During the podcast featuring Dr. William Giannobile, Dr. Giannobile briefly mentioned that Harvard School of Dental Medicine has offered a geriatric dentistry program since 1986. The program offers a certificate in geriatric dentistry, a Master of M…
In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information and noise, it's important to take a moment to sit down and really listen to someone's story. That's the premise behind the "Stories" section of the podcast "Specifically for Seniors…
Human beings have been telling stories since the dawn of civilization. From the earliest cave paintings to modern-day movies and books, storytelling has been an integral part of our lives. There is something about a well-told story that captures our…
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can affect our balance and mobility. These changes can result in a higher risk of falls and injuries, which can have serious consequences for older adults. Maintaining balance and mobility is essent…
If you are at the age where you think anyone less than 75 years old still goes to a pediatrician, if you are too old to qualify for insurance at $9.95 a month, or if you have both a "landline" and a cell phone, then Specifically for Seniors is the p…
Memory is an integral part of our lives, enabling us to learn, make decisions, and form relationships. In their book, "Why We Forget and How to Remember Better," authors Andrew Budson and Elizabeth Kensinger dive into the s…
After a much too long hiatus from the Specifically for Seniors podcast, I am so happy to be able to announce the official start of the Second Season. The delay was due to the fact that my wife and I decided we had had enough of living in Flori…
There is an absolutely awful horror movie on Netflix called Old People. I seriously recommend that you DO NOT waste your time watching this movie. The basic premise is that old people in Germany have been relegated to a "retirement home" with …
As you all know, when we reach a certain age, life has a way of taking preference over what we plan to do. This is the case with me and the reason Specifically for Seniors hasn't been dropping regular podcasts recently. For those of you who a…
Sooner or later, in one way or another, we all come to the realization that our parents are growing old and that we are as well. Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, a think-tank in Washington, D.C., was a recent guest on my pod…