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Specifically for Seniors

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 befo...

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Feb. 19, 2024

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 befo...

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Feb. 12, 2024

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-c...

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Feb. 5, 2024

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...

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Jan. 28, 2024

The challenges of a long life with MT Connolly

Affiliate Links: If you purchase any product from these links, we earn a small commission that helps us bring these podcasts to you: ZipR Mobility Products On today's podcast, it is my distinct honor to introduce MT Connolly ...

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Jan. 22, 2024

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 Generat...

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Jan. 15, 2024

What to Expect as You Age - a gerontologist's viewpoint with Rosanne …

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 Depar...

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Dec. 21, 2023

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 an...

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Dec. 11, 2023

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 Spe...

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Dec. 4, 2023

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 …

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Nov. 27, 2023

A Trash-talking, Acid Wasted Golem is Revitalized in Brooklyn by Adam…

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 "T...

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Nov. 20, 2023

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 liste...

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Nov. 12, 2023

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 previ...

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Honest Aging wth Dr. Rosanne Leipzig

In today's insightful discussion, we have Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, a seasoned geriatrician, editor in chief of Focus on Healthy Aging, and author of the book "Honest Aging." Dr. Leipzig shares valuable insights on aging, exercise, medication management,…

The Necessity of Sleep for Brain Health: Unlocking the Power of Rest

  Introduction We've all experienced those groggy mornings after a restless night, where the world seems a little less vibrant, and our cognitive abilities are operating at subpar levels. It's no secret that sleep plays a crucial role in our …

Embracing the Present and Future: A Call for Senior Citizens to Live Life to the Fullest

In the journey of life, each phase brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. As we age, it's natural to reflect on the past and ponder the future. However, there comes a time when the obsession with reminiscing and planning for the …

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Larry Barsh

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Larry BARSH is an 87 year old retired dentist originally from Boston, Massachusetts. During his career he has published a textbook in dentistry and many scientific articles, taught dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, lectured in the United States and abroad, has been studio photographer for both the Jane Pauley and Catherine Crier Shows, hosted a call-in Ask the Doctor radio program on WBZ radio, had photographs published in Rolling Stone, Variety,  People and The Boston Globe.

Specifically for Seniors is a podcast for seniors with subjects of interest, entertainment and information critical for older adults

 

SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS

THE NEXT GENERATION
                 

Change is an integral part of growth, and as we progress, it becomes crucial to adapt and evolve. It is with great excitement that we announce the refocusing of our podcast, Specifically for Seniors. By refocusing the direction of the podcast, we invite individuals of all ages to join the conversation and embark on a lifelong journey of learning and connection. In this new direction,  Specifically for Seniors, The Next Generation will not only cater to the interests of older adults but will also engage their children, grandchildren, and younger individuals who share a curiosity for life. Together, we create a vibrant community that embraces the past, celebrates the present, and eagerly embraces the future.

EVERYONE HAS A STORY

Tell Yours at Specfically for Seniors

In case you hadn't noticed, Specifically for Seniors has a special section called YOUR STORY.  This is a special section where our listeners/viewers can tap us a special story of their own. Just let us know you are interested and we can set up a time for you to record your story.