MUSC Aging, Geriatrics and Caregiving Podcast

Cancerous Cells and the Aging Process

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009 -210:-254:-235 EST

Dr. Lina Obeid, professor in the Department of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses her research in how cells grow and how it relates to cancer and the aging process. She explains how cancer is closely related to the aging process, and how her research is geared toward explaining why certain cells become cancerous over time. Dr. Obeid describes how this research has progressed so far throughout her career, and what questions she ultimately hopes to answer through this work.

MUSC Center on Aging – Part 2

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 -211:-218:-23 EST

In part two of a series about MUSC’s Center on Aging, Dr. Lotta Granholm talks with Sally Smith about the incorporation of multiple disciplines of medicine under one roof, a move aimed to promote increased interdisciplinary collaboration. She also discusses the Brain Awareness Week initiative used as a tool for educating local children on neurological health.

MUSC Center on Aging – Part 1

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 -211:-214:-228 EST

In this aging podcast, Dr. Lotta Granholm discusses with Sally Smith her role as the director for the Center on Aging. She indicates the primary goal of the Center on Aging to improve the quality of life for older adults in South Carolina, which is achieved through coordination of research, community outreach, and education across the six colleges of MUSC.

Aging: The Obesity Problem

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 1 Jul 2008 -210:-210:-215 EST

In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Dr. Lotta Granholm, the Center on Aging Director. Dr. Granholm identifies the problem of obesity in America and offers her opinion on why rates of overweight and obese are currently so high. She compares the lifestyle in America to that in other countries with far lower rates of obesity, pointing to critical differences. Additionally, Dr. Granholm explains the association of certain foods with both obesity and dementia.

Battling Dementia with Proper Nutrition

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 -29:-225:-223 EST

In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Dr. Lotta Granholm, the Center on Aging Director. Dr. Granholm discusses food products thought to be effective in battling dementia, focusing on antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, strawberries, green vegetables, and potatoes. She identifies her own diet to illustrate important foods to consume and emphasizes the need for variety.

Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care Insurance Companies

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 -210:-210:-212 EST

Long-term care specialist Barbara Franklin talks with Sally Smith in this aging podcast about long-term care insurance, focusing on companies themselves. She indicates certain aspects to be aware of when selecting a long-term care insurance provider. Mrs. Franklin explains her role in helping clients work through the sometimes complicated nature of insurance policies.

Long-Term Care: Funding Options

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 -210:-27:-226 EST

In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Barbara Franklin, a long-term care specialist, about options for funding long-term care. Mrs. Franklin discusses some alternatives to long-term care insurance, focusing on personal funds, public programs, life insurance policy riders, annuities, and reverse mortgage options. Mrs. Franklin points to the imminence of long-term care issues with the aging of the baby-boomer generation.

Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care Insurance Policies

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 -210:-23:-222 EST

In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Barbara Franklin, a long-term care specialist. Mrs. Franklin walks through a typical long-term care insurance policy, emphasizing the importance of factoring in inflation when selecting a coverage policy. She discusses ways to obtain discounted policies, focusing on the benefits of applying for coverage as a young, healthy couple. Mrs. Franklin concludes by noting the need for public awareness of long-term care insurance.

Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care Insurance

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 -213:-228:-242 EST

Long-term care specialist Barbara Franklin talks with Sally Smith in this aging podcast about long-term care insurance. She defines this type of insurance, distinguishing it from both health and disability insurances. Mrs. Franklin explains that long-term care insurance is a pool of funds that can be used flexibly for custodial needs, which are not medical necessities but nonetheless necessary for daily living. Mrs. Franklin talks about how a long-term care insurance policy is triggered so that the money is available to the policy holder.

Long-Term Care: Role of a Long-Term Care Specialist

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 -210:-250:-256 EST

In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Barbara Franklin, a long-term care specialist with expertise in financing care associated with aging outside of a hospital. Mrs. Franklin indicates how clients generally come to enlist her services and skills. She provides an overview of how she evaluates the needs and circumstances of every client in order to create the optimal plan for each specific individual. Mrs. Franklin emphasizes the importance of financial planning for long-term care so as to avoid a crisis down the road.

Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Transportation

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 -28:-255:-236 EST

Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, talks with Sally Smith in this aging podcast about the issue of transportation for older adults. Mobility is a crucial element to both independence and ability to accomplish many aspects of daily living, making transportation a key to happy and healthy aging. Mr. Franklin provides information on the Independent Transportation Network, a twenty-four hour per day door-to-door driving service offered in Charleston.

Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Supportive Relationships

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 -210:-249:-250 EST

Paul Franklin, the chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, discusses with Sally Smith the crucial role of social relationships with family and friends for healthy and happy aging. In this aging podcast, he also notes the importance of social, civic, and religious organizations for many elderly adults.

Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Financial and Legal Security

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 -210:-245:-256 EST

Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, discusses with Sally Smith the importance of financial and legal security for a healthy and happy elderly life. In this aging podcast, Mr. Franklin also mentions the role of government sponsored programs, specifically Medicare and Medicaid, in terms of available resources for elderly adults.

Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Livable Homes

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 -210:-242:-24 EST

Paul Franklin, the chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, discusses with Sally Smith the concept of a livable a home, one that matches an aging person’s individual needs and circumstances. In this aging podcast, he notes various steps for making a home conducive to elderly living.

Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Healthy Living

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 -210:-238:-256 EST

Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, discusses with Sally Smith the importance of healthy living for successful aging at home. In this aging podcast, he goes over topics of nutrition and exercise as well as balance issues that tend to affect older adults.

The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Aging in Place Connections

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 -211:-20:-250 EST

Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin describes an arm of the umbrella organization called Aging in Place Connections. He discusses the utilization of group presentations so that various resources can be elucidated simultaneously. He also notes the discrepancy in resource availability between different cities and rural communities in South Carolina. Mr. Franklin talks with Sally Smith in this aging podcast about his overall goals for the Aging in Place Coalition.

The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Planning

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 -210:-258:-24 EST

Paul Franklin, who is chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, explains to Sally Smith the importance of planning for elder age. In this aging podcast he goes over five key points to a positive aging experience – healthy living, a livable home, legal and financial stability, supportive relationships, and transportation.

The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Collaborative Efforts

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 -210:-255:-243 EST

In this aging podcast chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, discusses with Sally Smith the importance for some people to be able to age in their own home as long as possible. Mr. Franklin discusses the efforts of the Aging in Place Coalition on a national level, focusing on the importance of a collaborative strategy in order to combine as many resources as possible.

The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Available Resources

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 -210:-252:-256 EST

Paul Franklin, who is chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, explains to Sally Smith the goal of the Aging in Place Coalition to help people age at home. In this aging podcast Mr. Franklin describes the various sectors that provide available resources to both the coalition as well as to individuals.

Alzheimer’s Disease – A Growing Problem

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 -210:-247:-241 EST

In this aging podcast, Fran Emerson, the program director for the Charleston Alzheimer’s Association, discusses with Sally Smith how she sees the future of Alzheimer’s disease and patient care. She draws on over thirty five years of experience to make her predications, as she has seen great progress in modern understanding of the disease. She notes every person’s duty to lead a healthy lifestyle in order to reduce risk of dementia as well as the importance of pushing government representatives to provide enough resources for dementia research. Ms. Emerson focuses on the vast number of people in America effected by Alzheimer’s disease.