Fitness and Wellness
In this special Falls Prevention show, we had two featured speakers and five pre-scheduled expert commenters on stage. September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The National Council on Aging led 17th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week was September 18-24, 2024. GaitBetter, a medical device, transforms treadmills into smart gait training systems, improving balance and cognitive…
Read MoreDiscussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Neuroscience News 10-7-24 Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging Nature 10-7-24 Study Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in…
Read MoreWe continued with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, hearing the fascinating story of Amy Li and her Dance4Healing. We also heard a bit more about the wide aspects encompassed by self-care and wellness from our co-hosts Debbie Howad and Linda Sherman, who are passionate advocates for leveraging creativity and thoughtful design to…
Read MoreContinuing with our recognition of August as National Wellness Month, our guests shared their observations on taking small actionable steps for behavioral change, as well as on being experimental (and brave!) in exploring the options that will best work for YOUR needs. Recorded on August 8, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and…
Read MoreKicking off August as National Wellness Month, our guests offered valuable insights and practical advice for caregiver wellness, providing actionable steps for caregivers to enhance their mental and physical health. Recorded on August 1, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance. Sherry Snelling, CEO…
Read MoreIn this episode, we learned about the importance of planning for all aspects of caregiving as part of ensuring your own self-care needs as a caregiver (or caregiver to be), Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle practice as a proven tool for self-care, and dementia-friendly cruise travel as a respite option that benefits both caregivers and care…
Read MoreIn this episode, we heard about a new light-weight mobility option that makes it effortless for caregivers to push their care receivers without injury (even uphill!), along with a variety of physical therapist recommended innovations, and a new AI-generated caregiver support assistant. Recorded on July 18, 2024. This episode is part of the Caregiver Friendly…
Read MoreThis episode is a continuation of our April 11th episode focused on products and advocacy for Parkinson’s disease in honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Parkinson’s Day. Desiree Mearns discussed the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s (APDA) efforts, including a live well symposium in Boca Raton. Raleigh Dewan introduced SteadySpoon, a mechanical utensil stabilizer with 95%…
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