Marcia 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). Tune […]
Senior Health: Early Onset Alzheimer’s And It’s Caregiving Challenges with Pat Moffett
Patrick 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 […]
Senior Health: Sex In Long Term Care Facilities with Dr. Nicole Didyk
Have you ever wondered, how common is sex in long-term care facilities? Well, there’s one thing that we know for sure: it’s not uncommon! Meet Dr. Nicole Didyk Dr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her training in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, and a Masters in Education. She […]
Senior Health: Sex When One Partner Is A Caregiver with Nicole Didyk
When one partner becomes the caregiver for the other, how does that affect the dynamics of a senior’s sexual relationship? Join us as Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of “The Wrinkle,” a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully, answers this question. Meet Dr. Nicole Didyk Dr. Nicole […]
Senior Health: Sexual Stereotypes and the Senior Population with Dr. Nicole Didyk
Frankly, aside from the ageism problem in our society, there are also a lot of sexual stereotypes when it comes to sexuality in older adults. We address this problem in this episode with Dr. Nicole Didyk! Meet Dr. Nicole Didyk Dr. Nicole Didyk received her medical degree at McMaster University where she also did her […]
Senior Health: Sex Among Seniors Is Not A Dirty Word with Dr. Nicole Didyk
Dr. Nicole Didyk is the founder of “The Wrinkle,” a website and YouTube channel that helps you make the connections you need to age successfully. This episode is all about something that is on everyone’s minds but rarely talked about: sex. We have a profound and frank discussion about the ridiculous stereotypes regarding sexuality in […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Why Trips to the Bathroom Are So Dangerous with Dr. Rein Tideiksaar
People with Alzheimer’s have their visions impaired. And that’s where a lot of falls occur. Listen now as Dr. Rein Tideiksaar discusses how can trips to the bathroom be so hazardous. Meet Dr. Rein Tideiksaar Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D., PA-C (or Dr Rein as he is commonly referred to) is the president of FallPrevent, LLC, Blackwood, NJ, […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Effective Strategies to Prevent Falls with Dr. Rein Tideiksaar
Dr. Tideiksaar is the president of FallPrevent, a consulting company that provides educational, legal, and marketing services related to fall prevention in the elderly. Tune in as we reveal some effective strategies on how you can prevent older adults with Alzheimer’s disease from falling. Meet Dr. Rein Tideiksaar Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D., PA-C (or Dr Rein as […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Common Risk Factors That Lead to Falls with Dr. Rein Tideiksaar
The most significant risk of falling in for people with Alzheimer’s disease is cognitive problems. And according to Dr. Rein Tideiksaar, the visual aspects of Alzheimer’s disease can also put people at risk of falling in terms of their inability to match and integrate their position with their surrounding environment. Meet Dr. Rein Tideiksaar Rein Tideiksaar […]
Senior Health: Why Do People with Alzheimer’s Have Higher Risk of Falls? w/ Dr. Rein Tideiksaar
Dr. Rein Tideiksaar is the president of FallPrevent, a consulting company that provides educational, legal, and marketing services related to fall prevention in the elderly. Dr. Tideiksaar explains Alzheimer’s disease and its connection to falling. Did you know about one-third of older people over the age of 65 will fall four times per year? For […]