Aging Matters

Conversation with Michelle Thomas, Coordinator, Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) about the Medicare program, Medicare open enrollment, and VICAP services

Conversation with Robin Edwards, Certified Senior Advisor, CarePatrol, about alternative living arrangements for older adults and how senior placement agencies help families navigate best options

Conversation with Drew Martin, Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Physician Group, Virginia Hospital Center, about the aging heart and cardiovascular diseases among older adults, including risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatment, and prevention

Conversation with Claudia Fine, Chief Professional Officer, eFamilyCare, about digital technology for the family caregiver

Conversation with w/ Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD, and Emily Peron, PharmD, Associate Professors, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, about polypharmacy, causes/risks of multiple prescriptions and over the counter medications, deprescribing medications, and medication management 

Conversation with Ali Walker, Chair, and Keith Tate, Treasurer, Board of Directors, National Capital Area Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about risk factors, intervention, and prevention strategies for older adults at risk of suicide, and resources for family members affected by suicide

Conversation with Kendra Farrow, Interim Project Director, Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center, about age-related eye diseases causing low vision, rehabilitation services, vision technologies, and educational resources. 

Conversation with Rohit Satoskar, MD, Director, Medical Services, MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute, and Medical Director, Liver Transplantation, about liver diseases - risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis/treatment, and liver transplant process

Conversation with Jamie Beversdorf MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospital and Palliative Care, UnityPoint Health, about end-of-life care in the ICU, treatment choices, and role of patient, care partners, family, and health provider team in care-related decisions

Conversation with Teri Deal, Physical Therapist, Board Certified Geriatric Specialist, and Vestibular Therapist, The Balance Center, about the relationship between balance problems and falls in older adults, causes and risk factors, and exercises/activities to prevent them.