Elder Health Connection
Welcome to Elder Health Connection, a podcast where I gather innovators in elder healthcare to discuss their unique perspectives on caregiving and care receiving. My name is Caroline Morris and I use my combined experience in biochemistry, physical therapy, health coaching, and growing up next door to my grandparents, to dig deep into the complexities of aging and then draw out practical solutions that can fit into your life. I record this show from my home in Alexandria, VA, sometimes with input from my dogs, Vinny and Barry. Thank you for joining us today!
Episodes
Join Caroline for a discussion around the question “what do you already know?” This simple question can help us as we guide change in others and in ourselves, saving lots of headaches and moving the conversation forward.
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Join Caroline for insights on how to achieve health behavior change in a realistic way. We discuss the Transtheoretical Model of Change and how it's relevant when you're trying to change your own behaviors or when you're guiding someone else through a change. Swap grand resolutions for realistic progressive change in 2023!
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Join Caroline for a discussion on preparation for caregiving. We discuss how to gather information, manage overwhelm, and free up time for caregiving.
Join Caroline and Brad Wenzel for a discussion on making a robust plan for caring for a parent with dementia. Brad shares with us the why, what, and how of planning for the future when dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Brad Wenzel is the founder and CEO of My Aging Parent Plan, a multidisciplinary support program helping families confront Alzheimer’s and dementia by planning and strategizing for their loved one’s future. Bet...
Join Caroline for Part 5 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the digestive system, as well as bowel and bladder continence. We discuss common age related changes like nutrient absorption, digestive motility, constipation, and incontinence. We also talk about the role of physical therapy and health coaching in improving these systems with age.
Courses:
Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses
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Join Caroline for Part 4 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. We discuss common age related changes to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs with age. We also talk about the role of exercise in improving these systems with age.
Courses: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses
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Join Caroline for Part 3 of our “What is Aging?” series covering the nervous system. In this episode we give an overview of what is happening at the cellular level inside the nervous system as we age and the implications for learning and memory, as well as neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Episodes on Aging:
Ep 32 - Aging Bones & Joints
Ep 33 - Aging Muscles
Episodes on Brain Healt...
Join Caroline for Part 2 of our “What is Aging?” series on Muscle Aging. We cover changes to the structure and strength of our muscles, some of the underlying processes, and how to improve muscle strength well into your 90s. Learn more: Dao T, Green AE, Kim YA, et al. Sarcopenia and Muscle Aging: A Brief Overview. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2020;35(4):716-732. doi:10.3803/EnM.2020.405 Schedule a consultation with Caroline https://ca...
Join us for Part 1 of our “What Is Aging?” series: Aging Bones and Joints. In this quick episode we cover the typical changes in bones, cartilage, and intervertebral discs. We also discuss how a physical therapist can support bones and joints with age and how a health coach can help your bones and joints age as healthfully as possible.
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Join Caroline for a discussion around not getting anything done. Caroline shares common reasons why we feel like we’re not getting anything done, like laziness, procrastination, and the need to recover. We cover how to not be so hard on yourself and how to choose the best path forward based on what your body needs.
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Caroline is joined by Bella Desai (owner/operator) and LaTasha Williams (client care director) of Senior Helpers Arlington/Alexandria. We discuss frequently asked questions and misconceptions about home care. We cover when is the right time to reach out to a home care company, what services are available, and what you can reasonably expect from a home care provider. Bella and Tasha offer expertise and compassion in this informative...
Join Caroline and Larisa Ma of Alki Spa for a discussion on the benefits and risks of massage for older adults and their caregivers. We also discuss Larisa’s new app and her creative process.
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Join Caroline and Dr. Andrew Wong for a discussion on integrative brain health. We get into fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain fog, cognitive impairment, and dementia. Dr. Wong teaches us some of the underlying causes of brain dysfunction and what we can do about it.
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Join Caroline and Sherry Diamond for a discussion on leaving behind the noise and misinformation related to weight, weight loss, and dieting. Sherry shares her personal experience and “citizen scientist” style research into the field of sustainable weight loss and health transformation.
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Join Caroline and Terry Tucker for a conversation on finding motivation in difficult times. Terry has experienced healthcare and health challenges through high school injuries, acting as a caregiver for terminally ill relatives, working in hospital administration, and currently as someone with an advanced cancer diagnosis. He explains how he cultivated his positive mindset throughout his life to allow him to face his current challe...
Join Caroline and Jason Hamilton, CFP, CRPC for an informative conversation on financial planning across the lifespan. We cover hot topics like retirement planning, social security, Medicare, and long term care insurance.
As a Certified Financial Planner™ Jason brings the technical expertise, education, experience, and ethics requirements investors are looking for to help them achieve their goals, optimize their investments, and ...
Join Caroline and Dr. Mitchell Yass for a discussion on pain and why medical imaging may be misleading you. We talk sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain and a method for resolving symptoms without surgery.
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Connect with Dr. Mitch:
email: drmitch@mitchellyass.com
website: https://www.livewithoutpains.com
Join Caroline and Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP for a critical discussion on medication safety for older adults. He teaches us how to ask more probing questions about medications and leverage local pharmacists to improve safety. He challenges us to ask, “do I actually need this medication to survive” and offers solutions for reducing the total number of medications taken.
Dr. DeLon Canterbury, is a Board Certified Geriatric ...
Join Caroline and Abbe Simon, M.A., CCC-SLP for a discussion of communication disorders and care partnering. Abbe is a speech language pathologist and integrative health coach based in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC.
We talk about why it’s so important to have an outside perspective on the caring dynamic to ensure the health of all members. Abbe also shares her practical and meaningful tips for living with and caring for communication d...
Join us as Caroline shares her top tips for navigating the healthcare system when you’re patient or caregiver (or both!). We focus on ways to protect your mental and emotional energy as you engage with a complex system during a difficult season of life. From compassion to role delegation to systems and strategies, we cover practical and actionable tips to reduce overwhelm as you navigate your health journey. Have your own tips to s...
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