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Geriatrics is a specialty within healthcare that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. As the Baby Boomer Generation ages, comprehensive and personalized geriatric care becomes increasingly crucial. This branch of medicine focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of illnesses and disabilities in older adults. The goal of geriatric care is not only to prolong life but also to ensure a better quality of life by managing health issues effectively. Our experts in this area of the site talk about how understanding the biological and psychological aspects of Aging is fundamental to geriatrics.
Geriatric care views the patient as a whole person evaluating all the needs including physical, emotional, cognitive and social. Medication management, nutritional needs, Mental Health issues such as Depression and dementia, the role of Exercise and the role of rehabilitation, are all part of the geriatrics process. The complex needs of our aging population encourages all of us to take a proactive role in health management.
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We’re excited to feature another story from SuperAgingNews Network contributor BabyBoomer.org, a site dedicated to news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. They have a great line-up of contributors, and we draw on that talent pool to bring you articles and po…
We’re excited to feature another story from SuperAgingNews Network contributor BabyBoomer.org, a site dedicated to news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. The…
We’re excited to feature another story from SuperAgingNews Network contributor BabyBoomer.org, a site dedicated to news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. They have a great line-up of contributors, and we draw on that talent pool to bring you articles and podcasts we know you’ll find engaging.This information-packed article is by Amy Wilson, who is a board certified geriatric pharmacist, certified fitness professional and certified fitness coach.The expense of dining outDining out regularly can significantly impact your finances. The cost…

Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging?Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, where she empowers seniors and their families to navigate the complexities of aging with confidence and clari…
Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging?Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, where she…
Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging?Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, where she empowers seniors and their families to navigate the complexities of aging with confidence and clarity. She’s also the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging, a powerful book that challenges outdated narratives and highlights the opportunities that come with age. With her expertise in geriatric care management and anti-ageism advocacy, Dr. Corinne is the perfect guest for this inte…

In this episode we speak with Dr. Tina Sadarangani about how to navigate the healthcare system as as the caregiver of a senior citizen.Dr. Sadarangani is a PhD-prepared NYU Assistant Professor who is a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Sadarangani’s expertise includes f…
In this episode we speak with Dr. Tina Sadarangani about how to navigate the healthcare system as as the caregiver of a senior citizen.Dr. Sadarangani is a PhD-prepared NYU Assistant Professor who i…
In this episode we speak with Dr. Tina Sadarangani about how to navigate the healthcare system as as the caregiver of a senior citizen.Dr. Sadarangani is a PhD-prepared NYU Assistant Professor who is a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Sadarangani’s expertise includes family caregivers, adult day care services, older adult nutrition, age-tech, and addressing the long-term care needs of ethnically diverse older adults.In addition to being a clinician, Dr. Sadarangani is an NIH-funded scientist focused on aging and a tech-innovator; she is also a “sandwich gener…

Welcome to Finding a Foothold, which was ranked #31 out of the top 70 caregiving podcasts by FeedSpot! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. As someone passionate about serving caregivers, being recognized in this way is both humbling and motivating.Welcome to the first epis…
Welcome to Finding a Foothold, which was ranked #31 out of the top 70 caregiving podcasts by FeedSpot! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. As someone passionate about servin…
Welcome to Finding a Foothold, which was ranked #31 out of the top 70 caregiving podcasts by FeedSpot! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me. As someone passionate about serving caregivers, being recognized in this way is both humbling and motivating.Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far and share some exciting updates for the podcast and the mission of Finding a Foothold.This year, I’m renewing my focus on supporting family caregivers like you. I’ll talk about the release of my book, Fall Prevention: Planning Not t…

No one wants to talk about aging, I get it. While I understand the reluctance, I also know that eventually, you will be forced to face the fact that you…
No one wants to talk about aging, I get it. While I …
No one wants to talk about aging, I get it. While I understand the reluctance, I also know that eventually, you will be forced to face the fact that you are growing older. Aging is inevitable, and we’re all heading in the same direction. Some paths are smooth, some bumpy, and for others it feels like you’ve been thrown off a boat without a life preserver. …

Tina M. Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board certified gerontological nurse practitioner based in Anderson, Indiana, has over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and 16 years as a nurse practitioner. She owns Baxter Professional Services, LLC, specializing in legal nurse …
Tina M. Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board certified gerontological nurse practitioner based in Anderson, Indiana, has over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and 16 yea…
Tina M. Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and board certified gerontological nurse practitioner based in Anderson, Indiana, has over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and 16 years as a nurse practitioner. She owns Baxter Professional Services, LLC, specializing in legal nurse consulting, wellness coaching, and healthcare educational resources. Tina hosts a weekly Facebook live program, teaches stress management, and offers virtual classes. She founded The Nurse Shark Academy to mentor nurses in business, and is a certified small business advisor with LegalShield. She's a…
American and Canadian society rests on an assumption that families take care of their own, When seniors living alone have no close family, can non-family helpers be an adequate substitute? The reason I thought about this is my sister-in-law just lost her husband and is living alone, and another fr…
American and Canadian society rests on an assumption that families take care of their own, When seniors living alone have no close family, can non-family helpers be an adequate substitute? The reaso…
American and Canadian society rests on an assumption that families take care of their own, When seniors living alone have no close family, can non-family helpers be an adequate substitute? The reason I thought about this is my sister-in-law just lost her husband and is living alone, and another friend, is in the same boat. As winter swirls around us, I thought about how we could help what help they could receive from other sources.While family often provides a safety net, non-family helpers can step in to fill critical gaps when no close relatives are available. Here are a few key questions …

Send us a textDiscover the heart and soul of geriatric social work with our special guest, Sheryl of Utah case Management. Sheryl is a seasoned expert in dementia care who discovered her affinity for senior care early on when adopting a grandparent in elementary school and honed through years of pr…
Send us a textDiscover the heart and soul of geriatric social work with our special guest, Sheryl of Utah case Management. Sheryl is a seasoned expert in dementia care who discovered her affinity for…
Send us a textDiscover the heart and soul of geriatric social work with our special guest, Sheryl of Utah case Management. Sheryl is a seasoned expert in dementia care who discovered her affinity for senior care early on when adopting a grandparent in elementary school and honed through years of professional dedication. She is an experienced care expert, author, and advocate for elevated dementia care in the state of Utah. Throughout the episode, Sheryl shares poignant stories that highlight the unique challenges and rewards of working with individuals with dementia. Her experiences illumina…
Understanding Geriatrics Care Geriatrics is a specialty within healthcare that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, comprehensive and personalized geriatric…
Understanding Geriatrics Care Geriatrics is a specialty within healthcare that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabili…
Understanding Geriatrics Care Geriatrics is a specialty within healthcare that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, comprehensive and personalized geriatric care becomes increasingly crucial. This branch of medicine focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of illnesses and disabilities in older adults. The goal of geriatric care is not only to prolong life but also to ensure a better quality of life by managing health issues …

Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” and how geriatric health care can be…
Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing D…
Conversation w/Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and Ken Dychtwald, PhD, Founder/CEO, Age Wave, about key findings of a national survey, “Meeting the Growing Demand for Age-Friendly Care: Health Care at the Crossroads,” and how geriatric health care can be improved.