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Aging TogetherS2E07: Planner or Procrastinator? A Guide for When to Start Preparing Your Home for Aging in PlaceSend us a textAre you a planner or a procrastinator when it comes to preparing your home for aging in place? Did you know that nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, but only a third actually plan for it? With 77% of adults 50 and older wanting to remain in their homes for the long term, it's a question we all need to consider. Yet, many of us put off these crucial modifications until it's too late. Today, our guest will guide us through the when, why, and how of adapting...2024-08-151h 04
Aging TogetherS2E06: Digital Literacy & Older Adults: Navigating Social Media & Online Care PlatformsSend us a textDid you know that only 60% of seniors aged 65 and older use the internet, with many struggling to navigate the complexities of social media and online care platforms? In today's hyper-connected world, where 89% of American adults use the internet and 58% of WHO Member States have implemented digital health strategies, the ability to navigate online platforms is crucial, especially in healthcare. With the surge in telemedicine and health apps, patients and providers alike are facing new challenges in digital literacy. Our guest today will shed light on how we can bridge the digital divide and...2024-07-1550 min
Aging TogetherS2E05: Understanding Long-Term Care Options: Assisted Living vs Skilled Nursing FacilitiesSend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Regina Asihene & I talk about assisted and skilled nursing facilities.Dr. Asihene, MD is a highly accomplished specialist in internal medicine with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. She completed her medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine and her residency at The Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Asihene has extensive experience in primary care, hospice care, and medical education, having served in various roles including Medical Director at Mystic Health Center (now Mass Gen), as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and...2024-06-1552 min
Aging TogetherS2E04: Caring for Dementia: How to Navigate Health Issues & HospitalizationsSend us a textIn this episode, Rachel & I talk about navigating health challenges and hospitalizations with persons living with dementia.Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP is an occupational therapist and the founder and owner of Dementia Consulting and the Dementia Collaborative LLC. Rachel is certified in Skills2Care® for caregivers of individuals living with dementia, and she is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Rachel is also a certified master trainer of Skills2Care® through Jefferson Elder Care and trains occupational therapists in the Skills2Care® program. She is also currently a volunteer adv...2024-05-151h 02
Aging TogetherS2E03: Fall Recovery: A Journey from Caregiver to EntrepreneurSend us a textSteve Powell is the founder of IndeeLift, the leading manufacturer of human floor lifts that are designed to safely and comfortably lift seniors or others with mobility issues off the floor after falling.Like millions of Americans, Steve was a caregiver for his aging parents as their health deteriorated. Both of Steve’s parents were determined to age at home, but they each struggled with routine falls, which would leave them stuck on the floor for hours with no way to get back up. Eager to help, Steve invented a device ca...2024-04-1545 min
Aging TogetherS2E02: Hospitalizations & Self-Advocacy: How to Plan Ahead for an Unfortunate EmergencySend us a textThis month we’re hearing from Dr. Monique Nugent, a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She is also the author of Prescription for Admission: A Doctor’s Guide for Navigating the Hospital, Advocating for Yourself, and Having a Better Hospitalization, a complete guide providing the critical information you need to navigate the hospital. With her advice, readers can stay calm, feel confident, and focus on healing after a health crisis. Dr. Nugent is passionate about advocating for every patient by w...2024-03-1557 min
Aging TogetherS2E01: Kickstart Your 2024 Health & Wellness Goals with Dr. Maria CristinaSend us a textDr. Maria Cristina is a health and wellness coach for women 50 years and older. She is the founder and owner of Sheehan Health & Wellness. Her journey began at age 69 when she found herself aging typically, slowing down, gaining weight, and feeling that the decline she was experiencing was inevitable. At the age of 69, she stepped away from her academic career, where she served as a CEO for 20 years, and into the world of fitness. Today, at the age of 77, she is a natural body fitness competitor winning multiple gold and silver m...2024-02-1547 min
Aging TogetherEP050: We did It! Season Finale: Reflections & Gratitude for Season 1Send us a textWow, what a year! This episode is the last episode of Season 1, 2023. In this episode, I provide a broad overview of the year/season, share my gratitude, and introduce the upcoming changes and launch of Season 2, 2024. If you listened to any of the 50 episodes this year and found even one of them valuable, please help me out by liking, subscribing, rating, and sharing a review. It truly helps me continue doing this work!Support the show2023-12-3103 min
Aging TogetherEP049: Aging with HIV/AIDS: Insights into Health, Stigma, & Support (World AIDS Awareness Month)Send us a textDecember is World AIDS Awareness Month. While the face of the AIDS epidemic has evolved over the years, the challenges faced by older adults living with this condition remain significant. As advocates for health and wellness, it's imperative to recognize the unique intersection of aging and HIV/AIDS, addressing the needs and concerns of this demographic.In this episode, I review the history and significance of World AIDS Awareness Month, its relevance to our aging population, challenges faced by older adults living with AIDS, and strategies for health and wellness for...2023-12-2416 min
Aging TogetherEP048: How to Navigate the Holidays with Aging Relatives: Managing Culture & TraditionSend us a textDecember is full of holidays in our melting pot of cultures, religions, and traditions. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, approximately 30 different holidays are celebrated across the United States. For many, these holidays are a time to bring the family together, with relatives of all generations and extensions of marriage. For many families, this means a juggling act between kids and parents. The holidays bring warmth, joy, and a sense of togetherness, yet they can also pose unique challenges, especially for families with aging members. As an occupational therapist specializing in...2023-12-1707 min
Aging TogetherEP047: 75 Years of Universal Human Rights: Application to Aging CommunitiesSend us a textDecember is Universal Human Rights Month. Universal Human Rights Month commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This landmark document serves as a foundational framework emphasizing the inalienable rights of every individual regardless of race, gender, age, or creed. It articulates fundamental freedoms, dignity, equality, and the right to live free from discrimination and abuse. With so many people being denied basic universal human rights around the world right now, it’s hard to minimize it to one group of...2023-12-1017 min