Nutritionist Karla Dunning gives listeners the 411 on nutrition, maintaining a moderate diet, and plant-based foods. Did you know increasing green leafy vegetables may be more beneficial than consuming supplements? Upgrades are on the way for the Older Amerians Act! Senior center modernization, increased funding for home-based programs and services, find out what Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging has to say. And Katt Wiliams has gone viral again! This time, for his athletic ability at the tender age of 52!

The 80's tv sitcom A Different World set the tone for the black college experience, And after 35 years the cast is on the road touring ten HBCUs in the country. Find out what city they are coming to next, and how to meet the cast. March is careers in aging month, and every Thursday in March we are highlighting a new career in gerontology. Also, 2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia State University Gerontology Institute and we are kicking off the celebration right here on the GERO-Juice!

Wendy Williams shocked the world when she announced her diangosis of frontotemporal dementia. Let's take a deeper look at FTD: who does it affect? what are the signs? And we are closing American Heart Awareness month talking about heart murmurs and heart palpitations. How will both affect your heart in older adulthood? This woman has made history in the NFL and Black History in 2024. Find out more about our Black History honoree. And the City of Flint will never be the same after the death of their most popular outspoken coucilmember. Its throwback Thursday....who are we rocking to today?

Dr. Carla Perissinotto, geritrician and Chief Medical Officer of Sabio Health shares how loneliness impacts older adult heart health. Listen to how Sabio Health is changing how seniors access healthcare. Which factors put men at risk of developing heart disease? Empty nesters may not be solo for long, sources say young adults ages 18-30 are moving back to their parents home. And aging-in-place: which home are more age-in-place friendly?

Right on the heels of Valentine's Day the fun has not stopped! Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith aka "Mayor Teresa" stops by the GERO-Juice to give the 411 on becoming the new mayor of Palmetto, GA; the first African American and the first woman mayor of the city! Mayor Teresa also shares who she is the first woman to place her name on the ballot to become mayor! Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects women and specifically, African American women. What are the numbers? How many African American women die from cardiovascular disease each year? This week is Senior Week at the Capital in Georgia. Learn about the advocacy agenda to help better the lives of Georgia seniors.

SuperBowl 58 is coming up and there is nothing better than engaging the whole family in SuperBowl Fun! Listen to these happy hacks for seniors on SuperBowl Sunday. Did you know smoking increases your risk for heart attack and high blood pressure? Did you know the CDC has several resources available to help stop smoking? Hear how you can implement a five step plan to help you quit smoking.

February is a heavy month and today we kicked off Black History Month acknowleging the life of Dexter King among African American living legends making history in 2024. Also, find out the key to living a heart healthy lifestyle and discover why it is important to know your family health history!

The GERO-Juice is closing eye care awareness month with Dr. Candace Kotei, a metro Atlanta optometrist. Dr. Kotei gives the 411 on eye care, OTC readers, and eye stigma. Also, its throwback Thursday and host, Adrianne D. shares the cost to buy a home in 1955. Also, find out how senior living communities can help keep residents warm in the winter months.

January is eye care awareness month and its important to know the most common eye diseases such as cataracts. What is the difference between glaucoma and cataracts? How effective is early detection? Dr. Regina Koepp, clinical geropsychologist, shares five ageist sayings to leave behind in 2023. And Ikette, Ms. Robbie Montgomery has a new hit, "Boss Lady".

Kicking off 2024 talking about eye care and glaucoma awareness month. Did you know glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and it is more prevalent in African Americans and Latinos? What are the signs?Also, AARP is helping to address retirement planning before retirement in a partnership with Ad Council. And what is going to happen after the first season of the Golden Batchelor? Will there be another golden series?