A father-daughter team share their breathtaking tale of overcoming barriers and aging stereotypes that embody Aging Unbound, the theme for Older Americans Month 2023. 

Dr. Tom Kilroy is the father of Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging staff and podcast sponsor Melissa Marts. These two adventurers and aquaholics (that’s right, not alcoholics) tell the story of how they became self-supporting, multi-day stand up paddleboard pros and lived through the Moab storm of the century on the Green River.

Aging Unbound challenges all of us to question the stereotypes of age and share stories of how we push past our own barriers and boundaries to live a rich, rewarding life.  As you listen, think about the labels and stereotypes you have experienced and what barriers you are pushing past.

Share your story: mmarts@ppacg.org

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado.  The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer.  Cynthia Margiotta with PEARLS Program of Colorado is our moderator.  Learn more at Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging http://www.ppacg.org/aging/  and PEARLS Program of Colorado  https://pearlsprogram.net/