Living Healthy and Aging Well: Recent Episodes
AM950 Radio
The Minnesota Hospice and Healthcare Show presented by Minnesota Hospice discusses how we honor life and explores the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional issues we experience through all stages of life. Learn how hospice is the new face of hope and how it’s your benefit, your choice. Tune in every Saturday at noon!
Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin are thrilled to join host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share about the Minnesota Death Collaborative, a central resource of integrated end-of-life professionals and organizations. The MNDC and its members provide presence, education, and advocacy to individuals who are dying, caregivers, and providers. Through compassion and respect, the MNDC honors all visions and experiences of dying, death, and grief. Nina Guertin is a founding member of the MNDC and Michelle Kolling currently serves on the MNDC Steering Committee. They are both end-of-life doulas in private practice, are death educators, grief support specialists, and more. The Minnesota Death Collaborative and its members are committed to a cultural vision that embraces and honors death as a part of life, by providing a safe place for open conversations to those who are facing death, are curious about death and dying, or are wanting information around practical, legal, and logistical concerns.
For more information, visit https://www.mndeathcollaborative.org or email admin@mndeathcollaborative.org.
Angie Aldrich, Director of Sales for Mary T Inc, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss their continuum of care providing services from home health and hospice to assisted living, memory care, and independent living. They have 33 group homes and last year opened an Outpatient Therapy and Wellness Center. For more information, visit www.marytinc.com or call 763-218-6480.
Dr. Scott Schreiber, President and Clinic Director of MN Spine and Sport, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how mobility and movement are fundamental in improving quality of life and longevity. His Woodbury, MN-based practice, MN Spine and Sport, is renowned for its award-winning, patient-centered approach, focusing on restoring function and tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique goals. Dr. Schreiber’s belief that no two patients are alike underscores the importance of providing an individualized, high-quality experience during every visit. MN Spine and Sport has received recognition as an award-winning facility, voted readers choice in five categories, including chiropractic, wellness and recovery, sports medicine, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The clinic has also been designated as a Center of Excellence for multiple consecutive years. Its reputation as a preferred site for chiropractic students; clinical internships further highlights its commitment to excellence in patient care. To contact Dr. Schreiber or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.mnspineandsport.com
Rosie Gaston, MSW, LICSW, APHSW-C, the passionate founder of A Better Ending, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Health and Aging Well” radio show to tackle the taboo topic of end-of-life planning with a lot of heart and a little bit of humor. Rosie, an experienced hospice clinical social worker, highlights how A Better Ending provides counseling, advocacy, and education to help individuals and those closest to them plan for and navigate end-of-life with intention and compassion. Her mission is to normalize talking about death, transforming a tough conversation into an empowering experience. Tune in for a lively discussion about living fully and leaving a lasting legacy. For more information, visit www.ABetterEnding.org or call 651-564-9229.
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the public nature of probate and the court process, and how to keep family matters private. Rachel is also a volunteer in hospice as an end-of-life doula. For more information visit Schromenlaw.com or call 651-571-2515.
Tamara Statz, owner and therapist at Vibrant Living Senior
Services, joins host Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and
Aging Well” radio show to share about the importance of
mental health care for older adults, their families, and
caregivers. In her private practice, Vibrant Living, Tamara is a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focused on
working with adults individually or as family on issues related to
aging, caregiving, chronic and terminal illness, grief and loss,
and dementia. She is also an adjunct professor and board-
approved supervisor in MN and WI for therapists pursuing
independent licensure. Tamara envisions a world where older
adults are honored, valued, and supported as they go through
life in their later years. For more information visit:
www.vibrantlivingmn.com or call 612-790-7089.
Angela Woosley M.A. (she/they), owner of Inspired Journeys, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss options at the end of life that reduce our final carbon footprint on the Earth. Certified by the Green Burial Council, Inspired Journeys is the Midwest’s first woman-owned and client-centered deathcare provider, offering a full spectrum of services from green burial, water cremation, funeral celebrant services, end-of-life doula work, to inviting folks into caring for their dead. Angela is Past President of the National Home Funeral Alliance, and taught in the Program of Mortuary Science at the UMN for ten years before heeding the call to meet families at the threshold between life and death. To learn more about Angela and Inspired Journeys, visit www.inspiredjourneysmn.com or call 651.300.0119.
Kyle Woody, Executive Director and co-founder, of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show. Kyle believes that one of the biggest and most important challenges a guy can face in his lifetime is engaging as a caregiver for a loved one facing a health crisis. He also believes that every guy has the potential to rise to that challenge and bring to it his boldest and most confident self. Reflecting on his experience as a primary caregiver for his spouse with metastatic colon cancer he realized many of the same principles of excellence, leadership, and teamwork that he preached in his professional career should have been applied in his caregiving role. In 2014 he co-founded and became executive director of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition, an organization improving the way guys think, feel, and act through every phase of their caregiving journey. Jack’s is a non-profit hospitality company with no paywall for our services. Our programs are all designed to connect caregivers with others who have successfully navigated the same terrain. Some of our services are for men only, and some are for caregivers of any gender. For more information visit www.jackscaregiverco.org.
Cami Thelander, founder of Embodied Grief Support, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the impacts of grief and how to support yourself and others after losing a loved one. Cami is an Advanced Certified Grief Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner who brings a body-centered approach to navigating life after loss. She empowers her clients through teaching skills for healthy grief processing, guiding them on an inward journey of connection, healing, and evolution. Rooted in embodiment and awareness, her practical approach offers a supportive space for transforming the pain of loss into lives enriched with meaning and purpose. Cami offers private grief coaching, group support, virtual grief yoga classes, and Craniosacral Therapy. For more information visit www.bearfootyogi.com or contact Cami by email at cami@bearfootyogi.com or by phone at (651)-322-0300. You can also join her free Facebook community called the “Embodied Grief Support Group.”
“What is a funeral photographer and why are they needed?” Nell Aburto, owner and lead photographer at Minnesota Funeral Photography joins host Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show to answer this question, and discuss the uncommon and virtually unknown genre of funeral and celebration of life photography.
As with many things in life, Nell’s mom and dad were her inspiration because it was at their recent funerals that her idea began. She explains, “For both occasions, my sisters and I worked very hard to ensure that the funerals were uplifting. Even though it was a solemn time, and we were experiencing intense sadness, their funerals were truly a celebration of beautiful lives that meant so much to us and to other people.”
“Because I am a photographer, I tried to take my own pictures, but was too busy chatting with people or taking care of other matters. I really wish we would have had someone there who could have photographed all of the gorgeous flowers, the food presentation and centerpieces, the memory table display we made, and the funeral service itself because my sisters and I spoke and all the grandchildren sang a beautiful song about how families can be together forever. Most importantly, I wanted to have pictures with our beloved relatives and friends who came to support us. This is the service that I now want to provide for other families. For more information visit www.mnfuneralphotography.com or call 612-483-3067 or email nell@mnfuneralphotography.com.
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about trusts versus wills and the benefits of avoiding probate and the multiple ways legal advice can help determine the most efficient and cost-effective methods. For more information visit Schromenlaw.com or call 651-571-2515.
Stacey Luetmer, MD, Owner of Flourish Health joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how she has balanced Western medicine and Functional/Integrative medicine to promote long-term solutions for her patients to age well.
Dr. Luetmer is a board certified family practice physician who has worked in the Alexandria Lakes Area for the past 25 years in general family medicine as well as urgent care and acute care and started her own clinic in 2019 in order to practice medicine the way she always dreamed she could.
Dr. Luetmer’s clinic has gained the attention of other functional MDs who are now adopting her approach and are collaborating with Dr. Luetmer under the Flourish Health banner. Dr. Luetmer’s goal is to expand Flourish Health to become a nationwide network of Functional MDs working together to benefit their respective patients. In the meantime, Dr. Luetmer is hosting an exclusive health retreat in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands in January for individuals interested in aging well, disease recovery, and prevention.
For more information visit www.flourishmd.com o call 320-204-5673.
Dr. Michael Madison, Sam Madison, Justin Hallen, cofounders of Thanacare, a Minnesota-based end-of-life planning company, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how Thanacare is scaling end-of-life planning with people, families, and providers. The power of advance care planning benefits all stakeholders, from the patient to loved ones to providers and caretakers. Each person deserves ownership over their end-of-life and Thanacare exists to empower a graceful end-of-life for all people. Thanacare partners with hospital systems, hospice, palliative, and death doula providers to support end-of-life planning initiatives. Learn more at www.thanacare.com and follow Thanacare on Linkedin and Instagram to read and see videos of our partners and technology.
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about health care directives, probate, power of attorney, handling a loved one’s estate while grieving, and trusts versus wills. For more information visit Schromenlaw.com or call 651-571-2515.
Ericha Rupp, owner of a therapy company Note-able Music Therapy Services of MN, LLC joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how musical concepts and activities can help with neurodiverse individuals.
Music therapy is a treatment option for individuals with physical, mental or developmental conditions which focuses on developing, recovering, or maintaining important skills needed to be successful in their environment.
Additionally, music therapy involves the therapeutic use of self-awareness, work, emotional well-being, and play activities to increase independent functioning. Also, music therapy enhances development by improving motor, cognitive, emotional, sensory, social, and communication skills through meaningful activities.
Note-able Music Therapy Services of MN, LLC works one on one, sibling groups, social skill groups, and adaptive lessons with individuals, as well as supporting organizations like schools, pre-schools, daycares, child and adult day programming, Applied Behavioral Analysis programs, and community centers.
For more information email info@noteablemusictherapy.com or call directly at 952-378-4189.
Jetta Wiedemeier Bower is the Manager of the Volunteer and
Community Outreach Team at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been
serving older adults and those who love them for nearly 30
years. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and
Aging Well” to discuss the Senior Linkage Line resources
available and ways to access free education and assistance on a
variety of topics related to aging.
Jetta will be joined by a long-term volunteer – Kelly B – to
discuss how people are helping their neighbors understand the
complexities of Medicare as we head into Medicare Open
Enrollment this week.
For more information visit www.trellisconnects.org or call 800-
333-2433.
In this episode of “Living Healthy and Aging Well,” join host Ken Haglind in an enlightening conversation with Lisa Lane, Chief External Affairs Officer of Open Arms of Minnesota, as they discuss the impact of the Minnesota-based nonprofit on our communities. Discover how Open Arms is a beacon of hope and compassion, providing vital nourishment through medically tailored meals to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses and critical health issues, all at no cost to the client. Unveil the heart behind their mission as Lisa explains their embrace of “food as medicine,” how they craft medically tailored menus to meet the needs of over 2,000 weekly clients, and how a community of passionate volunteers ensures the preparation, packaging, and delivery of these life-changing meals. For more about Open Arms of Minnesota, visit www.openarmsmn.org and tune in to learn more about the power of a nutritious meal.
Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance
Agency, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio
show to talk about the importance of planning ahead for Medicare. Harvey
is a Licensed Agent in Life, Health Insurance for all ages, Accident & Travel
Insurance in the State of Minnesota and is also Certified in 10 brands of
Medicare Carriers. On today’s show, Harvey will discuss planning ahead for
Medicare in advance of age 65, sharing the ABC’s of Medicare and how it is
constructed, and the importance of participating in an annual review during
the Annual Enrollment Period October 15 through December 7 for current
Medicare clients. Medicare is a complex system with a lot of moving parts,
and a foreign language to many. Having someone who can advocate for you
to make certain that your doctors and medications are obtained from in-
network providers helps keep your expenses as low as possible. Cash flow
matters, and Agents aim to protect your cash flow. Health Insurance should
not be left up to chance; you don’t want to “wing it”. Throwing a dart and
hoping for the best plan is risky. Responding to a flyer in the mail, a famous
sports or TV star on TV, or some other marketing effort is not finding
someone who is looking after you. Yes, Health Insurance should be all about
YOU! It takes a little bit of planning and strategizing. Perle & Co. provides
Concierge Level Service to guide you through the process. You don’t know
what you don’t know. So, join us on September 23, 2023 from Noon to 1
PM, and learn what you don’t know. And you will also learn why we charge
“No Fee. Ever!”. For more information visit www.perlesofwisdom.com or
call 651-303-8889.
Erik Williams, Metro Regional Outreach Manager, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss how the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota (EFMN) provides education, connection and support to people who are living with epilepsy. EFMN leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies…
Ken is joined by Zach Parlier, Director of Team Member Development at English Rose Suites. English Rose is an innovative provider of highly-professional and personalized care for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other complex medical conditions. We provide care in the comfort of your home or in one…
Ken is joined by Kate Blessing, Director of Community Relations for the Martin Luther Campus of Ebenezer in Bloomington.
Inell Rosario, MD, President of Andros ENT & Sleep Centers and EnhanceMD Body and Skin Clinic join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the cornerstones of sleep and hearing health. Dr. Rosario has been named numerous times as one of Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Best Doctors for Women as well as a Top Doctor by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Women Who Lead by Minnesota Business Journal and a one of the top 50 surgeons at Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota. Dr. Rosario’s clinics are located in Inver Grove Heights and Roseville Minnesota. Her team takes an individualized approach to care, the ENT specialist designs treatment plans that promote healing and relief so each patient can get back to enjoying their life. The team at Andros ENT & Sleep Center specializes in diagnosing and treating many ear, nose, and throat conditions, including ear infections, sinusitis, deviated septum, and tinnitus. The otolaryngology practice also performs procedures, such as balloon sinuplasty and rhinoplasty, and offers hearing aids. For more information visit www.androsent-sleep.com call 651-888-7800.
Ken talks with Valerie Thomas, certified trust advisor, about good financial planning in retirement.
Ken talks with Ed Hahn Director of Marketing and Communications at National Eagle Center.
Amanda Bigus is a Community Outreach Specialist at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been serving older adults and those who care for them for nearly 29 years. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss the Senior Linkage Line services they provide and ways to access free, unbiased Medicare health insurance counseling, educational webinars on a variety of topics related to aging, the importance of volunteers in this work, and the current Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period. Trellis is an innovator and thought leader in the field of aging and works to help people optimize well-being as they age. For more information visit www.trellisconnects.org or call 800-333-2433.
Jonna Phillips, MA, Therapy Program Director, Eric Wickiser, Board Chair, and Susan Marschalk from the Veteran Resilience Project (VRP) join Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share the effectiveness of using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to treat Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms, Military Sexual Trauma, Moral Injury, Soldier Heart, Combat Stress, and all other aftereffects of war and military service. The Veteran Resilience Project serves all Minnesota Veterans and connects Veterans and military members to a VRP Network therapist and provides 12 free EMDR therapy sessions regardless of VA eligibility. More information can be found online at veteranresilienceproject.org.
Amy Horne, licensed Acupuncturist, and owner of Blue Branches Acupuncture in Bloomington joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share the power of acupuncture and how it works with western medicine to create the highest outcomes for her patients. Combining ancient wisdom and modern technology, Amy works with her patients…
Joan Somes, a retired emergency room nurse with 40 years of experience, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share ways that will help make our driving a little safer. Joan has received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Traffic Safety to improve the safety of…
Andrew Lacy and Dr Raj Attariwala of Prenuvo, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the coming transformation in preventative healthcare that will make a late cancer or disease diagnosis a thing of the past. Advanced MRI imaging, pioneered by Prenuvo, is right now peering inside the…
Ken talks with Susan and Ted Austin of Caring Transitions about proactive senior downsizing.
Mary McGreevy, Co-Founder of Epilogg, and Karen Vento join host Ken Haglind on the radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss how the Minnesota company Epilogg is changing the way we think about and create obituaries. Every day we use the internet to share rich stories of our lives. Unfortunately, in the end…
Originally broadcast October 23, 2021. Ken talks with Joel Denney, Owner of CareBuilders at Home of Minnesota which recently launched its “Wellness Program”. The program allows seniors to connect to caregivers and family virtually through their television set. For more information: carebuildersathomemn.com
This show originally aired January 22, 2022 Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about estate planning, medical assistance planning along with estate and trust administration.…
This show originally aired March 12, 2022 Becca Revier, Pilates Coordinator at Life Time in Lakeville, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share the many offerings of Life Time and how it can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Becca is a certified personal trainer, nutrition…
This show originally aired February 19, 2022 Marlena Hemenway, Chief Experience Officer from Geneva Suites joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of their “Small Care” services with their senior residential home care. For more information visit thegenevasuites.com or call 612-208-8888.
This show originally aired March 5, 2022 Jetta Wiedemeier Bower is the Manager of Volunteers and Community Outreach at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been serving seniors and those who care for them for nearly 28 years. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the Senior…
This is a rebroadcast of a show from February 12, 2022: Dr Emily Stein is a scientist and Co-Founder of Primal Health, LLC a biotech company focused on alleviating oral health disparities and improving the quality of life and longevity for its customers by producing innovative, cost-effective oral care products. For more information visit primalhealthllc.com…
Becca Revier, Pilates Coordinator at Life Time in Lakeville, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share the many offerings of Life Time and how it can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Becca is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and Pilates instructor who has experience…
Jetta Wiedemeier Bower is the Manager of Volunteers and Community Outreach at Trellis, a nonprofit that has been serving seniors and those who care for them for nearly 28 years. She will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the Senior Linkage Line services they provide and ways…
Marlena Hemenway, Chief Experience Officer from Geneva Suites joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the benefits of their “Small Care” services with their senior residential home care. For more information visit thegenevasuites.com or call 612-208-8888.
Dr Emily Stein is a scientist and Co-Founder of Primal Health, LLC a biotech company focused on alleviating oral health disparities and improving the quality of life and longevity for its customers by producing innovative, cost-effective oral care products. For more information visit primalhealthllc.com or call 612-440-2014.
This episode was originally aired June 26, 2021. Melissa Spiess, a board-certified music therapist, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share information about Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC which was founded in 2008 to increase access to high quality music therapy services in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Living…
Rachel Schromen is an estate planning and elder law attorney and owner of Schromen Law, LLC located in St. Paul, MN. She joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about estate planning, medical assistance planning along with estate and trust administration. Rachel is also a volunteer in hospice…
Julie Hamilton, President and owner of Senior Communities Guide, joins host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to share how to find the best senior housing and care in Minnesota by using Senior Communities Guide’s powerful search to filter communities by location, budget, care and amenities. The online guide has over…
Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Agency, is a Licensed Agent in Life, Health Insurance for all ages, Accident & Travel Insurance in the State of Minnesota. Harvey is also Certified in 10 brands of Medicare Carriers. Harvey will join Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and…
Mayla Yang, a Community Outreach Specialist with Trellis, will join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to discuss the ongoing Medicare Open Enrollment Period and the valuable resources available to all Minnesotans as we all try to decipher the complexities of Medicare. Mayla will discuss the Senior Linkage Line services…
Julie Hamilton is the owner of Avallo Web Development and she along with her team created Senior Communities Guide. Julie joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to talk about her web development services and how she created the website for Living Healthy and Aging Well radio show. Avallo is 25 years old…
Joel Denney is the Executive Director and Owner of CareBuilders at Home of Minneapolis. He joins Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share information about the many services available to aging Americans in the area. CareBuilders at Home recently launched its “Wellness Program” which allows seniors to connect to caregivers and family…
Harvey S. Perle, Principal of Perle & Co., a St. Paul, MN based Insurance Agency, is a Licensed Agent in Life, Health Insurance for all ages, Accident & Travel Insurance in the State of Minnesota. Harvey is also Certified in 10 brands of Medicare Carriers. Harvey will join Ken Haglind on the “Living Healthy and…
Terry Eggan, Senior Real Estate Specialist ® and his wife, Nancy Vest, join Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about their unique perspective on 55+ transitioning or downsizing after Terry sold his parents’ house and helped them move in with him and Nancy. Unexpectedly, Terry’s parents’ health declined, and…