What if healthy aging starts with what’s on your plate? In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, Dr. Thyonne Gordon talks with physician and Bloom Ranch founder Dr. Bill Releford about food as medicine and how nutrition can support health, longevity, and independence.

Dr. Releford shares practical tips for eating healthier, including his “five colors a day” approach, meal prepping, shopping for fresh foods, and growing your own. He also discusses food insecurity, access to healthy food, and how local farmers and communities can play a role in preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities.

Whether you're looking to improve your own health or support healthy aging in your community, this episode offers simple ways to rethink the connection between food, health, and longevity.

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• Bloom Ranch of Acton
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What does it mean to age on your own, and how can you prepare for the future while maintaining your independence? In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon talks with Laura Skufca, an AARP research director, and Esther Kane, a senior safety and aging preparedness expert, about the realities of solo aging.

Laura shares what AARP research reveals about the growing number of adults aging without a spouse or children, including why solo aging doesn't necessarily mean loneliness or isolation. Esther offers practical advice on preparing for the future, including creating a personal support network, improving home safety, and connecting with resources in your community.

Whether you're already aging solo or simply thinking ahead, this episode offers practical ways to build a safer, more connected and independent future.

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• Solo Aging With Strength: How to Thrive, Plan, and Stay Safe When You’re Growing Older Alone
• AARP HomeFit Guide
• Learn more about AARP solo aging data HERE.

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Extreme heat is becoming a growing health concern across California, especially for older adults. In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon talks with Walker Wieland, Environmental Program Manager at CalEPA, and Dr. Felicia Chiang, a climate scientist at CalEPA, about CalHeatScore—California's new tool that helps people understand local heat risk.

Walker explains how CalHeatScore works, why it was created, and how it uses ZIP code-specific forecasts and health data to help Californians prepare for dangerous heat. Dr. Chiang shares why extreme heat events are becoming more common, how climate patterns like El Niño influence weather, and why heat combined with wildfire smoke can pose even greater health risks.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, caring for a loved one, or simply trying to stay safe this summer, this episode offers practical tips to help you prepare for extreme heat.

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• Learn more about CalHeatScore: https://calheatscore.calepa.ca.gov/
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