Aging Matters

Cheryl Beversdorf is the producer and host of AGING MATTERS, which features interviews with experts on issues of interest to older adults and their families.

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Read the AGING MATTERS Newsletter to keep up with JUNE's podcasts and TV show episode!

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NEW PODCAST!!

Cheryl speaks w/ Charanjit Khurana, MD, Interventional Cardiologist and Vascular Specialist (VHC Health Physicians), about causes, risk factors, and signs/symptoms of carotid artery disease, how it can lead to a stroke, and more.

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NEW PODCAST!!

Cheryl speaks w/ Jen Teague, Director for Health Coverage and Benefits (@NCOAging), about the NCOA interactive benefits participation map showing numbers of older adults missing out on life saving benefits programs, and more.

LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/kHtQcQO2fT

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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.

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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!

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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: https://t.co/0jyc6PP4eG

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#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!

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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: https://t.co/yxqH5Eq9F0

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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.

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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: https://t.co/XavcBYzsd5

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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!

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Read the AGING MATTERS Newsletter to keep up with MAY's podcasts and TV show episode!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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: https://t.co/tzQ25NTPsA

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#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!

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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: https://t.co/wdwO5pTRy5