Boomers Today

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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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A Better Approach to Memory Care

Teresa Youngstrom is a seasoned Registered Nurse and Dementia Specialist. She has almost 40 years of Clinical and Leadership experience. She became intensely focused on Memory Care when it touched her own family. Teresa is a PAC Certified Independent Trainer under Teepa Snow. Her passion for improving the lives of people living with Dementia led her to start her own business in 2018, “A Better Approach to Memory Care”, where she provides staff training, family consulting, professional education and a podcast called, “Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom.”. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

51min
11 DE NOV.

Your Legacy - What to Know Before You Go

Dr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, and many other prominent positions. She is an award-winning, best-selling author of the book, “Are You Ready?: How to Build a Legacy to Die For” as well as being an international speaker on the topics of grief, conflict and legacy planning. She has also suffered many personal losses, including the deaths by suicide of her mother and son and the death by broken heart of her husband after their son’s death. Her most important role now is mother to her two surviving children and grandmother to 6 precious grandchildren. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

29min
6 DE NOV.

Slowing Down the Aging Brain

Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in brain aging and brain health. She has a Master’s in Gerontological Studies from Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Patricia is certified as a brain health coach and received a certification in Neuroscience and Wellness through Dr. Sarah McKay and the Neuroscience Academy. My Boomer Brain is the vehicle Patricia utilizes to teach, coach, and consult about brain aging, brain health, and living a brain-healthy lifestyle. Her book, The Boomer Brain, educates boomers on strategies to live a brain-healthy lifestyle and prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

34min
30 DE OUT.

Wine, Women & Dementia - Celebrating Caregivers

In 2016, Kitty Norton left her job as an NBC assistant editor in Los Angeles to walk, stumble, crawl with her dementia mother. While doing so, she authored the dementia caregiver blog Stumped Town Dementia, writing tales of dementia life for readers around the world. After Gloria Norton died from vascular dementia, Kitty created and directed the dementia family caregiver documentary, Wine, Women, & Dementia, in honor of her mother and to celebrate family caregivers; to let them know they are worthy of being seen, heard, and respected on this difficult road to the end of life. https://www.winewomenanddementia.com/ https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

34min
29 DE OUT.

Have We Reached Our Limit on Aging?

S. Jay Olshansky received his Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Chicago in 1984. He is currently a Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Research Associate at the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago and at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Chief Scientist at Lapetus Solutions, Inc. The focus of his research to date has been on estimates of the upper limits to human longevity, exploring the health and public policy implications associated with individual and population aging, forecasts of the size, survival, and age structure of the population, pursuit of the scientific means to slow aging in people (The Longevity Dividend), and global implications of the re-emergence of infectious and parasitic diseases. We’re going to talk about his recent paper titled, “Implausibility of radical life extension in humans in the twenty-first century,” which was recently recognized in the WSJ and NY Times. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

29min
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
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
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

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2 de mar.

abbierichieisseniorsavvy

I really enjoyed the latest episode on Other Health Risks Due To Hearing Loss. As a tech support specialist, I've seen first-hand the impacts of hearing loss with my clients. This episode was so informative! Thank you. Abbie Richie
Great!

08/01/2021

tommye w-c

A needed podcast with tons of great information.
Thank you!

20/09/2019

Dhfrdjb

What a wonderful podcast, please don't quit!
Awesome Podcast

17/08/2017

Brooke Craven

Frank host of The Aging Boomers highlights all aspects of senior living in this can’t miss podcast. The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!