Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy talk about hearing loss. About 1/3 of older adults will face hearing loss, a staggering number that is under discussed. For follow up please see these resources:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-and-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults#:~:text=About%20one%2Dthird%20of%20older,and%20hearing%20doorbells%20and%20alarms.

https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/hearing-aids/hearing-loss-america/

Wendy, Pinky & Cookie have a repeat guest on this week. Alison Vogrin returns with guest Michael Grafton both with the Baltimore County Department of Aging in Maryland. They are here to discuss volunteerism within and for the Senior community. Please let us know what you think,

For more information, please contact:

https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/volunteers/

410-887-2715

volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov

Today, the ladies are joined by Erin Logan, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Regional Operations Director for a company based in Dallas, Texas and runs her own company as a mobile physical therapist. Dr. Logan gives us invaluable information about physical therapy, this is one you don't want to miss.

Some additional resources about this important topic:

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/physical-therapy-benefits-for-seniors

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults

https://ncoa.org/article/the-role-of-a-physical-therapist-in-healthy-aging

National council on aging

You can contact Dr. Logan for your mobile physical therapy needs in Maryland here:

On Track Rehabilliation LLC

Dr. Erin Logan

443-415-0004

Elogan702@icloud.com

Today the ladies are joined by Jill Brooks, staff development and infectious disease coordinator preventionist. You can contact Jill at jem_brooks@yahoo.com

You can continue your research on this important topic here:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/

Infection Control Issues in Older Adults

Lona Mody, MD, MSc

https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html

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Hope your Holidays and New Year were fantastic! The ladies are back with guest Jason Thomas from American Medical Equipment.

If you are in need of equipment in the Maryland area please find all of thier contact information below:

733 Frederick Road

Catonsville, MD 21228

Phone: 410-719-1222

Fax: 410-719-6676

https://amedeq.com/

Here is a trusted source for further information on available equipment:

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn

Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below:

Baltimore 410-515-1199

National 301-869-3896

DC 703-740-9912

Maryland 301-685-7900

www.moyermovemanagement.com

Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there.

Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999-

http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation-

http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.html

American Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource

Guide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html

This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic.

A few good resources for follow up on this topic:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnout

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784

This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here.

https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/

Email: bdrfromec@verizon.net

This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging.

https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults

An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found:

The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state.

Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571

Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322

Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano.

Nova Family Clinic

6018 Harford Rd

Baltimore, MD 21214

(phone) 443-985-6011

(fax) 877-712-5810

https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano

This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers.  

If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094

Today is a fun one. The ladies bring in two very special guests to talk about hobbies for Seniors. We talk about lots of different hobbies from gardening, crocheting, hand dancing, and a favorite of yours and ours, podcasting. We extend a big thank you to Tina Wilkerson and Patel for coming on and sharing your pastimes with us.

We had an amazing guest join us this week. Take a listen to this next episode all about CPR and EMT impact on Seniors. This episode is full of knowledge and laughter as we are joined by Alex Balish, Owner and lead trainer at Care 1st Training Group, LLC; authorized provider of CPR, AED & First Aid Training Specialty in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

If you or your company is in need of this top notch training please visit: www.care1stcpr.com or call 908-443-1CPR.

Aira Bautista O'Donnell is back in the house to discuss Falls with the ladies. A fall can be devastating to a senior. Cookie, Pinky and Wendy discuss how to prevent one, risk factors for falls and what to do if there is a fall.

The ladies are joined today by Kimberly Scott, of MedStar Health Home Care. Kim shares her experience coordinating Home Care in the healthcare industry for 20 years. Thank you Kim and if anyone is interested in making a referral to Home Care you can get information here:

https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/home-care

1-800-862-2166

Keith Levitt, Senior Investment Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with Baird Private Wealth Management joins the Podcast this week to discuss finances for Seniors with Cookie, Pinky & Wendy.

If you are interested in contacting Keith for more information please contact him at:

klevitt@rwbaird.com

https://klevitt.bairdwealth.com/

410-769-5200

Thanks so much for being so generous with your time and wealth of knowledge Keith.

Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy and their special guest host, Lynn McCamie of the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. We discuss how the Ombudsman program can help seniors that reside in nursing facilities and how you can get involved in the program to help Seniors.

If you want to get involved with the program, please check out https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx for Maryland Residents and for people in other states: https://ltcombudsman.org/

This episode we discuss Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. Our guest speaker is Lisa Clerman, a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Thanks so much for joining us Lisa!