Boomers Today

Boomers Today
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Boomers Today

Boomers Today is a talk show where experts are interviewed on many of the issues facing boomers and an aging population.

  1. Prevent the Risk of Falls Now

    18 DE OUT.

    Prevent the Risk of Falls Now

    Dr. Gradman graduated from Harvard Medical School with honors. He moved to California and completed his postgraduate studies at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he practiced vascular surgery for over forty years. His book, “The Fall Guy, How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day,” is a primer on fall prevention. It blends humor, vignettes, and many anecdotes along with useful and thorough advice for adults and seniors. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/ "Fall Guy" great gift at www.wgradman.com

    34min
  2. Connecting Families with Senior-Friendly Technology

    11 DE OUT.

    Connecting Families with Senior-Friendly Technology

    Costin Tuculescu is co-founder and CEO of ONSCREEN, Inc. with over 20 years of experience in technology. He is passionate about innovation and fostering the growth of the tech ecosystem and leads the company in providing an innovative TV-based platform that not only connects older adults with their loved ones but also enhances their well-being through automated wellness check-ins, telehealth capabilities, and an AI companion. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    29min
  3. Teepa Snow on the Past, Present and Future of Dementia Care

    4 DE OUT.

    Teepa Snow on the Past, Present and Future of Dementia Care

    Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia or other forms of brain change. Teepa is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her philosophy is reflective of her education, work experience, medical research, and first-hand caregiving experiences. Her advocacy efforts led her to the development of the GEMS® State Model for understanding the progression of dementia and changes in abilities. She also created the Positive Approach to Care® training strategies, which are effective techniques for anyone seeking to optimize care and support for those living with brain change. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    34min
  4. Emergency Departments Best Serving Older Adults

    20 DE SET.

    Emergency Departments Best Serving Older Adults

    LaToria Woods is an experienced acute care adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist with a robust background in emergency nursing education and practice for the last 24 years. Currently serving as a Nursing Content Specialist in the Education Division at the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), she plays a pivotal role in developing educational resources for emergency nurses. LaToria also serves as the Staff Liaison for both the Emergency Nursing Advanced Practice Advisory Council and the Geriatric Committee Volunteer Groups at ENA. Her dedication to enhancing emergency nursing education underscores her passion for ensuring that geriatric patients receive the highest quality of care, ultimately leading to optimal health outcomes. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today

    29min
  5. Normal Cognitive Aging or Dementia?

    13 DE SET.

    Normal Cognitive Aging or Dementia?

    Dr. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007 at age 53 and died in 2016 after a 9-year journey. Ed was a practicing academic radiation oncologist for 23 years, specializing in the treatment of adults and children with brain cancer. In 2010, inspired by Rebecca’s journey, his medical interest shifted to dementia diagnosis and treatment, and with his additional training in mental health counseling, he founded the Memory Counseling Program in 2011, part of the Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and the Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Program serves individuals, couples, and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia. Dr. Shaw has also authored four books on Dementia which we will discuss shortly. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    31min
  6. Hearing from the Federal Government on Scams

    6 DE SET.

    Hearing from the Federal Government on Scams

    Lisa Weintraub Schifferle is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Older Americans. The CFPB is a United States Government Agency. She leads the Managing Someone Else’s Money financial caregiving program as well as the Money Smart for Older Adults scam awareness program. She also supports the Office’s work to combat elder financial exploitation through network collaboration and age-friendly banking. Lisa’s career in consumer protection spans more than 25 years. Before coming to the CFPB, she worked at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she trained consumers, business and advocates on scams, identity theft, and cybersecurity. She also served as the FTC’s Identity Theft Coordinator and litigated fraud and data security cases. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    32min
  7. Capturing Family Legacies via Virtual Reality

    23 DE AGO.

    Capturing Family Legacies via Virtual Reality

    Trent Spivey is the founder of Living Memory, where he works with families to preserve their elders' stories and legacies with the power of immersive media. By combining cutting-edge technology and a thoughtful series of personal interviews, Trent helps people tell their story in their own words while creating priceless records that families and communities will cherish for years to come. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    29min
  8. Preventative Memory Issues

    17 DE AGO.

    Preventative Memory Issues

    James Siberski, MS, CMC, is a retired assistant professor, coordinator of Gerontological Education and Director of Geriatric Care Management at Misericordia University, in Pennsylvania. He is an affiliate member of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, is certified in Gerontology by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. He is an editorial advisory board member of Today’s Geriatric Medicine, a prior member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, and a prior member of the Board of Directors of the Greater PA Alzheimer’s Association. He has multiple publications, lectures and consults in geriatric/psychiatric/intellectual disability populations. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

    38min
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Boomers Today is a talk show where experts are interviewed on many of the issues facing boomers and an aging population.

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  • Criado por
    Boomers Today
  • Anos de atividade
    2014 - 2024
  • Episódios
    419
  • Classificação
    Livre
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    © Copyright Boomers Today
  • Site do podcast
    Boomers Today

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