Compatibility is perhaps the biggest factor in a successful homesharing arrangement. But how do you find someone you can live with comfortably? Annamarie Pluhar, author of “Sharing Housing: A Guidebook For Finding and Keeping Good Housemates,”

Episode 8: Women Age 50+ Are Flourishing, Not Diminishing—with Mary Pipher

Aug 20th, 2019 16m 10s

Why are so many women horrified at being called “old”—even well into their 70s? Best-selling author and clinical psychologist Mary Piper tells us it’s because our cultural scripts about aging don’t adequately capture what it means to be an olde

Episode 7: Reconsidering the Value of Elders In the Workplace with Chip Conley

Aug 19th, 2019 16m 1s

As we age, we accumulate experience, perspective and yes, wisdom. But it turns out that our brains also change in ways that can be profoundly useful to colleagues, employers and clients. Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy and form

Episode 6: The Importance of Community as We Age with Barbara Sullivan

Aug 19th, 2019 16m 23s

Isolation and loneliness are rampant in our culture today—and they’re a particular risk for seniors. How can people come together to revive connection and community, helping seniors stay independent and in their own homes as long as possible? B

Episode 5: The Win-Win of Building Intergenerational Connections with Phyllis Segal

Aug 16th, 2019 14m 32s

Millions of Boomers are interested in contributing their time and energy to help young people, but don’t know where to find opportunities. On the other hand, there are thousands of young people looking for mentorship and support to help them gr

Episode 4: Tips for Decluttering and Downsizing with Matt Paxton

Jun 19th, 2019 15m 51s

As if life’s transitions weren’t challenging enough, we all must face the struggle of decluttering and downsizing at some point. This task can seem overwhelming and is often fraught with emotion, whether it’s your stuff or a parent’s. In this s

Episode 3: Maintaining Friendships as We Age with Joy Loverde

May 23rd, 2019 16m 32s

For many reasons, our friend circles tend to shrink throughout our adult lives, particularly in the later years. At the same time, we know social and community connections are critical contributors to our health and happiness. Senior industry e

Episode 2: Evaluating New Housing Solutions to Support Our Aging Population with Barry Habib

Apr 10th, 2019 14m 50s

Longevity is having a massive impact on the housing market. People are living longer than ever and trying to stretch their retirements, which is prompting them to reconsider their housing situations. Is it best to stay in my house or sell it? W

Episode 1: Examining the Impact of the Silver Wave with Karen Brown

Mar 20th, 2019 16m 37s

How is longevity affecting our country’s aging population in areas such as affordable housing, companionship and financial stability? Karen Brown, a prominent aging advocate and expert, joins us to examine the “silver wave,” and offer advice fo

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