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Companionship & Intimacy

Companionship & Intimacy

Season 1 Episode 16
28:21
In Rural Communities

In Rural Communities

Season 1 Episode 17
28:07
Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention

Season 1 Episode 18
28:29
Disparities & Health Equity

Disparities & Health Equity

Season 1 Episode 19
27:58
Reimagining Long-Term Care

Reimagining Long-Term Care

Season 1 Episode 20
26:46
Aging with Pride

Aging with Pride

Season 1 Episode 21
26:46
Exposing Cyber Threats

Exposing Cyber Threats

Season 1 Episode 22
26:46
Women Unseen

Women Unseen

Season 1 Episode 23
26:46
Second Acts

Second Acts

Season 1 Episode 24
26:46
Unhoused

Unhoused

Season 1 Episode 25
26:46
Aging Matters Season 1

When the Gig Is Up

Season 1 Episode 26
26:46
Positive Aging

Positive Aging | Panel Discussion

Season 1 Episode 27
26:46
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Aging Matters

Opioids & Addiction

Season 1 Episode 15

The painful story of addiction is the focus of the next edition of Aging Matters. Adults over age 50 are one of the fastest-growing groups for substance misuse and abuse. NPT Reports Aging Matters: Opioids & Addiction explores how older adults and their families deal with the medical, social and economic challenges of this public health threat.

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The Veteran Connection
26:46
Veterans discuss the importance of staying connected with other veterans.
Aging With Honor
26:46
Veterans may struggle with shifts in roles, responsibilities, & relationships as they age.
Positive Aging
26:46
A discussion about making the most of our time and abilities as we age.
Finding Purpose In Retirement
2:30
Finding purpose in retirement can be critical to our overall well-being.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
26:46
More than 76,000 grandparents in Tennessee are responsible for their grandchildren.
Aging Matters Season 1
26:46
Nontraditional workers navigate life without the security of health & financial benefits.
Unhoused
26:46
Without access to affordable housing, low-income older adults are forced onto the streets.
Second Acts
26:46
Adults over 60 find joy, friendship and purpose as they take on new challenges.
Women Unseen
26:46
Women Unseen covers issues of older women, e.g. outliving partners and aging into poverty.
Exposing Cyber Threats
26:46
Internet crime is at an all-time high. Arming yourself with knowledge is the best defense.
Aging with Pride
26:46
LGBTQIA+ older adults face unique social, economic and health challenges.
Reimagining Long-Term Care
26:46
The cost of long-term care and burden of providing it have led to a crisis for seniors.
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