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Episode 86: A Clearer View: How Aging and Screens Affect Our Eyes
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26:47Send us a text Dr. Rani Banik, Integrative Neuro-Ophthalmologist The Eye Health Summit, a free, global event taking place on May 1–7, coincides with National Healthy Vision Month. https://theeyehealthsummit.com/ Dr. Rudrani Banik, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in an integrative approach to vision health and author of, “Beyon…
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Episode 85: Hospice Myths: The Truth About End-of-Life Care
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29:30Send us a text In this episode, we tackle common myths about hospice care and uncover the truth about what hospice really means. Join us as we break down misconceptions, discuss the benefits of hospice support, and highlight how it can provide compassionate, dignified care at the right time. AdventHealth Hospice 5 Wishes advance planning documents …
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Episode 84 Hearing Clearly: The Truth About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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26:09Send us a text Over-the-counter hearing aids are everywhere, but are they the right solution for you or your loved ones? In this episode of Informed Aging, Robin Rountree sits down with hearing expert Jaysee Soto from Altamonte Family Hearing to break down the pros, cons, and latest advancements in hearing technology. From Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 to …
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Episode 83 Staying Independent at Home with the Right Help
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26:45Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of Informed Aging, host Robin Rountree welcomes Aubrie Depkin, Executive Director of Senior Helpers, to discuss the importance of aging in place and the role of home care services. They explore the differences between home care and home health, the benefits of hiring professional caregivers, and how s…
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Episode 82: Food, Fitness, and Fighting Disease
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26:00Send us a text Our guest is Amy Wilson a board-certified geriatric pharmacist, certified fitness professional, and certified nutrition coach. You can find her on Instagram @TheNutritionCoachPharmacist Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Beau Herman 321-948-7979 Assisted Living Locators In this episode of Informed Aging, host Robin Rountree discusses the different types of senior housing with guest Bo Herman, owner of Assisted Living Locators. The episode explores various senior living options, including 55+ communities, independent living, assisted living, and memor…
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Send us a text Tee Rogers 407-608-9242 Dignity Memorial Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Meghan J. Mahr, End of Life Doula The Dartmouth Dementia Directive Dementia Values and Priorities Tool Five Wishes Advance Planning Tool Hard Choices for Loving People Being Mortal Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text This podcast episode provides valuable information about the importance of healthy brain assessments and the potential benefits of establishing a baseline cognitive assessment. My Memory Clinic Maureen Rabazinski, APRN Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 77: Medicare's new GUIDE Model for dementia care
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30:44Send us a text My Memory Clinic More on the GUIDE model search for health care facilities using the GUIDE model Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 76: Alzheimer's medication update
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28:43Send us a text Dr. Edgardo Rivera from Charter Research discusses the latest Alzheimer's drug on the market and the company's role in its development. The podcast delves into the complexities of Alzheimer's disease, including the roles of amyloid and tau proteins in brain degeneration. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center…
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Episode 75: Medicare, What's New for 2025
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21:34Send us a text The donut hole is going away, and you MAY save money, BUT you may also pay more. It's confusing, so we spoke with Sheri Sisler Moore of Sunshine Insurance Brokerage. You can reach her at [email protected] or 407-920-1323. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for people over 65. It consists of four parts: Part A (hospitalization), Part B (outpatient), Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), and Part D (prescription drugs). Sheri Sisler Moore, LUTCF, FLMI. of Sunshine Insurance Brokerage explains the confusing world of Medicare. She also …
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Episode 73: Planning your future is in your hands.
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26:34Send us a text Daniel Zagata of Evershore Financial Group Key Points: Importance of long-term care planning: Even if you don't expect to need it, planning for long-term care is essential. Medicare limitations: Medicare does not cover custodial care, which includes assistance with daily living activities. Financial implications: Long-term care can b…
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Episode 72: Words Matter: Language and Dementia
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21:46Send us a text This podcast episode explores the intersection of linguistics and dementia. Dr. Carolin Schneider, a linguist specializing in dementia, discusses how language use can reveal insights into the progression of dementia and the impact of language on individuals with dementia. Dr. Schneider discusses her ongoing research project, The Dinn…
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Send us a text Beth Logullo of Great Transitions and Keller Williams gives great tips on downsizing. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 70: Dementia Caregiving Improved with Behavioral Science
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29:22Send us a text What happens when a licensed mental health counselor finds herself on the other side of care, grappling with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis? Join us as we welcome Ms. Bobbi Barber, who shares her compelling journey from the first signs of her mother's cognitive decline to the invaluable support she found in the Alzheimer's and De…
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Episode 67: Before You Buy that Supplement...
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21:22Send us a text Another great conversation with Patricia Cantillo-Kodzis, APRN, Sub-Investigator / Nurse Practitioner for ClinCloud Research! Mayo Clinic Guide to Supplements The FTC vs. Manufacturer of Prevagen USP Verified Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 66: Music and the Brain with Dr. Sugaya
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21:12Send us a text Dr. Kim Sugaya grew up in Yokohama, Japan. He studied pharmacology at the Science University of Tokyo, earning a B.S., an M.S. and a Ph.D. His postdoc work was at the University of Illinois. His work history includes the Mayo Clinic at Jacksonville and the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at the University of Illino…
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Episode 65: Organizing Your Medical Infomation
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15:36Send us a text Summer’s Medical Journal is an organizational system created by Jaime Scholz that aids individuals in the upkeep, organization and access of their personal medical records. www.summersmedicaljournal.com [email protected] Want to support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center? www.ADRCcares.org/donate Support the Alz…
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Send us a text Jonathon Ainsley https://longevityplanning.me/ InvestInU.me For more information on the effects of sugar: https://robertlustig.com/ The Longevity Imperative Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text www.adrccares.org [email protected] www.ADRCcares.org/donate Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Mark Hendelson 407-451-5089 [email protected] www.ssa.gov Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text www.charterresearch.com Clinical Trials Finder ‘RSSVERIFY’ Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 60: Assistance for Aging Veterans
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22:31Send us a text Kim Lee, Flourish In Place VA Aid and Attendance 877-222-8387 RSSVERIFY Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Joshua Freitas The Dementia Concept Joining Grandma's Journey Dr. Bill Thomas Changing Aging Tom Kitwood Dementia Reconsidered: the person comes first Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 58: Shopping for Assisted Living and Memory Care
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13:56Send us a text Premier Senior Consultants Phone: (407) 703-7022 Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 57: Help at Home, what Medicare will (and won't) cover
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26:30Send us a text Amy Anglin 407-421-0373 https://www.pinnaclehomecare.net/ Kepro Consumer Reports article on Medicare Advantage Plans Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text These links aren't meant to endorse any particular product but are a way to guide your shopping. Please do your research and shop smart! Digital photo frames Reviews Example of a digital photo frame Article on using Alexa with seniors NY Times Birthday Book Magnifying Glass with Light Magnifying Glass worn around the neck Article on …
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Episode 53: Fall Prevention (and making friends with the floor)
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24:55Send us a text Dr. Amber Steckel ByrdNest PT The Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults Medications linked to falls Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Patti Cantillo-Kodzis, NP, sub-investigator for ClinCloud Clinical Research Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Patti Cantillo-Kodzis, NP, sub-investigator for ClinCloud Clinical Research Florida Do Not Resuscitate Order Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Informed Aging Episode 50: One couple, one diagnosis of Young-Onset Alzheimer's, Part 3
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12:59Send us a text The original article in the Orlando Sentinel about Pako and Zahydie: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/05/early-onset-dominantly-inherited-alzheimers-couple/?share=nenatl0eh2rtnnhta22e Their journey on Instagram @inolvidable.mente TikTok @unforgettablemind Facebook.com/ConversationsWithDrZ Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Res…
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Informed Aging Episode 49: One couple, one diagnosis of Young-Onset Alzheimer's, Part 2
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19:31Send us a text The original article in the Orlando Sentinel about Pako and Zahydie: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/05/early-onset-dominantly-inherited-alzheimers-couple/?share=nenatl0eh2rtnnhta22e Their journey on Instagram @inolvidable.mente TikTok @unforgettablemind Facebook.com/ConversationsWithDrZ Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Res…
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Episode 48: One couple, one diagnosis of Young-Onset Alzheimer's, Part 1
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21:04Send us a text The original article in the Orlando Sentinel about Pako and Zahydie: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/05/early-onset-dominantly-inherited-alzheimers-couple/?share=nenatl0eh2rtnnhta22e Their journey on Instagram @inolvidable.mente TikTok @unforgettablemind Facebook.com/ConversationsWithDrZ Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Res…
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Send us a text We talk about selling your home quickly when a homeowner needs to immediately move into assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home. Alan also covers what it may cost for renovations to age in place, home maintenance, and how to pay for it—great information for any homeowner. Alan Trauger Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) CRE …
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about treating people who are living with a dementia diagnosis with dignity. They are not just their disease, they are people who deserve respect and kindness. Beth Davalos of Sunshine Senior Counseling joins us for this important discussion. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center…
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Send us a text Beth Davalos, MSW, LCSW, of Sunshine Senior Counseling talks to us about helping others who are grieving and helping ourselves through the process. She also talks about a few other forms of grief with some thoughts on losing pets and helping children with loss. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988. 988 is now the three-digit…
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Episode 44: Sex, Death, Money and More (a sampling of some of our favorite episodes)
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16:37Send us a text We're revisiting some of our past episodes, for a very good reason! If you listened to Episode 23: A Family's Journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, you heard Michelle pour her heart out to us as she took us through her father's experience and how it impacted her family. Happier days are here for Michelle and she's getting mar…
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Send us a text https://www.scrubzz.com/ Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Send us a text Instruments mentioned by Ashley: Rhythm Sticks Frame Drum Tongue Drum Tambourine Egg Shakers Caxixi Wooden Frog Video on the Muisc Box Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxSg6TcD4bk Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 41: When Issues Arise with the Assisted Living Facility
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33:36Send us a text Our guest, Tom Campbell https://tomcampbellalftrainer.com/ From the Florida Ombudsman website If you have concerns about the quality of life and care of a loved one residing in a long-term care facility, several resources are available to you. Please contact us at [email protected]. Below is a listing of state government…
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Episode 40: Behind the scenes of assisted living facilities
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20:05Send us a text Tom Campbell https://tomcampbellalftrainer.com/ Florida Health Finder www.floridahealthfinder.gov or https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/index.html Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource CenterBy Robin Rountree and Edith Gendron
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Episode 39: Aging Successfully -- What does that mean and how do you predict it?
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31:16Send us a text Our return guest, Nikki Dawson, has some SERIOUS credentials: BS, Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Baldwin-Wallace College MA, Master of Arts, Adult Development & Aging Psychology, Cleveland State University MPT, Master of Physical Therapy, Ohio University PT, Licensed Physical Therapist Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Adult Develo…
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Send us a text Terri Shayne Misek has lost two husbands, one through divorce and one through death. Listen to the lessons she's learned and the advice she gives to any married woman. https://terrimisek.watsonrealtycorp.com/ https://beforeallissaidanddone.com/ Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center…
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Episode 37: Maybe you don't need that pill. A discussion of seniors and medications.
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32:42Send us a text Our guest, Nikki Dawson, has some SERIOUS credentials: BS, Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Baldwin-Wallace College MA, Master of Arts, Adult Development & Aging Psychology, Cleveland State University MPT, Master of Physical Therapy, Ohio University PT, Licensed Physical Therapist Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Adult Development &…
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