northern VA), about steps involved in advanced care planning, issues to consider when preparing for future medical decisions, and more.
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According to the NIH, one study showed people guessed nearly one out of three end-of-life decisions for their loved ones incorrectly.
Tune in next week to learn more about advance care planning tools that reflect personal values and preferences for future medical care.
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Dianne Stone, Associate Director of Community Partnerships and Network Activation (@NCOAging), about senior center roles in the community, programs and services, benefits to older adults and their families, and more.
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#DidYouKnow that there are over 11,000 senior centers in the US that serve over 1 million older adults every day, and those who participate measured higher levels of health and greater life satisfaction.
Tune in next week to learn more about the benefits behind senior centers!
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NEW PODCAST!!
Cheryl speaks w/ Barbara Sullivan, National Director (Village to Village Network), and Wendy Zenker, Exec Director (Arlington Neighborhood Village) about the village movement in the U.S.; village models, services, and programs; and more.
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"Villages" are community-based nonprofits that connect members to a wide array of practical and social support.
This includes social/educational programs, health and wellness activities, and more.
Tune in next week to learn how the Village Model can help those aging at home.
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