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Tuesday, 06 December 2022 00:00
Home Care and How It Helps Patients
Published in
Emerson Hospital
Monday, 17 August 2020 00:00
Women Age Differently Than Men: A Research Pioneer Explains
Published in
HER
Thursday, 04 June 2020 00:00
Hey, Who Are You Calling Elderly in the Era of COVID-19?!
We've heard since the beginning of the pandemic that COVID-19 is more dangerous for the "elderly." But who is that really talking about? 60? 70? 90-year-olds?
Published in
HER
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 00:00
EP 981B - Raising an Aging Parent
When it is time for your elderly parent to stop driving? Move out of the home? See a doctor? Learn how to help them adjust to some of life’s unwelcome changes.
Published in
YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 01 October 2019 00:00
Driving Assessments and Rehabilitation for Low Vision
Published in
Eisenhower Health - Living Well
Wednesday, 15 August 2018 23:24
7 Tips for Caring for Elderly Patients
Travel nurses work with people from all walks of life and all ages as well. While some nurses stick to their specialties (like pediatric nurses), others work with young adults to the elderly.
Within this group, nurses may find it a little difficult to care for elderly patients for a number of different reasons. They may have trouble speaking or articulating themselves, they may have unique health issues that take longer to diagnose and care for, or they may have hearing loss, impaired vision, or even memory issues due to dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
What's more, elderly patients are often subject to more sensitive topics such as end-of-life care, which can lead to delicate conversations or assumptions about a patient's abilities that can result in hurt feelings, fear, and other negative scenarios.
Published in
RadioMD Blog
Tuesday, 05 June 2018 12:41
Dealing with Arthritis: Gentle Fitness Routines to Keep Seniors Active & Happy
Fitness experts have predicted that this year will see more people doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as more Americans are finding ways to get fit and healthy.
But, for seniors, trying to do HIIT exercises can be a challenge as it involves bursts of high-intensity exercise, and the risks of sustaining an injury are greater with this type of workout.
Moreover, overly intense forms of exercise may trigger an older adult's pre-existing medical conditions, such as arthritis, which is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.
Though HIIT and other forms of rigorous exercise—long runs, stair climbs, and deadlifts—can potentially cause injury to older adults, there’s no reason why seniors should avoid working out altogether. According to the CDC, older adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week, and there are lots of ways to get fit without straining one’s joints or muscles or triggering arthritis symptoms.
Here are a few gentle yet effective fitness routines to keep seniors active and happy.
Published in
RadioMD Blog
Wednesday, 16 May 2018 18:44
Mental Health Benefits of Aging in Place
Eighty-seven percent of adults over 65 would prefer to stay at home as they age, aaccording to AARP.
Modern technologies and improving assistance programs are helping older adults to "age in place" instead of transferring to an assisted living facility.
Adults who stay at home into their golden years not only tend to be more content, but also maintain their cognitive health longer.
There are several ways that aging in place can help to improve a senior’s mental well-being and lead to a happier and healthier life.
Published in
RadioMD Blog
Friday, 20 April 2018 23:34
How to Have “The Talk” with Your Aging Parents
More than 10,000 people in the U.S. turn 65 each day, and 90 percent want to spend their senior years in their homes.
Aging in place has psychological benefits for seniors because it allows them to remain socially active in their communities and maintain established relationships. It also saves on finances, as assisted living facilities cost an average of $49,635 annually.
But as time takes its toll on bodies and minds, aging in place becomes risky — if not problematic. If your parents aren’t ready to budge from their place of residence, yet you sense a decline in either their home upkeep or self-care, it’s best to be proactive before a crisis occurs.
This requires more than a phone call to check in with them. Their answer to “How are you doing?” will most likely be “We’re fine.” To make staying in their home viable, you’ll need to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and go on a fact-finding mission.
Published in
RadioMD Blog
Saturday, 23 July 2016 14:25
How to Care For an Aging Family Member
Published in
YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Tuesday, 26 April 2016 11:18
Soccer for Silver Foxes
Published in
Train Your Body
Thursday, 17 March 2016 11:34
Digital Health for Seniors
Published in
Health Radio
Thursday, 03 December 2015 11:06
How to Get the Right Death
Published in
Health Radio
Friday, 23 October 2015 12:00
Caring for Aging Parents: Tips to Make a Smooth Transition
If you have an aging parent, how can you determine the difference between the typical cognitive decline that tends to happen with age and dementia?
Published in
Wellness for Life
Tuesday, 20 October 2015 12:00
Ask an Expert: Alzheimer’s
Dr. Darria speaks with Alzheimer’s expert, Lori La Bey, to answer listeners questions about the disease.
Published in
Sharecare Radio
Thursday, 08 October 2015 11:46
Caregiving: Tips on Avoiding a Toxic Family Dynamic
Published in
Health Radio
Monday, 28 September 2015 11:06
The Flu + You: Campaign for People Over 65
Only 13 percent of seniors are extremely confident in their knowledge of possible flu complications.
Published in
Health Radio
Friday, 14 August 2015 09:22
Chemotherapy Near the End of Life
Published in
The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 10:11
Understanding the Aging Eye Process
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Tuesday, 02 June 2015 12:00
Healthy Aging: Bobby Gersten
UNC’s oldest living baseball or basketball alum, Bobby Gersten, shares his secrets to aging healthfully and wisely.
Published in
Sharecare Radio
Wednesday, 27 May 2015 10:11
Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Is One Better than the Other?
Published in
Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Friday, 06 March 2015 07:45
Depression in the Elderly, There is Hope
Published in
Centra Healthy Radio
Monday, 01 December 2014 08:00
A Degenerative Illness: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Roughly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease annually. Do you know the early symptoms?
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GTL
Monday, 18 August 2014 12:22
A Degenerative Illness: Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Roughly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease annually. Do you know the early symptoms?
Published in
Staying Well
Friday, 15 August 2014 10:22
Malnourished in the ER: Why Are Seniors Not Eating?
According to a recent study, many older adults who visit the ER are either malnourished or at risk for malnutrition.
Published in
The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show