Today the ladies are joined by Jill Brooks, staff development and infectious disease coordinator preventionist. You can contact Jill at [email protected]

You can continue your research on this important topic here:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/

Infection Control Issues in Older Adults

Lona Mody, MD, MSc

https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html

Infection Prevention Tools

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Hope your Holidays and New Year were fantastic! The ladies are back with guest Jason Thomas from American Medical Equipment.

If you are in need of equipment in the Maryland area please find all of thier contact information below:

733 Frederick Road

Catonsville, MD 21228

Phone: 410-719-1222

Fax: 410-719-6676

https://amedeq.com/

Here is a trusted source for further information on available equipment:

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn

Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below:

Baltimore 410-515-1199

National 301-869-3896

DC 703-740-9912

Maryland 301-685-7900

www.moyermovemanagement.com

Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there.

Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999-

http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation-

http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.html

American Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource

Guide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html

This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic.

A few good resources for follow up on this topic:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnout

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784

This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here.

https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/

Email: [email protected]

This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging.

https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults

An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found:

The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state.

Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571

Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322

Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano.

Nova Family Clinic

6018 Harford Rd

Baltimore, MD 21214

(phone) 443-985-6011

(fax) 877-712-5810

https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano

This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers.  

If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094