Aging Matters

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FEATURED TV EPISODE!! Lora Pollari-Welbes, Executive Director (Encore Learning), talks about the organization’s educational courses, clubs, and activities. Catherine McCormick and Michael Stutts explain their experiences with Encore Learning as well. rebrand.ly/496e68

Benefits counselors provide free, expert guidance to individuals aged 60+ and Medicare-eligible individuals, helping them identify, apply for, and manage public and private benefits. Tune in next week to learn more about these counselors and services!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, Associate Professor (@umsop), about medical cannabis and related products, federal and state legal status, and what to know before using cannabis products. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/dccdef

#DidYouKnow that the most common use for medical cannabis is pain control? Although it isn't strong enough for severe pain, its allure stems from (1) being a much safer alternative to opiates and (2) replacing the need for NSAIDs like Advil. Tune in next week to learn more!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ John Lehr, President/CEO (Parkinson's Foundation), about causes, signs/symptoms, diagnosis/treatment options, approaches to manage symptoms, and recent research findings on Parkinson's Disease. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/b920b7

According to @NIH, some cases of Parkinson's Disease are inherited and can be traced to specific genetic variations, but researchers think it can come from both genes AND environmental factors. Tune in next week to learn more about Parkinson's Disease.

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Carol Siebert, OTD, FAOTA, Founder/President (The Home Remedy, PLLC), about gerontological occupational therapists, services they provide, and how they help older adults remain at home as long as possible. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/876b61

Occupational and physical therapy work hand in hand. While the latter focuses on improving physical skills, the former focuses on how those skills apply to an older adult's daily life activities. Tune in next week to learn more about gerontological occupational therapy!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Roy Remer, Exec. Director (Zen Caregiving Project) and Author, about family caregivers, approaches to help them care for themselves, and how Zen Caregiving serves as a practical companion for caregivers to care for others. rebrand.ly/0f45d1

NEW TV SHOW EPISODE!! Shawn Perry, Executive Producer and Host (The Senior Zone), talks about the launch of his weekly podcast program, production details, partnerships with various organizations, and activities the program sponsors in the community. rebrand.ly/5b8702

1 in 5 American adults are caregivers - and many have found themselves unprepared for this difficult and emotionally taxing task. Tune in next week to learn more about Roy Remer's Zen Caregiving - a motivational, therapeutic, and practical book written to support caregivers!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, Medical Consultant (@aeroflowurology), about bladder health problems of older adults, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to reduce and prevent these conditions. LISTEN NOW: rebrand.ly/9ddb8f

According to @NIHAging, there are 5 common ways to improve bladder health: 🧎Do pelvic floor exercises 🥤Drink enough fluids, especially water 🩲Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothing 🚽Use the bathroom when needed 🥘Watch what you eat Tune in next week to learn more!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Donna Butts, Senior Fellow (@GensUnited) and Author (Grandfamilies – Stories of Children and the Loving Relatives Who Raise Them), about grandfamilies, benefits and challenges of kinship caregiving, and more. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/bc42bd

#DidYouKnow that over 2.4 million children in the U.S. live in kinship families - situations where a grandparent, close family friend, or other adult relative are raising children whose parents could not do so? Tune in next week to learn more about this concept!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Andrew Molosky, President/CEO, and Franklin Guerrero, Executive Director/Chief Development Officer (Chapters Health System), about advanced illness and end-of-life care services. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/cfde8e

According to @CoalitionHPC, compassionate end-of-life care follows these key guidelines: 🩹Symptom Management 🗣️Communication 🫂Bereavement Services Tune in next week to learn more about compassionate end-of-life care!

NEW PODCAST!! Cheryl speaks w/ Natalie Vayo, CEO (Family Solutions For Care), about purchasing long-term care insurance, determining best policy coverage, and finding assistance when filing a long-term care insurance claim. LISTEN HERE: rebrand.ly/8300df

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