aging

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.New research on aging finds lifestyle and environmental factors may contribute more to aging and health than genetics.We’ll speak with outgoing Hampshire College President Ed Wingenbach about his efforts to stabilize the private Massachusetts institution.And filmmaker Jay Craven tells us about how he involves students in his productions.

May is Older Americans Month. Our guest today is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. We'll discuss a range of issues affecting older adults, including social isolation and resources available to help older adults address them. We’ll also talk about the state’s Master Plan for Aging, which is a roadmap being developed at all levels of state government to ensure that older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence. The number to call at show time (2pm) is 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

Our guest today is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. He joins us to talk about a range of issues affecting older adults, including social isolation and resources available to help older adults address them. We’ll also learn about the state’s Master Plan for Aging, which is a roadmap being developed at all levels of state government to ensure that older adults and individuals of all ages can live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence. Ray Graf hosts.

Adapted from Kent Haruf’s novel, Berkshire Theatre Group’s World Premiere musical production, "On Cedar Street," tells the joyful and inspiring story of a man and a woman who, in advanced age, come together in a search for happiness and family. Actors Stephen Bogardus and Lauren Ward join us.

From Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig, a top doctor with more than 35 years of experience caring for older people, "Honest Aging" is an indispensable guide to the second half of life, describing what to expect physically, psychologically, functionally, and emotionally as you age.

The New York State Department of Health and the state Office for the Aging have drafted a Master Plan for Aging and are holding a series of Town Halls across the state to discuss the plan.

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe recently to outline a five-point Master Plan on Aging her office is developing.

In her new memoir, "Still Life at Eighty," Abigail Thomas ruminates on aging during the confines of COVID-19 with her trademark mix of humor and wisdom, including valuable, contemplative writing tips along the way.

Most of us prefer to talk about anything other than death or, at best, talk about it euphemistically. While death is inevitable, only 10-20% of us die…

In the U.S., 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day; by the time a person reaches 85, their chances of having dementia approach 50 percent. And the truth…