Geriatrics on the Go!

In this episode, we interview Cassie Hixson, Care Coordinator at Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation. Cassie explains the impact of caregiver stress, warning signs to look out for, and provides some helpful tips that caregivers can do to avoid burnout.

In this episode, we interview Brittany Zarse, M.S., CCC-SLP, a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and founder and owner of Dignity Speech and Rehab Inc. We talk with Brittany about dysphagia, some early signs to look out for, and ways to reduce pneumonia risks.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Anubhuti Shukla from the IU School of Dentistry. We talk with Dr. Shukla about the importance of dental care and she shares some suggestions on how to work with the family and friends who are helping to care for these older adults.

In this episode, we interview Cassie Hixson, Care Coordinator at Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation. Cassie explains what agitation and aggression mean, what might be triggering these behaviors and how caregivers can help prevent or resolve any behaviors.

In this episode, we interview Susan Glassburn, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW and Associate Professor at the IU School of Social Work. Susan talks about what empathic listening is, why it is so important and some helpful tips on how we can be better connect with older adults.

In this episode, we interview Cassie Hixson, Care Coordinator at Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation. Cassie talks about the different stages of dementia, some helpful tips for communicating and ways caregivers can practice self-care.

In this episode, we interview Patty Willaert, Program Director at Alzheimer's Association. We talk with Patty about Alzheimer's Dementia, symptoms to look out for, and resources for both individuals living with the disease and their caregivers.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Olivia Nirmalasari, a geriatrician at Eskenazi Health and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University. We talk with Dr. Nirmalasari about what infections look like in older adults, what can be done to prevent pneumonia, and vaccines that are recommended for the elderly to get.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Olivia Nirmalasari, a geriatrician at Eskenazi Health and an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Indiana University. We talk with Dr. Nirmalasari about what Delirium is, who is at risk, and what direct care workers should be looking out for if an older adult has been diagnosed with this.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Glenda Westmoreland, Director of Geriatrics Education at the IU School of Medicine. We talk with Dr. Westmoreland about the prevalence of depression in older adults, risks to look out for, and ways in which direct care workers can help the clients they serve with getting support.

In this episode, we interview Schonda Davis, MSW, LSW with the Center for Senior Health at Eskenazi Health. We talk with Schonda about the importance of caring for the caregiver, some signs of burnout to look out for, and resources to help get caregivers connected to additional support and education. 

In this episode, we interview Emily Cook, the Health Program Development Manager with the Division of Aging. We talk with Emily about the Social Factors and how they impact health, the 5 domains on health, and ways we can help older adults who are struggling with any of these areas. 

In this episode, we interview Kelsey Huling, PsyD, HSPP about anxiety in older adults related to lifting pandemic restrictions. We talk with Kelsey about the importance of decreasing anxiety in older adults, ways we can assess for anxiety and also some suggestions to help older adults who may be experiencing some anxiety. 

In this episode, we interview Patti Ballard, a retired Adult Protective Services (APS) Director and Investigator. We talk with Patti about the different types of abuse, some warning signs to look out for and some helpful tips for caregivers if they are suspecting abuse.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Kamal Wagle, a geriatrician who practices at IU Health and faculty at the IU School of Medicine. We talk with Dr. Wagle about the M, Medication and discuss how aging impacts medications, the effects of taking multiple medications, as well as some ways caregivers can assist with medication management.  

In this episode, we interview Tori Brown, Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Indiana University. We talk with Tori about the M, Mobility and discuss some physical and cognitive changes that caregivers can be on the lookout for, as well as other common conditions and the importance of home safety.

In this first episode, we interview Dr. Glenda Westmoreland, Director of Geriatrics Education at the IU School of Medicine. We ask Dr. Westmoreland ways in which direct care workers can use the 4M Framework to help the clients and their families they serve.