Fifty Plus

Fifty Plus

By KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM)Society & Culture
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Fifty Plus episodes

  • Dreams Turned Dream Homes
    This week, Doug talks to Dr. Mark Burish about a hopeful study on a new treatment for cluster headaches, James Tarantin about political corruption, and Chris McGinley about turning a dream into a dream home.
    39 min
  • Caregiver Burnout
    This week on Fifty+, Doug talks with Cristina Murdock about caregiver burnout and how to deal with it, Jessica Renee Patterson about wills and powers of attorney, and Dr. Steven Goldstein about choosing the right primary-care doctor.
    39 min
  • Legal Rights for Animals
    This week on Fifty+, Doug talks to Dr. John Higgins about the benefits of starting an exercise program at any age, attorney Mark Cushing about a push to grant legal rights to animals, and to Christine Miles about being a better listener.
    39 min
  • Why Do Seniors Get Cold?
    This week, Doug talks to Dr. Faith Atai about why seniors get cold when it’s only chilly outside, to John Mangum about the Houston Symphony, and to Rosanne S. McHenry about her career as a park ranger and her passion for the outdoors.
    38 min
  • The Dangers of Too Much Medicine
    This week, Doug talks with Dr. Ritz Asirat about the potential danger in taking too many medications, to Mark Cushing about our pampered pets, and Michelle Dugas about staffing issues in the senior-care industry
    38 min
  • Outsmarting Burglars
    This week, Doug talks to Dr. Jessica Lee about how statins may prevent dementia, to Charlie Wendland about outsmarting burglars, and to Howard H. Prader about the four most important words you can say to someone.
    39 min
  • Our Veterans Are Returning From Afghanistan
    This week, Doug talks with Dr. Ronald Acierno about our veterans returning from Afghanistan and other combat areas, John Smallwood about holding onto your money’s value during inflation, and to Sharon Reitman about getting healthy, affordable meals sent right to your door.
    38 min
  • The Benefits of Waking Early
    This week, Doug talks to Dr. John Higgins about the benefits of waking early, to Patrick Pettit about the Silver Anniversary of Tin Cup, and to Dr. Andrew Doe about fixing or avoiding those ugly veins.
    38 min

About Fifty Plus

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Doug Pike hosts Fifty+ weekdays at noon on KPRC AM 950, Houston. As you move into your older and wiser years, you're going to have questions on many different topics. This show is dedicated to you.