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Too many older adults take five or more medications every day and few are looking at why or who is monitoring them. Is it because we feel better if we get a new pill? Have you asked your doctor or pharmacist about the need or value of your medications? Is a new condition perhaps the result of unrecognized drug interactions?    Our guest, Dr. Hedva Levy, believes using meds safely is an important step to healthy aging. She shares her research and experience in her new book, Maybe It's Your Medications, an eye-opening guide to empowering patients to know more about their drugs.  Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

If you are concerned about who is holding power and representing you and your interests, listen to today's guest, Professor Samuel Moyn, as he accuses the older generation of hoarding power and wealth. While our guest believes it would be better for all if the elderly transferred some of their political power and wealth to the next generations sooner, we know you will enjoy the thoughtful conversation. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

More older adults are less afraid of change today and welcome new possibilities and purpose, especially as we live longer and want to navigate a different kind of future. So if you feel stuck or think you can't change, stay tuned. The transformation you may be seeking is not defined by your biological age.   Our guest, Jeff Hamaoui of the Modern Elder Academy, will help you understand the challenges and rewards of change.  Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Today, one in five adults is a caregiver, and if you are not one yet, you may become one or need one in the future. Most of us are unprepared for the role. Caregiving is a difficult and emotionally difficult task. Our guest, Roy Remer, author of  Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others, hopes to support the emotional challenges many caregivers experience.  Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Today's episode focuses on empathy and how older adults are more empathetic than one supposes. Longevity, stress, loss and experience lead us to understand and empathize more than younger people and our guest today wants to set the record straight. Our guest, Dr. Meng Huo, studies empathy and altruism at the University of California at Davis. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

"Aging in community", or cohousing, is our topic today. Cohousing is an intentional, self-governing community of a few dozen privately owned homes where retiring boomers, young families, and people from diverse cultures may choose to live together as members and neighbors. Charles Durrett of cohousing.com, is an architect who has designed many cohousing communities and says these are designed for connection and ending loneliness.    Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

It may surprise you, but Artificial Intelligence can be a major tool in making aging in place possible. New devices powered by AI technology offer increased independence and peace of mind, for both the senior and caregivers. But there are also concerns: privacy, affordability, and whether technology can ever replace human connection. Our guest, writer Jennifer Tuohy, has been following AI for years and is optimistic about its future...and ours.  Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Aging affects all of us and if you are lucky, you have family around when you need help. But one sector of the aging community may not have the support system they need -- the 3 million older LBGTQ Americans who face unique challenges and obstacles. While not fitting the heterosexual norm, many gay older adults have created family and friend groups who share their past and present. Our guests today, Bill Haskell and Sarah Thompson look at their community's response to AIDS, aging, and how attitudes to different lifestyles have changed. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Many people dream of retirement for years but don't realize that the drastic change in daily life can affect the brain. With no mental challenges or structure, many retirees risk depression and cognitive decline. It is not just forgetting a name or place, but according to our guest today, without the routine your brain is used to, there can be a natural response to inactivity. Ross Andel is a professor at Arizona State University who studies cognitive aging and retirement. He says there is evidence that we can avoid a decline in reasoning if we continue to challenge our brain by volunteering or learning something new. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

More than 22 million Americans are considered solo agers—older adults who have no partner or children, or whose family is estranged or unavailable. This demographic will grow as we live longer and more adults find themselves without close family support.   For many solo agers, this is a life choice and love the freedom to create their own families. But the lack of a built in support system poses a challenge as they age and need to make decisions about care. Our guest, Ailene Gerhardt, says solo agers need a plan. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

In case you haven't noticed, Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare beyond your electronic health records. As it quickly advances, we all need to know more about the implications of AI. Our guest, Dr. Robert Wachter, has drawn on his experience as a practicing clinician and researcher and  reveals how AI is reshaping medicine in his latest book, A Giant Leap. If you have been waiting for a clear introduction to the future of medicine, stay tuned.     Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

If you tried retirement and miss the challenges, community and purpose of work, you may be ready to try something new- become a entrepreneur! You have the skills, experience and desire so perhaps starting your own project or company is the next step. Our guest, Jannette Anderson, is no stranger to creating a business, and says age is not a barrier if you have the interest and support you need. Her company, Maturepreneur, fights ageism by helping older adults who are seeking the challenge and dream of business ownership. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

If you have retired and are thinking about travel opportunities, today's episode celebrates the fact that you are no longer limited to two week vacations. Now, you can travel and immerse yourself in a new culture....with a little help from The Good Life Abroad. Created with active older adults in mind, the company's founder, Andrew Motiwalla, provides the opportunity to stay in one place for a month or two, allowing time to engage in the community and culture, while providing local experts and activities to help adjust and enhance this new way to travel. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

If you've wondered if there was a secret to successful aging that isn't just about exercising or eating right, listen today to longevity expert Ken Stern. His new book, Healthy to 100, reveals that social connections and relationships are the key to a healthy and rewarding life. He studied societies in the longest-lived countries and found that physical and mental health improve when older adults stay connected with others. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.

Thousands of grandparents are raising their grandchildren in a full-time parenting role, even though we do not often think of them as “caregivers.” Many who expected a slower pace of life in their later years now find themselves stepping back into parenting because of a variety of family circumstances. Our guest, Cynthia Green of the Edgewood Kinship Program, explains why this is happening and how these grandparents are navigating the challenges and rewards of raising grandchildren today. Brought to you by NEXTVillageSF.org NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at 415.888.2868 and by Assisted Living Locators From home care to assisted living and memory care, they provide expert, compassionate, no cost guidance to help you find the right solution for you or your loved ones. Contact them at 415.766.0361 or at sanfrancisco.assistedlivinglocators.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Not Born Yesterday, please contact NEXT Village SF.