Aging Matters

In this CLASSIC episode, Zachary White, PhD, Co-Author, “The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver” and Terri Corcoran, Public Relations Chair, Well Spouse Association, and former spousal caregiver, talk about the impact of becoming a spousal caregiver, how caregiving changes priorities, and finding and providing support.

Conversation w/ Amir Rashidian, DC, Chiropractor, Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers, about how chiropractic care differs from traditional medical practice, health conditions chiropractors treat and adjustment techniques they use, and what to know when seeking chiropractic care.

Conversation w/ Steve Cone, Chief of Philanthropy, Marketing, and Communications, Capital Caring Health, about how palliative care and hospice care differ and information about hospice benefits, services, eligibility, care providers, payment, and care locations.

Conversation w/ Richard Hilburn, MD, General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, about basic components of holistic healthcare, how it’s used to assess older adult health care needs, holistic healthcare providers, and common treatments.

Conversation w/ Neil Caporaso, MD, Emeritus Professor, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, about prevalence, causes, and consequences of obesity among older adults; also, medication treatments and weight loss tips.

Conversation w/ Paul Barnett, JD, Elder Law Attorney and Principal, Manning, Murray, Barnett & Baxter, about hiring an elder law attorney and types of legal matters elder law attorneys handle for their clients.

Conversation w/ Kristina Pestana, MS, CNS, LDN, Nutrition and Wellness Services Director, Juno Wellness, about dietary supplements, including ingredients, health risks, benefits, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and recommendations for older adults.

Conversation w/ Nancy Long, RN, CRNP, Annapolis Volunteer Market Coordinator, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), about ovarian cancer types and stages, risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment, and prognosis; also, NOCC programs and services.

Conversation w/ Deputy Chief Wayne Vincent, head of the Community Engagement Division, Arlington County Police Department, about police community outreach units, police training, and how police address older adult issues to prevent harm and ensure wellbeing.

In this CLASSIC Aging Matters episode, host Cheryl Beversdorf talks with David Bernstein, MD, Geriatrician and Author of Senior Driving Dilemmas: Lifesaving Strategies, about warning signs for older adults to stop driving, and having the conversation with older relatives about turning over the keys.