Looking to try something new in 2026? Why not check out a new podcast?
Like a radio show that you can listen to whenever you want, podcasts are a great way to learn something new, find inspiration, or simply enjoy being entertained.
If you’ve never listened to a podcast before, this might be the year to give it a try. They are easy to access on your cell phone or tablet by using a podcast app such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can search for hosts and shows on a variety of topics.
Below are some recommendations for podcasts focused on the issues and interests of older adults and caregivers.
Risking Old Age in America
On this podcast, host Harry Margolis interviews experts on a variety of topics of interest to older adults, including long-term care, Social Security, the housing crisis, and more. Based in Boston, Margolis is a national leader in the field of elder law and has written extensively about elder law and estate planning. Most episodes are about 30 minutes. Margolis also shares key takeaways from each podcast on Substack, which you can subscribe to here https://okayboomer.substack.com/
Wiser Than Me
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who gained fame as an actor on TV comedies like “Veep” and “Seinfeld,” interviews greats like Jane Fonda, Julie Andrews, Diane von Furstenberg, and Darlene Love about life and growing older in this popular podcast. At the end of each episode, Louis-Dreyfus calls her 89-year-old mother, Judith, to talk about what she learned from that week’s guest. The interviews are often insightful and funny. Episodes are about one hour in length.
Aging Matters
Produced in an interview format, this podcast aims to educate and inform listeners about a variety of topics that impact the lives of older adults and their families. Recent episodes cover such topics as aging and brain health, intuitive eating, and emergency management planning. Since the podcast is in its tenth year, there is a large back catalog of episodes to listen to as well. Episodes are about one hour long.
Aging Rewired
Produced in an interview format, this podcast aims to educate and inform listeners about a variety of topics that impact the lives of older adults and their families. Recent episodes cover such topics as aging and brain health, intuitive eating, and emergency management planning. Since the podcast is in its tenth year, there is a large back catalog of episodes to listen to as well. Episodes are about one hour long.
Retirement Answer Man
Hosted by a certified financial planner, this podcast focuses heavily on the financial decisions surrounding retirement (Social Security, Medicare, investments) but it also touches on other things to consider such as mindset, lifestyle, and purpose in retirement. Episodes are about an hour long. Host Roger Whitney also has an online membership community called the Rock Retirement Club. He publishes a regular newsletter and posts videos on YouTube.
Bonus for caregivers:
Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers
This interview-based, monthly podcast tackles issues surrounding caregiving. Discussions with experts in the field offer strategies and resources for those in a caregiving role. Host Rosanne Corcoran comes to the podcast following 12 years as a caregiver to her parents while also raising her own family. Topics include everything from finding balance to guilt and shame, to policy changes affecting caregivers and more.
