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Reclaiming Our Democracy with Sam Daley- Harris

There's an old joke: What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? The answer: I don't know and I don't care. That pretty much sums up the way many of us feel right now. This podcast was recorded in mid- February, 2025 ...

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Feb. 16, 2025

Reclaiming Our Democracy with Sam Daley- Harris

There's an old joke: What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? The answer: I don't know and I don't care. That pretty much sums up the way many of us feel right now. This podcast was recorded in mid- February, …

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Jan. 19, 2025

Survivng the Survivor with Joel and Karmela Waldman

To be honest I should have titled this podcast -Surviving the Podcast Guests.Tune in and you'll understand why I said this. Joel and Karmela Waldman are mother and son co-hosts of their True Crime podcast called Surviving the...

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Nov. 18, 2024

A Conversation with Bob Levey

We've just been through an historic election and so we asked Bob Levey, a prize winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since the Johnson administration to talk with us about it. We talked about Bob's early ye...

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Oct. 21, 2024

Beyond Babi Yar with John Pollick

This podcast was recorded during the part of the year in which the holiest of Jewish holidays takes place. It seemed appropriate to take some time to remember those of us who were lost during the Holocaust, but a part …

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Oct. 6, 2024

Making It Easier for Older Americans to Voter with Attorney Joan Bond…

According to Senator Bob Casey, the ranking member of the special committee on aging , "The right to vote is one of the fundamental pilars of our democracy, but that right is under attack for millions of older Americans acros...

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Sept. 8, 2024

Preventing Senior Moments with Dr. Stan Goldberg

We all get them - those momentary lapses when we can't recal someone's name, why we came into a room or where we left the car keys. We call them senior moments, butare these moments inevitable or limited to seniors? …

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Aug. 26, 2024

Culinary Characters Unlocked - a new podcast by David Page

My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is Emmy winner, international acclaimed journalist, executive producer, food and travel lover, and creator of the beloved groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, David Page ta...

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Aug. 12, 2024

A Conversation About Mental and Physiological Aging with Ben Katz and…

My guests today on Specifically for Seniors caught my attention in an Opinion piece in the Washington Post. Professors Ben Katz and Pamela Teaster urged “an objective, scientific conversation about mental and physiological a...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Jews, Magic and the Holocaust

My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing magician, but his story goes way beyond slight of hand and deceptions. Richard Hatch holds two graduate degrees in physics, but found it easier to apparently violate ...

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June 30, 2024

Real Talk About Hospital Stays with Monique Nugent, MD, MPH

An unfortunate fact of life at our age is that sooner or later we are going to face a hospital admission whether due to an illness, an injury or pain, and that can be confusing and frightening. Many of us …

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June 17, 2024

A Rabbi, A Lawyer and a Chiropracter Walk Into a Comedy Contest,,,, w…

My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is a practicing Rabbi and stand-up comedian. Bob Alper has been seen on Good Morning America, Showtime, The BBC, CNN and was featured on Extra, TV’s top rated entertainment program,...

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June 3, 2024

The Longevity Secret with Noelle Nelson

I have a friend who just celebrated his 100th birthday. He was a bombadier during World War II. He is in great physical ad mental health, has written a play about his experiences and is trying to cast that play …

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May 22, 2024

From Law Enforcement to the Silver Screen: The Making of 'Bad Senator'

A Passion for Filmmaking Ignited in Retirement In the tranquil setting of a senior retirement community, a remarkable story unfolded as a passion for filmmaking ignited among its residents. Chad Richardson, a former Detroit police officer who retir…

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May 22, 2024

Maggie Scarf: A Life in Writing

Introduction In this blog post, we delve into the remarkable life and illustrious career of Maggie Scarf, an esteemed author whose insightful works have profoundly influenced our understanding of human relationships, psychology, and social issues. …

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Jan. 16, 2024

Honest Aging wth Dr. Rosanne Leipzig

In today's insightful discussion, we have Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, a seasoned geriatrician, editor in chief of Focus on Healthy Aging, and author of the book "Honest Aging." Dr. Leipzig shares valuable insights on aging, exercise, medication management,…

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About the Host

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Larry Barsh

Podcaster

Larry BARSH is an 87 year old retired dentist originally from Boston, Massachusetts. During his career he has published a textbook in dentistry and many scientific articles, taught dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, lectured in the United States and abroad, has been studio photographer for both the Jane Pauley and Catherine Crier Shows, hosted a call-in Ask the Doctor radio program on WBZ radio, had photographs published in Rolling Stone, Variety,  People and The Boston Globe.

Specifically for Seniors is a podcast for seniors with subjects of interest, entertainment and information critical for older adults

 

Embracing an Uncertain Future

There are a plethora of podcasts that are focused primarily on older adults that discuss heathy eating, exercise, dementia, retirement, fun and games, travel, and brain health. We've been there ourselves. But, at least for now, Specifically for Seniors is going to change its focus.

A New Role for Specifically for Seniors

Change is an integral part of growth, and as we progress, it becomes crucial to adapt and evolve. Our country, and in fact the rest of the world is undergoing a change.  The values of the free world have changed with the second presidential election of Donald Trump. We are as close to a constitutional crisis as this country has e ver been and we, at Specifically for Seniors, feel that we must participate in trying to change course.

Reflecting a Changing World

Throughout the last three years, Specifically for Seniors has attempted to bring conversations of interest, importance and just plain fun to you, our listeners. We have talked with artists, politicians, authors, physicians, historians, journalists, comedians, biologists, retirement experts, political activists and other podcasters. We have tried to engage a younger generation in our podcasts.

But in our more than 90 podcasts, we have never become actively involved in attempting to change our world. The current president and his sycophants, however, have forced Specifically for Seniors to change direction. We older adults must make our voices heard to create a better life for ourselves, our children, grandchildren and beyond.

President Trump, in just the first few weeks of his presidency, has imperiled our democracy, the democracy that so many before us have fought and died for. In light of the current administration’s hostility to issues that directly and indirectly affect the interests of the senior community, Specifically for Seniors is planning to play a significantly greater role in advocating for those issues that affect our listeners, and their families and generations to come.

Broadening Our Horizons

While our original name still targets seniors, we realize that our podcast's content must appeal to a broader audience. 

We will be talking about how we, as senior citizens, can play a more active role in protecting our democracy and advocating for issues that play a role in our daily lives because we feel that Specifically for Seniors must play a more active role in the process, a role where listeners become actively involved in preserving our democracy and challenging inequities in our government.

Specifically for Seniors hereby issues call to action, urging older adults to accept our responsibility as advocates to work toward transformational change in our communities, government , our world and in ourselves

Become an advocate for change. Invite your friends and family to listen to our forthcoming podcasts at SpecificallyforSeniors.com and learn how you can become an essential part of the process.

So, if you're thirsty for knowledge, companionship, humor, improved mental and physical well-being and a purpose in life, grab your favorite beverage, and tune in to Specifically for Seniors. Let us be your trusted companions as we quench your thirst for for knowledge, companionship, humor, purpose in life, and physical and mental health and well-being.

So until we meet online, this is  Specifically for  Seniors

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In case you hadn't noticed, Specifically for Seniors has a special section called YOUR STORY.  This is a special section where our listeners/viewers can tell us a special story of their own. Just let us know you are interested and we can set up a time for you to record your story.