Aging Fast & Slow Podcast
1) Wired for Connection: The Health Impact of Social Ties
Social connection is more than a feel-good concept—it’s a cornerstone of community resilience and public health. In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, Dr. Thomas Cudjoe of the Johns Hopkins School of ...Show More
2) Beyond the Meal: Rethinking Support for Older Adults
In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, we explore how home- and community-based services—like Meals on Wheels—can enhance the well-being of older adults. Dr. Kali Thomas, Associate Director of Health S...Show More
3) The Best of Aging Fast & Slow: A Recap of Powerful Conversations
Join hosts Drs. Sarah Szanton and Deidra Crews for a special segment as they recap highlights from past episodes on structural resilience. From enlightening dialogues on health equity to inspiring adv...Show More
4) The Power of Social Connection for Community Well-Being
Social connection is vital to community well-being. It fosters support, resilience, and a shared sense of belonging that strengthens both individuals and the community as a whole. In this episode of A...Show More
5) Taste of it! Lessons learned studying Meals on Wheels and other supports for older adults
In this episode of Aging Fast & Slow, we delve into ways to improve the quality of life of older adults needing home- and community-based services. We are joined by Dr. Kali Thomas, Associate Director...Show More
6) Resilient Roots: Indigenous Health Equity
Join us for this episode of Aging Fast & Slow as we explore the structural resilience of Indigenous Peoples amidst systemic inequities. Dr. Allison Kelliher, Associate Faculty for Indigenous Knowledge...Show More
7) Policy Pathways to Community Resilience
Policies are pivotal for shaping the structural resilience of communities, influencing their ability to navigate and overcome adversity. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Di...Show More
8) Building Resilient Communities
Ongoing research is shedding light on the complex dimensions of structural resilience. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kamila Alexander, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing...Show More
9) Stronger Together: Resilience and Civic Action
This episode delves into the powerful connection between resilience and civic engagement that enables underserved communities to not just withstand systemic challenges but to emerge stronger. Our gues...Show More
10) Art, Mutualism, and Structural Resilience
Grandmothers, coaches, school nurses, barbers — what are the roles of non-traditional community leaders like these and what critical roles can they play in engaging historically divested communities a...Show More