Aging Matters: Osteoporosis

Transitions LifeCare Senior Provider Relations Representative Lani Tillar-Smith joins us to discuss common questions related to hospice and palliative care.

Dr. John Neustadt, Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) discuss what you need to know about osteoporosis: what it is, causes and how to prevent it.

Dr. Karen Sullivan, Board Certified Neuropsychologist, discusses brain health and what you need to know about caring for your brain.

We explore communication equity with our guest Jan Withers, Director of the Divison of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing under the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

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.