32 episodes

America’s population is aging rapidly, and this podcast is here to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics related to healthy aging. The AGEC’s mission is to provide high-quality programs that support healthy aging in Arkansas. The AGEC is funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program under grant #U1QHP28723.

UAMS Age Wise (by the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative‪)‬ AGEC Team

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America’s population is aging rapidly, and this podcast is here to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics related to healthy aging. The AGEC’s mission is to provide high-quality programs that support healthy aging in Arkansas. The AGEC is funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program under grant #U1QHP28723.

    Utilizing Your Local Library with CALS

    Utilizing Your Local Library with CALS

    On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by Tameka Lee, Communications Director at the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) to discuss the wide variety of free services that CALS provides to Central Arkansans.



    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec

    • 26 min
    The Importance of Respite Care

    The Importance of Respite Care

    On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by Carolyn Berry (Outreach & Education) with Alzheimer's Arkansas to discuss the importance of respite care, and the positive impact it can have on both caregivers and their loved ones.

    For more information, visit Alzheimer's Arkansas online: alzark.org



    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec

    • 20 min
    Adaptive Exercises for Older Adults

    Adaptive Exercises for Older Adults

    On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) to discuss the importance of adaptive exercises in older adult health. Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery are Assistant Professors at ACHE’s School of Physical Therapy.


    For more information, visit Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) online: https://achehealth.edu



    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec

    • 16 min
    The Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

    The Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

    On this special episode of Age Wise, we discuss one of the world's most popular drinks: tea! Beyond being delicious and valuable to cultures all around the world, different types of tea have the potential to benefit you and your health. Tune in to hear how!



    Here, you can read the research we cite in this episode:

    3:09: tea history and snack pairings

    4:58: benefits of black tea

    5:47: benefits of green tea (article one and article two)

    6:33: benefits of oolong tea

    7:15: benefits of white and peppermint tea

    8:14: benefits of spearmint tea

    8:47: benefits of chamomile tea

    9:20: benefits of hibiscus tea (article one and article two)

    9:57: benefits of sage tea (article one and article two)



    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.edu
    FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/
    Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec
    Twitter: @uams_agec
    Instagram: @uams_agec

    • 11 min
    What’s New About Colorectal Cancer Screenings

    What’s New About Colorectal Cancer Screenings

    In this episode, learn the latest information about colorectal cancer screenings. Listen in to hear clips for our program with UAMS Department of Family & Preventive Medicine; and in particular, Partnerships in Colorectal Cancer Screening- Arkansas (PICS AR). Our guest speakers were  Marybeth Curtis, BSN, and Stacey George, MSN, APRN. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, you can call Community Health & Education at 501-650-4552.

    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.edu
    FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/
    Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec
    Twitter: @uams_agec
    Instagram: @uams_agec

    • 28 min
    Naloxone: Opioid Overdoses and How it Helps

    Naloxone: Opioid Overdoses and How it Helps

    In this episode, learn about the Arkansas Naloxone Project. Listen to clips from a discussion presented by Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane.

    On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

    Website: agec.uams.edu
    FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/
    Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec
    Twitter: @uams_agec
    Instagram: @uams_agec

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

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Great content!

Great content! This has been very helpful in helping relate to my patients and caregivers in the geriatrics space. I’d love to hear more about how to best utilized a pharmacist to help in the care of geriatrics!

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Tune in!

Aging never ends—this podcast is great because it highly regards healthy and graceful aging as an important way of life. UAMS Age Wise is full of great tips!

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