GSA Policy Profile: The State of Obesity Care: Better Policies for Older Adults
A chronic and often untreated disease, obesity has emerged over the past half century as a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States and many other countries worldwide. Despite the ...
7 Des 202223min
GSA Policy Profile: Impact of the New FDA Regulation on Hearing Aids for Older Adults
Research shows the impact of poor hearing and hearing loss on older adults – such as poor daily communication, cognitive decline, depression, and social isolation. We know that all too often the high ...
2 Sep 202229min
The Gerontologist Podcast: ”American Dementia” with Drs. Daniel George and Peter Whitehouse
Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Drs. Daniel George at Penn State College of Medicine and Peter Whitehouse at Case Western Reserve University about their co-authored book, “American Dementia: Brain Health i...
28 Jul 202227min
The Gerontologist Podcast: Workforce Issues in Long-Term Care with Dr. Laura Wagner
Dr. Degenholtz interviewed Dr. Laura Wagner, a nurse and researcher from University of California, San Francisco, about two papers from the special issue of The Gerontologist, Workforce Special Issue ...
30 Jun 202242min
Science and Storytelling: Older Adults and Housing: Perspectives on the Past, Present, and Future
In this episode, Len Fishman, JD, the newly retired Director of the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, visits with hosts Danielle A. Waldron, PhD, and Jo-Ana D. Chase, Ph...
20 Okt 202137min
Science and Storytelling: Rural Aging
In the United States, 10 million older adults live in rural communities. Rural older adults often face unique health disparities related to limited finances, public transportation, and access to healt...
13 Okt 202116min
Science and Storytelling: Mentorship in the Field of Aging
Mentorship plays an important role in our professional and personal development. Mentors guide us, connect us, and advise us as we navigate the path towards our goals. In this episode, Dr. Keith E. Wh...
6 Okt 202127min
Science and Storytelling: Stigma of Dementia
Stigma of dementia is one of the greatest barriers for people living with dementia and their care partners. It can lead to low self-esteem, poor mental health, and a decreased quality of life. Researc...
29 Sep 202114min
