Senior Citizen Video Network

Exercise Reduces Your Chance of Falling

gracefulaging — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:57:27 +0000

Many people are afraid of falling if they exercise, not so says physical therapist Zanobia Rababeh. What should you do if you become dizzy? What are the triggers that might be making you dizzy? Join our conversation in this short video. You’ll find many useful tips and ways to safely reduce your chances of falling. Falls can turn your life upside down. Take safe steps to improve your life.

Great Voices on Aging

gracefulaging — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:55:20 +0000

Here is a treasure from our video archives. The eminently profound Dr. Robert Butler was joined on the dais by Tom Nelson, then affiliated with AARP in a leadership role, and Ken Dychtwald, a visionary speaker on aging. The messages delivered strike the core of all who strive to improve life as we age.

Thief Proof Your Home’s Exterior

gracefulaging — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:00:52 +0000

Aging in place includes securing your home from crime. What steps can you take to safeguard your house? Would a criminal select your home? Join Detective Matt Baldwin as we examine how criminals decide which house to target.

In this episode we look at the front of a house and the garage. Would a criminal find easy spots to hide? Are you leaving an open invitation with open garage doors? Are you using security lighting in a smart way?

Keep your home safe from crime. Become smarter about the way you maintain and protect your house. If you can spare less than 5 minutes, watch this episode as you age in your safe place.

Secrets to Love Revealed!

gracefulaging — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:43:42 +0000

The Love Doctor reveals the secrets to strong marriage. Dr. Terri Orbuch has led a two decade study of what it takes to ignite passion in relationships. Learn what it takes to turn on your partner. “Fun happy affectionate partners will be and stay healthy longer,” says Dr. Orbuch. Wow, if you want to get the inside track to your partner watch this.

Person Centered Health Plans: You Are the Boss

gracefulaging — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:30:24 +0000

Health care is changing. Medical decisions and care are undergoing rapid changes. How do you make sense of it? How does a consumer take charge of their own health plan? Our guest is Gail Miller, Humana Care’s director of personal health related care.

Care management is a team effort and you can be the quarterback. Personal centered health plans take all of your health needs into consideration. Learn where and how you can get effective assistance. Taking an active interest in your own wellness allows you to live better.

Get down G’ma. Let’s play!

gracefulaging — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:17:41 +0000

‘I’ve fallen and I can’t get up’ is an old refrain. We look at things differently. There is a world of activity and enjoyment that occurs at floor level. Playing with grandchildren, gardening, reaching into lower shelves, exercising, and much more. There is no reason in denying yourself these ground floor opportunities.

Cathy Moxley, an experienced physical therapist is our guest. Watch the safe and easy steps to lower yourself to the floor and the safe way to get back up. Her careful approach is easy to adopt. You’ll be able to reward yourself with many more activities and smiles. You’ll soon be able to replace the age worn refrain with a powerful proclamation of “I can get down and back up!”

Hospice: What Is It Really All About?

gracefulaging — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:36:54 +0000

Hospice Is Not About Dying, It Is About Living. “End of life isn’t as much science as it is art,” says Martha Marchlones, RN. The process of hospice is not always understood. What is hospice? How do you qualify for it? Who decides? Does it cost a lot? How are families included? Learn the ins and outs of this great resource that allows us to live our best to our last days.

Change Your Place to Age in Place

gracefulaging — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:50:15 +0000

“I want to stay put. I like things just the way they are. I don’t want to change anything!” But does your house match your needs? Adjusting your house to meet your needs is change to embrace if you are serious about staying in your home. So how can well meaning family members make a respectful case for accepting change? We sit down with two housing specialists. Louis Tenenbaum and Patrick Roden are CAPS certified pros. You’ll be able to use their tips today in the next conversation about staying in your own home longer and safely.

Doctor Visits Made Better

gracefulaging — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:41:15 +0000

Help yourself and those you love by preparing for your next doctor visit. There are many ways to improve your doctor visits. What can you do get the most out of your doctor visit? Our guest is an experienced gerontologist, Dr. John Voytas, M.D. Dr. Voytas provides the practical steps to take before and during your doctor visit.

Family Inheritance Disputes

gracefulaging — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:49 +0000

Greed can become unbridled as we age says our guest Author and Attorney Mark Accettura. What underlies the development of greed’s inheritance problem? Why do people react in the way some do after death? What prompts strange behavior by siblings after a parent’s death? What do we inherit beyond assets? Can you plan to reduce family disputes after your death?