Aging Matters Radio Program
AGING MATTERS weekly radio program features individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging-related topics.
The show is broadcast both on Arlington Independent Media radio WERA-LP 96.7 FM and on podcasts. Produced in an interview format, guests educate and inform listeners about timely topics that impact the lives of older adults and their families.
The program's focus is to help older adults live healthier and more independent lives.
AGING MATTERS radio producer and host Cheryl Beversdorf interviews Arlington County Board Member Christian Dorsey
Listen to 2021, 2020 and 2019 episodes below
New Episode
Health and Wellness
Nov 30, 2021
Lung cancer - Eric Anderson, MD, Director, Interventional Pulmonology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Professor, Clinical Medicine, Georgetown University
Services - Government
Nov 9, 2021
Medicare update - Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)
Health and Wellness
Oct 19, 2021
Technology and caregiving – Claudia Fine, Chief Professional Officer, eFamilyCare
Health and Wellness
Nov 23, 2021
Respiratory diseases and family caregiver services - Albert Rizzo, MD, Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association, and Gelareh Bassiry, Outreach Specialist, Arlington Agency on Aging
Housing and Personal Safety
Nov 2, 2021
Aging in Place vs. Moving - Robin Edwards, Certified Senior Advisor, CarePatrol of Northern Virginia
Health and Wellness
Oct 12, 2021
Deprescribing medications - Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD, and Emily Peron, PharmD, Associate Professors, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Health and Wellness
Nov 16, 2021
Palliative care and heart failure - Neeraj Mendiratta, MD, Assistant Physician-in -Chief, Kaiser Permanente and Volunteer Medical Expert, American Heart Association, & Donna Gayles, Senior Client Relations Executive for Washington, D.C., Capital Caring Health, and primary caregiver
Health and Wellness
Oct 26, 2021
Cardiovascular diseases - Drew Martin, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Physician Group, Virginia Hospital Center
Health and Wellness
Oct 5, 2021
Suicide awareness and prevention - Ali Walker, Chair, and Keith Tate, Treasurer, Board of Directors, National Capital Area Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Episodes are also available on all major podcast platforms
