Best The Gerontological Society of America Podcasts (2024)

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ACHIEVE: A Landmark Study of the Effect of Hearing Intervention on Brain Health in Older Adults 34:12

2M ago34:12

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In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Dr. Frank Lin, co-primary investigator of the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders, or ACHIEVE, study discusses this landmark study examining the effect of hearing intervention on brain health. ACHIEVE is a multicenter randomized trial to determine if treating hearing loss in older adults redu…

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Stuck in the Middle: What Belly Fat Is Doing To Your Health 18:59

3M ago18:59

18:59

The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) developed the report “Stuck in the Middle” to address all aspects of obesity, including but not limited to causes, effects, statistical profiles, myths and misconceptions, public policy, ways to address obesity, resources for managing obesity, barriers to accessing a full continuum of care, and m…

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Alter - Empowering African American Churches to Support Members with Dementia and Their Families 17:07

3M ago17:07

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The Alter program is a nurse-led, dementia-friendly congregation program aimed at empowering African American churches to serve all members, including those living with dementia and their families. Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, developed the Alter program to increase dementia awareness; develop a supportive, faith-based dementia-friendly infras…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: Thailand [6/6] 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Thailand [Episode 6] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and …

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: Ghana [5/6] 36:57

3M ago36:57

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Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Ghana [Episode 5] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and pop…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: Ethiopia [4/6] 32:24

3M ago32:24

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Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Ethiopia [Episode 4] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and …

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: East Jerusalem [3/6] 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Caring for Palestinians Living in East Jerusalem [Episode 3] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced …

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: China [2/6] 53:43

3M ago53:43

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Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: China [Episode 2] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and pop…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults: Brazil [1/6] 28:25

3M ago28:25

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Understanding Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Six Developing Countries/Regions: Brazil [Episode 1] Download the Transcript The impact of population aging is universally recognized and has been extensively studied in wealthier, developed regions. But we know much less about how aging is experienced by low- and middle-income countries and po…

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GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series: Insights from Interns - Episode 4 33:59

4M ago33:59

33:59

This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former policy intern Bailee Brekke (’23) as she speaks with the 2021 interns, Lei Chen and Kaleigh Ligus, about their internship experience and how it has impacted their current work. Guest Bios: Lei Chen, PhD,…

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GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series: Insights from Interns - Episode 3 9:21

4M ago9:21

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This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former policy intern Christina Mu (’23) as she speaks with the 2019 intern, Haley Gallo Sutherland, about her internship experience and how it has impacted her current work. Haley was the inaugural intern at th…

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Addressing Brain Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities 27:05

4M ago27:05

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In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, our guest shares challenges and opportunities around brain health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. He provides insights into the Healthy Brain Initiative’s Road Map for Indian Country and discusses success stories with indigenous communities addressing dementia issues. Finally, he outlin…

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An Obesity Bill of Rights: Promoting Person-Centered Quality Obesity Care 24:54

4M ago24:54

24:54

The National Consumers League and National Council on Aging worked with health leaders and obesity specialists to establish a set of rights so people with obesity will be screened, diagnosed, counseled and effectively treated for their overweight and obesity based on medical treatment guidelines. During the Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, lead…

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Nonpharmacological Strategies to Support Behaviors Experienced by People Living with Dementia 21:55

4M ago21:55

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Most individuals with dementia experience behavioral symptoms during their disease trajectory. These symptoms are troubling to the person living with dementia, their care partners, and others such as family members or those living in congregate living settings. In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson, a Board-Certifie…

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Physical Activity and Older Adults 31:38

5M ago31:38

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This Momentum Discussion podcast episode addresses the importance of physical activity for longevity and independence, challenges older adults may face when exercising and their solutions, and suggestions on how to get started with incorporating routine exercise into one’s life. Download the transcript Guests: Kathryn N. Porter Starr, PhD, MS, RDN …

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Kickstarting Brain Health Conversations about LGBTQ+ Older Adults 17:59

6M ago17:59

17:59

In this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, Dan Stewart, MSG, Long-Term Care Equality Index program co-lead and associate director of the Aging Equality Project at the HRC Foundation, discusses considerations aimed at ensuring equitable and person-centered care for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and ensuring LGBTQ+ inclusion in the healthcare…

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Addressing Brain Health in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities 16:43

6M ago16:43

16:43

Certain groups of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) develop dementia at rates similar to older adults in the general population. However, adults with certain conditions, such as Down syndrome, develop Alzheimer's disease at greater rates. During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, our guest discusses this iss…

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Kickstarting Brain Health Conversations with Diverse Older Adults: A Discussion with Dr. Carl Hill 25:27

6M ago25:27

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In this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, Dr. Carl V. Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the Alzheimer's Association provides insights into race, ethnicity, and Alzheimer's in America and shares information about barriers and facilitators to quality dementia care for all populations. He discusses how to successfully engage i…

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The Chronic Disease of Obesity 33:25

6M ago33:25

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During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, interprofessional experts examine obesity as a disease and discuss the need to intently treat individuals with obesity using guideline-based and standard-informed interprofessional and multifaceted plans of care. They share insights into the unique needs of older adults living with obesity, and they …

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Detecting and Addressing Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Improving Lives for Older Adults and their Caregivers 23:38

6M ago23:38

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In this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, interprofessional experts from Emory Integrated Memory Care discuss the common neuropsychiatric condition of agitation in Alzheimer's disease (AAD) and how it impacts individuals living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. They discuss challenges to detecting AAD and share how detecting and treating th…

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GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series: Insights from Interns - Episode 2 48:00

7M ago48:00

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This episode is part of a continued series that will provide insights into the experiences of GSA Policy Interns from various cohorts. Join former Policy interns as they delve into details on how and where to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.By The Gerontological Society of America

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Financial Aspects of Caregiving 18:39

7M ago18:39

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More than 90% of caregivers are also financial caregivers, defined as either contributing direct financial support or coordinating some or all their loved one’s money-related matters. Managing someone’s finances is complex and can extend for months or even years, both during the care recipient’s life and often well beyond the death of a loved one. …

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GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series: Insights from Interns - Intro Episode 6:15

8M ago6:15

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In the inaugural episode of the GSA Policy Intern Podcast Series, meet the 2023 GSA Summer Policy Interns. Alisha Thompson, Bailee Brekke, and Christina Mu, who have aptly named themselves Team ABC, briefly introduce themselves and the series. The series aims to share the experiences of GSA Policy Interns both past and prese nt, provide insights on…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Aging in the Company of Animals: A Journey of Recognition and Research of the Human-Animal Bond 34:21

8M ago34:21

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The podcast episode will tell specific stories to illustrate the wide range of work members of the interest group are conducting on the impact of human-animal interaction and aging. The members of this group represent the interdisciplinary nature of both gerontology and anthrozoology (i.e., the field of human-animal interaction). This episode will …

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Aging and Oral Health Research: Insights from the 2023 AADOCR Meeting within a Meeting 28:48

8M ago28:48

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This Momentum Discussion podcast provides insight into the “Aging and Oral Health Research “Meeting within a Meeting” held during the March 2023 American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Annual Meeting. Learn about the primary objectives and outcomes of the meeting and the impact of loneliness and isolation in older adults an…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Excellence in Minority Aging: The Championship of Howard University’s Soccer Team and the Man Who Took Them There 54:35

8M ago54:35

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Eighty-one year old Lincoln Phillips is a former soccer coach at Howard University who led the men's team to win its first NCAA Division I Championship in 1971. He is also the first Black professional soccer coach in US history and the first Black coach to win an NCAA tournament. His story has been documented on ESPN’s SportsCenter of this historic…

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GSA Interest Group Podcast: Aging is Becoming a Nobody 17:39

9M ago17:39

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Dr. Harry R. Moody joins the GSA Religion, Spirituality, and Aging Interest Group to share religious concerns and spiritual insights on paths to being a nobody. Listen for more as we plumb depths of storytelling, scientific research, public health, wisdom, love and aging. We hope our conversation will help hearts come alive, even for a tiny second.…

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Meeting the Needs of Diverse Caregivers 16:51

9M ago16:51

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According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 11 million Americans provide an estimated 18 billion hours of unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. In 2022, this care was valued at $339 billion. Most of these caregivers are women, and many caregivers are from diverse and underserved communities. In this Momentum Discussion podc…

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The Gerontologist Podcast: Automated Vehicles for People with Dementia with Dr. Shabnam Haghzare 23:20

10M ago23:20

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Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Shabnam Haghzare, PhD about her paper, “Can Automated Vehicles Be Useful to Persons Living With Dementia? The Perspectives of Care Partners of People Living With Dementia”, published in The Gerontologist last year. Dr. Haghzare completed this work as part of her doctoral dissertation in biomedical engineering at the Unive…

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Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease: Reflections of a Care Partner 26:38

11M ago26:38

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Agitation can be described as increased, often undirected, motor activity, restlessness, aggressiveness, and emotional distress. It may include nonaggressive behaviors such as pacing, repetitious movements, and general restlessness, or it may manifest as physically or verbally aggressive behaviors. It is one of the most distressing behavioral and p…

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Cognitive Aging and Optimizing Cognitive Health 19:26

11M ago19:26

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According to the McKnight Brain Research Foundation website, “there is growing hope and expectation that it’s possible to maintain cognitive health later in life, allowing people to age independently and enjoy the benefits of a fuller life.” During this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, a member of the Foundation’s Boa…

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Why an Early Diagnosis of Dementia Matters 29:37

11M ago29:37

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Early detection of dementia leads to better outcomes for individuals with dementia and their care partners. It allows them to potentially benefit from a variety of care interventions, make decisions about their care, and tap into community resources to enhance their quality of life and function. Despite this, the Alzheimer’s Association reported th…

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Improving Dementia Care Practices - A Health System Approach 21:01

11M ago21:01

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In their special report, Alzheimer’s Detection in the Primary Care Setting: Paving a Path Forward, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that despite a strong belief among older adults that brief cognitive assessments are important and that early detection of cognitive problems is beneficial, only half are being assessed for cognitive decline, and m…

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GSA Policy Profile: The State of Medical Use of Cannabidiol in Older Adults in 2023 29:26

1y ago29:26

29:26

The use of cannabis among older adults is increasing in the United States. While cannabis use has been suggested to help alleviate chronic symptoms experienced by older adults, its potential adverse effects may lead to unintended consequences, including increased acute healthcare utilization related to its use. This GSA Policy Profile delves into w…

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Combating Bias to Promote Comprehensive Obesity Care for Older Adults 25:55

1y ago25:55

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People with obesity often experience bias due to their weight which can negatively impact their overall health and well-being. Older adults may have faced weight bias for many years, including from their healthcare providers, their families, and themselves. In addition to the weight bias being prevalent in healthcare, it also permeates places of em…

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GSA Section Podcast: Who’s (Not) in the House? 37:48

1y ago37:48

37:48

A staffing crisis in long-term care has created challenges for residents, caregivers, and direct care workers. Despite the decreasing number of cases of COVID-19, interest in long-term care employment continues to dwindle. This staffing crisis, which resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a chronic problem. This podcast episode will featur…

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The Gerontologist Podcast: TikTok and Ageism with Dr. Reuben Ng 29:23

1y ago29:23

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Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Reuben Ng at the Le Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore about two papers on ageism on TikTok published in The Gerontologist. In "Not Too Old for TikTok: How Older Adults Are Reframing Aging", he and his co-author examine how older adults use TikTok, and in "Hostility Toward Baby Boomers …

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Kickstarting Body Size Conversations in Older Adults with Obesity 15:50

1y ago15:50

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Kickstarting the obesity conversation with older adults requires an understanding of the pathophysiology of overweight and obesity in conjunction with an appreciation for communication concerns that affect conversations with older adults. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jason Lofton of Lofton Family Clinic and Wellness in De Queen, AR discusses import…

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The Gerontologist Podcast: Assessing Age-Friendly Communities with Dr. Kathy Black 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

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Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Kathy Black at the University of South Florida about her article, "Assessing Age-Friendly Community Progress: What Have We Learned?", which appeared in the special issue of The Gerontologist, Age-Friendly Environments. Dr. Black's article led off the special issue and summarized the overall performance of age-friendly…

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Enhancing Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

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Early detection of dementia is vital, and it allows people living with dementia to receive comprehensive care to address symptoms, build a care team, participate in supportive services, access community supports, and potentially access disease-modifying treatments or enroll in clinical trials. With early detection of cognitive impairment and disclo…

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Risk-Based Strategies for Referrals to Community Services for Older Adults with Dementia and their Care Partners 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

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A person living with dementia and their care partner often have needs for a variety of community supports that enables them to achieve their greatest potential function and quality of life. This podcast episode addresses the fourth step of the KAER Framework: Refer for Community Services. Our guests discuss how interdisciplinary care teams in prima…

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Reimbursement as a Pathway for Quality Dementia Care 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Appropriate reimbursement for detection, evaluation, and diagnosis of dementia as well as for care planning and ongoing care of individuals with cognitive impairment and dementia is possible. In fact, pathways to appropriate reimbursement well align with evidence-based guidelines for care and expectations around quality. To ensure well-coordinated …

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GSA Section Podcast: How Differential State and Federal Policies in Long-Term Care Influence the Staffing Crisis 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

State and federal policies influence care delivery in long-term care facilities in a variety of ways. Following the President’s 2022 State of the Union Address, the White House Fact Sheet: Protecting Seniors by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes highlighted four new initiatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medic…

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GSA Section Podcast: Moral Distress in Long-Term Care Employees 47:43

1+ y ago47:43

47:43

Amid persistently inadequate numbers of direct care workers for resident care, long-term care administrators and staff members continue in their attempts to provide care for residents. The staffing crisis has led to regulatory issues, new sanctions from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and benchmarks for quality of care while facilit…

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GSA Policy Profile: The State of Obesity Care: Better Policies for Older Adults 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

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A chronic and often untreated disease, obesity has emerged over the past half century as a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States and many other countries worldwide. Despite the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease, public policies limit access to a full range of obesity care services for many individuals who would bene…

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Culturally Congruent Care for Hispanic Older Adults with Obesity 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

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It is vital that health care professionals supporting older adults on their weight loss journey recognize the importance of cultural differences as well as differences in risk based on age, race, or ethnicity. Cultural preferences and views about larger body sizes should also be respected. In this podcast episode, Dr. Rodolfo Galindo, an expert rev…

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Nutritional Needs of Older Adults with Obesity 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

18:55

We all experience normal physiological and metabolic changes as we age, including loss of muscle mass, that can impact functioning and quality of life. When combined with obesity or overweight, these changes can be magnified, causing even greater functional losses and decreases in quality of life. An all-too-often approach of simply limiting calori…

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GSA Policy Profile: Impact of the New FDA Regulation on Hearing Aids for Older Adults 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

Research shows the impact of poor hearing and hearing loss on older adults – such as poor daily communication, cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation. We know that all too often the high cost of hearing aids, which have not been covered by Medicare, discouraged millions of Americans from buying the devices. In fact, it is estimated tha…

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The Gerontologist Podcast: ”American Dementia” with Drs. Daniel George and Peter Whitehouse 27:43

2y ago27:43

27:43

Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Drs. Daniel George at Penn State College of Medicine and Peter Whitehouse at Case Western Reserve University about their co-authored book, “American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society,” published last year by Johns Hopkins University Press. Information about the book can be found at http://www.AmericanDementia…

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The Gerontologist Podcast: Workforce Issues in Long-Term Care with Dr. Laura Wagner 42:53

2y ago42:53

42:53

Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Laura Wagner, a nurse and researcher from University of California, San Francisco, about two papers from the special issue of The Gerontologist, Workforce Special Issue on the Workforce, which was published in June 2021: 1. Medical Staffing Organization and Quality of Care Outcomes in Post-acute Care Settings by L. M.…

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