- Coming Next Wednesday -  Tune in May 7th at 4 pm PST / 7 pm Eastern Time An Inspiring Legacy Specialist Helps Families Preserve Love & Life Stories   An inspiring ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Lisa and Bremond -  Reviving Forgotten Books for a New Generation of Lit Lovers   SHOW DESCRITION:  Sometimes the passions we pursue early in life ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Brian Zimmerman  - A Gardening Design Guru Reveals How to Turn Our Backyard into a “Foodscape”   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Every year, Earth Day seems to arrive just ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Diane Curley - Reshaping How Women are Recognized as Role Models & Change-Makers   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​While March is officially Women’s History Month, 45 Forward continues to commemorate ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Renata Glaz - A Holistic Approach to Aging in Place—at Any Age   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​As people get older, a vast majority say they want to age ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Valentina Janek - Growing Every Time You Try Something New—and Make Mistakes   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​In our continuing series celebrating women of achievement —particularly in their later ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Vicki Schneps -How a Successful Elder Law Attorney Chose Non-Retirement   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​For more than 25 years, Judith Grimaldi served as a Certified Elder Law ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Vicki Schneps -  The Founder of a Leading Local Media Company Recounts her Storied Career   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, 45 ...READ MORE

- Watch Ron's Interview with Bonnie D. Graham -  Celebrating a Modern Renaissance Woman during Women’s History Month   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​As we kick off Women’s History Month this year, 45 ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Paul Arfin -  The Well-Lived Life of a Serial Social Entrepreneur    SHOW DESCRIPTION:  There are many people who work for social service organizations during their ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Sal LaGreca and Michael Mannix -  Can You Find Personal & Professional Success through the “5 Ls”?   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​As we move through our fast-paced ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dorian Stern -   Helping People with Disabilities Lead Independent Lives—with Canine Companions    SHOW DESCRIPTION:   For people with disabilities, leading an independent life ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Beatty Cohan -  Discovering the Path to LastingLove in Today’s Troubling World   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we look forward to the end of winter, there’s always ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Bri Conn -  Financial Planning for Childfree Families: A Distinctly Different Script    SHOW DESCRIPTION:  When experts talk about financial planning for retirement, many of them ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kerri Tannenbaum -  (Encore) Where Do We Come From? Finding Your Roots with Modern Genealogy   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As a nation of immigrants, we’ve long been interested in ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks and Ron Roel -  Two Old Friends Share their Journeys Helping People Navigate Life’s Changes    SHOW DESCRIPTION:  Today, on the 5th ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ken Dychtwald -  (Encore) Can We Stay on the Crest of Ken Dychtwald’s Age Wave?   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  The first time I met Dr. Ken Dychtwald ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Rachel Zimmerman -  How Do We Move on from the Sudden Loss of a Loved One?   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we come to the close of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mae Caime -  (Encore) Meet the “Amaezing” Mae Caime, former Ms. New York Senior America   SHOW DESCRIPTION:Just over a year ago, Mae Caime was crowned Ms. ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fisher and Ben Green -  Cultivating a “Growth Mindset” to Help You Age Well and Wisely    SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​Several years ago, as Scott ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Judi Allaire -  The Unexpected (and Rewarding) Journey of a Later-Life Actress   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  When we think about the career track of actresses today, we often ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jamie Rosen -  Navigating the Challenging Landscape of Mental Health Law   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  You can’t open a newspaper or go online today without seeing articles about ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Grace Cheng -  A Different Perspective on Family Caregiving—from Hong Kong   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   As National Family Caregivers Month comes to a close, we have the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ken Dychtwald -  Can We Stay on the Crest of Ken Dychtwald’s Age Wave?   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  The first time I met Dr. Ken Dychtwald was ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with John Cochran -  A Veteran Leader Reflects on How to Better Serve Aging Families   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, it’s important not ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mario Rubano -  Want to ‘Age with Attitude’? Check Out Senior Planet     SHOW DESCRIPTION:   Wherever we go these days, we feel the impact of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Deborah Truhowsky -  How to Identify and Prevent Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect   SHOW DESCRIPTION:   ​If you’ve ever had a loved one living in a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Asher Ravinowitz -  A Substance Abuse Counselor’s Unique Approach to Recovery: Storytelling   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to host Asher Rabinowitz, a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Todd Whiton -  The Benefits of Social Security & Medicare Planning—Together   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As you approach traditional retirement age, you probably know the importance of enrolling ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Maria Alvarez -  Advocating for Older People through Grassroots Empowerment   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we kick off October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jim Rowe -  Improving Poor Employee Communication Skills—BEFORE They’re Hire   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  In an age of when technology has become an integral part of virtually ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Aaron Futterman -  Estate & Long-term Care Planning to Alleviate Life’s Unknowns   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we prepare for the second half of life, many ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Howard Fields -    What Happens at the Intersection of Technology & Human Behavior?   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  We’re in an age driven by fast-moving technology, but how ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dan Cohen -  (Encore) How ‘Beloved Music’ Can Benefit Individuals with Dementia   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  If you’ve ever seen the documentary, “Alive Inside,” a documentary that ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carroll Golden -  (Encore) How to GetLong-term Care—Without Pulling Your Family Apart!   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  When we think about our later years, we know that ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ahmed Ahmed -  Exercising into Our Older Years—and Overcoming the Pains of Aging   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  We know that exercise is an essential factor in maintaining ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kerri Tannenbaum -  Where Do We Come From? Finding Your Roots withModern Genealogy    SHOW DESCRIPTION:   As a nation of immigrants, we’ve long been interested in ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Murray Shapiro and Ron Susser -  PEIR: A Lifelong Learning Program with Few Peers   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As older adults move into their traditional retirement ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ann Middleman -  How Retired Executives of SCORE Help Next-Gen Entrepreneurs   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  When people approach middle age, you might expect them to begin ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tildet Varon -  How an “Inner Mastery Specialist” Can Make Your Vision a Reality       SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we move along into our midlife ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tim Daniels -  How to Create a Personal Wellness Plan through Your Elder Years   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  As we get older, we all strive to increase ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jerry Zezima -  Taking a Hot Summer Break with Good Humor—and not Just Ice Cream   SHOW DESCRIPTION:  This has been a particularly hot summer, between 100-plus degree ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with James Donnelly -  Medicare Is Always Changing—Is It Time to Review your Plan?   Episode description:  Anyone who has gone through the process of signing up ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Beth Kurland -  How to Stop Striving for ‘Happy’ and Find True Well-Being   Episode description:  As we enter the second half of the year, it’s ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Anne Montgomery -   A Passionate Advocate Fights to Reinvent Nursing Homes    Episode description:  For the past several years, nursing homes have come under ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with S. Orlene Grant -   An Innovative Leader, Giving Voice to Older Adults    Episode description:   There are many advocates for older adults these ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Diana Zagariello and Rachel Rohn -  Leaving Your Long-Time Home? How Will You Handle the Transition?   Episode description:  It’s a frequent scenario for older couples ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mae Caime -  Meet the “Amaezing” Mae Caime, former Ms. New York Senior AmericaEpisode description:  Just over a year ago, Mae Caime was crowned Ms. New ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Virginia Cervasio -  (Encore) How a Veteran’s Mother Honors the Heroes Among Us    Episode Description:  Six years ago, Virginia Cervasio decided to dedicate her life ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with John BergerSolving the Climate Crisis: A Worthy Goal for Our Elder Years   Episode description:  As we continue to celebrate Older Americans Month, we often ponder ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kristin Smith and Betsy Smith -  Looking for a Great Way to ‘Age in Community’? Consider a NORC.   Episode description:  When older Americans are asked ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ron Kaiser - How to Master “Rejuvenaging”—Growing Older with Enthusiasm   Episode description:  As we kick off Older Americans Month, what better way to celebrate ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Sheri Koones -  The ABCs of ADUs: How Accessory Dwelling Units are Taking Off   Episode description:  Across the country, many aging homeowners want to ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ellen Smiley -   A Financial Literacy Expert Unpacks Skills Needed for Every Age     Episode Description:  On December 31, 1999, Ellen Smiley left the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Martha Blackwelder -   Celebrating Earth Day through the Wonder of “Awe Walks”     Episode Description:  There are special moments in life when we experience ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Leslie Danoff -    How an Unretiring Life Grew into an Environmental Nonprofit   Episode Description:  When we graduate from college, we often have little idea ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Peter Janowsky -  April is National Financial Literacy Month—for Both Young and Old   Episode Description:  It’s been 21 years since the U.S. Senate declared April ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Gail Prudenti -  A Distinguished Jurist Reflects Back—and Forward—on Her Career   Episode Description:  As we close out Women’s History Month, we talk with the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fisher and Ben Green -  Healthy Psychosocial Habits We All Need to Age Well and Wisely   Episode Description:  About six years ago, as Scott ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ken Redcross -  The Surprising Coast-to-Coast Journey of a Doctor-Entrepreneur    Episode description:  Dr. Ken Redcross is an internist with over 20 years of medical practice. ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Analiza Wolf -  The Challenge of Lifting Women of Color to Next-Level Leadership    Episode description:  As we begin the annual celebration Women’s History Month, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Rick Gamache -  Rising Out of the Pandemic, a New Vision for Nursing Homes    Episode description:   Since 2020, the COVID pandemic has had a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Hudson Cooper -  A Remarkable Saga of Career Reinvention—Across 50 Years   Episode description:  Hudson Cooper is proof-positive that career reinvention can be a lifelong enterprise—past ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton and Catherine Owens -    How to Have Those ‘Missing Conversations’ about Later Life   Episode Description:  In an era of increasing longevity, we ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Passeser -  It’s 2024: Do You Know Where Your Job (or Retirement) Is Headed?   Episode description:  Over the last several decades, the job market ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Asher Rabinowitz -  A Substance Abuse Counselor Presents his New “ABCs of Recovery”   Episode description:  Every week, we see a stream of news stories about ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carroll Golden -  How to GetLong-term Care—Without Pulling Your Family Apart!   Episode description:  When we think about our later years, we know that because we’re ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Stephen G. Post -  Can We Promote ‘Compassionate  Care in Our Health Care System?   Episode description:  In an age when health care is driven by ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Perry Zurn -  What It Means to be Curious in Life—Beyond Googling   Episode DescriptionAs we head into another new year, we wonder what lies ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dan Burden -  (Encore) How ‘Walkability’ Creates Healthier, More Vital Communities    Episode Description:Over the last several years, a growing number of experts have been touting ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jane Paccione -  (Encore) SALSA: San Antonio’s “Secret Sauce” to Promoting Successful Aging   Episode Description:  Most of us are well acquainted with salsa—the spicy mixture ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Robert Widom -  During This Time of Turbulence, a Rabbi Offers Interfaith Wisdom   Episode DescriptionAs we close out another year and welcome in a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Michelle Arnot -  A Crossword Master Reveals a Trove of Tips, Tricks and Stories   Episode DescriptionSince the launch of the New York Times Crossword in ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ben Lewin -    What Will Science—Driven by AI—Look Like in our Lifetime?   Episode Description:  For centuries, science has been driven by human intellect. But ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dawn Shedrick -   The Ultimate Issue for Caregivers: How Do You Care for Yourself?    Episode Description: As National Family Caregiver Month comes to a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Connie Zweig -  A “Shadow Expert” Reimagines Age, Shifting from Role to Soul   Episode Description:  Connie Zweig has many roles in her current life: retired ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carmen Quinones and Dawn Hagen -  Unique Programs that Support Caregivers of People with Dementia    Episode Description:  November commemorates both National Family Caregivers Month and ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Laura LaFauci -  An Elder Care Expert Reflects on a Career Supporting Caregivers   Episode Description:  As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, today’s episode of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dan Cohen -  How ‘Beloved Music’ Can Benefit Individuals with Dementia   Episode Description:  If you’ve ever seen the documentary, “Alive Inside,” a documentary that shows  ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Lisa Strahs-Lorenc -   Planning a Longer Lifespan with Multiple Careers in Mind     Episode description: Navigating one’s career all the way through to ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Charryse Johnson -     How to Release Yourself from Negative ‘Expired Mindsets’     Episode Description:   As we look back and review our ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fisher and Ben Green -    The “Aging Wisely Project”: Redefining a New Stage of Elderhood   Episode Description:  As Scott Fisher and Ben Green ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Nicole Christensen -   How Patient Advocates Help You Navigate the Healthcare System    Episode Description:   If you’ve ever been faced with the sudden ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with David Neuman -    How Sports-Minded Seniors Can Learn to Protect their Joints     Episode Description:   Everywhere you go these days, people are ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert - With Fall in Full Swing, It’s Time to Get Organized—Again!   Episode Description:  September is a pivotal time to pause, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Bill Solz and Vicki Ellner -    The Legacy of 9/11: How Do We Ever Recover from Grief?   Episode description:   Each year, September 11th ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Hilary Topper -  Encore - A Remarkable Journey: From “Couch Potato” to Triathlete   Episode description:  Two years shy of her 50th birthday, Hilary Topper, a highly ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mary Pipher -     Encore - A Life in Light: An Acclaimed Author’s Memoir of Aging with Grace   Episode description:  A few decades ago, when Mary ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jim Ryan -    How a Passion for Teaching Led to Spreading ‘Simple Happiness’   Episode Description:  Graduating from college as an outstanding student in French, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Leslie Danoff -    The Inspiring Tale of a Fulfilling, Changing—and Unretiring—Life   Episode Description:  When we graduate from college, we often have little idea ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Gerard Wallace -    ‘Kinship Care’: A Vital Part of Today’s Caregiving Continuum   Episode Description:  Over the last few decades, addressing the needs of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Adam Flattau -   How to Find the Best Living Community for Your Older Loved Ones     Episode Description:   For more than 30 ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Michelle Arnot and Carrie Leljedal -   After the Pandemic: How Can We Improve Our Long-Term Care System?    Episode Description:  One of the tragic ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Bat Sheva Marcus -  When Our Sex Life Changes, How Do We Find the ‘New Normals’?   Episode Description:  We’ve all heard of Dr. Ruth. Now ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dan Burden -  How ‘Walkability’ Creates Healthier, More Vital Communities    Episode Description:Over the last several years, a growing number of experts have been touting the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Beth Finkel and James O'Neal -  How AARP Fights for Older People—in Ways You May Not Know About    Episode Description: Many people may think they ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jamie Talan -  Understanding ‘Atypical Dementias’ that Affect People in Mid-life   Episode Description:  Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Keith Allibone -  Encore - Is There Unexpected Treasure Amid the Clutter in Your House?    Episode description:  If you’re downsizing your lifestyle, or retiring ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jan Yager -  An Award-Winning Author of 50+ Books Reflects on a Writer’s Life   Episode Description:  There’s a saying that “Everyone has a book in ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ryan Herd -  How Innovative Home Technology Can Support Family Caregivers    Episode Description:  Whenever Americans are asked where they’d like to live as they ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kasley Killam -  Encore - Exploring the Third Dimension to Our Well-Being: “Social Health”    Episode description:  Everywhere we look these days we’re bombarded by ...READ MORE

- Coming Next Monday -  How a Veteran’s Mother Honors the Heroes Among Us      Episode Description:   Six years ago, Virginia Cervasio decided to dedicate her life to ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tim Kennedy -  Learning about the Benefits—and Myths—of Reverse Mortgages   Episode Description:  Many older homeowners say they want to age in place for as ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Diane Jacobowitz -  How to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Pain with EFT Tapping   Episode Description:  Last month, Diane Jacobowitz, the founder of the Dancewave Company ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jane Paccione -  SALSA: San Antonio’s “Secret Sauce” to Promoting Successful Aging   Episode Description:  Most of us are well acquainted with salsa—the spicy mixture of tomato ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Hank Bjorklund -     An Ex-Football Player’s Story of the Healing Power of Poetry   Episode Description:  April is National Poetry Month, launched more than 25 ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey - Encore - A Bold Prescription to End a Silent Pandemic—Parkinson’s DiseaseEpisode description:  We are in the midst of a Parkinson's pandemic—and ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Rebecca Wildbear -  Wild Yoga: How to Connect our “Wilder” Selves with Nature   Episode description:  Every year on April 22, we look forward to ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Diane Jacobowitz -  “You Are What You Move”: A Dancer’s Path to Fitness & Healing   Episode description:  “Movement is Life.” Such is the mantra of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mark Miller -  Commonsense Strategies to Reboot an Uncertain Retirement   Episode description:Americans approaching retirement—however they plan to spend their next chapters—have experienced some frightening ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ilyce Glink -     For Love, Money & Real Estate: The Unique Journey of IlyceGlink   Episode description:  When Ilyce Glink set out on a career ...READ MORE

= Listen to Ron's Interview with Judy Serino -   Providing Critical Education for Seniors on Fraud & Other Issues   Episode description:  As we get older, it becomes increasingly clear that one ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Hilary Topper -   A Remarkable Journey: From “Couch Potato” to Triathlete     Episode description:   Two years shy of her 50th birthday, Hilary Topper, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Priscilla Long -    Why Old Age May Be Your Prime Time for Creative Productivity   Episode description:  For many decades, we’ve held a conventional assumption that ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton -   ‘Whealthspan’: A New Investment Strategy Linking Health & Wealth   Episode description:  As we plan for the later chapters of life, many of us ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ann Monroe -    A Relentless Advocate Relates her Lifelong Fight Against Ageism   Episode description:Many experts who study aging in America today come away with ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Patricia King -  An Elder’s Gift: Helping Transform the Lives of Young Girls   Episode description:Patricia King has had a long, extraordinary career —and she continues ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks -  Here’s What You Need to Know about Long-term Care Insurance   Episode description:  As we  get older, many of us are going to ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Barbara Paskoff and Carol Pack -  A Pragmatic (and Light-Hearted) View of Turning Shades of Gray   Episode description:  As we get older, it’s important to find ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ilene Corina -  The Inspiring Journey of a Tireless Advocate for Patient Safety   Episode description:  If you or a member of your family have ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton -  Connections are the Essence of Life—and a Key to Healthy Longevity   Episode description:  The next time you go to the supermarket, you ...READ MORE

-Listen to Ron's Interview with John Leland -  Encore - Lessons from the ‘Oldest Old’: Happiness is a Choice We Make    Episode description:  Several years ago, John Leland, a reporter ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks -  Encore - “Intuitive Eating”: Good Nutrition Means More than Healthy Food Episode description:  America has become a “foodie” nation, with a ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Roberta Rosenberg and Bruce Frankel -     As the World Reopens, How Can Seniors Get Out Again and Travel?   Episode description:  As the world opened up ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ty Burr -     An Acclaimed Critic Reviews His Lifelong Intoxication with Movies   Episode description:  With the year-end season of major movie releases upon ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jay Newman -   How a Legendary Financier Became a Blockbuster Novelist   Episode description:  For 40 years, Jay Newman was a legendary hedge fund portfolio ...READ MORE

-  Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Jay Baruch -  Experiencing the ‘Tornado’ of Life of an Emergency Physician   Episode description:  Many of us have been to an emergency room during ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Stephen G. Post -  ‘Give and Live Better’: The Remarkable Vision of Stephen G. Post   Episode description:  In an age driven by science and technology, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Iris Waichler -   The Multigenerational Challenge of Family Caregiving Episode description:  November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor caregivers across the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ciaran O'Connor -     The Braver Angels Story: Finding Ways to Unite a Polarized Nation   Episode description:  On the cusp of what many observers are ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Mary Pipher -     A Life in Light: An Acclaimed Author’s Memoir of Aging with Grace   Episode description:  A few decades ago, when Mary Pipher ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kasley Killam -  Exploring the Third Dimension to Our Well-Being: “Social Health”    Episode description:  Everywhere we look these days we’re bombarded by talk: social ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jane O'Malley -  It’s Kickoff Time for Medicare’s Open Enrollment. Are You Ready?    Episode description:  Every October 15 marks the beginning of Medicare’s annual ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tara Ballman and Amy Miller -   Where Do We Find the Resources to Successfully Age in Place?    Episode description:  As we kick off National ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Rebecca Miller -  Project Independence : A Unique Model for Aging in Suburbia     Episode description:  More than a decade ago, officials from the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton -  As You Age, Here’s How to Extend Your Home’s “Best Before Date”Episode description:  The next time you go to the supermarket, you ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Kathy Stokes -  How to Fight Against Consumer Scams—and Stop Blaming the Victims   Episode description:  Every year, millions of consumers are affected by fraud and ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ray Scott -   A Trailblazing Basketball Player & Coach Remembers the Early NBA    Episode description:  As a child in the 1940s in Philadelphia, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Leah Frankel -  Encore - A Simple, 3-Step Plan to Achieving Retirement Fulfillment            Episode description:  Planning for retirement triggers all sorts of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ryan McEniff -   The Caregiver’s Toolbox: New Resources for Quality Home Care     Episode description:   Growing up in Concord, Mass., Ryan McEniff ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Guido Derlly -  Looking for a Specialist to Help Mom or Dad Secure Medicaid?   Episode description:   As we get older, the odds that any ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Roberta Israeloff and George McDermott -   Lessons from Both Sides of the Teacher’s Desk: The Final Chapter     Episode description:   Today’s ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jerry Zezima -   Lightness in August: Taking Time to Enjoy a Good Laugh Episode description:  Life is challenging for everyone these days. If it’s ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Sherry Kelly and Gérard Meyer -  Supporting Mental Wellness in a Time of Crisis—the War in Ukraine   Episode description:   A few months ago, Dr. Sherry ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jackie Agdern and Jim Glasser -   Bringing the Force of Friendship to Places Across the World     Episode Description: At a time of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Roberta Israeloff and George McDermott -  Life Lessons from Both Sides of the Teacher’s Desk: Chapter 2   Episode description:  Today’s 45 Forward episode is Chapter ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Michael Hartzman -  High Inflation, Lower Stocks: A “New Normal” for Retirement?   Episode Description: July has always been a pivotal month of the year, the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carly Roman -   Encore - A Gerontologist’s Journey, from GlamourGals to ‘Generativity’   Episode description:   Many aging experts become focused on the field ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Lynda Gratton -   After the Pandemic: Can We Redesign a Hybrid Office for Everyone?     Episode Description: For many decades, the words “work” ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Susan Capurso -  The End-of-Life Journey: How to Honor Our Final Transition   Episode Description: Helping a loved one prepare for the end of life is ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Roberta Israeloff and George McDermott -  A Former Teacher and Student Reflect on a Lifetime of Lessons   Episode description:  As we get older, one ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Ron Fatoullah and Georganne Vartorella -  Planning for Eldercare Today? You Need a Team of Advocates     Episode description:  Taking care of an elderly ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton -   ENCORE: Want to Add 10 Healthy Years to Your Life? Here’s How.     Episode description:   Most will unknowingly ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Sherri Koones -   Time to Move to a Smaller Home? First, Talk to Sheri Koones  Episode description:  As we get older and become empty ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Rhonda Schwartz -  With the Vibrancy of May, Let Us Celebrate Older Americans Month   Episode description:   Each May, we commemorate Older Americans Month—ever since ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with John W. Farrell -  Searching for the Origin of Today’s Technology in the Middle Ages   Episode description:   Over the last half century, we’ve witnessed ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Sherry Kelly -  How Digital Technology Is Aging Us—and What We Can Do About It   Episode description:   With the relentless march of digital technology ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Eunice Lin Nichols -  Encore: Bridging Generations to Solve Society’s Greatest ChallengesEpisode description:For the first time in U.S. history, people over 60 outnumber people under ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Bill SolzIn Today’s Anxiety Society, How Can Alleviate Stress and Trauma?   Episode description:   We may be recovering—slowly, tentatively—from this long pandemic, as the number ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Mark VonnegutThe Heart of Caring: Stories from a Passionate Life in Pediatrics   Episode description:  Pediatrician Mark Vonnegut has spent nearly 40 years treating children for ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Deanne O'Rear-Cameron -  Encore: The Key to Successful Aging? Mindset is EverythingEpisode description:  As with many challenges in life, having the right mindset is the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Linda Fostek and Donald Patane - Ok, We Got Through Covid. But Are We Ready for the Next Crisis?   Episode description:   After two trying ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Andrea Gould-Marks - “Are We There Yet?” How to Manage Impatience in Our Daily Lives    Episode description:   Americans are a famously impatient people—young ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carly Roman -   A Gerontologist’s Journey, from GlamourGals to ‘Generativity’   Episode description:   Many aging experts become focused on the field when they ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Alexandra Cerone -  “Intuitive Eating”: Good Nutrition Means More than Healthy Food Episode description:  America has become a “foodie” nation, with a constant stream ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Keith Allibone - Is There Unexpected Treasure Amid the Clutter in Your House?    Episode description:  If you’re downsizing your lifestyle, or retiring and moving ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Frances Santiago-Schwarz - Unraveling the Continuing Confusion over COVID-19  Episode description: Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, some experts believe that we are transitioning ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Lesa Kingsbury and Ken Taub -  Yoga & Mindfulness: Offering Calm During the Covid Storm   Episode description:  Almost two years into this shapeshifting pandemic, the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper -  An Unparalleled Collaboration in Photography and Painting   Episode description:   They met through social media—as seniors, not ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Elaine Miller-Karas -    How to Build Personal—and Community—Resiliency in Times of Trauma  Episode description:  These are challenging times of stress, high anxiety and trauma ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dafna Adler -  How Interior Design Can Change Aging-in-Place to Living-in-Place   Episode description:  As we reach our middle ages, most people say they want to ...READ MORE

Looking Back at a Year of “45 Forward”— And What a Year It Was!     Episode Description:     This month marks the one year anniversary since host Ron Roel launched ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with John Leland - Lessons from the ‘Oldest Old’: Happiness is a Choice We Make    Episode description:  Several years ago, John Leland, a reporter for the ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Passeser - Navigating Job Opportunities during ‘The Great Resignation’    Episode description:  It’s called “The Great Resignation.” Amid the anxiety and unpredictability of the ongoing ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tara Balllman - Encore: Want to Age in Place But You’re Not Sure How? NAIPC Can HelpEpisode description:There’s no place like home—especially as folks get ...READ MORE

- Coming Next Monday - A New Passion for ‘Birding’ Joins Older and Younger GenerationsEpisode description:  As a young boy growing up on Long Island, host Ron Roel was an avid ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Eddie Garcia, Marcia Slater Johnston and Carla Perissinotto - Are You Feeling Lonely? Well, You’re Not Alone.    Episode description:  As we’re gathering once again with family ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Howard Schneider - How a Renowned Journalist Became a Champion of ‘News Literacy’    Episode description:  The news media has come a long way—a very long ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Ray Dorsey - A Bold Prescription to End a Silent Pandemic—Parkinson’s DiseaseEpisode description:  We are in the midst of a Parkinson's pandemic—and yet, this ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Carol Waldman and Vicki Ellner - The Time of Our Life: The Emotional Roller-Coaster of Retirement  Episode description: Retirement is dead. Long live retirement! For many ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Michael Potteiger and Robin Lombardo -  ‘Digital Therapeutics’: A New Way to Treat People with Dementia Episode description: About a decade ago, Michael Potteiger ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Jim Smith -  A Veterans Day Salute to a Vietnam War Army Correspondent Episode description:   As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day this month, ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Michelle Ellman - Tired of Being Too Nice? Then Listen to the ‘Queen of Boundaries’Episode description:  Over the years, have you found yourself increasingly frustrated, saying ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Debbie Ginsberg - Meet the Mentor Who Can Organize You for Life            Episode description:  About three years ago, Debbie Ginsberg ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Maria Leonardo Creating Life-enriching Activities for Today’s Senior Communities              Episode description:   For many older Americans, moving to an assisted ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Kim KuesterHow to Make Sure Your Home is Safe to Age in Place            Episode description:  Across the country, most older people say ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Fulton  Want to Add 10 Healthy Years to Your Life? Here’s How.            Episode description:  Most will unknowingly give away about 10 years ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Leah FrankelA Simple, 3-Step Plan to Achieving Retirement Fulfillment            Episode description:  Planning for retirement triggers all sorts of thoughts: excitement, hope, expectation—and ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Hilary Topper The CEO Who Became a Triathlete—at Age 53              Episode description:   After earning her undergraduate and master’s degrees ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Holly Gordon and Waldo Cabrera The Post-Pandemic Art Exhibit:  a Surprising Virtual Experience               Episode description:   When the pandemic ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Encore Interview with Carol Marak Solo Aging Advocate and Coach Episode Description: When we plan for our later years, most of us consider factors like health, housing, ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Bruce Franket How to Plan (and Still Enjoy) Retirement Trips in a Time of COVID Episode description:   For many seniors, their retirement years mean ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Louis ThedoreThe Remarkable (and Still Evolving) Career of Professor Lou Theodore Episode description: Louis Theodore may be a retired professor, but he is anything but the ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Robyn Berger-Gaston and Wendy Weiss How Seniors Can Overcome “Techfusion” and Learn New Tech Skills Episode description:  Like it or not, the pandemic has pushed ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Deanne O'Rear-CameronThe Key to Successful Aging? Mindset is EverythingEpisode description:  As with many challenges in life, having the right mindset is the key to success. ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron’s Interview with Julie Wexler Finding the Right Assisted Living Community for your Loved Ones Episode description:   As your parents get older, there may come a time ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Hudson CooperHudson Cooper: An Actor’s Profile in Career CourageEpisode description:  When Hudson Cooper entered college, he majored in biology, intending to prepare for a career ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Lisa Strahs-LorencHow Do You Take the Career Road Less Traveled?Episode description:There has long been a gap in the U.S. economy between the needs of employers ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Ronald W. Rogé The Longevity Challenge: How Not to Outlive Yo​ur Retirement Funds Episode description: As we live longer and healthier lives, this question has ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Encore Interview with Lance Cheney: How a Small, Family-Owned Brush Company Took on China Episode description:Over the last 40 years, China has increasingly wreaked havoc on U.S. manufacturers, ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Judy CornishWhat’s the Latest Research in the Global Fight against Alzheimer’s?Episode Description:As we close out the month of June—Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month—today’s episode features ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Elizabeth Smith-Boivin What’s the Latest Research in the Global Fight against Alzheimer’s? Episode Description: June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and today’s episode features ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Keri LipperiniPaving the Path to Good Health, Nutrition and Wellness as We AgeEpisode Description:When you talk to health experts about the factors that promote human ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Carol Marak Solo Aging Advocate and Coach Episode Description: When we plan for our later years, most of us consider factors like health, housing, financial ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks Encore Episode: You Gotta Have Friends — All the Way Through Life We celebrate friendship as one of the true joys—and necessities—of ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Evelyn Kandel -  The Evolution of a Poet Laureate Who Started Out a U.S. MarineEpisode description:It’s not often that someone can recite the verses of ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Annamaria Alfieri (Patricia King) The Art of “Reinvention,” Part 2: On Becoming a Mystery Writer Episode description: In Part 1 of  Ron Roel’s conversation with ...READ MORE

- Listen to Ron's Interview with Tara Ballman - Want to Age in Place But You’re Not Sure How? NAIPC Can HelpEpisode description: There’s no place like home—especially as folks get ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Brian Andrew Tully and Iris WaichlerEldercare 2021: A Holistic Approach to Caring for Your ParentsEpisode description: many adults have to take care of their own ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Jack KupfermanThe Life & Times of a Tireless Champion for the AgingEpisode description: As a young boy, Jack Kupferman was always surrounded by older adults—his ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Eunice Lin Nichols Bridging Generations to Solve Society’s Greatest Challenges Episode description: For the first time in U.S. history, people over 60 outnumber people under ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Ed Schwartz Lifelong Learning Takes on Another Life  Episode description: As people head toward their traditional retirement years, they often feel conflicting emotions: Part relief ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Linda Fostek When the Next Crisis Hits the Fan, Will You Be Ready?  Episode description: We’re not a country that likes to plan much—more often, ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Robin Marks When Should Your Loved Ones Choose Another Home? Episode description: Moving is never easy—at any age. Most people want to remain in the ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Lance CheneyHow a Small, Family-Owned Brush Company Took on China Episode description:Over the last 40 years, China has increasingly wreaked havoc on U.S. manufacturers, undercutting ...READ MORE

Coming Next Monday The End-of-Life Journey: Transforming Sorrow into Celebration Episode Description: Helping a loved one prepare for the end of life is uncharted territory for many families. But this ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Donna Butts Generations United: The Power of Young and Old, Together Episode Description: We often hear the mantra, “Stronger Together,” but no one understands the ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Patricia KingThe Art of “Reinvention”—Across a 60-Year CareerEpisode Description: Many people talk about “reinventing” themselves over the course of their career, but few do it ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Carol Waldman The Essential Guide to Thriving—Not Just Surviving—As We Age Episode Description: Getting old may not be for sissies, as Bette Davis once said, ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Mark MillerMark Miller’s special offer for 45 Forward listeners:  Retirement Revised: What You Need to Know about Social InsuranceAdvances in health care and medicine have ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Lesa Kingsbury and Ken Taub Yoga and Meditation: Exploring Two Ancient Practices —Together While the practices of yoga and meditation have been around for thousands ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Ronald Fatoullah Getting Your Legal Affairs in Order -- Before You Face a Crisis If living through the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-MarksYou Gotta Have Friends — All the Way Through LifeWe celebrate friendship as one of the true joys—and necessities—of life, from our childhood ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Scott Passeser“The Art of ‘Stealth’ Job-hunting in Your Mid-Life  Years”As the economy continues to struggle under the weight of the raging coronavirus, host Ron Roel ...READ MORE

Listen to Ron's Interview with Kathleen Otte“Freedom of Choice: New Paths to Aging Well in our Communities”Featured Guest: Kathleen OtteContact: Kathleen.otte@acl.hhs.govKathleen Otte is the Senior Regional Administrator for the U.S. ...READ MORE