Aging Matters: Caregiving at the Holidays

We discuss the concept of aging in place with Christian, Owner and Founder of Vital Watch 24 Hour Health Management. We also have a chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, about the Walk to De-Feet Dementia and the Music and Memory Program.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Dr. Mitch Clionsky, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain, discuss dementia and the steps necessary for prevention.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Debbie Weiss, retired lawyer and author of Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love, discuss the struggles that come with dealing with life as a widow.

We discuss the health benefits of tai chi and yoga with Susan Lee, Owner and Head Instructor of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

We talk volunteering with Leah Rosen, Volunteer Services Team Leader at Transitions LifeCare and Allison Antkowiak, Musical Presence Volunteer at Transitions LifeCare.

Allie Crawford , Active Adult Program Director with Raleigh Parks, details the programs, clubs, trips and facilities available to us in our community.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Kelly Smith join us to discuss the proper way to care for aging skin.

Brittany McKinney, Physician Assistant with Shae Medical, joins us to talk about preventing falls, the right way to fall and equipment to help us.

We discuss the benefits of socialization for seniors with Laura Kay House, Owner of Silver Connections. We also get into a discussion on The Golden Bachelor and dating apps.

We welcome Dr. Joshua Dowd, Medical Director of Community Based Palliative Care at Transitions LifeCare, for a conversation on what palliative care is and who is best suited to receive it.