Hosted by Kylie Jacques and Michelle Payne, Season Two will cover ten topics and be full of special guests covering a wide range of topics to keep seniors happy and healthy. Don’t forget to email us your topic suggestions to letstalkseniors@anglicancare.com.au
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It may be more important than ever before to strengthen our immune systems. Nurse Practitioner Janean Cole thinks it’s incredibly important. In this episode, Janean shares her knowledge of what your immune system needs to be healthy and just as crucial, what diminishes your immune system. If you are worried about Coronavirus and flu – don’t miss this episode. TAKE A LISTEN
Maintaining your flexibility can become more challenging on the other side of 60. In this episode we talk to a Yoga expert, Kym from Yogic Wisdom about the benefits of yoga on a mature body and mind. Listen in and you’ll be inspired to begin your journey to bending like you’re made out of elastic rather than stone. TAKE A LISTEN
Whilst some brief feelings of dizziness or disequilibrium are normal, more intense and longstanding symptoms can affect your quality of life. In this episode we speak to Natalie Pulsford, of Pulsford Physio, a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist* and Vestibular Physiotherapist, and share with you her expert knowledge on this topic. TAKE A LISTEN
In this episode we explore some of the initiatives which are helping our communities become more Dementia friendly and discover how you can access them. Our special guest, Karen Freeman, who is very experienced at working with those with Dementia, will be sharing her insight and tips. Small acts can make a big difference. Together we can all support people with dementia to remain included, accepted and connected. TAKE A LISTEN
If it has SUPER in the title it’s got to be a superior food choice, right? Or are fads and marketers leading us astray? In this episode we discuss superfoods with Dietitian Nik Adamson. Nik is going to tell us the cold hard facts – which foods are super and which are NOT. Your food choices could bring you better health so tune in to this episode, the truths out. TAKE A LISTEN
In this episode we grill Financial Planner Julian Payne of Three Pillars Wealth Management to find out who can access the government’s pension loan scheme, and importantly – how much extra money can you receive? Seniors are facing incredibly low interest rates and increases to their cost of living, so tune in to discover if this scheme interests you or someone you know. TAKE A LISTEN
Ever thought about how life would look if you took a heavy fall? Would it rob you of your independence, bring about a lengthy trip to hospital along with pain and rehabilitation. In this episode we chat to Occupational Therapist, Natalie Mitchell, about how to avoid falls – tune in, your hips will thank you for it!. TAKE A LISTEN
Without strong muscles you can lose your independence – say what? Yet, as you age your muscle mass declines. In this episode we chat to Dietitian Kate McDermott, on what foods build your muscles. If you’ve ever looked down and wondered where your muscles went, tune in, all is not lost. TAKE A LISTEN
In this episode we speak to Libby Marshall, a local herbalist, about a practice that dates back thousands of years, and ask the questions you all want answered. What are the benefits of herbal medicines, are they safe to take in conjunction with other pharmaceuticals and are alternative medicines becoming more popular? TAKE A LISTEN
Avoiding the topic of death is what we are all good at, but planning for death doesn’t make it more imminent – just well planned. In this episode we speak to Janean Cole, a Nurse Practitioner, about the benefits of Advance Care Planning. So tune in, it’s something we should all know about. TAKE A LISTEN & DOWNLOAD OUR ADVANCED CARE BOOKLET TO CAPTURE YOUR WISHES
