Aging Matters

Aging Matters

By Mary Lucas & Jason KongHealth & FitnessFitness
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Aging Matters episodes

  • Aging Matters: Palliative Care
    Mark Philbrick, Staff and Community Educator at Transitions LifeCare, helps us understand what palliative care and isn't. We go over palliative care myths and misconceptions as well.
    40 min
  • Aging Matters: Caregiving Grit
    We welcome Dr. Karen Roberto, University Distinguished Professor at the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech, for a discussion extended family member caregivers, dementia care and the Care Ex Project.
    41 min
  • Aging Matters: Guardianship

    We discuss what guardianship is and who needs it with Joyce Massey-Smith, Director of The Division of Aging and Adult Services a part of North Carolina's Department Health and Human Services.

    42 min
  • Aging Matters: EMS Subscription Services

    Brian Brooks, Assistant Chief with Community Outreach and Public Information with Wake County EMS, joins us to discuss emergency services and helpful subscription service that can potentially help you save you money.

    45 min
  • Aging Matters: The Unconscious and Conscious Mind

    We discuss the role and the power of the unconscious mind with Dr. Dan Lieberman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and author of the book 'Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind'.

    45 min
  • Aging Matters: FDA Approves Alzheimer's Drug

    We chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of NC about a new Alzheimer's dug approved by the FDA. We also discuss placement services and levels of care with Colleen Jones, Senior Living Specialist with All About Seniors NC.

    40 min
  • Aging Matters: Death Doulas

    Jane Dornemann, an End of Life Doula with Peaceful Crossings Durham, joins us to explain what a death doula is, the services they provide, and when is the right time to seek one out.

    43 min

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Redefining ‘aging’ and addressing issues that we face everyday as we get older.