In Good Company: Eldercare in Your Backyard

About In Good Company: Eldercare in Your Backyard

Where you connect to the voices shaping care for our elders or aging better. From neighbors to experts, these are the people supporting aging in your community.

Publisher

Haven Home & Hospice

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2025

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   The Science of Aging Better with Keith McShan & Stacy Goddard: Part 2

   Part 2: Health Myths, Misinformation and the Healthcare System Does exercise have to hurt to be effective? Should people avoid movement when they have arthritis or chronic pain? And how can the average person know which health advice to trust? In Part 2 of The Science of Aging Better, Keith McShan and Stacy Goddard challenge some of the most common misconceptions surrounding exercise, aging and chronic disease. They explain why movement can remain important even when health conditions are present and why “no pain, no gain” can be a damaging message for people trying to become more active. The discussion then expands into the healthcare system itself. Keith and Stacy examine the difference between preventing illness and simply treating symptoms, the need for stronger exercise and nutrition education in healthcare, and the importance of connecting patients with qualified professionals. They also address the overwhelming amount of health information found online. Listeners will learn what to examine before trusting a claim, including the source’s credentials, the age of the information, who funded it and whether someone may be financially motivated to influence the message. This episode is an honest conversation about misinformation, prevention, corporate influence and the importance of asking better questions about our health.#TheScienceOfAgingBetter #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #MissouriStateUniversity #KeithMcShan #StacyGoddard #ExerciseScience #SportPsychology #ExerciseIsMedicine #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #Healthspan #Longevity #StrengthTraining #Mobility #FitnessMotivation #HealthyHabits #ExerciseMotivation #Wellness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #AgingWell #SeniorFitness #PreventiveHealth #HealthEducation #HealthMisinformation #MoveMore #LiveBetter #SouthwestMissouri #SpringfieldMO

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Science of Aging Better with Keith McShan & Stacy Goddard: Part 1

   Featuring Keith McShan and Stacy Goddard of Missouri State University Keith McShan brings a background in sport and exercise psychology, while Stacy Goddard serves as an associate professor and program director for exercise science at Missouri State University. Together, they explore both the physical and psychological sides of building healthier habits and maintaining independence as we age. Part 1: How to Make Exercise Stick Why do some people build a lifelong exercise habit while others struggle to get started? In Part 1 of The Science of Aging Better, Missouri State University professors Keith McShan and Stacy Goddard explain why the best form of exercise is often simply the one you will continue doing. They discuss the importance of enjoyment, confidence, personal choice and community—and why accountability can make such a powerful difference. The conversation also explores the barriers that frequently keep older adults from moving, including pain, chronic health conditions, fear of injury and a lack of support from friends or family. Keith and Stacy offer practical ways to make healthy decisions easier, create realistic goals and move beyond temporary motivation toward lasting discipline. Whether you are returning to exercise, trying to support an aging family member or simply looking for a more sustainable approach to wellness, this episode offers an encouraging reminder: you do not have to begin perfectly. You just have to begin moving.#TheScienceOfAgingBetter #InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #MissouriStateUniversity #KeithMcShan #StacyGoddard #ExerciseScience #SportPsychology #ExerciseIsMedicine #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #Healthspan #Longevity #StrengthTraining #Mobility #FitnessMotivation #HealthyHabits #ExerciseMotivation #Wellness #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #AgingWell #SeniorFitness #PreventiveHealth #HealthEducation #HealthMisinformation #MoveMore #LiveBetter #SouthwestMissouri #SpringfieldMO

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Achieving Your Best: How to Exercise for a Longer Life with Cassie Dimmick Part 4

   What kind of exercise do you actually need to age better? In the final part of our conversation, registered dietitian, trainer, and wellness coach Cassie Dimmick breaks exercise into practical categories, including daily movement, cardiovascular activity, high-intensity training, strength, mobility, balance, and recovery. Cassie explains why walking is valuable but may not address every part of healthy aging, why strength and functional movement become increasingly important over time, and how maintaining the ability to stand, move, balance, and get off the floor can protect independence. We also discuss how people can safely return to exercise after years of inactivity, why random workouts can lead to frustration or injury, and why it is never too late to begin. As Cassie reminds us, no one else can take ownership of our health for us, and waiting for the perfect time often means continuing to wait. Watch Part 4 of our conversation with Cassie Dimmick and discover how small, consistent actions can help you build a stronger and more capable future. Subscribe to In Good Company for more trusted conversations about wellness, fitness, and aging better.#InGoodCompanyPodcast #AgeBetter #CassieDimmick #AchievingYourBest #RegisteredDietitian #HealthyAging #Nutrition #Wellness #Fitness #Exercise #StrengthTraining #GutHealth #IntermittentFasting #GLP1 #HealthEducation #FunctionalFitness #HealthyLifestyle #SpringfieldMO #Ozarks #Podcast

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

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