Bill Monty's Guide For Getting Older
Discover essential insights on navigating life's milestones with Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, the ultimate podcast for individuals of all ages embarking on the journey of aging. Host Bill Monty leads engaging discussions on vital topics such as Medicare, Social Security, retirement planning, finances, and beyond, ensuring you're well-equipped for every stage of life.
Tune in to our informative and lively format, where we seamlessly blend practical advice with current events and lifestyle options. Getting older has never been more enjoyable! Join us on this empowering journey as we navigate the path to aging together.
For questions or comments, reach out to us at Billmonty04@gmail.com or leave a message at 754-800-3170.
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Episodes
32 episodes
Top 5 Reasons Seniors Are Cranky
Aging brings unexpected emotional challenges that often manifest as irritability or anger, but there's more to these reactions than simple crankiness. We explore the hidden causes behind age-related frustration and offer compassionate strategie...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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13:03
EHEAP: Seniors, Pay Your Power Bill Today
Our episode focuses on discussing essential resources for seniors struggling to pay their energy bills, highlighting the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly (eHEAP). This program provides crucial financial support, ensuring...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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10:48
The Friendship Bench and Other Anxiety Solutions
The episode delves into managing anxiety and fostering community connections in these uncertain times, emphasizing the importance of shared wisdom and positive practices. It discusses practical resources, including podcasts, and offers ins...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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17:37
The Best Time To Be Alive
When was, or is, the best time to be alive?In this episode, we explore the nostalgia surrounding the generations that came before and after the Baby Boomer generation. I reflect on how music, technology, and historical events shaped our liv...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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13:09
StretchYour Dollar: Senior Discounts in 2025
It's a new year with new savings for those youngsters 50 years and up.Join me as I showcase various discounts available to seniors in 2025, from dining savings to travel deals, enhancing financial wellness for listeners. Important insights ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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12:22
Behind the Scenes: Podcasting with Dave Campbell
Have you ever been curious about what happens behind the scenes with podcasters, influencers and creators? If so, this is the episode for you.In this Special Edition, meet Dave Campbell, a podcaster from Canada with EIGHT podcasts, wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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51:29
It's A Wonderful Memory - Nostalgia and the Digital Age Life Lessons Pt. 7
Have you ever wondered why some cultural touchstones seem to vanish with each passing generation? At a recent holiday gathering, I was caught off guard when a trivia game revealed that many hadn't seen the timeless classic "It's a Wonderful Lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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13:58
Have You Reached These Milestones? - Life Lessons Part 6
On this episode of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older we unravel the milestones of successful aging.Have you found your passion? Have you learned how to forgive? How is your journey to true inner peace going?We're lookin...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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12:18
Empathy and Isolation: Life Lessons Part 5
What if empathy was your secret superpower? Join me on this special episode as I share personal reflections on the profound lessons aging imparts, including how learning to view the world through others' eyes can transform relationships and dif...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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7:37
Self-Care Is Not Selfish: Life Lesson Part 4
Self-care isn't selfish, but a crucial step in maintaining mental and emotional health—much like securing your own oxygen mask first on a plane. Join me, Bill Monty, as we explore this vital topic in the continuation of our Life Lessons series....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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10:47
Legacy and Immortality; Life Lessons Pt. 3
I continue the Life Lessons Series with a reflection on Dying and Immortality and how your attitude towards these can change as you get older.Facing the end of life can be one of the most challenging experiences, yet it is...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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13:44
Wolf and Monty: Talking Podcasts and Radio
Part of the journey of getting older is the connection we have to places and people from our past. This episode I invite you to join me as I reconnect with my old radio partner, and fellow podcaster, Jeff Alan Wolf.Picture this: It's the 90...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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13:04
Did You Make Good Choices for Your Body? Life Lessons Pt. 2
Can the choices we made in the past really shape our health in the future? Join me, Bill Monty, as I navigate the complex journey of aging with a bad hip, weight gain, and challenges from my bouts with COVID. Through heartfelt ref...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:14
Parents Are People Too: Life Lesson Part 1
Ever look back and wonder how you got here so quickly? At 67, I've been reflecting on the swift passage of time and the insights that come with it. In this episode of "Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older," I share a personal revelation ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:29
When One Day is Today
Are you ready to seize the day and transform your dreams into reality? Inspired by the captivating journey of Jean Smart’s character, Deborah Vance, from HBO's "Hacks," this episode is your wake-up call to stop postponing your goals. We delve i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:35
My Sleep Apnea/CPAP Journey
Join me as I recount the personal challenges and triumphs of living with sleep apnea, sharing insights that will hopefully illuminate the path for others trudging through similar struggles. This episode peels back the curtain on the dail...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:10
The Age Gauge
Research suggests that the perception of aging varies depending on factors like age, gender, and location. Join host Bill Monty in this intriguing episode as he delves into the fascinating concept of the "age gauge" and explores how individuals...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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16:31
The Invisible Generation
Do you ever feel lost? Forgotten? Invisible?I have and I'm betting you have too. I'm reminded of the saying that the only feeling worse than being alone is being alone in a crowded room.In this episode, I traverse the oft-overlooked...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:01
Ageism, Long COVID and Senior Moments
Battling long COVID isn't just a personal health issue—it's become a crisis stretching across the nation, touching lives and economies. Join me, Bill Monty, as I recount my own skirmish with this formidable foe, and how it mirrors a growing pub...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:00
Sailing into Seniority and asking, "What's in a Name?"
Welcome back, folks! Season 2 of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older is here, and I'm your host, Bill Monty, ready to sprinkle some humor into our conversations about the golden years. As we flip the calendar to February, we not only indulge i...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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12:38
The Subtle Art of Growing Older and the Quest for Mindful Bliss
Imagine hitting rewind on the Tony Awards, reveling in the unscripted magic that unfolds when the writers are away. That's just the prologue to our heartfelt salute to the iconic John Romita Sr., whose pencil strokes on Spider-Man comics left a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:20
My Social Security Journey Part 2, Holiday Nostalgia and Welcoming New Beginnings
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a journey of introspection, nostalgia, and practical life lessons. This is Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, and today, we're tackling the daunting task of applying for Social Security benefits. Yes, it's...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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18:34
Being Medicare-ful. Parts A, B, C, D and Sometimes Y
The Medicare Annual Enrollment period is just around the corner. We give you a look at what you need to know and where you need to go for more information. Plus, what does it cost to go to an Emergency Room these days? Well, your friend and hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:43
How To Find Support for Caregivers
On this episode of Bill Monty's Guide to Getting Older, in recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Day we give a nod to those who care for loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and other illnesses. Bill updates us on his health scar...
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19:55
How to Cut Cable and Save/Medicare/Social Security Update
This week Bill Monty guides you on how to save money by cutting the cord. Plus, we get caught up with some subjects that have been hanging and dangling including the final (sort of) answer to the social security/Medicare payment question.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:06