Episodes
In this episode, I had the absolute delight to speak with Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo. Dr. Okonkwo is a faculty member in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is dedicated to the scientific study of promising approaches to preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease or slowing its progression after disease onset.
Tune in for a treat to very rich conversation between my dear brother and I on all things BRAIN HEALTH and Dementia! #ABAM
Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo
In this episode, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Anne Marie Reece. Brian W. Reece, Sr spent 4 years serving our country in the United States Marine Corp in machine maintenance and repair. At the age of 56, Brian was given the diagnosis of younger onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Brian and his wife Anne, a special education teacher, merged their two families together almost 30 years ago with 4 grown sons and now 14 grandchildren! Anne retired after 27 years of teaching as a special education teacher, and now uses her teaching skills to help Brian to learn new things and to help Brian with strategies for his short term memory. Together, Anne and Brian are a formidable team, helping Brian to prepare for the challenges that Alzheimer’s Disease brings. I am excited to share their story with you as we honor Families Impacted by Dementia during Brain Health Awareness Month
Anne & Brian Reece
In this episode, I had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Anne Marie Reece. Brian W. Reece, Sr spent 4 years serving our country in the United States Marine Corp in machine maintenance and repair. At the age of 56, Brian was given the diagnosis of younger onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Brian and his wife Anne, a special education teacher, merged their two families together almost 30 years ago with 4 grown sons and now 14 grandchildren! Anne retired after 27 years of teaching as a special education teacher, and now uses her teaching skills to help Brian to learn new things and to help Brian with strategies for his short term memory. Together, Anne and Brian are a formidable team, helping Brian to prepare for the challenges that Alzheimer’s Disease brings. I am excited to share their story with you as we honor Families Impacted by Dementia during Brain Health Awareness Month
Anne & Brian Reece
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with doctor, businesswoman, educator, and author Dr. Cheryl Woodson. Dr. Woodson spent more than 30 years teaching and practicing Geriatric Medicine at The University of Chicago and Northwestern University medical schools. She founded the only subspecialty-level, community-based, privately-owned geriatrics program in the nation that offers primary care services to empower all adults to AGE EXCELLENTLY! By focusing on heart health, preventing illness, managing weight and stress, and learning about the miracles of maturity, she helps family caregivers meet their seniors’ needs without destroying their own health, finances or relationships. Tune in for a treat to our conversation.
Dr. Cherly Woodson
In this episode, I had the honor to speak with Dr. Shenikqua Bouges. Dr. Bouges is a faculty member in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Bouges is a member of the American Geriatric Society, the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Bouges was also a recipient of the 2020-2021 UW-Madison Outstanding Woman of Color Award. Tune in for a learning session on Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Shenikqua Bouges
In this episode, I had a pleasure to speak with Carey Gleason, PhD. She is a scientist and clinician whose research interests stem from her desire to improve diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia for all individuals including women, African Americans and other groups traditionally under-represented in research. Our discussion was centered around hormone therapy at menopause, cognitive symptoms of menopause, the role of estrogen on cognition and much, much more. Tune in for this special educational piece.
Dr. Carey Gleason
In this episode, I had a pleasure to interview Ms. Jean Ketcham, the CEO and founder of ‘Aging But DANGEROUS!’, an internationally-acclaimed movement of women 50-plus, living life to the fullest, redefining aging, having fun and looking good. Since 2008, Aging But Dangerous has provided women a community for positivity, education, and adventure: from colonoscopy parties, to fashion shows with older adults in mind, to skydiving outings!
Known for her style and encouragement, Ms. Ketcham’s Aging But Dangerous movement has garnered an international fanbase of more than 125,000 people from 50 countries. Tune in for a treat to our conservation
Jean Ketcham
In this episode, I had a great pleasure to interview my friend Barbara Boustead and discuss her newly published book, “From 50 to Fabulous, Pivoting to Life of Joy and Purpose. Barbara discussed her forty plus years career in social work, her daily money management business at Mary’s Daughter and her life’s journey as a whole. She has an impressive list of experiences and achievements. We touched on a variety of topics such as the Midlife Crisis, life’s triumphs, challenges and a reflection on black history month and what it means to celebrate as a community and continue to live in the light of social justice. Tune in to enjoy details.
Barbara Boustead
Here is my conversation and with Gina Green-Harris. Gina is a health equity expert, Diversity, and Inclusion Ambassador with a focus on increasing Alzheimer’s research participation among African Americans.
Gina shared the significance of Black History Month and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on black people. She discussed contributing factors to the health discrepancies among black people. And offers some useful suggestions, strategies, and resources to address some of these issues. Tune in to listen to our conversation as we dive deep into dissecting its details.
Gina Green-Harris
In this episode, I had the esteemed honor to interview Helen Marks Dicks, Advocacy Director of AARP Wisconsin. Helen shared her perspective on flaws of the senior care industry and how COVID-19 exposed the industry. She expressed her view on why the pandemic was so damaging to nursing homes and the future of senior care industry as a whole. She further discussed the need for accountability and how we move forward to heal the nation devasted by the pandemic. Tune in to listen to details.
Helen Marks Dicks
Today we are talking about Super-Agers, who they are and what makes them different. What does it take to become a Super-Ager? Continue listening to learn more about how we view the concept of aging and how some small lifestyle changes may help you to join the Super-Ager club.
Fatou Ceesay
In this premier episode, Carol Koby introduced the host of Super Aging Fatou Ceesay to the audience. The interview details Fatou’s background, and her vision for the podcast. She talked about the need to reimagine aging, exploring healthy aging, amplifying caregiver voices while raising Alzheimers awareness.
Fatou Ceesay