The Age of Aging
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A podcast about living well with an aging brain, released every other Tuesday. Hear a wide range of stories from aging experts to patients and caregivers.
Listen to The Age of Aging on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to The Age of Aging on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
A good story can change how people see aging.
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
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The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗Find your platform: linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
September 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A good story can change how people see aging.
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗Find your platform: linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗Find your platform: linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
Elder law is about preserving dignity and autonomy.
In our new episode of The Age of Aging, Charlie Sabatino shares lessons from 37 years with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/4mgE94s
In our new episode of The Age of Aging, Charlie Sabatino shares lessons from 37 years with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/4mgE94s
September 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Elder law is about preserving dignity and autonomy.
In our new episode of The Age of Aging, Charlie Sabatino shares lessons from 37 years with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/4mgE94s
In our new episode of The Age of Aging, Charlie Sabatino shares lessons from 37 years with the ABA Commission on Law and Aging.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/4mgE94s
In our bonus episode of The Age of Aging, Penn Memory Center Co-Director Dr. David Wolk reflects on the momentum in Alzheimer’s research, from blood biomarkers to new therapies that are already shaping care.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In our bonus episode of The Age of Aging, Penn Memory Center Co-Director Dr. David Wolk reflects on the momentum in Alzheimer’s research, from blood biomarkers to new therapies that are already shaping care.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
At #AAIC25, PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish called out a paradox: “Spectacular progress… but a policy infrastructure that is unscientific and hostile.”
In a bonus episode of The Age of Aging, he reflects on funding cuts, biomarkers, and new therapies.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
In a bonus episode of The Age of Aging, he reflects on funding cuts, biomarkers, and new therapies.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
August 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
At #AAIC25, PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish called out a paradox: “Spectacular progress… but a policy infrastructure that is unscientific and hostile.”
In a bonus episode of The Age of Aging, he reflects on funding cuts, biomarkers, and new therapies.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
In a bonus episode of The Age of Aging, he reflects on funding cuts, biomarkers, and new therapies.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/3Jz6W6K
A good story can change how people see aging.
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗 linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗 linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A good story can change how people see aging.
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
🔗 linktr.ee/The_Age_of_Aging
The Age of Aging podcast brings those stories to life, and ratings and reviews help them reach the people who need them most.
Take a minute to rate or review your favorite episode.
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Season 3 of The Age of Aging was our most personal season yet.
We talked about caregiving at every age, memory and meaning, creativity and connection, and the future of dementia care.
Take a look back in this short video recap and get ready for a brand new season this fall.
We talked about caregiving at every age, memory and meaning, creativity and connection, and the future of dementia care.
Take a look back in this short video recap and get ready for a brand new season this fall.
August 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Season 3 of The Age of Aging was our most personal season yet.
We talked about caregiving at every age, memory and meaning, creativity and connection, and the future of dementia care.
Take a look back in this short video recap and get ready for a brand new season this fall.
We talked about caregiving at every age, memory and meaning, creativity and connection, and the future of dementia care.
Take a look back in this short video recap and get ready for a brand new season this fall.
In the Season 3 finale of The Age of Aging, Dr. Jason Karlawish, co-director of the Penn Memory Center, highlights the urgent need to better diagnose and understand Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
🎙️ Full episode: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
🎙️ Full episode: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
August 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In the Season 3 finale of The Age of Aging, Dr. Jason Karlawish, co-director of the Penn Memory Center, highlights the urgent need to better diagnose and understand Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
🎙️ Full episode: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
🎙️ Full episode: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
“I tried to be strong. I thought I could do it alone. I broke.”
In the season finale of the Age of Aging, caregiver Linda Szypula reflects on the emotional toll of caring for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia, and the power of letting others in.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
In the season finale of the Age of Aging, caregiver Linda Szypula reflects on the emotional toll of caring for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia, and the power of letting others in.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“I tried to be strong. I thought I could do it alone. I broke.”
In the season finale of the Age of Aging, caregiver Linda Szypula reflects on the emotional toll of caring for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia, and the power of letting others in.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
In the season finale of the Age of Aging, caregiver Linda Szypula reflects on the emotional toll of caring for a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia, and the power of letting others in.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4eY8L8K
What happens to intimacy when dementia enters a relationship?
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Penn Memory Center Director of Social Work Alison Lynn opens up a quiet but common part of caregiving—and gives families permission to talk about it.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Penn Memory Center Director of Social Work Alison Lynn opens up a quiet but common part of caregiving—and gives families permission to talk about it.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
July 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What happens to intimacy when dementia enters a relationship?
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Penn Memory Center Director of Social Work Alison Lynn opens up a quiet but common part of caregiving—and gives families permission to talk about it.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Penn Memory Center Director of Social Work Alison Lynn opens up a quiet but common part of caregiving—and gives families permission to talk about it.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
In our latest episode, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall shares the deeply personal story of loving—and letting go of—physical intimacy with her husband, Peter, after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
📘 Explore Lisa’s memoir Oh Hello Alzheimer's → bit.ly/4kDMMFC
🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
📘 Explore Lisa’s memoir Oh Hello Alzheimer's → bit.ly/4kDMMFC
July 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In our latest episode, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall shares the deeply personal story of loving—and letting go of—physical intimacy with her husband, Peter, after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
📘 Explore Lisa’s memoir Oh Hello Alzheimer's → bit.ly/4kDMMFC
🎧 Listen now → bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
📘 Explore Lisa’s memoir Oh Hello Alzheimer's → bit.ly/4kDMMFC
💬 “I felt like his wife again—not his caregiver.”
In our most vulnerable episode yet, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall opens up about love, grief, and the moment she chose to say goodbye to physical intimacy—with tenderness and intention.
Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
In our most vulnerable episode yet, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall opens up about love, grief, and the moment she chose to say goodbye to physical intimacy—with tenderness and intention.
Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
July 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
💬 “I felt like his wife again—not his caregiver.”
In our most vulnerable episode yet, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall opens up about love, grief, and the moment she chose to say goodbye to physical intimacy—with tenderness and intention.
Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
In our most vulnerable episode yet, caregiver and author Lisa Marshall opens up about love, grief, and the moment she chose to say goodbye to physical intimacy—with tenderness and intention.
Listen now: bit.ly/3IlJ1Hb
“We need to move in the direction of oncology. Early detection matters.”
Dr. Kyra O’Brien joined The Age of Aging to talk anti-amyloid therapies, new blood tests for Alzheimer’s, and why the GUIDE program could transform care for both patients and caregivers.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/408tb9d
Dr. Kyra O’Brien joined The Age of Aging to talk anti-amyloid therapies, new blood tests for Alzheimer’s, and why the GUIDE program could transform care for both patients and caregivers.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/408tb9d
July 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“We need to move in the direction of oncology. Early detection matters.”
Dr. Kyra O’Brien joined The Age of Aging to talk anti-amyloid therapies, new blood tests for Alzheimer’s, and why the GUIDE program could transform care for both patients and caregivers.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/408tb9d
Dr. Kyra O’Brien joined The Age of Aging to talk anti-amyloid therapies, new blood tests for Alzheimer’s, and why the GUIDE program could transform care for both patients and caregivers.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/408tb9d
As Chief Medical Officer at Penn Medicine, Dr. PJ Brennan helped lead the health system through the COVID-19 crisis.
In our latest episode, he reflects on what the pandemic revealed about how we care for older adults—and where we go from here.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/408tb9d
In our latest episode, he reflects on what the pandemic revealed about how we care for older adults—and where we go from here.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/408tb9d
July 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
As Chief Medical Officer at Penn Medicine, Dr. PJ Brennan helped lead the health system through the COVID-19 crisis.
In our latest episode, he reflects on what the pandemic revealed about how we care for older adults—and where we go from here.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/408tb9d
In our latest episode, he reflects on what the pandemic revealed about how we care for older adults—and where we go from here.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/408tb9d
The Healthcare system is changing. Will dementia care keep up?
Dr. PJ Brennan and Dr. Kyra O’Brien talk dementia care, anti-amyloid therapies, and what the new GUIDE program means for patients and caregivers.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/408tb9d
Dr. PJ Brennan and Dr. Kyra O’Brien talk dementia care, anti-amyloid therapies, and what the new GUIDE program means for patients and caregivers.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/408tb9d
June 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Healthcare system is changing. Will dementia care keep up?
Dr. PJ Brennan and Dr. Kyra O’Brien talk dementia care, anti-amyloid therapies, and what the new GUIDE program means for patients and caregivers.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/408tb9d
Dr. PJ Brennan and Dr. Kyra O’Brien talk dementia care, anti-amyloid therapies, and what the new GUIDE program means for patients and caregivers.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/408tb9d
“The story started with love.”
After early-onset dementia changed their families, Diana Cose and Patty LaFleur built Lorenzo's House—a lifeline for young caregivers.
From peer matches to youth support groups, they’re reshaping dementia care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
After early-onset dementia changed their families, Diana Cose and Patty LaFleur built Lorenzo's House—a lifeline for young caregivers.
From peer matches to youth support groups, they’re reshaping dementia care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
June 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“The story started with love.”
After early-onset dementia changed their families, Diana Cose and Patty LaFleur built Lorenzo's House—a lifeline for young caregivers.
From peer matches to youth support groups, they’re reshaping dementia care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
After early-onset dementia changed their families, Diana Cose and Patty LaFleur built Lorenzo's House—a lifeline for young caregivers.
From peer matches to youth support groups, they’re reshaping dementia care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
At 8, Sierra’s dad was diagnosed with dementia.
At 16, she’s stepping into caregiving—and advocacy.
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Sierra shares what it’s like to grow up while helping a parent forget less and live more.
🎧 Hear her story on the latest Age of Aging episode: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
At 16, she’s stepping into caregiving—and advocacy.
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Sierra shares what it’s like to grow up while helping a parent forget less and live more.
🎧 Hear her story on the latest Age of Aging episode: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
June 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
At 8, Sierra’s dad was diagnosed with dementia.
At 16, she’s stepping into caregiving—and advocacy.
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Sierra shares what it’s like to grow up while helping a parent forget less and live more.
🎧 Hear her story on the latest Age of Aging episode: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
At 16, she’s stepping into caregiving—and advocacy.
In the latest Age of Aging episode, Sierra shares what it’s like to grow up while helping a parent forget less and live more.
🎧 Hear her story on the latest Age of Aging episode: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
What is something in your home that you treasure?
In our latest episode, hosts Jake and Terrence reflect on objects that hold deep meaning, from a champagne cork to a mother’s handwritten diaries.
💬 What’s your answer?
📞 Call 571-449-6474 and leave a voicemail to be featured in a future episode.
In our latest episode, hosts Jake and Terrence reflect on objects that hold deep meaning, from a champagne cork to a mother’s handwritten diaries.
💬 What’s your answer?
📞 Call 571-449-6474 and leave a voicemail to be featured in a future episode.
June 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
What is something in your home that you treasure?
In our latest episode, hosts Jake and Terrence reflect on objects that hold deep meaning, from a champagne cork to a mother’s handwritten diaries.
💬 What’s your answer?
📞 Call 571-449-6474 and leave a voicemail to be featured in a future episode.
In our latest episode, hosts Jake and Terrence reflect on objects that hold deep meaning, from a champagne cork to a mother’s handwritten diaries.
💬 What’s your answer?
📞 Call 571-449-6474 and leave a voicemail to be featured in a future episode.
“I had to choose—stay home and care for my mom, or take a scholarship to Brown.”
Paige’s story is one of grief, courage, and caregiving at 21.
Hear how early-onset dementia changed everything—and how support from Lorenzo's House helped her find purpose.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
Paige’s story is one of grief, courage, and caregiving at 21.
Hear how early-onset dementia changed everything—and how support from Lorenzo's House helped her find purpose.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
June 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“I had to choose—stay home and care for my mom, or take a scholarship to Brown.”
Paige’s story is one of grief, courage, and caregiving at 21.
Hear how early-onset dementia changed everything—and how support from Lorenzo's House helped her find purpose.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
Paige’s story is one of grief, courage, and caregiving at 21.
Hear how early-onset dementia changed everything—and how support from Lorenzo's House helped her find purpose.
Listen here: bit.ly/3Zr2VGC
“Mindset doesn’t just live in the brain—it shapes the brain.” – Dr. Jason Karlawish, Penn Memory Cente Co-Director
In our latest episode, Dr. Karlawish and AARP’s Debra Whitman explore how changing the way we think about aging can change everything.
Listen now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our latest episode, Dr. Karlawish and AARP’s Debra Whitman explore how changing the way we think about aging can change everything.
Listen now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
June 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Mindset doesn’t just live in the brain—it shapes the brain.” – Dr. Jason Karlawish, Penn Memory Cente Co-Director
In our latest episode, Dr. Karlawish and AARP’s Debra Whitman explore how changing the way we think about aging can change everything.
Listen now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our latest episode, Dr. Karlawish and AARP’s Debra Whitman explore how changing the way we think about aging can change everything.
Listen now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
“Change your mindset about aging—and you could gain 7 years of life.”– Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP
In our newest episode, Debra joins PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to talk about longevity and rethinking what it means to grow older.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our newest episode, Debra joins PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to talk about longevity and rethinking what it means to grow older.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
June 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Change your mindset about aging—and you could gain 7 years of life.”– Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer, AARP
In our newest episode, Debra joins PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to talk about longevity and rethinking what it means to grow older.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our newest episode, Debra joins PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to talk about longevity and rethinking what it means to grow older.
🎧 Tune in now: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
What’s something that makes you laugh?
We’re collecting real answers to a Beautiful Question from our latest episode.
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Tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and what cracks you up.
Your answer might be featured in a future episode!
We’re collecting real answers to a Beautiful Question from our latest episode.
📞 Call (571) 449-6474
Tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and what cracks you up.
Your answer might be featured in a future episode!
May 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What’s something that makes you laugh?
We’re collecting real answers to a Beautiful Question from our latest episode.
📞 Call (571) 449-6474
Tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and what cracks you up.
Your answer might be featured in a future episode!
We’re collecting real answers to a Beautiful Question from our latest episode.
📞 Call (571) 449-6474
Tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and what cracks you up.
Your answer might be featured in a future episode!
What if the way you think about aging could add 7 more years to your life?
In our newest episode, AARP's Debra Whitman sits down with PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to unpack what it really means to live well in your “second 50.”
Catch the full conversation here: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our newest episode, AARP's Debra Whitman sits down with PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to unpack what it really means to live well in your “second 50.”
Catch the full conversation here: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
May 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
What if the way you think about aging could add 7 more years to your life?
In our newest episode, AARP's Debra Whitman sits down with PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to unpack what it really means to live well in your “second 50.”
Catch the full conversation here: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
In our newest episode, AARP's Debra Whitman sits down with PMC Co-Director Dr. Jason Karlawish to unpack what it really means to live well in your “second 50.”
Catch the full conversation here: bit.ly/3Z29HlU
“We thought we were ready. We weren’t.”
When Diane’s partner was diagnosed with dementia, they had the legal documents. The plans. The checklist.
But nothing prepared them for the emotional weight of it all—until they met a death doula.
🎧 Hear their story in the latest episode: bit.ly/42WN7xx
When Diane’s partner was diagnosed with dementia, they had the legal documents. The plans. The checklist.
But nothing prepared them for the emotional weight of it all—until they met a death doula.
🎧 Hear their story in the latest episode: bit.ly/42WN7xx
May 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“We thought we were ready. We weren’t.”
When Diane’s partner was diagnosed with dementia, they had the legal documents. The plans. The checklist.
But nothing prepared them for the emotional weight of it all—until they met a death doula.
🎧 Hear their story in the latest episode: bit.ly/42WN7xx
When Diane’s partner was diagnosed with dementia, they had the legal documents. The plans. The checklist.
But nothing prepared them for the emotional weight of it all—until they met a death doula.
🎧 Hear their story in the latest episode: bit.ly/42WN7xx
Do you have a will?
Healthcare power of attorney?
Up-to-date beneficiaries?
Elder law attorney Jerry Rothkoff shares what every adult should do before a medical crisis. Hear how legal planning can spare loved ones stress and allow everyone to focus on comfort and care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
Healthcare power of attorney?
Up-to-date beneficiaries?
Elder law attorney Jerry Rothkoff shares what every adult should do before a medical crisis. Hear how legal planning can spare loved ones stress and allow everyone to focus on comfort and care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
May 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Do you have a will?
Healthcare power of attorney?
Up-to-date beneficiaries?
Elder law attorney Jerry Rothkoff shares what every adult should do before a medical crisis. Hear how legal planning can spare loved ones stress and allow everyone to focus on comfort and care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
Healthcare power of attorney?
Up-to-date beneficiaries?
Elder law attorney Jerry Rothkoff shares what every adult should do before a medical crisis. Hear how legal planning can spare loved ones stress and allow everyone to focus on comfort and care.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
“A big part of my role is to normalize talking about death — because death is part of life.” — Chelsea Duckers, Certified Death Doula
Our latest episode opens up an honest, moving conversation about love, loss, and what it takes to plan for a good goodbye.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
Our latest episode opens up an honest, moving conversation about love, loss, and what it takes to plan for a good goodbye.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
May 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“A big part of my role is to normalize talking about death — because death is part of life.” — Chelsea Duckers, Certified Death Doula
Our latest episode opens up an honest, moving conversation about love, loss, and what it takes to plan for a good goodbye.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx
Our latest episode opens up an honest, moving conversation about love, loss, and what it takes to plan for a good goodbye.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/42WN7xx