Positive Aging Podcasts
Patricia specializes in producing podcasts in the area of positive aging and positive living for the healthcare sector.
She understands the needs of active agers and has the resources and expertise to help organizations deliver the message of health and wellbeing to their community and beyond through customized podcasts.
Through interviews with physicians, clinicians, patient advocates, therapists, volunteers and patients, listeners get a deeper look and understanding of the components, intricacies, and outcomes of positive healthcare.
Training
Coming of Age: Creating New Work Frontiers After 50
People over 50 have a wealth of work and life experience to bring to a job including: high motivation, loyalty, experience and wisdom. However, in looking to re-enter the workplace or start your own business you need to know what it takes to thrive in today’s business environment. In this workshop Patricia will offer 50+ individuals training that confronts myths about older workers, and empowers them to use their knowledge, expertise, and skills to become business owners and job creators. This workshop will help you to: identify your strengths, explore new options, create a planning concept, and work with others to share ideas and get new ones.
Getting Positive Results in Challenging Times
Patricia Raskin will tell you how to define and use the components of positive living in your work to attract and maintain clients. You will learn how to ~attract clients by being authentic~ use the power of the positive perspective, ~ heighten your awareness to achieve balance in your life ~ seven principles for positive living ~strengthen and use your internal resources to adjust to life’s changes and challenges.
7 Principles for Positive Living
Positive Living is a choice, not a birthright. We have the opportunity to create positive experiences in our lives while working through life’s challenges. In Patricia’s keynote talks, she draws from experts in her media programs, inspirational stories and her own life to introduce seven principles for positive living which will inspire you to honor your heritage, enjoy the precious present, use your imperfections to perfect your life, uncover your own innate abilities and talents, surround yourself with positives, respect, nurture and protect your relationships, and see miracles every day.
Positive Aging
Results of recent studies have found that there’s value to focusing on positive psychological factors, like optimism, as possible new ways of promoting longevity and healthy aging. In this presentation, we will explore ways to live better longer. Topics explored are the importance of self-care, having a strong support network, retraining your brain, being a lifelong learner and having daily rituals.The session also will include practical tips for healthy aging.
Workshop Testimonials
David M. Bodah, MBA, CFRE, CAE Executive Director, RIALA Rhode Island Assisted Living Association, East Providence RI
Shivani Munjal, President, Provital Senior Placement & Home Care, Burlington, MA
“During a recent conference, I attended one of Patricia’s Corporate Training seminars on Conflict Management. Her passion and expertise on the subject were evident from the get-go. She took us through her framework, consisting of five different conflict management styles and provided concrete examples that all of us in the assisted living industry can relate to. She had a unique ability to engage with the audience through a lively discussion and encouraged everyone to self-assess themselves in various situations. I left feeling more equipped to navigate and resolve conflicts, both personally and professionally. Patricia’s delivery of the topic was powerful and dynamic. I highly recommend Patricia’s Corporate Training seminars for anyone serving in the senior care community where effective conflict resolution is a crucial skill.”
Richard Gamache, CEO Aldersbridge Community, East Providence RI
“I highly endorse Patricia Raskin as a presenter and facilitator for education programs for any leadership team. We have begun working with Patricia in the last few months, and I can see results already. The most recent program that she brought to us focused on stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. In an hour, Patricia was able to connect with the leadership team, bringing insights and solutions that were easily implemented into our busy schedules. The group came into the program feeling overwhelmed by the pressures we all face, and left a short time later feeling rejuvenated and hopeful, with a plan. Patricia accomplishes more in one hour than most corporate retreats do in two days.”
Tameryn Campbell, President & CEO, Masonic Health System, Inc. / The Overlook, Charlton, MA
“I had the pleasure of hearing Patricia Raskin present during the May 2023 New England Alliance for Long Term Care professionals. With increased confrontation and less civil and tolerant interactions with one another, further exacerbated by the uncertainty, angst and isolation stemming from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pat’s focus on Challenging Behaviors & Difficult Conversations was spot on. Her message touched me and helped provide valuable strategies, tools and confidence to take action and achieve greater harmony & resolution, with individuals & discussions I had previously resisted.”
Brian Doherty, CAE, President & CEO, Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA)
“I loved your presentation on Deescalating Aggressive and Disruptive Behavior! I’ve never seen so much engagement in the chat on one of our webinars. Thank you very much.”
Patricia’s forthcoming book, Bee-ing and Age-ing: 10 Lessons on Positive Aging from the Bee draws lessons from bees to help people age well. In Bee-ing and Age-ing, bees function primarily as analogy: their cooperation, roles, and resilience become ten named lessons that illustrate how humans can age with purpose, connection, and positivity, supported by narrative examples.
Patricia blends data and inspirational self‑help with broadcast‑style storytelling, drawing on “amazing guests” from her Positive Aging work and her own experiences to make bee lessons concrete for everyday aging challenges. Issues addresses are health and functioning, financial security, safety and care, effective communication, preparing for transitions, being adaptable and resilient, overcoming loneliness by working together, doing good and contributing.
As a baby boomer with origins as a teacher and guidance counselor, Patricia has more than four decades of experience as a media producer and broadcaster. A trailblazer and pioneer, she has devoted her career to exploring themes of Positive Living and, more recently, Positive Aging, Her long-standing engagement in public education and media underscores a commitment to promoting evidence-informed approaches to aging well. The metaphor of the bee—serves as Patricia’s power animal, first revealed to her during a shamanic journey more than thirty years ago, and continues to guide her purpose and creative work, symbolizing community, resilience, and purposeful living.
"Bee-ing and Age-ing: 10 Lessons on Positive Aging from the Bee"
Positive Aging Guests
Positive Aging Interviews on Rhode Island PBS
9/20/22 - Kerry Hannon
Today we are talking with Kerry Hannon, author of In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work. Kerry is currently a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance. She was a personal finance and entrepreneurship expert on the PBS website NextAvenue.org, and has appeared as a career and financial expert on PBS.
9/27/22 - Jeff Weiss
Today we are talking about breaking the myths and stereotypes associated with aging and explore opportunities for active agers both as consumers and in careers. Our guest is Jeff Weiss, president and CEO (Chief Evangelist Officer) of Age of Majority, a research-driven marketing consultancy. 10/4/22 - Vijay Vad, MD
Today we explore the extraordinary innovations in managing pain. Our guest is Vijay Vad, MD, co-author of the updated and revised book - Back RX: A Proven Integrative Program for Staying Pain Free. Dr. Vad is a sports medicine physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and is on the faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College. The former physician for the professional men’s tennis tour and the Westchester Classic of the PGA tour, Dr. Vad is also the host of two PBS television specials, Stop Back Pain and Active With Arthritis. 10/11/22 - Arielle Ford
Today we are talking about how to find love in our senior years and how to keep our long-term relationships and marriages alive and thriving. Our guest is Arielle Ford, a celebrated love and relationship expert, author, speaker, and is the co-creator and host of Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love series. Arielle Ford is the author of 11 books including the international bestseller, The Soulmate Secret.
10/18/22 - Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Today we are talking about prevention, treatment and technology that will reshape how we think about old age – and help us plan for an audacious future! Our guest is Michael Roizen, MD Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic author of four #1 New York Times best-sellers. Dr. Roizen will discusses his new book The Great Age Reboot, Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow.
Today we are talking about what it takes to be truly healthy and age in a better way. Our guest is Dr. Roger Landry, a preventive medicine physician, and president and Chief Content Officer of Masterpiece. He is the author of the award-winning Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging. He hosts a podcast Dr. Roger and Friends: The Bright Side of Longevity.
11/1/22 - Dr. Christiane Wrann, DVM, PhD
Today we are talking about beneficial effects of exercise on metabolism and the brain, and how exercise can combat cognitive impairment in aging or neurodegenerative diseases with Christiane Wrann, DVM, PhD. Dr. Wrann is an Assistant Professor in Medicine at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Harvard Medical School in Boston.
11/8/22 - Ted Fischer
Today we are talking about how play is proven to reduce feelings of depression and loneliness, as well as increase cognitive activity, capability, and a sense of purpose among older adults. Our guest is Ted Fischer, the co-founder and CEO of Ageless Innovation, a Rhode Island based company producing robotic companion pets, Ted was the recipient of the Leadership Longevity Award for Vision and Technology at the 16th annual What’s Next Boomer Business Summit, the nation’s leading conference for the longevity market.
11/15/22 - Beryl Henzy
We know that good nutrition helps prevent chronic disease throughout our lives. Today we are talking about nutrition and positive aging with our guest, Beryl Henzy. She is a registered and licensed dietitian currently serving in the Outpatient Nutrition department of Southcoast Health, with offices in Fall River and New Bedford. Beryl has experience in Long Term Care, Wound Care, Palliative Care, and common chronic diseases seen at Charlton Memorial in Fall River.
11/22/22 - Dr. Brian E. Duff
Today we are talking about hearing loss in our older adult years and the use of cochlear implants to restore hearing. Our guest is Dr. Brian E. Duff, an ENT-otolaryngologist in Providence, RI, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. Also joining the discussion is a cochlear implant recipient.
11/29/22 - Jeffrey H. Massey
Today we are talking about how to save money and safeguard and make the most of our finances in our older adult years, whether in retirement, while working, or in a new career. Our guest is Jeffrey H. Massey, Rhode Island-based certified financial planner™ and investment advisor with more than two decades of experience. Jeff hosts the weekly radio show “Massey on Money™” and is a frequent speaker at financial conferences and seminars.
12/6/22 - Jackie Carroll
Today we are talking about how Virtual Reality (VR) can improve the lives of older adults by reducing loneliness, improving mental health, and allowing them to travel without needing to leave the comfort of their home. Our guest is Jackie Carroll, CEO of GIAH – Genie in a Headset. She has seven years of experience developing strong relationships with world’s leading self-development thought leaders.
12/13/22 - Richard W. Besdine, MD
Today we are talking about how to age better in all areas of our lives through prevention so that we can be Fit at 50, Sexy at 70 and Nimble at 90. My guest is Richard W. Besdine, MD, Dr. Besdine is Professor of Medicine and Professor of Health Services Policy and Practice at Brown ‘UNiversity. He has devoted his career to development and advancement of geriatrics through university-based and public health care policy work; he has developed and managed research, health care delivery systems and educational programs on aging at a university base, and served as a senior healthcare executive in the Federal government.