Injured Senior Podcast
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -We are all living longer, which means we may need to rely on others to help us or our parents. Thus, like it or not, the Senior and Elderly population is vulnerable to negligence committed by medical professionals, Nursing Home and assisted living facilities, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, insurance companies and everyday individuals and businesses. Do you know who to trust? The Injured Senior Podcast will educate and inform you about legal issues of importance to the injured Senior and Elderly population such as medical malpractice, Nursing home and assisted living abuse and neglect, defective drugs and medical devices, age discrimination, on the job injuries, and personal injuries such as motor vehicle injuries and slip and fall. Your Host Steve H. Heisler is a lawyer and creator of the National Injured Senior Law Center and has been advocating for seniors’ rights for over 30 years. He is also a senior. The show will include many interviews with experts in the aforementioned areas of law as well as advice from Steve's personal experiences and past cases. Tune in each week to learn what you may not have even known to ask before. Welcome to The Injured Senior Podcast.
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How to Stop Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes with Dr. Johnny Cascone
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBSeveral practices, often implemented in bundles, appear to reduce UTI in nursing home residents such as improving hand hygiene, reducing and improving catheter use, managing incontinence without catheters, and enhanced barrier precautions. Tune in as Dr. Johnny Cascone answers the frequently-asked question: How to stop Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine r...
How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections from Progressing to Sepsis with Dr. Johnny Cascone
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBIf you’ve ever had a Urinary Tract Infection, you know how painful and frustrating it can be, especially if they keep coming back. To say goodbye to burning, frequent urination, and other unpleasant symptoms, start with these changes today. The key is to keep bacteria out of the system. In today’s episode, listen to Dr. Johnny Cascone talks about preventing Urinary Tract Infections from progressing to sepsis. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infe...
The Common Causes and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections with Dr. Johnny Cascone
July 15, 2021 19:35 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBUrinary Tract Infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body’s defense in the urinary tract. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them. Join us in this episode as Dr. Johnny Cascone explains more about the common causes and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas ...
Urinary Tract Infections Pose a Serious Risk to Seniors and Elderly with Dr. Johnny Cascone
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Dr. Johnny Cascone, an Infectious Disease physician, joins host Steve Heisler to discuss Urinary Tract Infections and their prevalence in the nursing home community. You'll also learn risk factors, signs, symptoms, and even the best practices on preventing and treating UTIs so they don't become septic and lead to shock - or even death. Tune in to hear more from Dr. Cascone and his tips and information on Urinary Tract Infections, especially if y...
How Families of Elderly Wound Patients Can Detect Infections with Martha Kelso
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEarly detection is more difficult in the elderly because the typical signs and symptoms, such as fever, are usually absent. Tune in as Martha Kelso answers the frequently - asked question which is: How families of elderly wounded patients detect infections. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being...
Moleculight is a Revolutionary Device for Detecting Wound Infections with Martha Kelso
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn today’s episode, listen as Martha Kelso talks about Moleculight. An imaging device that is a portable, noninvasive, real-time camera used to visualize the bacterial load in a wound. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, has allowed her to pursue a relentl...
Why Infections Are So Prevalent Among Seniors and Elderly with Martha Kelso
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAs the percentage of our population over age 65 increases, infectious diseases among the elderly are becoming a serious public health concern. But why? Join us in this episode as Martha Kelso explains more about why infections are so prevalent among seniors and elderly. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary...
New Tech that Detects Infections in Elderly Wound Parents w/ Martha Kelso
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Martha Kelso is back with us again to talk about a new device that’s emerging in long-term care that recognizes infection in seniors. Martha is bedsore and pressure wound expert and the CEO of Wound Care Plus, LLC, a mobile wound care provider in the midwest. Her expertise in this field has allowed her to share her passion and knowledge with many others and she joins us on this episode to chat with host Steve Heisler. Tune in to this episode to ...
How to Fight the Medical System After A Medical Malpractice with Carol Stern and Author David Black
June 18, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWe need to change America’s healthcare system, and take power out of the insurance company’s hands. Listen as Carol Stern and author David Black shares how to fight against the medical system. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife’s love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the ...
Why Acclaimed Author David Black Chose to Write the Book "Ripped Apart, Living Misdiagnosed", with Carol Stern and David Black
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBRipped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System author David Black discusses how he got involved with Carol and Gary’s story. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife’s love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls ...
How a Medical Misdiagnosis Led to One of the Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts in U.S. History with Carol Stern and Author David Black
June 16, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, we are going to talk about one of the biggest medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S with Carol Stern and author David Black of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husb...
“Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed,” How One Courageous Lady Fought The Medical Establishment with Carol Stern and Author David Black
June 15, 2021 07:11 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBCarol Stern, the wife of the late Gary Stern, and author David Black, join us to speak on the subject of medical malpractice and living misdiagnosed. David Black is the author of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System. Carol reveals how she met Gary Stern and speaks about Gary’s background with medical problems. Tune in as we talk about the biggest misconceptions around medical malpractice and what seniors ...
Think Twice Before You Talk To The Insurance Company After A Fall Injury.
June 02, 2021 06:09 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBThis episode guides you through the reasons to think twice before you talk to the insurance company after a fall injury.
3 Ways to Document Your Fall Injury
June 01, 2021 06:29 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBThis episode explains the 3 ways to document your fall injury.
What to Include In The Incident Report After a Fall Injury
May 28, 2021 17:18 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBToday you learn what to Include In the incident report after a fall injury.
Six Steps to Take After a Slip or Trip and Fall Injury
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this week’s episode, the National Injured Senior Law Center brings you the six steps every senior should take after a slip or trip and fall injury in a public setting. Knowing these steps before a fall happens can save you valuable time and effort fighting for your case with insurance companies or in court. It’s important to take these steps after a fall to ensure you are properly cared for because the insurance companies want you to settle for less than you deserve. Implementing the six ...
Are Reverse Mortgages A Good Alternative to Filing Bankruptcy for Seniors? With Attorney Ron Drescher
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBFirst and foremost, What is a reverse mortgage? Seniors over the age of 62 who own their home outright or have significant equity in their home often tap into that equity by taking out a reverse mortgage. Join us in this episode as Attorney Ron Drescher explains more about Filing Bankruptcy for Seniors. Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in ...
Should Seniors Choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy For Medical Bills? With Attorney Ron Drescher
May 20, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's episode, listen as Attorney Ron Drescher joins us to answer the question: Should seniors choose chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy for medical bills? Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia. Resources: Website: www.drescherlaw.com Faceboo...
How Seniors Can Eliminate Mounting Medical Bill Debt? with Attorney Ron Drescher
May 19, 2021 15:40 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMedical debt is more common than you think. It’s not a personal failure, however; it’s a common affliction. Tune in as Attorney Drescher answers the frequently- asked questions about Medical Bill Debt. Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia. Resourc...
Medical Bill Debt: Is Bankruptcy the Right Option with Attorney Ron Drescher
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSeven million elderly Americans are struggling with paying their medical bills and accrued medical debt over time. Even with Medicare and Medicaid, 12% of American adults, 65 and older, have issues paying for health-related costs. This brings up the question, can bankruptcy be an option for our injured senior nation? Luckily, Attorney Ron Drescher joins the show. Ron Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland, focusing on bankruptcy and cr...
Medical Bills Debt: Is Bankruptcy the Right Option with Attorney Ron Drescher
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBSeven million elderly Americans are struggling with paying their medical bills and accrued medical debt over time. Even with Medicare and Medicaid, 12% of American adults, 65 and older, have issues paying for health-related costs. This brings up the question, can bankruptcy be an option for our injured senior nation? Luckily, Attorney Ron Drescher joins the show. Ron Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland, focusing on bankruptcy and cr...
Breast Implant Recalls and Safety with Maria Gmitro
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThe life of breast implants varies by person and cannot be predicted. That means everyone with breast implants may need additional surgeries, but no one can predict when. Patients can also request additional surgeries to modify the aesthetic outcome, such as size or shape. Tune in as Maria Gmitro explains the breast implants and safety measures of it. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and ...
Types of Illnesses Associated with Breast Implants with Maria Gmitro
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBShould I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. Join us in this episode as Maria Gmitro deeps dive into the types of illnesses associated with breast implants. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical de...
One Person's Story with Breast Implant Illness with Maria Gmitro
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn today's episode, Maria Gmitro joins us to share an inspiring story about breast implant illness. Listen now! Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After heali...
Senior Health: Breast Implant Illness with Maria Gmitro
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMaria Gmitro is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). Sadly, Maria experienced illness from newly FDA-approved breast implants back in 2014. After getting the implants removed, Maria felt instantly better. Now, Maria loves to educate others and help people who are experiencing symptoms from their breast implants. There are many illnesses and system symptoms related to breast implants, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, anxiety, depression, and mo...
Must Have Conversations Between Couples After Retirement With Dori Mintzer
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBListen now as Dr. Dori Mintzer talks about the must have conversations between couples after retirement. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the ...
How to Jumpstart Your Life After Retirement With Dr. Dori Mintzer
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIt's best to plan ahead to ensure a successful and happy retirement. But it's not just financial planning that's important. It's important to plan out your activities as well. Join us in today’s episode with our guest Dr. Dori Mintzer. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and p...
Common Problems Retirement Poses For Seniors With Dr. Dori Mintzer
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBStay tuned as Dr. Dori Mintzer explains the most common problems retirement poses for seniors in this episode. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She host...
How to Revolutionize Your Retirement! with Dr. Dori Mintzer
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWith 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is the co-author of the award-winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together. Today, Dr. Mintzer teaches us how to revolutionize our retirement. First, we chat about how retirement has significantly changed over the years. No longer is retirement the end of your life. Instead, retirement is just a new beginning. We talk about how to make that new beginnin...
What Patients Should Consider Before Getting A Knee or Hip Implant with Madris Kinard
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBListen now as Madris Kinard talks about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants. Meet Madris Kinard Device Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices. That information is...
Senior Health: Metal on Metal Hip Replacements and Metallosis with Madris Kinard
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBWhy metallosis is so common with metal hip replacements? Madrid Kinard answers the frequently asked questions about Knee and Hip replacements in this episode! Meet Madris Kinard Device Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information ...
Senior Health: Knee and Hip Replacement Device Complications with Madris Kinard
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBKnee and Hip Replacement — is it safe for seniors to undergo in this surgery? Join us in today’s episode with our guest Madris Kinard as she speaks about Knee and Hip Replacement. Meet Madris Kinard Device Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessi...
Senior Health: The Dangers of Knee and Hip Replacement Implants with Madris Kinard
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode is all about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants. Approximately 600,000 individuals in the United States receive a total knee replacement every year, and 450,000 get total hip replacements by surgeons. Sadly, at least 80,000 deaths have occurred since 2008 from medical devices in the United States. Madris Kinard of Device Events joins to explain why medical device adverse events have doubled over the past five years. Tune in as Madris reveals what you need to co...
Senior Health: The Dangers of Knee and Hip Replacement Implants
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis episode is all about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants. Approximately 600,000 individuals in the United States receive a total knee replacement every year, and 450,000 get total hip replacements by surgeons. Sadly, at least 80,000 deaths have occurred since 2008 from medical devices in the United States. Madris Kinard of Device Events joins to explain why medical device adverse events have doubled over the past five years. Tune in as Madris reveals what you need to co...
Elderly Sexual Abuse in Residential Care Settings with Dr. Pamela Teaster
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBListen now as Dr. Teaster speaks about the problem of sexual abuse in residential care settings. Meet Pamela Teaster Pamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology. Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse by those in positions of power or trust. Her ongoing research focuses on the mistreatment of ...
Problems Associated with Public Guardianship with Dr. Pamela Teaster
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBPublic Guardianship is made for an incapacitated person who have no willing or qualified family members or friends and who do not have adequate income or assets for the compensation of a private guardian. Dr. Pamela Teaster gives some helpful insights on the problems associated with public guardianship in this episode. Meet Pamela Teaster Pamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology. Teaster...
What are Public Guardianships? with Dr. Pamela Teaster
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPublic Guardianship — Is it made with the best interest of incapacitated people in mind? Join us in today’s episode with our guest Dr. Pamela Teaster as she talks about Public Guardianship. Meet Pamela Teaster Pamela Teaster is a professor of human development and family science at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology. Teaster has a long history of serving the public interest in ensuring that older Americans receive protection from exploitation and abuse...
Do Public Guardianships Help the Elderly?
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBTo get some help today, we have Dr. Pamela Teaster with us to talk about public guardianships and whether it is in the best interest of incapacitated people. Dr. Teaster is a human development and family science professor at Virginia Tech and director of the Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology. First, Dr. Teaster explains what public guardianship means. When a person is deemed to lack capacity and has no responsible person to make decisions on their behalf, the state will then appoint a pub...
Why the Elderly Should Avoid Visits to Banks, Brokerages and Credit Unions with Dr. Sam Sugar
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBTune in as Dr. Sugar explains the importance of joint tenancy and the reason why seniors should not be making visits to banks, credit unions, and/or brokerages. Meet Dr. Sam Sugar Sam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption of this nation’s guardianship systems. Dr. Sugar received his MD from the Abraham Linco...
Why Advanced Directives Are Important To Prevent Guardianships with Dr. Sam Sugar
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPreventing the appointment of a professional guardian over your estate is a very important move in your advanced directives. Join us in this episodes as Dr. Sam J Sugar deeps dive into why advanced directives are important to prevent guardianships. Meet Dr. Sam Sugar Sam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG), a 501c3 organization designed to help expose the systematic corruption...
The Best Way to Avoid Being Placed Under Guardianship with Dr. Sam Sugar
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today's episode, Dr. Sam Sugar joins us, he is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG). Listen now as he shares some important tidbits and nuggets to help Seniors avoid the ever-increasing threat of winding up in a guardianship during their lifetime. Meet Dr. Sam Sugar Sam J. Sugar, MD, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive P...
How to Prevent Guardianships with Dr. Sam Sugar
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBToday, we have Dr. Sam Sugar back for a second time. Dr. Sugar is a Board-Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine and Founder and President of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship (AAAPG). He is here to give some critical information on how seniors can avoid the ever-increasing threat of winding up with guardianship during their lifetime. The reason why prevention of guardianship is so vital is related to the reality that getting out of guardianship or terminating a guardianship ...
Senior Health: Should You Put Your Early Onset Loved One In A Nursing Home? with Pat Moffet
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBIt has its pros and cons, but should you really put your loved one who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s in a nursing home? Let’s hear Pat Moffet’s story. Meet Pat Moffet Pat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the dise...
Senior Health: Advice For Early Onset Alzheimer's Caregivers with Pat Moffet
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWhether you have a loved one or you are a caregiver for people on the early onset of Alzheimer’s, this episode is for you. Meet Pat Moffet Pat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. After years of struggling with the disease, Carmen was finally adm...
Senior Health: The Signs Of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease with Pat Moffet
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, Pat Moffet joins us as we discuss the early signs and diagnosis as well as the surprising behaviors that challenged Pat's preconceived ideas of what Alzheimer's behaviors look like. Meet Pat Moffet Pat Moffett married the love of his life Carmen in 1976 and moved to Great Neck Long Island where they raised their five children together. In 1998, Pat was recognized as Long Island's International Executive of the Year. That same year, Carmen was diagnosed with Early Onset Alz...
Senior Health: Early Onset Alzheimer's And It's Caregiving Challenges with Pat Moffett
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBPatrick Moffett joins Steve Heisler to talk about his experience in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Patrick’s wife was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Early-onset Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that strikes people younger than age 65 and only 5% of Alzheimer's patients will develop symptoms before age 65. Today, at least 300,000 people in this country have early-onset Alzheimer's. Tune in as Patrick reveals some of the most significant challenges he faced as a caregiver a...
Senior Health: Why You Need to Become Your Own Advocate After a Health Crisis with Marcia Moran
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBStroke survivors need to be their own healthcare advocates. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to be an advocate, especially for people with aphasia. It would help if you had someone who is taking care of you as a stroke survivor. Having a health advocate in the room will be essential for staying healthy. If you can speak after a stroke, then you need to be your own caregiver as you start to take your independence back. Meet Marcia Moran After successfully building her busine...
Senior Health: How This One Medical Device Helped Rid Her of Aphasia
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBThree and a half years after Marcia Moran's stroke, she discovered Neurofeedback. It is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity, most commonly electroencephalography, in an attempt to teach self-regulation of brain function. And yes folks, it was life-changing. Meet Marcia Moran After successfully building her business over the last twenty-plus years, Marcia Moran thought she had life by the tail. Little did she know what was in store. Marcia has written over f...
Senior Health: The Ischemic Stroke That Almost Killed Her with Marcia Moran
March 03, 2021 16:11 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Ischemic stroke that almost killed Marcia Moran.
Senior Health: How She Successfully Fought Back From A Stroke and Aphasia with Marcia Moran
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMarcia Moran created Stroke FORWARD to share hope with stroke survivors and caretakers on their journey to recovery. Marcia tells the chilling details of her catastrophic stroke that happened in 2014. We dive into the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and Marcia explains the advantages and disadvantages of administering tPA (tissue plasminogen activator). Marcia also discusses the medical technology that helped her overcome her inability to speak after the stroke (otherwi...