In part II of this two-part series, we talk about age-friendly healthcare and the “4M’s” framework focusing on Mentation. This episode features Danette Scherer, MSN, RN. Age-friendly care can help older adults address their specific healthcare needs and quality of life concerns. Scherer educated medical professionals on the importance of using this framework.

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Website: agec.uams.edu

In this episode, we talk about age-friendly healthcare and the “4M’s” framework. This episode features Danette Scherer, MSN, RN. Age-friendly care can help older adults address their specific healthcare needs and quality of life concerns. Scherer educated medical professionals on the importance of using this framework.

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

In this episode, we talk about the stressors older adults face and how stress can be managed. This episode features Sacha McBain, Ph.D. Dr. McBain serves as Associate Director of the Center for Trauma Prevention, Recovery and Innovation at UAMS and is an assistant professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery.

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

In this episode, we talk about how the stress caused by the pandemic has impacted older adults. This episode features Sacha McBain, Ph.D. Dr. McBain serves as Associate Director of the Center for Trauma Prevention, Recovery and Innovation at UAMS and is an assistant professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery.

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

In this episode, we talk about fall prevention and home safety for older adults. AGEC Clinical Coordinator Leah Tobey, PT, DPT, MBA and AGEC Outreach Coordinator Laura Spradley, MS share tips on preventing falls, identifying fall risk factors, and improving home safety.

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

On this episode, we talk about pain management and older adults. UAMS anesthesiologist Johnathan Goree, M.D. specializes in pain management and shares important information about chronic conditions and opioid use. Dr. Goree also talks about new pain management options. 

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

On this episode, we share important disaster preparation steps for older adults. AGEC Outreach Coordinator, Laura Spradley also talks about the important documents to have and what to include in your home emergency kit. 

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

On today's episode, we talk with Gohar Azhar, M.D., Geriatrics Professor at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, about her experience with art and medicine. We also discuss the healthy relationship older adults can have with art. 

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

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In this episode, learn about how fitness can impact brain health. The creator of the program “Ageless Grace,” Denise Medved shares her health journey, as well as information on how staying active can keep your brain healthy. You can learn more about Ageless Grace here: https://agelessgrace.com/

On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!

Website: agec.uams.edu

In this episode, learn about physical therapy and how it can benefit older adults. The AGEC Clinical Coordinator, Leah Tobey, PT, DPT, MBA shares about physical therapy topics like keeping our bodies active and finding a physical therapist.

Website: agec.uams.edu