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Several practices, often implemented in bundles, appear to reduce UTI in nursing home residents such as improving hand hygiene, reducing and improving catheter use, managing incontinence without catheters, and enhanced barrier precautions. Tune in as Dr. Johnny Cascone answers the frequently-asked question: How to stop Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes.Meet Dr. Johnny CasconeJohnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas and infectious disease fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Johnny Cascone the medical director of nursing homes in southwest Missouri. His medical practice includes the care of residents in long-term care facilities, infectious disease consultations, and telemedicine infectious disease services to rural facilities. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis, Clostridium difficile colitis, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, antimicrobial stewardship, and pressure ulcers. Johnny Cascone lives in Joplin, Missouri with his family.Resources:Linkedin: John Cascone

If you've ever had a Urinary Tract Infection, you know how painful and frustrating it can be, especially if they keep coming back. To say goodbye to burning, frequent urination, and other unpleasant symptoms, start with these changes today. The key is to keep bacteria out of the system. In today's episode, listen to Dr. Johnny Cascone talks about preventing Urinary Tract Infections from progressing to sepsis.Meet Dr. Johnny CasconeJohnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas and infectious disease fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Johnny Cascone the medical director of nursing homes in southwest Missouri. His medical practice includes the care of residents in long-term care facilities, infectious disease consultations, and telemedicine infectious disease services to rural facilities. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis, Clostridium difficile colitis, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, antimicrobial stewardship, and pressure ulcers. Johnny Cascone lives in Joplin, Missouri with his family.Resources:Linkedin: John Cascone

Urinary Tract Infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body's defense in the urinary tract. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them. Join us in this episode as Dr. Johnny Cascone explains more about the common causes and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections.Meet Dr. Johnny CasconeJohnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas and infectious disease fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Johnny Cascone the medical director of nursing homes in southwest Missouri. His medical practice includes the care of residents in long-term care facilities, infectious disease consultations, and telemedicine infectious disease services to rural facilities. He has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis, Clostridium difficile colitis, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, antimicrobial stewardship, and pressure ulcers. Johnny Cascone lives in Joplin, Missouri with his family.Resources:Linkedin: John Cascone

In this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Dr. Johnny Cascone, an Infectious Disease physician, joins host Steve Heisler to discuss Urinary Tract Infections and their prevalence in the nursing home community. You'll also learn risk factors, signs, symptoms, and even the best practices on preventing and treating UTIs so they don't become septic and lead to shock - or even death. Tune in to hear more from Dr. Cascone and his tips and information on Urinary Tract Infections, especially if you're a caregiver to an elderly loved one. In This Episode: [03:00] Dr. Johnny Cascone speaks about the prevalence of UTIs in the elderly population, how often and why they can occur[05:00] Dr. Cascone explains common symptoms and types of UTI's and how an untreated UTI can turn into sepsis[09:00] Risk factors, Common causes, and predispositions of urinary tract infections[11:00] How untreated infections affects the body and can lead to sepsis and septic shock and best practices for prevention of UTIs and sepsis[15:00] Why UTIs are common in nursing homes and how the use of catheters can affect the probability of an infection[19:30] The best way to deal with UTIs and recognizing symptoms as a caregiver of an elderly personKey Takeaways: Urinary Tract Infections are more common in women and occur in 25-50% of women over the age of 80 and live in nursing homes. Most of this is due to their anatomy.If patients get treated, it's relatively easy to recover from, however, left untreated for a long time can lead to sepsis, septic shock, and even death. UTI's fall into two categories: cystitis, a lower urinary tract infection mainly the urethra and bladder and is most common. Pyelonephritis is the other category and is more commonly known as a kidney infection.The best practices for preventing UTIs are practicing good hygiene and being aware of your body and any symptoms you might be having. Early treatment for symptoms is key.Meet Dr. Johnny CasconeJohnny Cascone is a board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas and infectious disease fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Cascone is the medical director of nursing homes in southwest Missouri. His medical practice includes the care of residents in long-term care facilities, infectious disease consultations, and telemedicine infectious disease services to rural facilities. Dr. Cascone has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis, Clostridium difficile colitis, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, antimicrobial stewardship, and pressure ulcers. He lives in Joplin, Missouri with his family.

Early detection is more difficult in the elderly because the typical signs and symptoms, such as fever, are usually absent. Tune in as Martha Kelso answers the frequently - asked question which is: How families of elderly wounded patients detect infections.                         Meet Martha Kelso:Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, has allowed her to pursue a relentless passion for educating others by offering training and lecturing nationwide. Her team of wound specialists pride themselves on bringing advanced wound care and clinical excellence, supported by evidence-based medicine to the bedside clients and caregivers alike. Kelso is a published author and member of several national advisory boards. Clinical research is important to her and she has served as principal investigator on several clinical research studies/trials. Additionally, Kelso serves as an expert witness for wound litigation cases and serves as a clinical editor for two national publications. Kelso has been a featured speaker at more than 300 educational events and is widely recognized as being a pioneer in the advanced wound care arena, working tirelessly to shape the future landscape of healthcare.Resources:www.mywoundcareplus.com@MarthaRKelso Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarthaRKelso/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-r-kelso-5209741/Instagram: martha.r.kelso

In today's episode, listen as Martha Kelso talks about Moleculight. An imaging device that is a portable, noninvasive, real-time camera used to visualize the bacterial load in a wound.Meet Martha Kelso:Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, has allowed her to pursue a relentless passion for educating others by offering training and lecturing nationwide. Her team of wound specialists pride themselves on bringing advanced wound care and clinical excellence, supported by evidence-based medicine to the bedside clients and caregivers alike. Kelso is a published author and member of several national advisory boards. Clinical research is important to her and she has served as principal investigator on several clinical research studies/trials. Additionally, Kelso serves as an expert witness for wound litigation cases and serves as a clinical editor for two national publications. Kelso has been a featured speaker at more than 300 educational events and is widely recognized as being a pioneer in the advanced wound care arena, working tirelessly to shape the future landscape of healthcare.Resources:www.mywoundcareplus.com@MarthaRKelso Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarthaRKelso/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-r-kelso-5209741/Instagram: martha.r.kelso

As the percentage of our population over age 65 increases, infectious diseases among the elderly are becoming a serious public health concern. But why? Join us in this episode as Martha Kelso explains more about why infections are so prevalent among seniors and elderly.Meet Martha Kelso:Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, has allowed her to pursue a relentless passion for educating others by offering training and lecturing nationwide. Her team of wound specialists pride themselves on bringing advanced wound care and clinical excellence, supported by evidence-based medicine to the bedside clients and caregivers alike. Kelso is a published author and member of several national advisory boards. Clinical research is important to her and she has served as principal investigator on several clinical research studies/trials. Additionally, Kelso serves as an expert witness for wound litigation cases and serves as a clinical editor for two national publications. Kelso has been a featured speaker at more than 300 educational events and is widely recognized as being a pioneer in the advanced wound care arena, working tirelessly to shape the future landscape of healthcare.Resources:www.mywoundcareplus.com @MarthaRKelso Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarthaRKelso/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-r-kelso-5209741/Instagram: martha.r.kelso

In this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Martha Kelso is back with us again to talk about a new device that's emerging in long-term care that recognizes infection in seniors. Martha is bedsore and pressure wound expert and the CEO of Wound Care Plus, LLC, a mobile wound care provider in the midwest. Her expertise in this field has allowed her to share her passion and knowledge with many others and she joins us on this episode to chat with host Steve Heisler. Tune in to this episode to learn all about the new exciting technology that is revolutionizing health care for seniors. In This Episode:[03:23] The problem with diagnosing infections in seniors[05:24] Autoimmune disorders in the elderly and the effect on infections[09:37] Martha speaks about the emerging device, Moleculight, that is changing long-term care for seniors[12:11] How physicians use the device to target and remove bacteria which helps reduce the use of antibiotics for seniors[19:35] Getting this technology accessible to be used across all long-term health care facilities[25:00] Martha shares with Steve what family members of long-term residents should look for when managing their wounds and careKey Takeaways:Avoiding antibiotics in the elderly population is essential to reduce the risk of antibiotic-related side effects like confusion or developing C Diff that can be very difficult to recover from.The non-invasive medical device, Moleculight, is like a portable camera with a filter and takes the guesswork out of identifying infection and has a 95% reliability rate. This is a game-changer for the elderly population because they can catch infections before they become worse or septic.Hidden abscesses in wounds can now be detected, drained, and cleaned more easily reducing the risk for the person to be hospitalized.Being involved in your family member's care is an important step in keeping them healthy and well taken care of. In today's age, if you can't be there in person make sure to use technology to your advantage and stay in communication with their care team.Meet Carol SternMartha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, have allowed her to pursue a relentless passion for educating others by offering training and lecturing nationwide. Her team of wound specialists prides themselves on bringing advanced wound care and clinical excellence, supported by evidence-based medicine to the bedside clients and caregivers alike. Kelso is a published author and member of several national advisory boards. Clinical research is important to her and she has severed as principal investigator on several clinical research studies/trials. Additionally, Kelso serves as an expert witness for wound litigation cases and serves as a clinical editor for two national publications. Kelso has been a featured speaker at more than 300 educational events and is widely recognized as being a pioneer in the advanced wound care arena, working tirelessly to shape the future landscape of healthcare.

We need to change America's healthcare system, and take power out of the insurance company's hands. Listen as Carol Stern and author David Black shares how to fight against the medical system.Meet Carol Stern:Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife's love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the curtain in detail what it is like to suffer due to doctors' mistakes and their refusal to admit they made them. Carol recounts in honest detail how her husband Gary spent three years with his internal organs on the outside of his body. More importantly, Carol reveals how she stopped at nothing to make sure Gary was under the best possible care at all times, even if that meant taking things into her own hands.Resources:Ripped Apart: Living MisdiagnosedRipped Apart Facebook Page

Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System author David Black discusses how he got involved with Carol and Gary's story.Meet Carol Stern:Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife's love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the curtain in detail what it is like to suffer due to doctors' mistakes and their refusal to admit they made them. Carol recounts in honest detail how her husband Gary spent three years with his internal organs on the outside of his body. More importantly, Carol reveals how she stopped at nothing to make sure Gary was under the best possible care at all times, even if that meant taking things into her own hands.Resources:Ripped Apart: Living MisdiagnosedRipped Apart Facebook Page

In this episode, we are going to talk about one of the biggest medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S with Carol Stern and author David Black of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System.Meet Carol Stern:Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife's love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the curtain in detail what it is like to suffer due to doctors' mistakes and their refusal to admit they made them. Carol recounts in honest detail how her husband Gary spent three years with his internal organs on the outside of his body. More importantly, Carol reveals how she stopped at nothing to make sure Gary was under the best possible care at all times, even if that meant taking things into her own hands.Resources:Ripped Apart: Living MisdiagnosedRipped Apart Facebook Page

Carol Stern, the wife of the late Gary Stern, and author David Black, join us to speak on the subject of medical malpractice and living misdiagnosed. David Black is the author of  Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System. Carol reveals how she met Gary Stern and speaks about Gary's background with medical problems. Tune in as we talk about the biggest misconceptions around medical malpractice and what seniors can do to avoid these life-threatening mistakes.In This Episode:[04:00] Carol Stern explains how she met Gary Stern. Then, Carol speaks about Gary's background with medical problems.[08:05] How being misdiagnosed can lead to serious health complications and eventually death.[15:20] Author David Black discusses how he got involved with Carol and Gary's story.[19:30] The lack of medical ethics education is scary for seniors who are under hospital care.[24:20] Carol reveals the biggest misconceptions seniors have about medical malpractice.[29:50] All about Carol's charity and how she wants to help the senior community.Key Takeaways:We need to change America's healthcare system, and take power out of the insurance company's hands.Insurance companies should not be able to deny patients proper medications or proper testing.There should be a universal medical history system. An ER doctor should be able to pull up your records no matter what state you're in.Meet Carol SternCarol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife's love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the curtain in detail what it is like to suffer due to doctors' mistakes and their refusal to admit they made them. Carol recounts in honest detail how her husband Gary spent three years with his internal organs on the outside of his body. More importantly, Carol reveals how she stopped at nothing to make sure Gary was under the best possible care at all times, even if that meant taking things into her own hands.Resources:Ripped Apart: Living MisdiagnosedFacebook

This episode guides you through the reasons to think before you talk to the insurance company after a fall injury.

This episode explains the 3 ways to document your fall injury.

Today you learn what to Include In the incident report after a fall injury.

In this week’s episode, the National Injured Senior Law Center brings you the six steps every senior should take after a slip or trip and fall injury in a public setting. Knowing these steps before a fall happens can save you valuable time and effort fighting for your case with insurance companies or in court. It’s important to take these steps after a fall to ensure you are properly cared for because the insurance companies want you to settle for less than you deserve. Implementing the six steps listed in this episode can help you achieve the best possible outcome!In This Episode:[00:53] Make sure to report a fall injury that happens in public places.  [06:51] Look around for witnesses who could have seen your injury. [08:27] What photos should you be taking at the scene of the injury?[12:57] Should you speak with the insurance company?[15:06] What an attorney can do for you.Key Takeaways:Knowing how to properly handle a fall that has happened at a public place.Always report a fall injury that happened in public, no matter the severity.Insurance companies want to make you settle for less, however, you don’t have to!An attorney can be a great ally for you in your injury case.Links Mentioned:Website: https://www.injuredseniorhotline.comCall: (410) 625-4878  

First and foremost, What is a reverse mortgage? Seniors over the age of 62 who own their home outright or have significant equity in their home often tap into that equity by taking out a reverse mortgage. Join us in this episode as Attorney Ron Drescher explains more about Filing Bankruptcy for Seniors.Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the federal courts of the District of Columbia.Resources:Website: www.drescherlaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandBankruptcyLawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/rondrescherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdbankruptcylawyer

In today's episode, listen as Attorney Ron Drescher joins us to answer the question: Should seniors choose chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy for medical bills?Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia.Resources:Website: www.drescherlaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandBankruptcyLawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/rondrescherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdbankruptcylawyer

Medical debt is more common than you think. It’s not a personal failure, however; it’s a common affliction. Tune in as Attorney Drescher answers the frequently- asked questions about Medical Bill Debt.Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia.Resources:Website: www.drescherlaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandBankruptcyLawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/rondrescherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdbankruptcylawyer

Seven million elderly Americans are struggling with paying their medical bills and accrued medical debt over time. Even with Medicare and Medicaid, 12% of American adults, 65 and older, have issues paying for health-related costs. This brings up the question, can bankruptcy be an option for our injured senior nation? Luckily, Attorney Ron Drescher joins the show. Ron Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland, focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Tune in as Ron talks about why seniors may want to consider filing for bankruptcy, the different types of bankruptcies, and the three significant alternatives for bankruptcy.In This Episode:[04:20] Should the injured senior nation consider bankruptcy when they're faced with mounting medical bill debt? [06:40] If I file bankruptcy, can I lose my house?  [11:20] The difference between chapter seven and chapter eleven bankruptcies. [16:50] If a collection agency is harassing you, then tell them to talk to your attorney. [20:55] Ron reveals the three major alternatives for bankruptcy.  Key Takeaways:If you are faced with mounting medical bill debt, you should absolutely consider bankruptcy. Any person that says they should not consider bankruptcy does not understand the process and the bankruptcy system. You need to find an attorney before you file bankruptcy; that way, you can maximize the assets you are allowed to keep.Direct all communications with collection agencies to your attorney’s office.Meet Attorney Ronald DrescherRonald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the federal courts of the District of Columbia.Resources:Website: www.drescherlaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandBankruptcyLawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/rondrescherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdbankruptcylawyer/

The life of breast implants varies by person and cannot be predicted. That means everyone with breast implants may need additional surgeries, but no one can predict when. Patients can also request additional surgeries to modify the aesthetic outcome, such as size or shape. Tune in as Maria Gmitro explains the breast implants and safety measures of it. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After healing, she decided to take action by supporting other women suffering from breast implant illness and BIA-ALCL through various support groups. She testified in front of the FDA at the most recent hearing on the safety of breast implants in March 2019.Maria is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). In September of 2019, she and her BISA organization were the first patient advocacy group given a booth at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons “Plastic Surgery The Meeting.” Through her experience, she learned of the greater issues with medical devices and advocates in DC for medical device safety. She serves as a breast implant representative for Medical Device Problems Advocacy of ASHES Nonprofit. She also serves as a breast implant patient representative for the National Center for Health Research’s Breast Implant Working Group, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient Group and the Breast Device Collaborative Community.Maria currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She hopes to raise public awareness because individuals need accurate information to make informed health decisions.Resources:Website: https://www.breastimplantsafetyalliance.org & https://trackmysolutions.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastimplantsafetyalliance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisanonprofitLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gmitro/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackmymaria/BISA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisanonprofit/

Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. Join us in this episode as Maria Gmitro deeps dive into the types of illnesses associated with breast implants.Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After healing, she decided to take action by supporting other women suffering from breast implant illness and BIA-ALCL through various support groups. She testified in front of the FDA at the most recent hearing on the safety of breast implants in March 2019.Maria is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). In September of 2019, she and her BISA organization were the first patient advocacy group given a booth at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons “Plastic Surgery The Meeting.” Through her experience, she learned of the greater issues with medical devices and advocates in DC for medical device safety. She serves as a breast implant representative for Medical Device Problems Advocacy of ASHES Nonprofit. She also serves as a breast implant patient representative for the National Center for Health Research’s Breast Implant Working Group, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient Group and the Breast Device Collaborative Community.Maria currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She hopes to raise public awareness because individuals need accurate information to make informed health decisions.Resources:Website: https://www.breastimplantsafetyalliance.org & https://trackmysolutions.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastimplantsafetyalliance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisanonprofitLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gmitro/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackmymaria/BISA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisanonprofit/

In today's episode, Maria Gmitro joins us to share an inspiring story about breast implant illness. Listen now!Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After healing, she decided to take action by supporting other women suffering from breast implant illness and BIA-ALCL through various support groups. She testified in front of the FDA at the most recent hearing on the safety of breast implants in March 2019.Maria is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). In September of 2019, she and her BISA organization were the first patient advocacy group given a booth at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons “Plastic Surgery The Meeting.” Through her experience, she learned of the greater issues with medical devices and advocates in DC for medical device safety. She serves as a breast implant representative for Medical Device Problems Advocacy of ASHES Nonprofit. She also serves as a breast implant patient representative for the National Center for Health Research’s Breast Implant Working Group, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient Group and the Breast Device Collaborative Community.Maria currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She hopes to raise public awareness because individuals need accurate information to make informed health decisions.Resources:Website: https://www.breastimplantsafetyalliance.org & https://trackmysolutions.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastimplantsafetyalliance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisanonprofitLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gmitro/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackmymaria/BISA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisanonprofit/

Maria Gmitro is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). Sadly, Maria experienced illness from newly FDA-approved breast implants back in 2014. After getting the implants removed, Maria felt instantly better. Now, Maria loves to educate others and help people who are experiencing symptoms from their breast implants. There are many illnesses and system symptoms related to breast implants, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Tune in as Maria explains what you can do if you think you’re suffering from an illness related to breast implants or other medical devices.In This Episode:[04:35] Maria speaks about her journey with illness from breast implants. [12:50] The illnesses that are associated with breast implants.  [20:25] Breast implant recalls: what you need to know. [29:00] Everyone reacts differently to a medical device; think about the symptoms before getting an implant. [31:30] Do extensive research before getting anything implanted into your body. Key Takeaways:The most common systemic symptoms from breast implants are fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, anxiety, hair loss, depression, rash, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and weight fluctuation. Memory loss, depression, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, and neurological deficits may not be from aging; instead, they may result from your breast implants. Everyone will react differently to a medical device or breast implants; you may have severe symptoms or no symptoms at all. Before getting breast implants or a medical device, do your research and find out about any adverse events. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After healing, she decided to take action by supporting other women suffering from breast implant illness and BIA-ALCL through various support groups. She testified in front of the FDA at the most recent hearing on the safety of breast implants in March 2019.Maria is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). In September of 2019, she and her BISA organization were the first patient advocacy group given a booth at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons “Plastic Surgery The Meeting.” Through her experience, she learned of the greater issues with medical devices and advocates in DC for medical device safety. She serves as a breast implant representative for Medical Device Problems Advocacy of ASHES Nonprofit. She also serves as a breast implant patient representative for the National Center for Health Research’s Breast Implant Working Group, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Patient Group and the Breast Device Collaborative Community.Maria currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two daughters. She hopes to raise public awareness because individuals need accurate information to make informed health decisions.Resources:Website: https://www.breastimplantsafetyalliance.org & https://trackmysolutions.usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastimplantsafetyalliance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bisanonprofitLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-gmitro/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackmymaria/BISA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisanonprofit/

Listen now as Dr. Dori Mintzer talks about the must have conversations between couples after retirement.Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular monthly Revolutionize your Retirement Interview with Expert’s Series on the 4th Tuesday of each month, open to professionals and the public. She provides Keynotes, breakout sessions, webinars and podcasts and facilitates workshops for professional and community groups. Dorian is co-author of the award winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together, co-producer of The Career Playbook: Second Half Plays and has contributed to a number of other books. She has been featured in a variety of print and digital outlets such as the NY Times, WSJ, USA Today, CNN Money, Forbes, Next Avenue, The Financial Times, NPR, ABC Evening News and the Today Show and has given a Ted X talk focused on “Embracing your Bonus Years: A Time to Learn, Grow and Evolve.”Resources:Email: dorian@dorianmintzer.com.Website: www.revolutionizeretirement.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/dorianmintzerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionizeRetirement/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorianmintzer/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z4cUEHI7peIn6jaMhWQyw

It's best to plan ahead to ensure a successful and happy retirement. But it's not just financial planning that's important. It's important to plan out your activities as well. Join us in today’s episode with our guest Dr. Dori Mintzer.Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular monthly Revolutionize your Retirement Interview with Expert’s Series on the 4th Tuesday of each month, open to professionals and the public. She provides Keynotes, breakout sessions, webinars and podcasts and facilitates workshops for professional and community groups. Dorian is co-author of the award winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together, co-producer of The Career Playbook: Second Half Plays and has contributed to a number of other books. She has been featured in a variety of print and digital outlets such as the NY Times, WSJ, USA Today, CNN Money, Forbes, Next Avenue, The Financial Times, NPR, ABC Evening News and the Today Show and has given a Ted X talk focused on “Embracing your Bonus Years: A Time to Learn, Grow and Evolve.”Resources:Email: dorian@dorianmintzer.com.Website: www.revolutionizeretirement.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/dorianmintzerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionizeRetirement/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorianmintzer/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z4cUEHI7peIn6jaMhWQyw

Stay tuned as Dr. Dori Mintzer explains the most common problems retirement poses for seniors in this episode.Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular monthly Revolutionize your Retirement Interview with Expert’s Series on the 4th Tuesday of each month, open to professionals and the public. She provides Keynotes, breakout sessions, webinars and podcasts and facilitates workshops for professional and community groups. Dorian is co-author of the award winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together, co-producer of The Career Playbook: Second Half Plays and has contributed to a number of other books. She has been featured in a variety of print and digital outlets such as the NY Times, WSJ, USA Today, CNN Money, Forbes, Next Avenue, The Financial Times, NPR, ABC Evening News and the Today Show and has given a Ted X talk focused on “Embracing your Bonus Years: A Time to Learn, Grow and Evolve.”Resources:Email: dorian@dorianmintzer.com.Website: www.revolutionizeretirement.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/dorianmintzerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionizeRetirement/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorianmintzer/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z4cUEHI7peIn6jaMhWQyw

With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is the co-author of the award-winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together. Today, Dr. Mintzer teaches us how to revolutionize our retirement. First, we chat about how retirement has significantly changed over the years. No longer is retirement the end of your life. Instead, retirement is just a new beginning. We talk about how to make that new beginning something meaningful. Plus, Dr. Mintzer reveals some of the must-have conversations for creating a new life together in retirement with your partner. In This Episode:[04:25] How the notion of retirement really has been changing over the years. [08:45] Retirement is a great time to consider what interests you have.  [11:50] Finances and health are the two most significant pieces of the retirement puzzle, and they impact everything else.[16:10] Examples of seniors who have revolutionized their retirement.  [21:50] The importance of using your wisdom for mentorship in retirement. [25:05] About The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together. Key Takeaways:Retirement is a transition in your life; think about what you want the next stage of your life to look like. When you retire, you can grow, learn, evolve, and explore.Consider your future hobbies before retiring; open yourself up to this idea of new beginnings and possibilities. Build some aspects of connection, engagement, and purpose into your life during retirement. Meet Dr. Dori MintzerWith 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular monthly Revolutionize your Retirement Interview with Expert’s Series on the 4th Tuesday of each month, open to professionals and the public. She provides Keynotes, breakout sessions, webinars and podcasts and facilitates workshops for professional and community groups. Dorian is co-author of the award winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together, co-producer of The Career Playbook: Second Half Plays and has contributed to a number of other books. She has been featured in a variety of print and digital outlets such as the NY Times, WSJ, USA Today, CNN Money, Forbes, Next Avenue, The Financial Times, NPR, ABC Evening News and the Today Show and has given a Ted X talk focused on “Embracing your Bonus Years: A Time to Learn, Grow and Evolve.”Resources:Email: dorian@dorianmintzer.com.Website: www.revolutionizeretirement.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/dorianmintzerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevolutionizeRetirement/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorianmintzer/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z4cUEHI7peIn6jaMhWQyw

Listen now as Madris Kinard talks about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants.Meet Madris KinardDevice Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices.That information is now easily accessible through clear, comprehensive, metrics, reports and signal alerts that healthcare professionals can use to improve health outcomes and patient safety while reducing risk for their organizations.Resources:Website: www.deviceevents.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deviceeventsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madris/

Why metallosis is so common with metal hip replacements? Madrid Kinard answers the frequently asked questions about Knee and Hip replacements in this episode!Meet Madris KinardDevice Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices.That information is now easily accessible through clear, comprehensive, metrics, reports and signal alerts that healthcare professionals can use to improve health outcomes and patient safety while reducing risk for their organizations.Resources:Website: www.deviceevents.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deviceeventsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madris/

Knee and Hip Replacement — is it safe for seniors to undergo in this surgery? Join us in today’s episode with our guest Madris Kinard as she speaks about Knee and Hip Replacement. Meet Madris KinardDevice Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices.That information is now easily accessible through clear, comprehensive, metrics, reports and signal alerts that healthcare professionals can use to improve health outcomes and patient safety while reducing risk for their organizations.Resources:Website: www.deviceevents.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deviceeventsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madris/

This episode is all about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants. Approximately 600,000 individuals in the United States receive a total knee replacement every year, and 450,000 get total hip replacements by surgeons. Sadly, at least 80,000 deaths have occurred since 2008 from medical devices in the United States. Madris Kinard of Device Events joins to explain why medical device adverse events have doubled over the past five years. Tune in as Madris reveals what you need to consider before getting a knee or hip implant and some common issues that may occur.In This Episode:[03:30] Sadly, medical device adverse events have doubled over the past five years. Madris explains why. [08:10] Why metalosis is so common with metal hip replacements. [13:30] What patients should consider before getting a knee or a hip implant.[18:15] The reason you may have to get your metal implants replaced multiple times. [20:55] Advice from Madris about getting a knee or hip implant.  Key Takeaways:Medical device adverse events have doubled over the past five years because many patients are getting multiple devices simultaneously. Typically, a senior’s hips will dislocate because of the patient's anatomy or because the wrong device was chosen. Sadly, there are deaths associated with medical device knees; there can be issues with the materials in the metals. Always ask the physician how frequently they see issues with their patients with the device they want to implant. Meet Madris KinardDevice Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices.That information is now easily accessible through clear, comprehensive, metrics, reports and signal alerts that healthcare professionals can use to improve health outcomes and patient safety while reducing risk for their organizations.Resources:Website: www.deviceevents.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/deviceeventsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madris/

Listen now as Dr. Teaster speaks about the problem of sexual abuse in residential care settings.Meet Pamela TeasterPamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology.Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse by those in positions of power or trust. Her ongoing research focuses on the mistreatment of elders and vulnerable adults, public and private guardianship, end-of-life issues and decision-making, ethical treatment and human rights issues of vulnerable adults, and public affairs and policy. She is the coauthor or coeditor of four books and more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles, reports, and book chapters.In addition to her scholarship, Teaster is on the editorial board of the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. She is a fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. She is an active board member and former president of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. She also serves as secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Guardianship Certification and secretary general of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Before joining the Virginia Tech faculty, Teaster served as director of the Center for Gerontology and chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Kentucky, where she also served as director of the Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional Geriatric Education Center, director of doctoral studies, and associate dean for research at the College of Public Health. She founded the Kentucky Guardianship Association and was its first president. She also founded the Kentucky Justice Center for Elders and Vulnerable Adults.Resources:Center for Gerontology: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research-centers/center-for-gerontology.htmlEmail Dr. Teaster: pteaster@vt.edu

Public Guardianship is made for an incapacitated person who have no willing or qualified family members or friends and who do not have adequate income or assets for the compensation of a private guardian. Dr. Pamela Teaster gives some helpful insights on the problems associated with public guardianship in this episode.Meet Pamela TeasterPamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology.Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse by those in positions of power or trust. Her ongoing research focuses on the mistreatment of elders and vulnerable adults, public and private guardianship, end-of-life issues and decision-making, ethical treatment and human rights issues of vulnerable adults, and public affairs and policy. She is the coauthor or coeditor of four books and more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles, reports, and book chapters.In addition to her scholarship, Teaster is on the editorial board of the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. She is a fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. She is an active board member and former president of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. She also serves as secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Guardianship Certification and secretary general of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Before joining the Virginia Tech faculty, Teaster served as director of the Center for Gerontology and chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Kentucky, where she also served as director of the Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional Geriatric Education Center, director of doctoral studies, and associate dean for research at the College of Public Health. She founded the Kentucky Guardianship Association and was its first president. She also founded the Kentucky Justice Center for Elders and Vulnerable Adults.Resources:Center for Gerontology: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research-centers/center-for-gerontology.htmlEmail Dr. Teaster: pteaster@vt.edu

Public Guardianship — Is it made with the best interest of incapacitated people in mind? Join us in today’s episode with our guest Dr. Pamela Teaster as she talks about Public Guardianship. Meet Pamela TeasterPamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology.Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse by those in positions of power or trust. Her ongoing research focuses on the mistreatment of elders and vulnerable adults, public and private guardianship, end-of-life issues and decision-making, ethical treatment and human rights issues of vulnerable adults, and public affairs and policy. She is the coauthor or coeditor of four books and more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles, reports, and book chapters.In addition to her scholarship, Teaster is on the editorial board of the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. She is a fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. She is an active board member and former president of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. She also serves as secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Guardianship Certification and secretary general of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Before joining the Virginia Tech faculty, Teaster served as director of the Center for Gerontology and chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Kentucky, where she also served as director of the Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional Geriatric Education Center, director of doctoral studies, and associate dean for research at the College of Public Health. She founded the Kentucky Guardianship Association and was its first president. She also founded the Kentucky Justice Center for Elders and Vulnerable Adults.Resources:Center for Gerontology: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research-centers/center-for-gerontology.htmlEmail Dr. Teaster: pteaster@vt.edu

To get some help today, we have Dr. Pamela Teaster with us to talk about public guardianships and whether it is in the best interest of incapacitated people. Dr. Teaster is a human development and family science professor at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology. First, Dr. Teaster explains what public guardianship means. When a person is deemed to lack capacity and has no responsible person to make decisions on their behalf, the state will then appoint a public guardian. Sadly, not many people know about this unconstitutional process called public guardianship. Tune in as Dr. Teaster explains why we should be concerned about public guardianship and what seniors need to know about sexual abuse in residential care settings.In This Episode:[02:55] What exactly public guardianship means, and why older adults are appointed guardians more often than younger adults.   [07:20] The history behind public guardianship.  [10:00] Why seniors should be concerned about public guardianship. [14:15] With public guardianship, the guardian becomes the state – it’s a critical distinction to understand. [18:00] Dr. Teaster speaks about the problem of sexual abuse in residential care settings.  Key Takeaways:Your civil rights are under fire because of public guardianship – look up the laws in your state about this complicated process. Total guardianship will reduce an adult to the legal status of a child. You want to try to stay out of the public guardian program as much as you possibly can.Sexual abuse in residential care settings is more likely to happen with another resident than a staff member. Resources:Center for Gerontology: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research-centers/center-for-gerontology.htmlEmail Dr. Teaster: pteaster@vt.eduMeet Pamela TeasterPamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology.Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse by those in positions of power or trust. Her ongoing research focuses on the mistreatment of elders and vulnerable adults, public and private guardianship, end-of-life issues and decision-making, ethical treatment and human rights issues of vulnerable adults, and public affairs and policy. She is the coauthor or coeditor of four books and more than a hundred peer-reviewed articles, reports, and book chapters.In addition to her scholarship, Teaster is on the editorial board of the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. She is a fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. She is an active board member and former president of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. She also serves as secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Guardianship Certification and secretary general of the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse.Before joining the Virginia Tech faculty, Teaster served as director of the Center for Gerontology and chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Kentucky, where she also served as director of the Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional Geriatric Education Center, director of doctoral studies, and associate dean for research at the College of Public Health. She founded the Kentucky Guardianship Association and was its first president. She also founded the Kentucky Justice Center for Elders and Vulnerable Adults.

Tune in as Dr. Sugar explains the importance of joint tenancy and the reason why seniors should not be making visits to banks, credit unions, and/or brokerages.Meet Dr. Sam SugarSam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption of this nation’s guardianship systems. Dr. Sugar received his MD from the Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He achieved certification as a specialist in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sugar’s book, released in 2018, “Guardianships and the Elderly-The Perfect Crime” -- an Amazon #1 New Release ---sheds light on this complex, opaque system, which all too often enables those in-the-know to commit “the perfect crime.”. Dr. Sugar writes frequently at www.aaapg.net and is a Certified Florida Probate Court Examiner.A native Chicagoan, Dr. Sugar now lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his wife, Judy.Resources:Website: www.aaapg.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAPG.net/

Preventing the appointment of a professional guardian over your estate is a very important move in your advanced directives. Join us in this episodes as Dr. Sam J Sugar deeps dive into why advanced directives are important to prevent guardianships.Meet Dr. Sam SugarSam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption of this nation’s guardianship systems. Dr. Sugar received his MD from the Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He achieved certification as a specialist in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sugar’s book, released in 2018, “Guardianships and the Elderly-The Perfect Crime” -- an Amazon #1 New Release ---sheds light on this complex, opaque system, which all too often enables those in-the-know to commit “the perfect crime.”. Dr. Sugar writes frequently at www.aaapg.net and is a Certified Florida Probate Court Examiner.A native Chicagoan, Dr. Sugar now lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his wife, Judy.Resources:Website: www.aaapg.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAPG.net/

In today's episode, Dr. Sam Sugar joins us, he is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG). Listen now as he shares some important tidbits and nuggets to help Seniors avoid the ever-increasing threat of winding up in a guardianship during their lifetime.Meet Dr. Sam SugarSam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption of this nation’s guardianship systems. Dr. Sugar received his MD from the Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He achieved certification as a specialist in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sugar’s book, released in 2018, “Guardianships and the Elderly-The Perfect Crime” -- an Amazon #1 New Release ---sheds light on this complex, opaque system, which all too often enables those in-the-know to commit “the perfect crime.”. Dr. Sugar writes frequently at www.aaapg.net and is a Certified Florida Probate Court Examiner.A native Chicagoan, Dr. Sugar now lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his wife, Judy.Resources:Website: www.aaapg.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAPG.net/

Today, we have Dr. Sam Sugar back for a second time. Dr. Sugar is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG). He is here to give some critical information on how seniors can avoid the ever-increasing threat of winding up with guardianship during their lifetime. The reason why prevention of guardianship is so vital is related to the reality that getting out of guardianship or terminating a guardianship is essentially impossible. Sadly, preventing guardianship is extremely difficult because they usually result from family dysfunction. Tune in as Dr. Sugar explains the importance of joint tenancy and why seniors should not be making visits to the bank.In This Episode:[03:20] Why preventing guardianship is critical for our senior community.  [05:00] Sadly, we can’t rely on the government to put restrictions on guardianships of the elderly.[10:25] Dr. Sugar reveals the best ways for seniors to avoid being placed under guardianship in the first place.[13:20] Why you should never ask a lawyer to solve family disputes. [21:30] The reason seniors should not be making visits to banks, credit unions, and/or brokerages.  [25:40] Why seniors should put their home and assets in joint tenancy. Key Takeaways:Seniors should not be making visits to the bank. The very act of giving away money can put a senior at risk of something really unpleasant and horrifying – guardianship.It's much easier for the court to take control over an account with only one signatory; that’s why it’s essential to put all your assets in joint tenancy. Preventing the appointment of a professional guardian over your estate is a very important move in your advanced directives.An estate attorney will be able to assist you best with avoiding professional guardianship.Meet Dr. Sam SugarSam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption of this nation’s guardianship systems. Dr. Sugar received his MD from the Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He achieved certification as a specialist in Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sugar’s book, released in 2018, “Guardianships and the Elderly-The Perfect Crime” -- an Amazon #1 New Release ---sheds light on this complex, opaque system, which all too often enables those in-the-know to commit “the perfect crime.”. Dr. Sugar writes frequently at www.aaapg.net and is a Certified Florida Probate Court Examiner.A native Chicagoan, Dr. Sugar now lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his wife, Judy.Resources:Website: www.aaapg.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAPG.net/

It has its pros and cons, but should you really put your loved one who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s in a nursing home? Let’s hear Pat Moffet’s story.Meet Pat MoffetPat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the disease, Carmen was finally admitted to a nursing home. It was then that Pat decided to write a book based on his and Carmen's love story and its tragic turn after she was diagnosed, the internationally acclaimed ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD. After Carmen's death in 2010, Pat continued to work with the Alzheimer's Association and Carmen's doctor, Gisele Wolf-Klein, raising awareness and providing support for the caregivers and loved ones of Early Onset Alzheimer’s victims. In 2012 he received the "Tikkun Olam (Translation: Repairer of Lives) Award" from the Sid Jacobson J.C.C.  In 2014 he was recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as "Humanitarian of the Year". Pat's dream is to honor Carmen and to provide hope and comfort to as many people as possible who have been affected by Alzheimer's. He is confident that bringing his book to the big screen will help even more families understand this devastating illness. The Feature Film ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD is directed by Drew Pollins.ResourcesWebsite: https://www.patmoffett.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu0g_KSp1bX_v1p35h4SmvAEmail: GarrisonBooks2014@gmail.com

Whether you have a loved one or you are a caregiver for people on the early onset of Alzheimer’s, this episode is for you.Meet Pat MoffetPat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the disease, Carmen was finally admitted to a nursing home. It was then that Pat decided to write a book based on his and Carmen's love story and its tragic turn after she was diagnosed, the internationally acclaimed ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD. After Carmen's death in 2010, Pat continued to work with the Alzheimer's Association and Carmen's doctor, Gisele Wolf-Klein, raising awareness and providing support for the caregivers and loved ones of Early Onset Alzheimer’s victims. In 2012 he received the "Tikkun Olam (Translation: Repairer of Lives) Award" from the Sid Jacobson J.C.C.  In 2014 he was recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as "Humanitarian of the Year". Pat's dream is to honor Carmen and to provide hope and comfort to as many people as possible who have been affected by Alzheimer's. He is confident that bringing his book to the big screen will help even more families understand this devastating illness. The Feature Film ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD is directed by Drew Pollins.ResourcesWebsite: https://www.patmoffett.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu0g_KSp1bX_v1p35h4SmvAEmail: GarrisonBooks2014@gmail.com

In this episode, Pat Moffet joins us as we discuss the early signs and diagnosis as well as the surprising behaviors that challenged Pat's preconceived ideas of what Alzheimer's behaviors look like.Meet Pat MoffetPat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the disease, Carmen was finally admitted to a nursing home. It was then that Pat decided to write a book based on his and Carmen's love story and its tragic turn after she was diagnosed, the internationally acclaimed ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD. After Carmen's death in 2010, Pat continued to work with the Alzheimer's Association and Carmen's doctor, Gisele Wolf-Klein, raising awareness and providing support for the caregivers and loved ones of Early Onset Alzheimer’s victims. In 2012 he received the "Tikkun Olam (Translation: Repairer of Lives) Award" from the Sid Jacobson J.C.C.  In 2014 he was recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as "Humanitarian of the Year". Pat's dream is to honor Carmen and to provide hope and comfort to as many people as possible who have been affected by Alzheimer's. He is confident that bringing his book to the big screen will help even more families understand this devastating illness. The Feature Film ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD is directed by Drew Pollins.Resources:Website: https://www.patmoffett.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu0g_KSp1bX_v1p35h4SmvAEmail: GarrisonBooks2014@gmail.com

Patrick Moffett joins Steve Heisler to talk about his experience in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Patrick’s wife was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Early-onset Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65 and only 5% of Alzheimer's patients will develop symptoms before age 65. Today, at least 300,000 people in this country have early-onset Alzheimer's. Tune in as Patrick reveals some of the most significant challenges he faced as a caregiver and communication tips for caregivers.In This Episode:[02:55] The early signs and diagnosis as well as the surprising behaviors that challenged Pat's preconceived ideas of what Alzheimer's behaviors look like.[12:00] The most significant challenges Pat faced as the caregiver. [23:25] Pat speaks about his experience putting a loved one into a nursing home.  [27:25] The number of caregivers that help out with Alzheimer's in the United States. [28:20] All about Pat’s book and feature film, Ice Cream in the Cupboard: A True Story of Early Onset Alzheimer'sKey Takeaways:The caregiver has to take care of themselves, or else the disease will claim two victims: the caregiver and the patient.Pat Moffett recommends keeping your job and look for a Alzheimer's day center.Meet Pat Moffett  Pat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the disease, Carmen was finally admitted to a nursing home. It was then that Pat decided to write a book based on his and Carmen's love story and its tragic turn after she was diagnosed, the internationally acclaimed ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD. After Carmen's death in 2010, Pat continued to work with the Alzheimer's Association and Carmen's doctor, Gisele Wolf-Klein, raising awareness and providing support for the caregivers and loved ones of Early Onset Alzheimer’s victims. In 2012 he received the "Tikkun Olam (Translation: Repairer of Lives) Award" from the Sid Jacobson J.C.C.  In 2014 he was recognized by the Alzheimer's Association as "Humanitarian of the Year". Pat's dream is to honor Carmen and to provide hope and comfort to as many people as possible who have been affected by Alzheimer's. He is confident that bringing his book to the big screen will help even more families understand this devastating illness. The Feature Film ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD is directed by Drew Pollins.Resources:Website: https://www.patmoffett.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu0g_KSp1bX_v1p35h4SmvAEmail: GarrisonBooks2014@gmail.com

Stroke survivors need to be their own healthcare advocates. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to be an advocate, especially for people with aphasia. It would help if you had someone who is taking care of you as a stroke survivor. Having a health advocate in the room will be essential for staying healthy. If you can speak after a stroke, then you need to be your own caregiver as you start to take your independence back.Meet Marcia MoranAfter successfully building her business over the last twenty-plus years, Marcia Moran thought she had life by the tail. Little did she know what was in store. Marcia has written over fifty business plans, and helped entrepreneurs strategize over how to differentiate their companies in changing environments. After helping other entrepreneurs start their companies, she decided to found her own business consulting practice, Performance Architect, in 2012 and co-founded Positive Business DC that same year.She suffered a major stroke in 2014. Marcia applied her skills in planning and strategy as she strived to become whole. She never gave up. Over time she learned to walk again, but Marcia struggled with aphasia, a language disorder. She joined Toastmasters International® hoping to regain her speaking abilities. It helped some, but in August 2017 she discovered a technological breakthrough that minimized her speaking disability. She then pushed beyond her comfort zone to become a Toastmasters International Club Officer in 2017, then Area Director in 2019.Marcia created Stroke FORWARD because she felt there is a need to share hope with stroke survivors and their caretakers. Learning to become her own health advocate one step a time and exploring holistic methods for healing are keys to her recovery. Marcia speaks and shares her message of hope, inspiration, healing, and a way forward as she goes across the country. She welcomes new opportunities to help individuals affected by major health crises move ahead.Marcia lives with her husband Jim, two very loud cats, and two birds near Washington, DC. Jim played a role of caretaker and advocate. His observations and experiences are also captured in Stroke FORWARD. On weekends, Marcia, Jim, and the cats go to Deep Creek, Maryland where Marcia paints watercolors. In the evening Marcia and Jim sit out on the deck and watch fireflies flit by.Marcia holds a B.S. in Political Science with a magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota and a Master’s in Business Administration, from Chapman University, in California. A woman of many talents, she attended school in Sandefjord, Norway to study art. She also earned a certificate in Well-being Foundations of Personal Transformation from the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute in Virginia.ResourcesTop 12 Tips for Recovery: https://www.strokeforward.com/bookbonusWebsite: www.StrokeForward.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrokeForwardTwitter: https://twitter.com/Stroke_ForwardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciamoran/

Three and a half years after Marcia Moran's stroke, she discovered Neurofeedback. It is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity, most commonly electroencephalography, in an attempt to teach self-regulation of brain function. And yes folks, it was life-changing.Meet Marcia MoranAfter successfully building her business over the last twenty-plus years, Marcia Moran thought she had life by the tail. Little did she know what was in store. Marcia has written over fifty business plans, and helped entrepreneurs strategize over how to differentiate their companies in changing environments. After helping other entrepreneurs start their companies, she decided to found her own business consulting practice, Performance Architect, in 2012 and co-founded Positive Business DC that same year.She suffered a major stroke in 2014. Marcia applied her skills in planning and strategy as she strived to become whole. She never gave up. Over time she learned to walk again, but Marcia struggled with aphasia, a language disorder. She joined Toastmasters International® hoping to regain her speaking abilities. It helped some, but in August 2017 she discovered a technological breakthrough that minimized her speaking disability. She then pushed beyond her comfort zone to become a Toastmasters International Club Officer in 2017, then Area Director in 2019.Marcia created Stroke FORWARD because she felt there is a need to share hope with stroke survivors and their caretakers. Learning to become her own health advocate one step a time and exploring holistic methods for healing are keys to her recovery. Marcia speaks and shares her message of hope, inspiration, healing, and a way forward as she goes across the country. She welcomes new opportunities to help individuals affected by major health crises move ahead.Marcia lives with her husband Jim, two very loud cats, and two birds near Washington, DC. Jim played a role of caretaker and advocate. His observations and experiences are also captured in Stroke FORWARD. On weekends, Marcia, Jim, and the cats go to Deep Creek, Maryland where Marcia paints watercolors. In the evening Marcia and Jim sit out on the deck and watch fireflies flit by.Marcia holds a B.S. in Political Science with a magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota and a Master’s in Business Administration, from Chapman University, in California. A woman of many talents, she attended school in Sandefjord, Norway to study art. She also earned a certificate in Well-being Foundations of Personal Transformation from the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute in Virginia.ResourcesTop 12 Tips for Recovery: https://www.strokeforward.com/bookbonusWebsite: www.StrokeForward.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrokeForwardTwitter: https://twitter.com/Stroke_ForwardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciamoran/

In this episode, we talk about the Ischemic stroke that almost killed Marcia Moran.

Marcia Moran created Stroke FORWARD to share hope with stroke survivors and caretakers on their journey to recovery. Marcia tells the chilling details of her catastrophic stroke that happened in 2014. We dive into the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and Marcia explains the advantages and disadvantages of administering tPA (tissue plasminogen activator). Tune in as Marcia speaks about how to become your own healthcare advocate on your recovery journey.In This Episode:[03:30] Marcia tells the story of her catastrophic stroke that happened in 2014.[07:15] The difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Plus, the advantages and disadvantages of administering the tPA. [10:50] What it is like learning how to talk again after a stroke.  [16:15] Advice for stroke survivors on becoming their own healthcare advocate. [24:40] Marcia gives her last pieces of advice for stroke survivors.  Key Takeaways:Eighty percent of strokes are preventable. The National Aphasia Association says that if you're not cured within the first two or three months of having aphasia, you will probably have it for life.Take your healthcare recovery into your own hands; you are your best advocate. Don't ever give up; you can get better as long as you think you can.Meet Marcia Moran: After successfully building her business over the last twenty-plus years, Marcia Moran thought she had life by the tail. Little did she know what was in store. Marcia has written over fifty business plans, and helped entrepreneurs strategize over how to differentiate their companies in changing environments. After helping other entrepreneurs start their companies, she decided to found her own business consulting practice, Performance Architect, in 2012 and co-founded Positive Business DC that same year.She suffered a major stroke in 2014. Marcia applied her skills in planning and strategy as she strived to become whole. She never gave up. Over time she learned to walk again, but Marcia struggled with aphasia, a language disorder. She joined Toastmasters International® hoping to regain her speaking abilities. It helped some, but in August 2017 she discovered a technological breakthrough that minimized her speaking disability. She then pushed beyond her comfort zone to become a Toastmasters International Club Officer in 2017, then Area Director in 2019.Marcia created Stroke FORWARD because she felt there is a need to share hope with stroke survivors and their caretakers. Learning to become her own health advocate one step a time and exploring holistic methods for healing are keys to her recovery. Marcia speaks and shares her message of hope, inspiration, healing, and a way forward as she goes across the country. She welcomes new opportunities to help individuals affected by major health crises move ahead.Marcia lives with her husband Jim, two very loud cats, and two birds near Washington, DC. Jim played a role of caretaker and advocate. His observations and experiences are also captured in Stroke FORWARD. On weekends, Marcia, Jim, and the cats go to Deep Creek, Maryland where Marcia paints watercolors. In the evening Marcia and Jim sit out on the deck and watch fireflies flit by.Marcia holds a B.S. in Political Science with a magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota and a Master’s in Business Administration, from Chapman University, in California. A woman of many talents, she attended school in Sandefjord, Norway to study art. She also earned a certificate in Well-being Foundations of Personal Transformation from the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute in Virginia.Resources:Top 12 Tips for Recovery: https://www.strokeforward.com/bookbonusWebsite: www.StrokeForward.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrokeForwardTwitter: https://twitter.com/Stroke_ForwardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciamoran/

Have you ever wondered, how common is sex in long-term care facilities? Well, there’s one thing that we know for sure: it’s not uncommon!Meet Dr. Nicole DidykDr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, and a Masters in Education. She has a busy community Geriatric Medicine practice in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is also the founder of "The Wrinkle", a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully.ResourcesWebsite: www.TheWrinkle.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWrinkle2Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWrinkle2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-didyk-877857182/YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheWrinkleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrinkle2/

When one partner becomes the caregiver for the other, how does that affect the dynamics of a senior's sexual relationship? Join us as Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of "The Wrinkle," a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully, answers this question.Meet Dr. Nicole DidykDr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, and a Masters in Education. She has a busy community Geriatric Medicine practice in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is also the founder of "The Wrinkle", a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully.ResourcesWebsite: www.TheWrinkle.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWrinkle2Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWrinkle2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-didyk-877857182/YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheWrinkleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrinkle2/

Frankly, aside from the ageism problem in our society, there are also a lot of sexual stereotypes when it comes to sexuality in older adults. We address this problem in this episode with Dr. Nicole Didyk!Meet Dr. Nicole DidykDr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, and a Masters in Education. She has a busy community Geriatric Medicine practice in Southern Ontario, Canada, and is also the founder of "The Wrinkle", a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully.ResourcesWebsite: www.TheWrinkle.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWrinkle2Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWrinkle2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-didyk-877857182/YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheWrinkleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrinkle2/