The GERO-Juice: Hot Spot for Aging News

One of August Episodes where educators Darnell F. Marshall and Dr. Darrell Groves share their stories in the elementary and collegiate learning systems. Also, resources for grandparents raising grandchildren

Highlights from Dr. EJ, of JenCare Senior Medical Center on how to screen for prostate cancer and be aware of the signs of prostate cancer. Also, exclusive interview from Xylina Cassandra, artist, entertainer, and dementia advocate who shares the joys of her new creation, Boss Frog.

Exclusive interview with Dr. Fayron Epps, founder of the Alter program. This program is on a mission to educate and equip African American faith-based organizations and worship centers to become dementia-friendly. And hear from one of Alter church partners who have been apart of the program over three years.

The National Center for Health Statistics reported there were 4,200 adult day care centers in the U.S. in 2018. This episode equips listeners with information to help them prepare loved ones for adult day programs. Also, hear how men over 50 are taking on the new role of fatherhood. What resources are available for new fathers over 50?

According to Piedmont Health, 1 in 30 Baby Boomers are infected with hepatitis C, and Baby Boomers account for 75% of Hep C cases. In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, listeners are encouraged to get tested. End-of-life decisions can vary from person to person. There are some decisions that are more appropriate than others, and in this episode listeners are given a few options and how to proceed when choosing their end-of-life care.

In this episode, Dr. Joy Killum gives her experience as a retired educator and consultant. She describes her teaching experience and why she is a life long learner. Also, listeners are given 8 ways to jump start August.

Younger On-set dementia is the discussion where Tiffany N. Choice, CEO of Faire Skin shares her personal story. And Dr. EJ, Geriatrician, JenCare Senior Medical Center give her medical expertise on the risk factors of developing younger on-set dementia

Jim McLarty of Northlake, Texas shares his story of living with Binswinger's Disease, a rare form of dementia. Brooks Kenny, Vice President, Consumer Engagement and Partnerships, of Us Against Alzheimer's gives listeners the 411 on early intervention program, the brain guide.

Mia Chester, covers vascular dementia and the risk factors. Also, Malcoma Brown-Ekeogu shares her caregiving journey with her husband.

On this episode of the GERO-Juice, Co-host, Mia Chester gives listeners the 411 on Mild Cognitive Impairment. Special guest, Xylina Cassandra talks about adult day health services and how caregivers can benefit from use adult day as support for those living with dementia