Seniors STRAIGHT Talk

By Phyllis Ayman, MS/SLP, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM, CMDCPSociety & Culture Education

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk episodes

April 20, 2020 Nursing Homes and COVID-19
It is no secret that the elders in the over 15,000 nursing homes in the US are particularly vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.
54 min
April 13, 2020 Frauds and Scams Targeting Our Seniors
The challenges our vulnerable elder citizens face at the hands of those who are less than scrupulous has been an issue addressed by several organizations, including AARP.
56 min
April 06, 2020 Falls Prevention in the Home with Coronavirus
Now that our elder seniors are confined to their homes with no-one able to keep a watchful eye, the risk of falling is a serious concern for families and loved ones, especially since 50% of falls occur in the home.
56 min
March 30, 2020 Eldercare: Connecting and Coping with Coronavirus
America is experiencing a sense of disconnect and loneliness. Our elder loved ones are experiencing this now more than ever.
Our elder citizens in our nation's nursing homes are now unable to receive visits from family and loved ones.
56 min
March 23, 2020 Olive Live, Learn, Thrive Online
With the recent coronavirus crisis, we are all experiencing fear, isolation and uncertainty.
56 min
March 16, 2020 Coronavirus and Our Elders
The Coronavirus, has impacted people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds around the world. Our elder citizens, and especially those who suffer from heart, lung, or immunodeficiency syndromes, smokers and persons with diabetes are at greater risk.
56 min
March 09, 2020 IMpathy A tool for Resilience
You receive a sudden dreaded phone call: mom or dad has fallen and broken his/her hip and is now hospitalized, or has had a heart attack or stroke which thrusts some people into a situation for which they are not anywhere near prepared.
57 min
March 02, 2020 Encore Elder Abuse in Women: An Unfortunate Reality
Elder Abuse is an unfortunate reality for many women.
55 min
February 24, 2020 Home Design & Home Modifications As We Age
As our lives change, our homes can support, or limit, our ability to live our lives the way we want. Remaining in our homes may begin to present unexpected challenges.
54 min
February 17, 2020 Youngest State Senator Co-Sponsors Age Discrimination Legislation
Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 ears of age and the population 65 years of age is expected to outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2035.
54 min

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Seniors STRAIGHT Talk, formerly Voices For Eldercare Advocacy, is rebranding with expanded content and topics. The podcast will continue to highlight the all-important relevant issues for seniors,…