Get Ready for Better Aging

Alzheimer's Changes Everything, but Does It Take Away Who We Are?

What if we're so focused on the person we're losing to Alzheimer's that we overlook the person who is still there? In this deeply personal episode of Get Ready for Bette

Your Medicare Plan May Be Changing in 2027: Here’s What to Know

Medicare is complicated enough—and every year, the rules, costs, plans, and coverage seem to change. With Open Enrollment here, knowing what to look for could make a sign

Aging at Home: What You Need to Know About In-Home Care

Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated

You're Grieving... Even If No One Has Died

What if the heaviness you’ve been carrying isn’t stress, burnout, or anxiety? What if it’s grief? Most of us think grief begins after a death. Dr. Ken Druck says that’s o

Beyond the Tremor: What Parkinson's Really Looks Like Today

Parkinson’s disease is evolving—and so is the science behind treating it. In this hopeful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with board-ce

The Day My Husband Stopped Recognizing Me: How One Wife Found Her Way Through Dementia's Darkest Moments

Most dementia stories focus on the person diagnosed. This one focuses on the person trying to survive it. When Diane Chew's husband began insisting she was an imposter l

The GUIDE Program Explained: What Dementia Caregivers Need to Know

In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kimberly McDonough of Ceresti Health to unpack the GUIDE Program—Medicare’s ne

More Than a Meal: How Personalized Cooking Supports Healthier Aging at Home

Up to half of older adults are at risk of malnutrition—often due to barriers like fatigue, limited mobility, or lack of motivation to cook. In this episode of Get Ready f

Rethinking Dementia Care: From Diagnosis to Prevention

There’s no manual for aging—and even less guidance when dementia enters the picture. In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with neurologis

The Unspoken Truths of Cancer: What No One Tells You Until It Happens

In this compelling episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with hospice professional, cancer survivor, and author Samantha Banta to uncover the real

The $3 Million Mistake: How Elder Fraud Is Stealing More Than Money

Elder fraud is no longer rare—it’s relentless, sophisticated, and devastating. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with senior

Most People Don’t Realize Their World is Shrinking—Until It’s Already Small

In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark sits down with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical Supply, to challenge everything you think you know

The Caregiving Crunch: Why Families Are Overwhelmed—and What to Do Before Crisis Hits

Families across the country are facing a perfect storm: aging parents with increasingly complex medical needs, skyrocketing care costs, and fewer available caregivers. In

The Second 50: Designing a Life That Expands With Age

We talk a lot about aging—but not nearly enough about how to live fully as we age. In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down wit

Dementia Has No Roadmap—But Caregivers Don’t Have to Walk Alone

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change one life—it reshapes an entire family. In this powerful episode of Get Ready For Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with L

Estate Planning Realities: What Happens When You Don’t Plan—and Why Women Pay the Price

In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down what estate plannin

When Aging Gets Complicated: How Care Managers Bring Clarity

In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with veteran elder care manager Kira Reginato, a deeply experienced professional who has spent decades helping families navigate o

Cannabis as Medicine: A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia, Pain, and Healing

Medical cannabis sparks curiosity, hope, and even fear—especially for caregivers navigating dementia, chronic pain, or complex health needs. In this episode of Get Ready

Decoding Medicare: The Secrets Behind Smarter Coverage Choices

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment — and this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes. Host Jacqui Clark sits dow

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 sits down with Fritzi Gros-Daillon, co-founder of Age Saf