Putting "one foot in front of the other" are just a few words of advice from this widower of more than 3 years. Mike Shepherd's barbershop music and many leadership roles with the group, as well as travel, time with children and grandchildren, ...

Inaugural guest Robbin Cole, a retired mental health professional, rejoins producer Dave Lewis and Cathy on the first anniversary of this Aging Gratefully Podcast. We reminisce about a dear centenarian friend, C. Clyde Jones, who recently passe...

"Do not just sit in a chair," but "get out there, get engaged, and do something," are thoughts from Steven Graham, who recently retired from an active career in agriculture. Steven shares how he continues to keep busy with a variety of boards a...

From his early days in Chicago to 40-plus years at the Manhattan Mercury as Executive Editor for many of those years, Bill Felber obviously enjoys being able to set his own agenda in retirement. Bill has a wonderful perspective on striving not ...

Enjoy this whimsical and touching episode beginning with a very special chat including Santa and Mrs. Claus, followed by a talk with Lynda and Stephen Bachelor, who share what transitioning to retirement has meant for them. This retired militar...

Jim and Sally Lindquist share information about their busy careers in extension service, providing practical and research-based education on agriculture, food safety, health and nutrition, youth development and community development, and even s...

Stay positive and keep on keeping on are just some words of advice from Peg Jansen, who has been a teacher, a Mary Kay business entrepreneur, and a health and wellness businesswoman. This wife, mother of 2, and grandmother of 6 talks about how ...

Don't be afraid to ask for help or to offer help are some thoughts from nonprofit manager, active community volunteer, and "community activist"  Debbie Nuss. Debbie shares her life experiences with the passing of her husband and soul mate,...

Doing what you want to do now is just one suggestion from Roni Deeds and Sally Garvin of Triple AAA Manhattan, KS., who share 21 travel tips for seniors for a smoother vacation. Roni quotes one of her clients who puts it best: "I want to cover ...

This coach, banking/financial expert, former city commissioner, husband, and father shares his philosophy of being positive and doing things that give you great pleasure. Rich Jankovich also tells about his near-death experience and how it chan...

An educator for more than 40 years, with nearly 30 years as a school district superintendent, Denise O'Dea has learned to embrace her age, saying, "You can't stop the years going by." Finding joy in her children, grandchildren, school district,...

Find what gives you joy and pursue it. Find new things, and care about other people and their situations. These are thoughts from lifetime musician, teacher, dancer, and actress Linda Uthoff. While music and being on stage are a huge part of he...

Being open to the opportunities God has put in front of us is just one belief State Senator Brad Starnes mentions during his discussion on this episode of Aging Gratefully. Brad adds that finding your niche and focusing on what's important has ...

After a fulfilling career, including time as Assistant Dean of K-State's College of Agriculture, Dean of Global Campus, and many years with community colleges, Duane Dunn exudes a sense of peace as he continues his transition of aging gratefull...

Married for 51 years, Deanna and Brady Burton have a lot to share, with both their careers in education taking them across the state of Kansas. The 2 of them might be retired from education, but continue to be active with part-time jobs. The im...

Having fun, apparently, is a big part of what goes on at the Manhattan Senior Center of Riley County. Director Liz Nelson and Program Coordinator Dane Schmidt have a lively discussion on this Aging Gratefully Podcast episode, talking about the ...

Taking life day by day and doing the best we can are suggestions from Lori Bishop, who has 40-plus years in nonprofit management, primarily as Executive Director of the Flint Hills Volunteer Center and Director of the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of...

Continuing to stay community-minded is important, according to retired Riley County Fire Chief and Emergency Director Pat Collins. Pat shares how he is spending his days later in life, as he still does volunteer fire/rescue work and serves with...

Meadowlark Hills' Michelle Haub and Katie Sigman rejoin "Aging Gratefully" to talk about the Memory Program, that offers free services for those throughout the community who are dealing with memory issues. Through their day to day work with cli...

Dave and Sonya Baker are living full lives, with Dave in the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame after years of playing and coaching, and Sonya still serving as Curriculum Integrity Manager at Kansas State University after nearly 50 years in higher ed...

For 40-plus years, Julie Govert Walter has worked with older Kansans in her role as Executive Director of the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. She reminds us all to be grateful and to remember that even if we're older and gray, w...

"Look around you" and "try ways to get engaged" are thoughts from retired K-State Dean of Libraries Lori Goetsch as she transitions to her new stage of life. Lori shares highlights of her career, but also tells us how work with the local an...

"Do what you enjoy" and "Find Something to keep you busy" are suggestions from Donna Keyser, a retired registered dietician who worked with several school systems and now teaches yoga four days a week. Donna shares stories about her ...

After 52 years of marriage and active career lives, Carol and Michael Warden have a lot to share about Aging Gratefully. "Give and Take," and remembering to say "I love you: are just some suggestions from this couple, despite Michael's Parkinso...

Keep going, listen, and learn to tolerate the unknown are thoughts coming from Dee McKee, who really has not retired, with her continuing commitment as a county commissioner. Dee also mentions saying a prayer and "letting go" at times for God t...