Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on Mondays.
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A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.
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Marcus Kliewer’s debut novel began life as a serialized short story on Reddit, where it won an award for Scariest Story of 2021. It's a deliciously twisty haunted house tale with nods to Shirley Jackson and Jordan Peele.Suzanne Perez
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Teepa Snow: You've Already Asked Me That!
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"You've already asked me that!" Teepa Snow joins us on the Aging Today Podcast for a lively discussion on responding to repetitive questions and challenging behaviors from those living with dementia. Her unique style and positive approach will help you better understand dementia and how it affects your loved ones. Teepa believes that “Rewiring our …
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9.2.24 Joyce and Barry Vissell: A Mother's Final Gift
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"Death is a great adventure!" Joyce and Barry Vissell Host Mark Turnbull welcomes back Joyce and Barry Vissell, authors of the book "A Mother's Final Gift." The Vissells share the story of Joyce's mother's dying process and how it transformed their perspective on death and dying. They discuss the importance of including hospice in the dying process…
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'That Librarian: The Fight Against Book-Banning in America' tells the story of Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones, who sued harassers for defamation when they attacked her on social media. Jones has led the fight against efforts to censor books in school and public libraries.Suzanne Perez
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08/19/24: Board-Certified Dermatologist and Director of Cosmetic Dermatology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center, Dr. Maritza Perez
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Dr. Maritza Perez joins us on Aging Today to discuss non-melanoma skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. People over the age of 65 are at a greater risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, which can be removed when it’s caught early, but becomes more difficult to trea…
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Author Helen Phillips says plot points in her latest novel, "Hum," are just slightly exaggerated versions of recent facts or statistics. And that's precisely what makes it so terrifying.Suzanne Perez
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08/12/2024: Dr. Mariah Mendez, Doctor in Occupational Therapy and CEO and Founder of LEAH Care, Inc. | Innovative Medication Reminders
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Dr. Mariah Mendez joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss the new app she is creating. The app is called LEAH and it can be used to make sure medications are taken on time. LEAH sends you real-time notifications when your loved one takes their pill, providing you with peace of mind and decreasing your stress.…
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Miranda July's new novel, "All Fours," is a mid-life-crisis story that's part artistic discovery, part bizarre sexcapades — with a whole lot of kinky and sometimes grotesque episodes that are not for the faint-hearted.Suzanne Perez
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08/05/2024: Dr. Michael Williams from Cura Hospitality | The Role of Food in Healthy Aging | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Dr. Michael Williams from Cura Hospitality joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss The Role of Food in Healthy Aging. At Cura, they understand the constant challenges in dining operations to provide a safe and hospitable experience that leaves everyone satisfied. When done right, a dining program will serve up delicious meals that result in …
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At about 600 pages, Chris Whitaker's new novel, "All the Colors of the Dark," takes its time to paint detailed characters and a complex story over 25 years. But its dramatic plot and micro-chapters move the story along at a lightning pace.Suzanne Perez
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The Amazon Originals 'Creature Feature' collection includes six short stories from some of today's best horror novelists, including Grady Hendrix, Josh Malerman and Paul Tremblay.Suzanne Perez
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J. Courtney Sullivan’s ‘The Cliffs’ is a moving novel about digging up family secrets — and ghosts
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says J. Courtney Sullivan's new novel, "The Cliffs," isn’t a ghost story, per se, but the characters dig up and deal with the ghosts of their past.Suzanne Perez
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6/24/24: Dr. Greg Kelly, Vice President of Product Development from Qualia Life | Body Shape: A Metric of Health and Resilience
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Dr. Greg Kelly joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss a shift in the way we look at our weight. His latest book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution, challenges the way we look at our body weight. In our culture, we tend to overemphasize weight loss and underemphasize the more important changes. The goal is to help you become li…
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"Pearce Oysters," a new novel by Jocelyn Takacs, offers a better understanding of the interdependence of nature and man, and readers come away with a deeper respect for those who make their livings on the coast.Suzanne Perez
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Author Liz Moore weaves so much into her new 500-page novel, "The God of the Woods," including class struggles and family secrets. But it never feels confusing or overplotted.Suzanne Perez
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06/24/2024: Dr. Greg Kelly, Vice President of Product Development from Qualia Life | Body Shape as a Comprehensive Metric of Health and Resi
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Dr. Greg Kelly joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Shape Shift: The Shape Intelligence Solution. This book focuses on how to get healthy while creating your ideal shape and it is a must-read for all of you. This book will change the way you look at your weight and help you focus more on your shape.…
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With ‘Middle of the Night,’ Riley Sager offers a suburban thriller with plenty of twists and turns
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Sager is known for fast-paced thrillers with titles like Lock Every Door and Home Before Dark, and this one stays true to the formula. But it’s a formula that works.Suzanne Perez
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06/17/2024: Suzanne Ferree, MD, FAARM, and ABAARM from Vine Medical | Counterclockwise | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Suzanne Ferree, MD, FAARM, and ABAARM joins us on the Aging Today Podcast and shares her life's work on bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, aneural therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. We discuss her new book, Counterclockwise, and how regener…
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"Margot's Got Money Troubles" by Rufi Thorpe tells the story of 20-year-old Margot Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, who gets knocked up by her community college English professor and decides to keep the baby.Suzanne Perez
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06/10/2024: Michal Schnaider Beeri, PhD, Director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s Research Center
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For some middle-aged people, the amount of fat in the pancreas, liver, and belly is related to the brain’s volume and cognitive function, one Rutgers Health study published in the journal, Obesity, finds. The impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men with a family history of Alzheimer’s di…
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KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "One of Our Kind" by Nicola Yoon is a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.Suzanne Perez
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06/03/2024: Patricia Crisafulli, Communications Consultant and Mystery Novelist at FaithHopeandFiction.com | Unearthing Your Buried Treasure
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This week on the Aging Today Podcast, I interviewed Patricia Crisafulli, Communications Consultant and Mystery Novelist at FaithHopeandFiction.com. We discussed Unearthing Your Buried Treasure - It’s Time to Start Digging In.Author Patricia Crisafulli joins us on the Aging Today Podcast eager to guide us down a path of taking a look into ourselves.…
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5/27/24: Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, Founding Physician of Bone and Body Women’s Health | The Understated Topic in Menopause: Postmenopausal O
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Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri joins us on Aging Today to discuss, understand, prevent, and treat the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, low bone density, and fractures. Every woman will reach menopause and every woman will have their own unique menopause journey. Every 3 seconds, an osteoporosis-related fracture occurs, and 1 in 5 women…
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Some books are just perfect for summer, like “Love & Saffron” by Kim Fey, or a food memoir like “Taste” by Stanley Tucci. Anything by Kevin Wilson works great, as do psychological thrillers like “The Push” or “The Whispers” by Ashley Audrain.Suzanne Perez
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05/20/2024: Caroline Brecker and Campbell Gerrish, Founders of Third Half Advisors | Life 3.0 - The Best Chapter | Aging Today Podcast
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It's time to envision a different future! As Founders of Third Half Advisors, Caroline Brecker and Campbell Gerrish lead a unique initiative focused on guiding individuals through life transitions beyond their primary careers. Unlike traditional financial advisors, Third Half specializes in supporting individuals as they transition from their "warr…
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says author Holly Gramazio scores with her debut novel, "The Husbands."Suzanne Perez
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05/13/2024: Annie Teer, Volunteer Coordinator and Ashley Loyning, Assistive Technology Services Coordinator from ALS Northwest | ALS Awarene
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The month of May is ALS Awareness Month, and Aging Today is celebrating all the volunteers who make a difference in the lives of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Annie Teer, Volunteer Coordinator from ALS Northwest leads the volunteer program. Along with all the many people who provide personal assistance, many types of assistive t…
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says she used to avoid contemporary romance novels. But the latest book by rom-com queen Emily Henry proves what all the fuss is about.Suzanne Perez
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05/06/2024: ALS Northwest Care Services Coordinators, Mary Rebar (Willamette Valley), Christina Riddock (Cent. OR), and Laura Geilenfeldt
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May is ALS Awareness Month, and joining us on the Aging Today Podcast are three incredible people who coordinate the care for anyone diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis here in Oregon. Mary Rebar, Christina Riddock, and Laura Geilenfeldt are all Care Services Coordinators who provide expert advice and assistance for anyone diagnosed and li…
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04/29/2024: Chef Steve Toll, a Man of Many Talents | Care Kitchen: Cooking with Kindness | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Chef Steve Toll joins us on Aging Today to discuss Cooking with Kindness. As Americans, we certainly consume more than our fair share of sugar every day. In fact, we ingest 17 teaspoons of added sugar to our diet every single day. This adds up to around 60 pounds of additional sugar consumed annually. Tune in to the Aging Today Podcast to see what …
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Sloane Crosley's "Grief is for People" is a poignant and smartly written memoir that will resonate with anyone who has experienced a personal loss.Suzanne Perez
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04/22/2024: Nikki Jardin, Publisher and Co-Founder of Mirador Magazine | Making Reading Accessible and Fun! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark
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Nikki Jardin joins the Aging Today Podcast and shares her personal story of how her aunt's dementia led to the creation of Mirador Magazine. Nikki says, “‘Mirador’ is a Spanish word that means a vantage point, a balcony, or a lookout, which is what we would like to provide. I would like our pages to be places where readers can take in a vast landsc…
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Adam Rapp's newest novel, "Wolf at the Table," promises to be an eerie, serial killer novel but turns out to be a wandering family tale.Suzanne Perez
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04/15/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP |Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age.Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host
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In the audio version of her memoir, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones speaks with honesty and emotion about her life and career.Suzanne Perez
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04/08/2024: Lizette Cloette, Skills2Care Certified OTR/L CADDCT, CDP, & CMDCP from “Think Different” Dementia, LLC |Dementia Care with Grace
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Our guest, Liz Cloete, understands that helping someone living with dementia is hard enough, but doing so without constant stress or feeling overwhelmed can be even harder. It requires a whole new way of thinking about your dementia caregiving journey. This doesn’t come naturally to people because it goes against our natural inclinations. Like any …
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KMUW book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Anne Lamott's newest book of essays, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," is just as warm and witty as her past collections.Suzanne Perez
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4/1/2024: Larry Nisenson, Chief Growth Officer of Assured Allies | Is Multigenerational Housing a Choice or a Necessity? | Aging Today
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Larry Nissenson, CGO of Assured Allies is on a mission to make successful aging accessible to all. Even though everyone ages differently, it's still possible to have a great outcome in aging successfully. Combining data science, personalized technology, and human touch, it's possible to age well. Successful aging requires creative collaboration and…
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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says "Monstrilio," a debut novel by Mexican author Gerardo Samano Cordova, is perfect for fans of "Shark Heart," "Nightbitch," or the disturbingly fantastical movie, "Poor Things."Suzanne Perez
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3/25/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Part 4: Elder Rights & Quality of Life - Standard of Living
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In Part 4 of our series finale focusing on Elder Rights & Quality of Life, we re-join with Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim leads us in a lively discussion on elders and their right to a standard of living. We also address participation in community and institutionalization. During our time together, we explore the balance betwe…
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3/18/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Part 3: Elder Rights & Quality of Life - Freedom from Discrimi
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Kim Best, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC continues our 4-part discussion of Elder Rights and Quality of Life. Today, we discuss freedom from discrimination and control of property and how important both of these topics are as we age. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host
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3/11/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Elder Rights and Quality of Life: Part 2 | Aging Today Podcast
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Our discussion with Kim Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solultions, LLC continues with a lively and important conversation on elder safety and elder rights. Today, we’re discussing the role mediation and conflict management play in helping families and individuals promote safety and freedom from many forms of elder torture.Click AgingToday…
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3/4/2024: Kimberly Best, RN, MA, and Owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC | Elder Rights and Quality of Life: Part 1 | Aging Today Podcast
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Our great friend Kim Best, Best Conflict Solutions joins us for a 4 part series on Elder Rights. Utilizing the backdrop of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Kim and i have a robust discussion about protecting our elders. In Part 1, we take a deep dive into Elder Dignity. Kim's role as a professional mediator plays a significant role assist…
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2/26/24: Rusty Rosman, Speaker and Author of the book, Two Envelopes | I Didn’t Want to Die...But I Did | Aging Today Podcast
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Rusty Rosman joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss her book, Two Envelopes. Rusty offers a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in guiding people through the process of pre-planning for death. Her book, Two Envelopes, is filled with guidance for loved ones as they navigate the loss of a family member. Listen to discover what goes into Envelope #…
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2/19/24: Chris Burres, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder/Co-Owner of MyVitalC | Live Longer and Better | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Our good friend, Chris Burres rejoins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss his new book, Live Longer and Better. Your journey to living longer and better has never been more achievable. If someone asked you, “do you want to live longer?” what would your response be? What if we rephrased that question and asked, “Would you want to live longer if…
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2/12/24: Joyce Vissell, RN, MS and Barry Vissell, MD, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation | A Couple of Miracles
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Joyce and Barry Vissell, Founders and Directors of The Shared Heart Foundation, join us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss their latest labor of love, a book entitled, A Couple Of Miracles: One Couple, More Than A Few Miracles. Their lives have all the pieces of a great love story, and it’s complete with love, drama, adventure, betrayal, forgive…
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2/5/24: Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health | Only the Lonely Among Us | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull
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Cindy Jordan, CEO and Co-Founder of Pyx Health joins us on Aging Today as we discuss how loneliness impacts our aging population and their caregivers. Research shows that loneliness is as detrimental as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Cindy and Pyx Health have created a scalable solution for loneliness. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…
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1/29/24: Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP | Stop Suffering - Heal Your Hypothalamus! | Aging Today Podcast with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare
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Dr. Deborah Maragopoulos, FNP joins us on the Aging Today Podcast to discuss how the hypothalamus is our command and control center. Known as the 'Hormone Queen," Deborah has made it her mission to help people balance their hormones and live optimally, regardless of their age. Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…
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01/22/24: Dr. Katharine Esty of Eighty Something | SEXUALITY AFTER 80 | Aging Today with Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland
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Dr. Katherine Esty returns for an important discussion on sex after 80. She describes in great detail how our views on sexual attraction change as we age. Most people are happier in their 80s, and along with that, most are also very happy and comfortable with their sexuality as they age. #PortlandMark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host
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1/15/2024: Dr. Logan DuBose, Co-Founder & COO of Olera, Inc. & Resident Physician at George Washington University Hospital
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Dr. Logan DuBose joins us on the Aging Today Podcast as we discuss utilizing AI technology as a matching tool to assist people living with dementia and their families. AI can help caregivers find care services, aid programs, and provide them with valuable information about caregiving.Click AgingToday.us & listen today!…
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