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**Understanding the Impact of Illness on Baby Boomers**

As the Baby Boomer Generation continues to age, the prevalence and impact of illness among this demographic are becoming increasingly significant. Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are facing a variety of health challenges ranging from chronic conditions like heart disease and Diabetes to age-related issues such as arthritis and cognitive decline. The healthcare industry is adapting to meet the unique needs of this generation, with a focus on preventive care, managing multiple chronic conditions, and promoting overall well-being. Understanding the relationship between illness and Baby Boomers is crucial for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and individuals themselves to ensure that this Aging population can lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Illness Specialists & Contributors

Alethea Felton Podcaster, Motivational Speaker, & Transformational Coach
Beth Elkassih Professional Blogger
Chris Comeaux President / CEO of TELEIOS / Podcast Host
JJ Elliott Hill Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Karen Wyatt Karen Wyatt MD
Lisa Skinner Behavioral Specialist, Author, Speaker
Mary Mac Author, Podcaster
Melissa Deally Integrative Health Practitioner & Registered Health Coach
Roberta Carson President of Zaggo, Inc.
Therese Forton-Barnes Healthy Home Coach and Advocate with Cancer Prevention in Mind
Tim Reitsma Disability Inclusion Advocate, Founder at Invisible Condition

Podcasts About Illness

Inspirations for Your Life
Independent Podcaster
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Independent Podcaster
Older Women & Friends
Independent Podcaster

Books About Illness

Pathways to Health
By Victor Acquista, MD
Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it’s an adventure!
By Ann M Hester M.D.
Badass Advocate: Becoming The Champion Your Seriously Ill Loved One Deserves
By Erin Galyean
Left on Tenth
By Delia Ephron
Warning : Dying May be Hazardous to Your Wealth
By Adriane G. Berg
By Your Side, a Guide for Caring for the Dying at Home
By Barbara Karnes
End of Life Guideline Series
By Barbara Karnes
Sixtyfive Roses
By Heather Summerhayes Cariou
Pressing My Luck
By Shirley Press
The Oldest We’ve Ever Been
By Maud Lavin
I’m Not Ok, You’re Not Ok, But That’s Ok With God
By Shelley Hussey
The Live Food Factor
By Susan Schenck

Courses About Illness

Patient Empowerment 101 Masterclass &Raquo; Patientempowermentclass
Patient Empowerment 101 Masterclass
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Keep moving forward with hope (S4) S15:E7

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, where we explore the mindset, tools, and stories that ignite personal growth and spark motivation. I’m your host, John C. Morley — serial entrepreneur and podcast coach — and today’s theme is one that touches ever…

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, where we explore the mindset, tools, and stories that ignite personal growth and spark motivation. I’m your host, John …

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Inspirations for Your Life Podcast, where we explore the mindset, tools, and stories that ignite personal growth and spark motivation. I’m your host, John C. Morley — serial entrepreneur and podcast coach — and today’s theme is one that touches every heart and every journey: hope. In this episode titled “Keep Moving Forward with Hope,” we're diving deep into the energy that propels us through hard times, the belief that something better awaits, and how we can use small but intentional actions to change the course of our lives. Whether you'…

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Avatar Of John Morley John Morley April 11, 2025
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People with dementia could stay in the workplace longer – with the right tech

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss.Six weeks of sick leave became six months, and then a stepping stone to …

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementi…

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss.Six weeks of sick leave became six months, and then a stepping stone to early retirement. Several years later, Paul regrets his unwanted unemployment, but at the time there didn’t seem to be an alternative.Paul was participating in an unrelated study about public transport when he told us about his unemployment. As researchers, we had heard many similar accounts �…

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Avatar Of David Cravit David Cravit April 11, 2025
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202 — 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy

As a therapist, I've seen how therapy can be a powerful tool that helps people transform their lives. But, therapy isn't the only way to improve your mental health. There are many other ways that don't involve talking.Whether you're not interested in therapy, you didn't find it helpful, or therapy i…

As a therapist, I've seen how therapy can be a powerful tool that helps people transform their lives. But, therapy isn't the only way to improve your mental health. There are many other ways that don'…

As a therapist, I've seen how therapy can be a powerful tool that helps people transform their lives. But, therapy isn't the only way to improve your mental health. There are many other ways that don't involve talking.Whether you're not interested in therapy, you didn't find it helpful, or therapy isn't accessible, you don't need to see a professional to start feeling better. There are many other science-backed strategies for improving mental health and reducing mental illness. Some of the things I share today are: How to build a sense of community to reduce depression and anxiety How to spend…

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Avatar Of Amy Morin Amy Morin April 11, 2025
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No Way Out of This: Living With A Partner with Alzheimer's w/ Sue Lick

“No Way Out of This: Living with a Partner with Alzheimer’s.” Sue Lick’s husband was fourteen years older, but that didn’t seem to matter. Yes, she loved the Beatles; he listened to crooners. But they sang together, played music together, and shared a love of reading, travel, and so much …

“No Way Out of This: Living with a Partner with Alzheimer’s.” Sue Lick’s husband was fourteen years older, but that didn’t seem to matter. Yes, she loved the Beatles; he listened to crooner…

“No Way Out of This: Living with a Partner with Alzheimer’s.” Sue Lick’s husband was fourteen years older, but that didn’t seem to matter. Yes, she loved the Beatles; he listened to crooners. But they sang together, played music together, and shared a love of reading, travel, and so much more.“I thought he’d live forever,” Sue said.It was her husband Fred who first mentioned that his memory was slipping. Sue shrugged it off and blamed the trauma of his mother dying and the chore of cleaning out her house.  But things spiraled down from there.Sue, a journalist and semi-profess…

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Avatar Of Jane Leder Jane Leder April 9, 2025
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Podcast Episode
Breaking The Silence: Understanding Breast Implant Illness With Cecily Henderson

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Cecily Henderson, a certified health coach practitioner and functional medicine educator, to discuss her advocacy for women's health, particularly focusing on breast implant illness. Cecily shares her personal journey of ov…

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Cecily Henderson, a certified health coach practitioner and functional medicine educator, to discuss her advocacy for women…

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Cecily Henderson, a certified health coach practitioner and functional medicine educator, to discuss her advocacy for women's health, particularly focusing on breast implant illness. Cecily shares her personal journey of overcoming significant health challenges linked to breast implants and her mission through the Hope for Healing Network. They discuss the symptoms, etiology, and under-recognition of breast implant illness, the importance of functional medicine in addressing root causes, and the high costs and challen…

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Avatar Of Dave Roberts Dave Roberts April 8, 2025
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The Depression Lied to Him: A Mother Confronts the Invisible Illness That Took Her Son

He looked fine—until he wasn’t. Just eleven weeks after sharing his struggles, Charlie was gone. In this powerful episode, Betsy Thibaut Stephenson reveals how depression lied to her son and why telling the hard truth is key to healing.In today's episode, I'm joined by Betsy Thibaut Stephenson, …

He looked fine—until he wasn’t. Just eleven weeks after sharing his struggles, Charlie was gone. In this powerful episode, Betsy Thibaut Stephenson reveals how depression lied to her son and why t…

He looked fine—until he wasn’t. Just eleven weeks after sharing his struggles, Charlie was gone. In this powerful episode, Betsy Thibaut Stephenson reveals how depression lied to her son and why telling the hard truth is key to healing.In today's episode, I'm joined by Betsy Thibaut Stephenson, a writer, communications professional, and mother based in Alexandria, Virginia. After the unexpected death of her 21-year-old son, Charlie, by suicide, Betsy began writing as a way to process her grief, eventually shaping her reflections into the poignant and powerful book Blackbird. With decades o…

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Avatar Of Emily Thiroux Threatt Emily Thiroux Threatt April 8, 2025
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Podcast Episode
Holding On & Letting Go: A Caregiver’s Emotional Journey

"He chose to keep living." - Amy ShawWhen life takes an unexpected turn, how do you find the strength to carry on? JJ and Nat sit down with Amy Shaw to share her deeply moving story raising a large family, including children with special needs, and navigating the heartbreaking journey of her husband…

"He chose to keep living." - Amy ShawWhen life takes an unexpected turn, how do you find the strength to carry on? JJ and Nat sit down with Amy Shaw to share her deeply moving story raising a large fa…

"He chose to keep living." - Amy ShawWhen life takes an unexpected turn, how do you find the strength to carry on? JJ and Nat sit down with Amy Shaw to share her deeply moving story raising a large family, including children with special needs, and navigating the heartbreaking journey of her husband Brian’s terminal illness.From the first signs of illness to the devastating diagnosis of brain cancer, Amy opens up about the raw emotions, challenges, and unwavering love that defined their final moments together. She reveals the lessons learned through caregiving, the impact on family life, and…

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Avatar Of Jj Elliott Hill JJ Elliott Hill April 7, 2025
Turning Adversity Into A Strength &Raquo; Overcoming Adversity With Friends
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Turning Adversity into a Strength

Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, it's thunderstorms, roadblocks, and curveballs you never saw coming. This is what we call adversity. It’s those tough times that test our patience, strength, and character. But here's the real kicker: adversity is also where true growth begins.…

Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, it's thunderstorms, roadblocks, and curveballs you never saw coming. This is what we call adversity. It’s those tough times that test our patien…

Life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes, it's thunderstorms, roadblocks, and curveballs you never saw coming. This is what we call adversity. It’s those tough times that test our patience, strength, and character. But here's the real kicker: adversity is also where true growth begins. The question isn't if you'll face it, it’s when, and more importantly, how you'll respond. So, let’s investigate what adversity really means, and how you can rise above it, stronger and wiser than ever.Definition of AdversityAdversity refers to difficulties, challenges, and misfortu…

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Avatar Of Nicole H. Nicole H. April 7, 2025
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Podcast Episode
Aleiah Kennedy: Healing Beyond Medicine: Overcoming Chronic Illness, Hormonal Fatigue & Anxiety Naturally

​​This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of …

​​This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chron…

​​This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of overcoming chronic health issues and helping her husband reverse multiple sclerosis through holistic and functional medicine.  In this episode, Tee and Aleiah emphasize the importance of gut health, detoxification, and hormone balance and share practical advice on switching to non-toxic products an…

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Avatar Of Therese Forton-Barnes Therese Forton-Barnes April 7, 2025
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Podcast Episode
It’s Time To Ditch The Band Aid Approach | Ep 214

🚨 In this episode, we dive into:The dark side of the pharmaceutical industry 💊 (Inspired by "Our Daily Meds" & "Bottles of Lies")The reality that doctors aren’t trained in nutrition, lifestyle factors or root-cause healing 🩺The hidden driver of chronic illness: mitochondrial dysfuncti…

🚨 In this episode, we dive into:The dark side of the pharmaceutical industry 💊 (Inspired by "Our Daily Meds" & "Bottles of Lies")The reality that doctors aren’t trained in nutrition, lifes…

🚨 In this episode, we dive into:The dark side of the pharmaceutical industry 💊 (Inspired by "Our Daily Meds" & "Bottles of Lies")The reality that doctors aren’t trained in nutrition, lifestyle factors or root-cause healing 🩺The hidden driver of chronic illness: mitochondrial dysfunction 🔥 (from "Good Energy" by Dr. Casey Means)How toxins, stress & ultra-processed foods are destroying our health 🌍The DESTRESS Protocol — Diet, Exercise, Stress, Toxins, Rest, Emotional balance, Supplements & Success mindset 🧠 (from "The Rain Barrel Effect" by Dr. Stephen Cabral)U…

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Avatar Of Melissa Deally Melissa Deally April 5, 2025
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