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 h...

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: Innovati...

"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...

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 Heal...

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 b...

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 ma...

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 …

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 …

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 Healt...

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....

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 ...

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 …

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 frie...

Adam Centamore has presented more than 2000 classes and events and written more than 70 articles in magazines like Saveur, Culture Cheese, WGBH and other print and online magazines. He is a professional certified food and win...

James Geary is the deputy curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, editor of Nieman Reports, and former editor of the European edition of Time magazine. He is the author of Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It …

Alastair Henry retired at 57, shed his possessions and went to live with a First Nations band in the Northwest Territories. Alastair and I talk about his life-changing 2 years in a fly-in community in northern Canada, his lif...

This episode's guest on Specifically for Seniors is Dr. Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Medical DIrector of Hebrew Senior Life's Wolk Center for Memory Health and co-author of "A Guide to Cogntive Fitness." This podcast introduces a se...

Dr. Schwartz explains the confusion between the FDA and CDC and their roles, the importance in taking our medications as directed, the interaction among our mutiple medications, the difference between side effects and adverse effects, the efforts toward deprescribing, the …

Dan and I chat about ChatGPT, AI uses and abuses, the future of AI, what it can and cannot do, benefits for seniors. Dan wrote three books using Chat GPT and tells how and why. Dan introduces an app for …

Jane Caro - author, novelist, social commentator, award winning columnist, broadcaster, documentary maker, TEDX speaker, feminist and self-proclaimed troublemaker speaks out on the issues of ageism, feminism and sexism, topic...

Dr. Giannobile and I discuss the importance of dentistry as an integral part of overall health and the integration with physicians as part of the healthcare team. We talk about the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the tr...

Marty and I discuss all aspects of a senior move whether managing the move for themselves or for aging parents. We talk about the psychological and physical moving process including downsizing, organizing and the actual move...

This is the story of three remarkable women - a 79 year old champion weight lifter and body builder, an 88 year old holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the oldest working female comedian and a 103 …

Whether you are an older adult looking to stay active and independent or simply interested in learning more about balance, mobilty and fall prevention, this is the podcast for you. Dr. Rose discusses the importance of fall p...