Get Ready For Better Aging

03/31/2026

Many of us will see a relative struggling at the dinner table during a family visit. The answer and difference to improve the quality of life could be engaging an experienced Aging Life Care Manager (aka Eldercare Manager, Care Manager, or Geriatric Manager). Thank you, Kira Reginato, for being a guest on .

When Aging Gets Complicated: How Care Managers Bring Clarity Caring for an aging loved one is one of the most complex, emotionally charged chapters many families will ever face. In my latest episode, I sit down with veteran Aging Life Care Manager Kira Reginato, who brings decades of frontline exper...

03/31/2026

As health costs continue to soar and coverage shrinks, it’s critical that our aging adults understand the changes and choices available to them. Medicare updates every year, yet so many people simply toss aside the Annual Notice of Change that arrives in their mailbox each October.
i.e. In San Diego, January 2026, UCSD Healthcare System terminated several of its Humana Medicare Advantage contracts. The list varies, and the reason everyone 65+ should get a Medicare "check-up" with a Medicare expert in their area.
Today, more than half of the clients I help move to assisted living or memory care wish they had different coverage, because it does meet their care needs.
Thank you, Greg McMullen, for breaking down such a complex system that we’ll all have to navigate someday, or even sooner if currently helping a senior loved one.

🎙️Decoding Medicare – The Secrets Behind Smarter Coverage Choices It’s Medicare Open Enrollment, and if you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed by all the plan options — you’re not alone. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark talks with Greg McMullen, a Cer...

03/31/2026

Everyone wants to stay home and age in place, and few will without some serious planning. Thank you, Fritzi Gros-Daillon, MS, CSA, CAPS, UDCP, SHSS for giving us a great blueprint on how to get ahead of the curve on staying home, being independent, and thriving! Age Safe America!

✨ New Podcast Episode: Safe and Sound — Redefining Aging in Place with Fritzi Gros-Daillon What does it really take to age safely at home? In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark talks with Fritzi Gros-Daillon, co-founder of Age Safe America and one of the nation’s lea...

03/31/2026

Ever wonder how one idea can transform the way we care for people with dementia? Tune in to hear the remarkable Glenner story. Thank you Lisa Tyburski for sharing the fantastic work the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. is doing.

✨ New Podcast Episode: Get Ready for Better Aging What started as a desperate midnight call from an overwhelmed caregiver grew into a nationwide model for dementia care. In this episode, host Jacqui Clark talks with Lisa Tyburski, Chief Marketing Officer of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Fami...

06/12/2025

The road to staying independent often involves reliable transportation. Surprisingly, it’s frequently overlooked when planning to age in place and trying to remain independent. If you have or are caring for a loved one, odds are you’re often an on-demand taxi. More demanding than the soccer mom carpool. We unpack this and much more on today’s episode. Buckle up as we explore senior transportation!

🚗 Driven to Care: Why Transportation is the Missing Link in Aging at Home
What’s one of the most overlooked reasons older adults leave their homes before they’re truly ready?
Transportation.
In the latest episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, I sit down with Christine Lee, Certified Senior Advisor and CEO of Casa Companion Home Care and Transport Solutions. Christine shares how her journey—from culturally rooted home care to launching a full-scale transport service—is helping seniors, veterans, and adults with disabilities stay independent, mobile, and connected.
We talk about:
✅ Why lack of transport leads to premature moves to assisted living
✅ The real costs (and gaps) in non-emergency medical transport
✅ How thoughtful planning can turn mobility into dignity
🎧 Listen in and get ahead of the curve: https://megaphone.link/MBSLLC8948032119

05/27/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Redefining Retirement: Joy, Purpose & New Possibilities with Dr. Harry Agress, Jr.
What if retirement isn’t the end—but the start of your most meaningful chapter? 💫
Join Jacqui Clark and Dr. Harry Agress, Jr. as they explore how to turn your post-career years into a vibrant time of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. From improv and iPad art to TV cameos and children's books, Harry's journey proves it's never too late to try something new. 🙌
Learn about his “Four Freedoms,” the power of curiosity, and how Next Years, Best Years became both a book and a personal blueprint for reinvention.
✨ Whether you’re retired or just retirement-curious, this episode is your invitation to reimagine what’s next.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/get-ready-for-better-aging/

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