Elder Health Connection

Caroline Morris

Welcome to Elder Health Connection, a podcast where I gather innovators in elder healthcare to discuss their unique perspectives on caregiving and care receiving. My name is Caroline Morris and I use my combined experience in biochemistry, physical therapy, health coaching, and growing up next door to my grandparents, to dig deep into the complexities of aging and then draw out practical solutions that can fit into your life. I record this show from my home in Alexandria, VA, sometimes with input from my dogs, Vinny and Barry. Thank you for joining us today!

  1. 01/16/2023

    What Do You Already Know

    Join Caroline for a discussion around the question “what do you already know?” This simple question can help us as we guide change in others and in ourselves, saving lots of headaches and moving the conversation forward.    Connect with Caroline:  https://carolinemorris.com

  2. 01/03/2023

    Realistic Health Behavior Change [039]

    Join Caroline for insights on how to achieve health behavior change in a realistic way. We discuss the Transtheoretical Model of Change and how it's relevant when you're trying to change your own behaviors or when you're guiding someone else through a change. Swap grand resolutions for realistic progressive change in 2023!   Connect with Caroline: https://carolinemorris.com

  3. 12/19/2022

    How I Am Planning For Caregiving [038]

    Join Caroline for a discussion on preparation for caregiving. We discuss how to gather information, manage overwhelm, and free up time for caregiving.

  4. 12/05/2022

    Planning for Dementia [037]

    Join Caroline and Brad Wenzel for a discussion on making a robust plan for caring for a parent with dementia. Brad shares with us the why, what, and how of planning for the future when dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s.   Brad Wenzel is the founder and CEO of My Aging Parent Plan, a multidisciplinary support program helping families confront Alzheimer’s and dementia by planning and strategizing for their loved one’s future. Better known as “Care Coach” among his clients, he's been a physical therapist working exclusively with seniors and their families for nearly 20 years. As a son to a father with dementia himself, Brad has been able to not only help other families on their journey with Alzheimer’s or dementia, but his own as well.   Resources Mentioned: Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Ep 23: Medication Safety and Deprescribing with Dr. DeLon Canterbury   Related Episodes: Ep 1: Memory and Communication Across the Lifespan with Alicia White Ep 2: Dignity in Dementia Care with Anne Stankewiecz Ep 5: Clear, Calm, Agile in Your Season of Life with Perry Brubaker  Ep 12: Advocating for What Matters with Sandra Eskew Capps Ep 21: My Top Tips for Navigating Healthcare Ep 22: Communication and Care Partners with Abbe Simon Ep 23: Medication Safety and Deprescribing with Dr. DeLon Canterbury Ep 25: Financial Health as We Age with Jason Hamilton Ep 28: Integrative Brain Health with Dr. Andrew Wong Ep 30: Home Care with Bella Desai and Latasha Williams  Ep 34: Aging Nervous System Connect with Brad: https://www.myagingparentplan.com/   Connect with Caroline:  Work with me  https://carolinemorris.com

  5. 11/28/2022

    Aging Digestion, Bowels, Bladder [036]

    Join Caroline for Part 5 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the digestive system, as well as bowel and bladder continence. We discuss common age related changes like nutrient absorption, digestive motility, constipation, and incontinence. We also talk about the role of physical therapy and health coaching in improving these systems with age.    Courses:  Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses   Related Episodes: Ep 32 Aging Bones and Joints Ep 33 Aging Muscles Ep 34 Aging Nervous System Ep 35 Aging Heart and Lungs Further Reading: Soenen, S., Rayner, C. K., Jones, K. L., & Horowitz, M. (2016). The ageing gastrointestinal tract. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 19(1), 12–18. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000238 Ranson, R. N., & Saffrey, M. J. (2015). Neurogenic mechanisms in bladder and bowel ageing. Biogerontology, 16(2), 265–284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-015-9554-3    Work with me  https://carolinemorris.com

  6. 11/06/2022

    Aging Heart and Lungs [035]

    Join Caroline for Part 4 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. We discuss common age related changes to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs with age. We also talk about the role of exercise in improving these systems with age. Courses: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses Related Episodes: Ep 32 Aging Bones and Joints Ep 33 Aging Muscles Ep 34 Aging Nervous System Ep 16 Exercise for Your Heart and Brain Ep 14 High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? Further Reading: ● Paneni, F., Diaz Cañestro, C., Libby, P., Lüscher, T. F., & Camici, G. G. (2017). The Aging Cardiovascular System: Understanding It at the Cellular and Clinical Levels. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 69(15), 1952–1967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.01.064 ● Lalley P. M. (2013). The aging respiratory system--pulmonary structure, function and neural control. Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 187(3), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2013.03.012 Work with me https://carolinemorris.com

  7. 10/24/2022

    Aging Nervous System [034]

    Join Caroline for Part 3 of our “What is Aging?” series covering the nervous system. In this episode we give an overview of what is happening at the cellular level inside the nervous system as we age and the implications for learning and memory, as well as neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.    Episodes on Aging:  Ep 32 - Aging Bones & Joints Ep 33 - Aging Muscles   Episodes on Brain Health:  Ep 28 - Integrative Brain Health with Dr. Andrew Wong Ep 22- Communication and Care Partners with Abbe Simon Ep 16 - Exercise for Your Heart and Brain with Laura Mesches Ep 6 - Parkinson’s Practicalities with Nicole Reynolds Ep 2 - Dignity in Dementia Care with Anne Stankiewicz Ep 1 - Memory and Communication Across the Lifespan with Alicia White   Further Reading:  Todorova, V., & Blokland, A. (2016). Mitochondria and Synaptic Plasticity in the Mature and Aging Nervous System. Current Neuropharmacology, 15(1), 166–173. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159x14666160414111821   Work with Caroline: Schedule an intro call: https://morrisclinicpt.janeapp.com https://carolinemorris.com

  8. 10/10/2022

    Aging Muscles [033]

    Join Caroline for Part 2 of our “What is Aging?” series on Muscle Aging. We cover changes to the structure and strength of our muscles, some of the underlying processes, and how to improve muscle strength well into your 90s. Learn more: Dao T, Green AE, Kim YA, et al. Sarcopenia and Muscle Aging: A Brief Overview. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2020;35(4):716-732. doi:10.3803/EnM.2020.405 Schedule a consultation with Caroline https://carolinemorris.com

See All (40)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Welcome to Elder Health Connection, a podcast where I gather innovators in elder healthcare to discuss their unique perspectives on caregiving and care receiving. My name is Caroline Morris and I use my combined experience in biochemistry, physical therapy, health coaching, and growing up next door to my grandparents, to dig deep into the complexities of aging and then draw out practical solutions that can fit into your life. I record this show from my home in Alexandria, VA, sometimes with input from my dogs, Vinny and Barry. Thank you for joining us today!

Information

  • Creator
    Caroline Morris
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Elder Health Connection