A Veteran, registered nurse, former not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist, Cheryl Beversdorf produces and hosts Aging MATTERS Radio, weekly radio programs and podcasts offering interviews with experts who talk about aging related topics of interest to older adults and their families. Cheryl also produces and hosts AGING MATTERS TV Show featuring interviews with experts about aging issues, and include demonstrations of how aging related subjects benefit older adults’ lives. She has also produced a series of TV episodes called Stories of Life, which showcase guests who talk about how their life experiences made a difference in their lives and communities.
Recent Content
Conversation w/ Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, Director, Arlington (VA) Adult Day Program, and William Zagorski, CEO, American Senior Care Centers, and Board Chair, National Adult Day Services Association,…
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Conversation w/ Michael DiGeronimo, CTRS, Director, Arlington (VA) Adult Day Program, and William Zagorski, CEO, American Senior Care Centers, and Board Chair, National Adult Day Services Association, about adult day program services and how the program supports family caregivers.
Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing D…
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Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” and how geriatric health care can be improved.
Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about Medicare parts and enrollment, Medicare Advantage Plans, and State Health Insurance Assistance…
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Conversation w/ Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, about Medicare parts and enrollment, Medicare Advantage Plans, and State Health Insurance Assistance Programs.
Conversation w/ with Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Alleva Acupuncture, about acupuncture Therapy, how it affects the body, health conditions treated, and the therapy session…
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Conversation w/ with Damon Iacovelli, MAcOM LAc, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Alleva Acupuncture, about acupuncture therapy, how it affects the body, health conditions treated, and the therapy session experience.
Conversation w/ Stephanie Hoopes, PhD, National Director, United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), and Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA, President and CEO, United Way of the National Ca…
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Conversation w/ Stephanie Hoopes, PhD, National Director, United for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), and Rosie Allen-Herring, MBA, President and CEO, United Way of the National Capital Area, about ways to measure financial hardship and how United Way programs/services help ALICE older adults and families in need.
Conversation w/ Christy Cole, Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Arlington Community Foundation, about the meaning of philanthropy, suggestions for older adults to make a contribution to …
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Conversation w/ Christy Cole, Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Arlington Community Foundation, about the meaning of philanthropy, suggestions for older adults to make a contribution to their communities, and creation and implementation of a strategic plan for philanthropic giving.
Conversation w/ Claire Hannah, Executive Director, Association of Immunization Managers, about Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in addition to other immunizations older adults need to avoid health comp…
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Conversation w/ Claire Hannah, Executive Director, Association of Immunization Managers, about Covid-19, flu, and RSV vaccines in addition to other immunizations older adults need to avoid health complications and stay healthy.
Conversation w/ Larry Payne, PhD, Yoga therapist, Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, and Founder, International Association of Yoga Therapists, about yoga types, how to practice yog…
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Conversation w/ Larry Payne, PhD, yoga therapist, Founder, Samata International Yoga and Health Center, and Founder, International Association of Yoga Therapists, about yoga types, how to practice yoga, and benefits for older adults.
Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history and presidential election lecturer, about older adults’ role in previous presidential elections, and how and for whom they decide to vote; also, the 202…
Conversation w/ Greg…
Conversation w/ Greg Ferro, EdD, U.S. history and presidential election lecturer, about older adults’ role in previous presidential elections, and how and for whom they decide to vote; also, the 2024 election, how it differs from previous elections, and factors likely to determine the winner.
Conversation w/ Amy Sanders, MD, Dementia Neurologist, Sunday Health, and Clay Ackerly, MD, Primary Care Physician, Co-Founder. Ackerly McBride Group, and Senior Clinical Advisor, Sunday Health, abou…
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Conversation w/ Amy Sanders, MD, Dementia Neurologist, Sunday Health, and Clay Ackerly, MD, Primary Care Physician, Co-Founder. Ackerly McBride Group, and Senior Clinical Advisor, Sunday Health, about cognitive decline among older adults, cognitive assessment tests and treatment, and how the condition can be prevented.
Conversation w/ Eileen Bogdanoff, ancestry advanced researcher, about how tracing family roots through genealogy benefits older adults and their families, and ways to conduct genealogy research to ens…
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Conversation w/ Eileen Bogdanoff, ancestry advanced researcher, about how tracing family roots through genealogy benefits older adults and their families, and ways to conduct genealogy research to ensure success in learning about one’s family history,
Conversation w/ Kira Vanderlan, CEO/ Owner, Zestful Design, and Joan Palmquist, Member, AARP Speakers Team, MN, about effective ways to declutter and downsize and how professional organizers can help.
Conversation w/ Kira…
Conversation w/ Kira Vanderlan, CEO/ Owner, Zestful Design, and Joan Palmquist, Member, AARP Speakers Team, MN, about effective ways to declutter and downsize and how professional organizers can help.
Conversation w/ Anne Marie Farage-Smith, pet loss Grief counseling professional, and author, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss, An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief, faragesmith.com, about emotional challeng…
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Conversation w/ Anne Marie Farage-Smith, pet loss grief counseling professional, and author, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss, An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief, faragesmith.com, about emotional challenges older adults face when relocating and parting with beloved pets, and ways to adjust to life without a pet.
Conversation w/ Kelly Bulkeley, PhD, psychologist of religion and dream researcher, www.faragesmith.com, about the meaning and incidence of dreams among people of different ages, dreaming among older …
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Conversation w/ Kelly Bulkeley, PhD, psychologist of religion and dream researcher, www.faragesmith.com, about the meaning and incidence of dreams among people of different ages, dreaming among older adults, and how dreams can help them address unresolved issues.
Conversation w/ Jessica Wynter Martin, Master AI Consultant, about why AI-enabled Technology holds the potential to improve older adults’ well-being, examples of how AI currently serves this populat…
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Conversation w/ Jessica Wynter Martin, Master AI Consultant, about why AI-enabled technology holds the potential to improve older adults’ well-being, examples of how AI currently serves this population, and pros/cons to be addressed as the technology evolves.
Conversation w/ Tish Hevel, Founder/CEO, Brain Donor Project, about neurological disorders among older adults, obstacles to discovering treatments and cures, and donation to the Brain Donor Project.
Conversation w/ Tish…
Conversation w/ Tish Hevel, Founder/CEO, Brain Donor Project, about neurological disorders among older adults, obstacles to discovering treatments and cures, and donation to the Brain Donor Project.
Conversation w/ Nicholas Proffitt, Community Liaison Officer, VA Office of the Attorney General, and Trudy Marotta, AARP Community Ambassador and Fraud Watch Network Speaker, about scams, fraud and …
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Conversation w/ Nicholas Proffitt, Community Liaison Officer, VA Office of the Attorney General, and Trudy Marotta, AARP Community Ambassador and Fraud Watch Network Speaker, about scams, fraud and identity theft that scammers use to target older adults, how to avoid being a victim, and resources to protect older consumers.
Conversation w/ Aimee Halbruner, Vice President of Music Education, and Leanne Belasco, Director of Music Therapy, Levine Music, about benefits of music activities and education for older adults, impa…
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Conversation w/ Aimee Halbruner, Vice President of Music Education, and Leanne Belasco, Director of Music Therapy, Levine Music, about benefits of music activities and education for older adults, impact on their lives, and available musical courses, programs, and events.