Hosted by Kylie Jacques and Michelle Payne, Season Three 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
For people living with dementia, living in isolation can be a reality all day, every day even under usual circumstances. In this special episode we speak to Dementia Australia’s CEO, Maree McCabe on the social isolation those living with dementia face and what we can do to keep the world open for people living with dementia. TAKE A LISTEN
Prevention is better than cure – right? Strokes and heart disease can be devastating to your quality of health and can be fatal. In this episodes we speak to Geriatrician, Dr John Ward, on the ways we can ALL adopt to lower our risks. Tune in – you’ll be surprised at what you can do. TAKE A LISTEN
Making sure everything is in place when you die regarding your assets and medical wishes is incredibly important for seniors, in fact ALL adults. It’s good to be prepared. In this episode, we speak to Solicitor, Liam Tobin from Baker Love Lawyers to demystify estate planning, in particular Wills. Tune in as we discuss what makes a good Will, the importance of assigning power of attorneys, enduring guardianships, health care directives and more. TAKE A LISTEN
Your quality of hearing is affecting by age – say what? Yet, many seniors put off having their hearing checked. Audiologist, Cathy Bull from Audika at Kotara joins us to discuss how hearing is affected as we age, when to get a check-up and what can be done to help. Tune in, your ears beg of you. TAKE A LISTEN
Has it been years since you’ve entered a gym and your fading memory is men pumping iron and ladies wearing leg warmers and leotards? In this episode we chat to Gina from Curves to find out what’s really happening inside the doors of gyms nowadays. Tune in and let’s bust some myths. TAKE A LISTEN
Incontinence is very common yet difficult and embarrassing to discuss. In this episode we speak with Jacqui Culver, Nurse Practitioner, about the different types of bladder problems women and men face, and most importantly – what can help. Why not TAKE A LISTEN
Have you lost your cooking mojo and need some advice on how to cook some different tasty meals, what’s in season and tips on freezing? Tune in as we speak to Executive Chef Aaron and hear his top tips, short cuts, and favourite recipes. TAKE A LISTEN
Why is it as we age we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and have more trouble staying asleep? Take a listen as we ask Geriatrician Dr John Ward what’s keeping seniors awake and what can be done to help those suffering. Doctor – please bring back our deep sleep. TAKE A LISTEN
As we always say, talking about death doesn’t make it more imminent, just well planned. In this episode we hear stories of seniors who have opted to die at home with the comforts of their very own bed, their familiar surrounds – supported by their family and health professionals such as our guest speaker, Jacqui Culver, Nurse Practitioner.
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Do you know how your local member supports seniors living in their community? In this episode we speak to Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell about how seniors can engage with their local member, any current initiatives government is rolling out for seniors and much more. TAKE A LISTEN
