Seniors STRAIGHT Talk

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

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk episodes

December 02, 2019 Encore: Future of Aging: Lifestyle & Healthy Aging
In this episode we will discuss healthy lifestyle; how to remain active, vibrant and healthy as we age. Discover new passions and reignite those from the past.
58 min
November 25, 2019 Culture Change in Long Term Care
Nursing Homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, are associated with an institutional, medical model of care which does not always reflect individual choice, respect, dignity and life with purpose.
58 min
November 18, 2019 Vision Challenges
As we age, many of us experience changes in our vision.
It may begin with simply needing to use glasses for reading but may progress to more serious situations that represent greater challenges. (i.e.
55 min
November 11, 2019 Are We Honoring Our Veterans?
There are almost 500,000 surviving men and women World War II Veterans who are now in their 80’s and 90’s. In addition, the average age of a Korean War Veteran is now 86, and the Vietnam War Veteran average age is 70.
55 min
November 04, 2019 Dementia: Music & Memory & Movement
Music plays an important role in the lives of people from all walks of life and cultures around the world. It connects us emotionally to times gone by, places and situations.
57 min
October 28, 2019 Understanding Dementia - Causes, Symptoms, Interventions
Dementia is an overall term for symptoms and conditions characterized by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking skills and social symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to perform everyday activities.
57 min
October 21, 2019 Caregivers: Unsung Heroes
Who are the caregivers?
More than 40 million family caregivers across the U.S. provide unpaid assistance to aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.
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56 min
October 14, 2019 Residential Needs: Assisted Living
The decision making process for when you or your loved needs to move from a current living situation into an assisted living community is often not an easy one to make.
56 min
October 07, 2019 Future of Aging: Future Possibilities
In this episode we will continue the conversation on the Future of Aging by exploring the possibilities and opportunities available to people as they age. AARP refers to "real possibilities" and there are many in almost every community around the country.
53 min
September 30, 2019 Future of Aging: Lifestyle & Healthy Aging
In this episode we will discuss healthy lifestyle; how to remain active, vibrant and healthy as we age. Discover new passions and reignite those from the past.
58 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,…