Edge of Aging

Edge of Aging
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Edge of Aging

A podcast that aims to open minds by examining aging, caregiving, and the intersection of healthcare as an opportunity to reshape how we partner in care. Thought leaders Cooper Linton and Nicole Clagett are reimagining aging and eldercare one idea at a time.

  1. 07/15/2021

    What if we rethink emergency medical services? Part 2

    Cooper and Nicole conclude their conversation with David Wright, as they continue to discuss how emergency medical services be improved. David is with Washington University in St. Louis, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and an EMS Physician Assistant.

    16 min

  2. 05/03/2021

    What if we never changed our lives after an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Part 2

    Nicole and Cooper conclude their conversation with Maureen Gilchrist. Maureen shares her biggest lessons as a caregiver for her mother and her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

    14 min

  3. 04/14/2021

    What if we never changed our lives after an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Part 1

    Nicole and Cooper welcome Maureen Gilchrist, as she tells the story of her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis and her unique journey as a family caregiver.

    25 min

  4. 03/22/2021

    What if we concentrated on our last 8,000 days?

    Nicole and Cooper welcome author Lee Gutkind, as he discusses his book 'My Last Eight Thousand Days' and how introspection and health care come together.

    17 min

  5. 02/08/2021

    What if aging Americans in rural areas had better access to care?

    Access to care is a complex issue for aging Americans in rural areas. Cooper and Nicole welcome Dr. Robyn Stone, Senior Vice President of  Research at LeadingAge and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston. Together they discuss why this has been such a challenging problem to solve. You can learn more about Dr. Stone's work here: https://www.ltsscenter.org/promoting-quality-of-life-among-rural-older-adults/

    19 min

  6. 01/18/2021

    What if we questioned the role of race in care access and outcomes?

    Ambrish Pandey, M.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, once again joins Cooper and Nicole. This time they discuss the role of race in care access and a study that challenges common misconceptions.

    18 min

  7. 01/04/2021

    What if we viewed the health care system with a spirit of curiosity?

    Nicole and Cooper are joined by Ambrish Pandey, M.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Together they explore his research into how care in a home setting factors into home care economics and overall outcomes.

    18 min
  8. What if we could fix the failures of our elder care system?

    12/07/2020

    What if we could fix the failures of our elder care system?

    Nicole and Cooper discuss the inherent challenges of the elder care system with Stephanie Erickson. Stephanie is a clinical social worker, family caregiving expert, and author of the book 'Plan of Aging Well: Building a Team to Provide Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support as We Age'.

    12 min
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A podcast that aims to open minds by examining aging, caregiving, and the intersection of healthcare as an opportunity to reshape how we partner in care. Thought leaders Cooper Linton and Nicole Clagett are reimagining aging and eldercare one idea at a time.

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  • Creator
    Edge of Aging
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Edge of Aging

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