Geriatric-Friendly ERs, Ageism, and Elder Fraud.
In this episode of Longevity Out Loud, hosts Kristoffer Kelly and Paul Downey sit down with Dr. Ted Chan, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC San Diego Health and a national leader in aging and emergency medicine. Dr. Chan shares his vision for the Longevity Club and how preventive, community-based support can ease pressure on hospitals and emergency care, explaining how his medical background shapes the program from a physician's point of view.
Dr. Chan was recently named inaugural executive director of the new West Health Accelerator, a six-year, $40 million initiative to improve coordinated patient care. As board chair of San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, he also shares how his work has driven San Diego to become the first region in the nation with all hospitals accredited for geriatric emergency care, improving outcomes for older patients when they need it most.
The conversation turns to some of today's biggest challenges facing older adults: fears around AI and automation, age discrimination in the workplace, and the ongoing reality of ageism. Plus, what it really costs individuals and society when older adults are pushed aside.
The hosts are also joined by Junne Esguerra of San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, who leads elder fraud prevention seminars nationwide. Junne breaks down the latest elder fraud trends and the most common scams targeting older adults today, along with practical tips to stay protected.
This episode is brought to you by San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and US Longevity Foundation.

In this episode of Longevity Out Loud, hosts Kris Kelly and Paul Downey sit down with Bob Kelly, visionary founder and CEO of the San Diego Community Seniors Foundation (SDSCF), to talk senior isolation, aging in place, and the future of senior philanthropy. 
Before launching SDSCF, Bob spent two decades as president and CEO of The San Diego Foundation, leading effective philanthropy across the region. Earlier in his career he held senior leadership roles at the American Cancer Society and Sharp HealthCare. 
Today he also serves on the boards of Mingei International Museum, the San Diego Hunger Coalition, and Voice of San Diego, and sits on one of nine committees overseeing Rotary International's $1.5 billion in assets. 
Bob shares the history behind SDSCF and the difference its programs have made for older adults across San Diego.
The conversation moves into this week's hot takes segment on senior isolation and social isolation in older adults. One in three seniors lives alone, raising their risk for disease, scams, and declining health. Kris and Paul discuss the No Senior Alone campaign and why social connection may be the most powerful form of preventive care available, with real consequences when it's missing. 
They also break down the staggering $6.7 billion a year in Medicaid costs tied to senior health decline, and what communities can do to reduce senior isolation before it gets worse.
Later, Director of Programs Junne Esguerra returns with the latest on elder fraud prevention, covering current scam tactics targeting older adults and practical tips families can use to protect seniors from financial exploitation.
This episode is brought to you by the San Diego Community Seniors Foundation and US Longevity Foundation. Subscribe to Longevity Out Loud for more conversations on senior care, aging in place, and the longevity economy.

This week on Longevity Out Loud, hosts Kristoffer Kelly (Director of Partnerships) and Paul Downey (Chief Advocacy Officer) sit down with Laura Chapman, Senior Social Impact & Sustainability Specialist at Wells Fargo, for a candid conversation about protecting older adults' financial security.
Laura pulls back the curtain on the elder fraud landscape - the scams evolving fastest, the warning signs families often miss, and what financial institutions are doing to help seniors bank safely and confidently. She shares why financial wellness is just as central to aging well as physical health.
Real talk on money, safety, and independence - no fluff, no filters.
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