Living to 100 Club

This Living to 100 Club podcast invites as its guest Michael Rubino, the founder of Home Cleanse. Home Cleanse is dedicated to addressing poor indoor air quality, a factor that has worsened in recent years. This is especially so as our homes get more energy efficient. Because energy efficiency impacts ventilation and air exchange, particles and toxins can increase. In turn, this contributes to spores and mold growth. Our guest educates us on the relationship between poor air quality and respiratory-borne illness. He also shares recent research showing how poor air quality contributes to skin conditions, poor cognition, even dementia. We review simple methods to detect poor air quality, and recommended solutions with poor test results. Of great importance is the development of testing platforms that now look at connections between tests for undiagnosed medical conditions ordered by physicians and test results of the assessments. This is an eye-opening conversation with an authority in air quality and environmental wellness advocate. Mini Bio Michael is an air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate, founder, speaker, podcaster, author, father and husband. On a mission to bridge the gap between our homes and our health, Michael put his background in construction and remediation to good use. He founded All American Restoration in 2017 which more recently became HomeCleanse, an organization that operates in 50 states. HomeCleanse has become America’s go-to source for information, services, and products to create healthier living through cleaner indoor air. He is also the president of Change the Air foundation, a nonprofit organization giving every person the knowledge, resources, and support to achieve better health. This is accomplished by breathing safe indoor air, through education, impacting public policy and funding research. Michael's website: Home Cleanse

This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our audience to Hormone Replacement Therapy. We discuss the use of all natural hormones that ease the degenerative side effects of aging. Our guest, Dr. Greg Brannon, is the Founder and Medical Director of Optimal Bio. This company specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). We learn how BHRT is different from the usual therapy with synthetic hormone replacement. BHRT uses hormones that are identical to hormones made by our body. Our guest explains how BHRT combats fatigue, osteoporosis, and headaches as well as the toxins that we are exposed to in our everyday environment. Dr. Brannon maintains these changes are attributable to decreasing levels of hormones, not to aging itself. How is this treatment applied and how frequently is it needed? And, most importantly, why is it so effective in the face of reduced rates of testosterone and estrogen in contemporary society? Be sure to tune in to this insightful conversation with a medical authority in hormone replacement therapy.  Mini Bio As an OB-GYN for more than twenty-five years, Dr. Greg Brannon is an expert in the hormonal changes that occur throughout one’s lifetime. Dr. Brannon graduated from the University of Southern California in 1982. He went on to graduate from The University of Health and Science Chicago Medical School in 1988 and completed his residency in OB-GYN at the University of Southern California Women’s Hospital in 1992. He served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and has been in private practice in the Raleigh-Durham area since 1993. His medical practice, Optimal Bio, now has seven locations across the Southeast. Dr. Brannon lives in North Carolina with his lovely wife, Jody, where they have raised seven children.   For Our Listeners Dr. Brannon's website: Optimal Bio

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite Frances Woolley as our guest. Dr. Woolley is an economist at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. She is an authority on challenges ahead as the Baby Boomer generation contemplates the risk of needing long-term care. We discuss the demands on health care systems as our population ages. Also discussed are the shortage of long-term care beds, and the inequities in paying for this care. Families now make huge sacrifices in caring for spouse or a parent, with little or no outside help. Eventually this care shifts to a state (in the U.S.) or a provincial system (in Canada) that may be fragmented and inequitable. Can the long-term care system infrastructure keep up with the improvements needed, considering constantly changing decision-makers and uneven political influence? How should the risk of needing long-term care be shared among individuals, families, and governments? Is it possible to raise public funds to face the looming long-term care system crisis as the need for dementia beds mushrooms? Join us as we wrestle with major social policy issues facing the 80+ age group.  Mini Bio Frances Woolley is a Professor of Economics at Carleton University, where she has taught since 1990. Her research centers on families and public policy. Dr. Woolley's most-cited work is on modelling family-decision making. She also studies inequality within the household, feminist economics, and tax-benefit policy towards families. Recently she has spent more time researching the provision and finance of long-term care. This is inspired in part by the challenges her family faced when her father needed care at the start of the COVID pandemic.  Frances’s true passion is using economics to explain everyday experience, and in sharing her love of economics with her students. She has served as Secretary Treasurer and also President of the Canadian Economics Association. She is the co-editor of the Canadian Tax Journal and the Review of Economics of the Household. Dr. Woolley has served as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University. Frances holds a BA from Simon Fraser University, an MA from Queen’s, and a PhD from the London School of Economics. Contact Google search Dr. Frances Woolley

In this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite Dr. William Levine to discuss the incidence of gum disease, its causes, and treatments. Dr. Levine has practiced the specialty of periodontic dentistry for over 35 years. He has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the way we treat and manage disease. We discuss why gum disease is so prevalent, its connection to inflammation, and the consequences of leaving gum disease untreated. Our guest discusses a mouthwash product he created, PeriActive. We learn about its makeup as a safe and natural product to treat inflammation. The makeup of this mouthwash relies on plant bioactive compounds that allow for safe, therapeutic benefit with everyday use. How can we treat inflammation naturally using specific plant bioactives? How does gum disease cause other health problems, such as heart or lung disease, and dementia? These and other topics are explored in this very worthwhile, educational conversation. Mini Bio Dr. William Levine is a board certified periodontist for 35 years and expert in oral inflammation. Dr. Levine has a private dental practice that specializes in periodontal disease and implantology. He is also the chief scientist at PeriActive Oral rinse and founder of Izun Pharmaceutical Corp., and founder of the Jerusalem Perio Center. He has spent the last 15 years researching specific plant bioactives that naturally reduce inflammation so he could help his patients prevent and manage gum disease. For Our Listeners Dr. Levine's Website: Get PeriActive

This podcast takes a close look at the risk factors for prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Our guest is Paul Arangua, MPH in Epidemiology and an educator/researcher with the Prostate Conditions Education Council. We explore the incidence of prostate cancer, the risk factors, screening recommendations, and treatment outcomes. Why is prostate cancer so virulent? When left untreated, why does it spread so rapidly to other tissue and organs in the body? What is the survival rate when caught early? And, what is the relatively high mortality rate if left unidentified and localized in the body? Our guest shares PSA screening recommendations for different age groups, as well as newer screens using genomic markers. What lifestyle changes are closely aligned with prevention? This is a highly educational and must-know topic for all men, and partners. Be sure to tune in. Mini Bio Paul Arangua MPH is an accomplished public health professional, specializing in prostate cancer and men's health. With a strong background in clinical environments, Paul has navigated various aspects of prostate cancer, from screening to 3D diagnostics, innovative focal therapies and disease progression. His expertise spans over 17 years, working alongside Dr. E. David Crawford conducting research in clinical epidemiology, medical device proof-of-concept, FDA regulatory strategy, and health administration. Paul has played key roles in startups like Triopsy Medical, showcasing leadership in research, product development, and engineering design for cutting-edge technologies in prostate cancer diagnosis. Beyond his professional work, he actively engages in educational initiatives and patient advocacy. He serves as the Director of Research and Patient Insights at the Prostate Conditions Education Council. Paul has taken part in numerous speaking engagements, abstracts, and publications, highlighting his commitment to research and knowledge-sharing within the medical community. Covering topics from innovative biomarkers to novel diagnostic algorithms, his extensive skill set in data management, research, project management, and patient education underscores his dedication to advancing prostate cancer research and promoting men's health awareness. For Our Listeners Prostate Conditions Education Council

This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our listeners to an innovative home-based medical care program, WellBe Senior Medical. Our guest is Dr. Iyad Houshan. We discuss the benefits of at-home medical care with older adults who are faced with multiple and complex health challenges. Our listeners will learn about the “full risk” model of reimbursement, vs. the traditional fee-for-service model. We understand how this incentivizes WellBe to provide a comprehensive, holistic services program. We also learn how this comprehensive care model reduces the need for frequent acute hospital or skilled nursing re-admissions. It also avoids the problems with home health services that too often become fragmented and ineffective at avoiding re-admissions. This is another highly educational conversation for our listeners as we explore a breakthrough care model for the most-frail seniors in our communities.  Mini Bio Dr. Iyad Houshan is the Chief Medical Officer at WellBe Senior Medical. Prior to joining WellBe, he served as the Senior Medical Officer at Alignment Healthcare from January 2017 to June 2019. In this role, he was responsible for managing the clinical program at an innovative Medicare Advantage provider. This provider offers an integrated clinical model, proactive healthcare, advanced technologies, and alliances with major health care partners. Iyad also structured the home-based program designed for optimal revenue and clinical / hospice outcomes. Dr. Houshan has been recognized for his strong patient and family satisfaction skills, which he has used to set the stage for improvements in hospice metrics and drop in unnecessary resource utilization. Iyad Houshan began his educational career by obtaining a B.S. in Chemistry from UC San Diego. Iyad then went on to obtain an M.D. from Ross University School of Medicine. After completing his medical degree, he pursued a career in general education and obtained a position at San Diego Miramar College. Iyad later went on to complete an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Nevada, Reno. For Our Listeners Website for WellBe Senior Medical: WellBe.com

Our guest for this Living to 100 Club podcast is Katie Wee, who shares her prescription for happiness. This is a way of liberating ourselves of our inner critic and moving toward getting and staying happy. Katie is a wellness retreat leader who helps individuals visualize their “wants” in the areas of home life, health, finances, relationships, and career. From here, she helps to create a path to not only reach these desires but also to bring these realized desires into one’s current life. The adage, “Be it till you see it” comes to mind. Our guest shares this method during our program, along with the Happy Camp Retreats she holds throughout the year. What thoughts promote this process, and what thought interfere with it? Join us as we learn about Katie’s prescription for creating your new happiness in the present moment. Mini Bio Katie Wee is a wellness retreat leader, mindset coach, actress, writer, and public speaker. Katie breathes yoga. She grew up with parents who owned three yoga studios and practiced alongside her father, a yoga instructor. After graduating from UCLA she began her professional acting career and has appeared in television shows such as Modern Family, New Girl, and Hawaii 5-0. Katie has been teaching medication and yoga since 2015, and she has been a private yoga instructor for celebrities and professional athletes for most of her teaching career. She loves helping others deepen their relationships with themselves through these practices. For Our Listeners Katie's Website: KatieWee.com

This podcast introduces us to the groundbreaking City of Longevity, located at The Overlook Senior Living Community in Charlton, Massachusetts. We have two guests today: Tameryn Campbell, President and CEO at The Overlook. Our second guest is Lynne Corner, Deputy Director at the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA). We learn about the concept of NICA’s Cities of Longevity. These communities actively support all ages, healthier lifestyles for all, as well as the programs, experiences, and public policy that fosters aging well. NICA has implemented these cities in seven countries and the Overlook is the 1st in the U.S. The Overlook was selected as the City of Longevity site because of its rich, 100-year history providing a continuum of care and services for Massachusetts residents and their families. This is a very worthwhile, educational conversation that can serve as a springboard for other communities seeking this designation. Mini Bios Professor Lynne Corner (picture, upper right) is Deputy Director at the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) and Director of VOICE. VOICE is an international community established to harness the immense experience, skills and insights of the public. These are people of all ages and backgrounds, especially including older people. VOICE members work with research and businesses to identify unmet needs, priorities and aspirations. They help co- develop products and services that are needed to support healthy, happy longer lives. Lynne has a particular interest in horizon scanning for innovation, in lifelong learning and cross generational exchange, and the use of artificial intelligence and data.  NCIA and VOICE work with businesses from all sectors to help develop their strategies for capitalizing on the immense commercial opportunities for growth from global population ageing.  She is also a Trustee of the Lewy Body Dementia Society. Tameryn Campbell (picture, lower left) brings more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record of success in the senior living and aging services industry. Since 2014, Ms. Campbell has worked in a strategic and consultative role. This is in the role of President & CEO of Masonic Health System of Massachusetts. Ms. Campbell’s responsibilities include the right-sizing and repositioning of the organization, overseeing divestitures of certain business lines, redefining business strategy. She leads Residents, Team Members, Boards of Directors, lenders and other stakeholders through organizational transformation. Tameryn's Website: The Overlook Lynne's Website: National Innovation Centre Ageing

In this podcast about healthy aging, Dr. Joe Casciani is interviewed by Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager for the Vi Senior Living Communities. Vi operates 10 Life Plan Communities across the United States. Residents enjoy stylish apartments, varied lifestyle programming, and deep friendships. Their podcast series, Senior Living Straight Talk, hosted by Pam Fultz, brings together guests from a variety of backgrounds and experts on topics of interest to senior living communities. Dr. Casciani is the host of the Living to 100 Club. In this podcast, the following topics are discussed: how senior living communities provide significant opportunities for engagement and connection with others why living to 100 is a great destination and how health age is valued over chronological age how social engagement combats the damaging effects of loneliness why purpose and meaning are so important among older adults in addition, we discuss the numbers of centenarians in the U.S. And how these individuals are different from the average older adult This is an uplifting, refreshing conversation about celebrating aging. Listeners will hear Dr. Joe's insights about living longer and healthier, while learning about the benefits of Vi Senior Living Communities across the U.S. Be sure to tune in to learn more. And explore other conversations about healthy aging on Vi's podcast series, Senior Living Straight Talk.

In this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite as our guest Harriet Tubman Wright. Our discussion focuses on the contributions that older adult women can make to establish a safer, more balanced, and humane way of life for themselves and for others. Harriet describes the different environments – from the business world to our personal relationships – where women can recognize the strengths they have and overcome their self-limiting views. What is the awareness and consciousness that will sustain us, peacefully? Join us for this thought-provoking conversation. Mini Bio Harriet Tubman Wright, MS, MA is an accomplished Speaker/Storyteller, Published Author/Poet, Person-Centered Expressive Arts Facilitator, Metaphysician, Initiated Priestess and Elder. She guides mature spiritual and older adult women to fulfill their passion. Here, they can live healthy, purposeful, prosperous lives, doing what they most love to serve others. She also guides them to develop (R)evolutionary Leadership skills to help heal people and the planet. Women with whom she has worked incorporated self-care practices to enhance their BodyMindSpiritSoul well-being and thrived. They have shifted limitation thinking to an all-sufficiency mindset and prospered. Also, they risked new livelihood possibilities and flourished. In addition, they have developed clarity and confidence about their capacity to co-lead the (R)evolution for transformation and liberation. Elder Harriet connects with business, professional, and cultural groups through Transformational Talks on Feminine Leadership, Soul Power, and Holistic Health, captivating audiences with humor and wisdom. She is a natural leader, seasoned professional and Your Guide to Be Fulfilled and Free! For Our Listeners Harriet's Website: The Wright Resort SELECT EITHER PLAYER TO LISTEN: