America’s population is aging rapidly, and this podcast is here to dive deep into the challenges facing the older population. Experts from the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) talk about a variety of topics related to healthy aging. The AGEC’s mission is to provide high-quality programs that support healthy aging in Arkansas. The AGEC is funded by the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program under grant #U1QHP28723.
*This episode contains content discussing suicide and preventive measures that may be emotionally distressing for some listeners*On this special episode of AgeWise, we are joined by Priscilla Buffington (LCSW) and Hannah Lemay-Davidson (LCSW) with the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System to discuss the importance of suicide prevention in Veterans and older adults while focusing on the secure storage of potentially lethal means. If you or someone you know is going through a time of crisis please call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate assistanceOn the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news!Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecInstagram: @uams_agec
On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by Tameka Lee, Communications Director at the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) to discuss the wide variety of free services that CALS provides to Central Arkansans. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec
On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by Carolyn Berry (Outreach & Education) with Alzheimer's Arkansas to discuss the importance of respite care, and the positive impact it can have on both caregivers and their loved ones. For more information, visit Alzheimer's Arkansas online: alzark.org On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec
On this special episode of Age Wise, we are joined by the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) to discuss the importance of adaptive exercises in older adult health. Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery are Assistant Professors at ACHE's School of Physical Therapy. For more information, visit Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) online: https://achehealth.edu On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.eduFREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagecTwitter: @uams_agecInstagram: @uams_agec
On this special episode of Age Wise, we discuss one of the world's most popular drinks: tea! Beyond being delicious and valuable to cultures all around the world, different types of tea have the potential to benefit you and your health. Tune in to hear how! Here, you can read the research we cite in this episode: 3:09: tea history and snack pairings 4:58: benefits of black tea 5:47: benefits of green tea (article one and article two) 6:33: benefits of oolong tea 7:15: benefits of white and peppermint tea 8:14: benefits of spearmint tea 8:47: benefits of chamomile tea 9:20: benefits of hibiscus tea (article one and article two) 9:57: benefits of sage tea (article one and article two) On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn the latest information about colorectal cancer screenings. Listen in to hear clips for our program with UAMS Department of Family & Preventive Medicine; and in particular, Partnerships in Colorectal Cancer Screening- Arkansas (PICS AR). Our guest speakers were Marybeth Curtis, BSN, and Stacey George, MSN, APRN. For more information on colorectal cancer screenings, you can call Community Health & Education at 501-650-4552. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about the Arkansas Naloxone Project. Listen to clips from a discussion presented by Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about emergency preparedness for older adults. THV11 Meteorologist, Skot Covert shares tips on staying prepared for natural disasters and emergencies in this two-part series. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about emergency preparedness for older adults. THV11 Meteorologist, Skot Covert shares tips on staying prepared for natural disasters and emergencies in this two-part series. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about the challenges and rewards that can come with caring for a parent diagnosed with dementia. Lisa Lowery became a caregiver when her mother developed dementia and took on the caregiver role again when her father developed dementia years later. Caregivers are typically unpaid and provide physical and emotional support for loved ones in need. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
Listen to part II of this series to learn more about the aging heart and heart disease. Our guest, Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D. is a professor and Chair of the Department of Geriatrics and the Reynolds Institute on Aging as well as the Medical Director of the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
Listen to this two-part series to learn more about the aging heart. Our guest, Jeanne Y. Wei, M.D., Ph.D. is a professor and Chair of the Department of Geriatrics and the Reynolds Institute on Aging as well as the Medical Director of the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, listen to highlights from a presentation from Robert H. Hopkins Jr., M.D. on immunizations and communication. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, hear snippets from a presentation from Lee Isaac, Psy.D. on diversity and dementia. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we give long-distance caregiving tips. AGEC Outreach Coordinator Laura Spradley provided information on communication, planning, and making the most of visits. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about how the holidays may impact the mental health of older adults. AR-Connect Program Director, Tony Boaz, LCSW shared tips on reducing stressors and staying healthy. For more information about AR-Connect and the services offered, click here or call 501-526-3563 or 800-482-9921. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about the importance of support groups for caregivers. In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we're sharing the story of a caregiver who found these groups helpful in his journey. Scott Luchesi became his wife's caregiver after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease with vascular dementia. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In part II of this two-part series, we talk about age-friendly healthcare and the “4M's” framework focusing on Mentation. This episode features Danette Scherer, MSN, RN. Age-friendly care can help older adults address their specific healthcare needs and quality of life concerns. Scherer educated medical professionals on the importance of using this framework. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about age-friendly healthcare and the “4M's” framework. This episode features Danette Scherer, MSN, RN. Age-friendly care can help older adults address their specific healthcare needs and quality of life concerns. Scherer educated medical professionals on the importance of using this framework. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about the stressors older adults face and how stress can be managed. This episode features Sacha McBain, Ph.D. Dr. McBain serves as Associate Director of the Center for Trauma Prevention, Recovery and Innovation at UAMS and is an assistant professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about how the stress caused by the pandemic has impacted older adults. This episode features Sacha McBain, Ph.D. Dr. McBain serves as Associate Director of the Center for Trauma Prevention, Recovery and Innovation at UAMS and is an assistant professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, we talk about fall prevention and home safety for older adults. AGEC Clinical Coordinator Leah Tobey, PT, DPT, MBA and AGEC Outreach Coordinator Laura Spradley, MS share tips on preventing falls, identifying fall risk factors, and improving home safety. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
On this episode, we talk about pain management and older adults. UAMS anesthesiologist Johnathan Goree, M.D. specializes in pain management and shares important information about chronic conditions and opioid use. Dr. Goree also talks about new pain management options. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
On this episode, we share important disaster preparation steps for older adults. AGEC Outreach Coordinator, Laura Spradley also talks about the important documents to have and what to include in your home emergency kit. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
On today's episode, we talk with Gohar Azhar, M.D., Geriatrics Professor at the UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, about her experience with art and medicine. We also discuss the healthy relationship older adults can have with art. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about how fitness can impact brain health. The creator of the program “Ageless Grace,” Denise Medved shares her health journey, as well as information on how staying active can keep your brain healthy. You can learn more about Ageless Grace here: https://agelessgrace.com/ The AGEC has team members who are certified to lead Ageless Grace sessions. You can watch our past Ageless Grace sessions here: https://agec.uams.edu/kbtopic/ageless-grace/ On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about physical therapy and how it can benefit older adults. The AGEC Clinical Coordinator, Leah Tobey, PT, DPT, MBA shares about physical therapy topics like keeping our bodies active and finding a physical therapist. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn about Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias that can affect older adults. The AGEC Outreach Coordinator, Laura Spradley, MS shares about the disease progression and communication tips for your loved ones. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode, learn all about how to protect, detect, and report Medicare fraud. We are joined by Kathleen Pursell, the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program Director with the Department of Human Services in the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. (This project was supported by grant number 90MPPG0031 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, a Department of Health and Human Services.) On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode learn all about what's involved in a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Dr. Ivy McGee Blanks with the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System shares information on what you can expect at this visit, including creating an Advance Care Plan. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode learn about the best ways to set goals and stick to them as we start the New Year. The AGEC Clinical Coordinator, Leah Tobey PT, DPT, MBA shares tips on starting and maintaining an active lifestyle. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In this episode learn all about how to manage caregiver stress. The AGEC Outreach Coordinator, Laura Spradley shares warning signs and tips for management and prevention. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Click here to view our dementia programs for family caregivers. Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
In the UAMS Age Wise pilot episode learn all about the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) and how our resources can help you. The team gives insight into healthy aging, caregiving, physical therapy for older adults, and more. Some of the free, online programs mentioned in the show can be found on the AGEC website. The digital programs mentioned include Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, Disaster Preparedness for Seniors, Understanding Opioids and Non-Opioid Pain Management Alternatives, and First Responder Dementia Training. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
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