Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Question: “What do you call someone who finishes at the bottom of their class in medical school? Answer: “Doctor.” ~ Joke by Anonymous Author (and gifted by my friend’s dad) NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. […]
Read Dr. Mara’s December 2023 Newsletter right HERE! Now that we’re heading into the end of another year and preparing for a new one, it’s time to look back on 2023, in order to gain some perspective on this crazy year, in the rearview mirror. 2023 was filled with high highs, as well as […]
Image: Freepik Striking the Perfect Balance: Navigating Career, Personal Life, and Senior Care By Justin Black Navigating the complexities of modern life requires a skillful balance between personal goals, career aspirations, and the responsibilities of senior care. This balancing act, while challenging, opens a pathway to a fulfilling life where each aspect is given […]
Listen live at 5pm CT/6pm ET and any time after on podcast right here: And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Filmmaker and Actress, Susie Singer Carter, joins us for the entire program for a conversation with Dr. Mara about her new documentary film, No Country For Old People, based on Susie’s own […]
Missed the program? It was great and you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman and former Iowa Congressional Candidate, Kim Weaver-Fritzche, returned to the show! This time, Kim discussed the importance of advocating for our elderly loved-ones in Long-Term Care. Kim […]
You can hear tonight’s awesome show right here on podcast! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Christiana Egi, RN, geriatric and mental health specialist, dementia advocate, author, and owner/operator of Alexis Lodges in Toronto, returned to this show! This time, Christiana brought us her latest children’s book about understanding a grandparent with […]
Image credit: Pexels By Rosetta Jenson The right technology and devices can help support general health and wellness for its users. This is especially crucial when caring for elderly patients with dementia. Chronic loneliness in the elderly can lead to substantial physical and mental health effects, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and a weaker […]
Missed the show? No problem! You can hear the podcast right here. And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Robert Signore, President of Thrive Pavilion, a nonprofit senior community based entirely in virtual reality, joined us to tell us more about the social, emotional, and health benefits that can come from this virtual […]
Missed the show? It was GREAT! But you can still hear it on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Carol Polcovar returned to the show, live from Honolulu, Hawaii! Carol is a retired adjunct professor at Hawaii Pacific University and she is a playwright, poet, director, producer, and […]
Missed the show? It was GREAT! But, you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Live from Queensland, Australia, Bob Eden joined us! Bob is a depression recovery specialist and author of The Gift of Depression and Insights from Beyond Depression. Bob joins us to discuss his journey […]
