Dr. Elliott Stein and Charles Symes Dr. Stein, Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Charles Symes of Alegre Home Care join us today. Mental health issues affect us when we’re younger, but may go untreated or not recognized. They can get worse over time and then person can also get dementia on top of that. We’ll […]
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Mitcho Thompson, Community Liaison, Peace in Medicine Did you know that the greatest increase in usage of medical marijuana is in seniors? It can be an alternative for prescription medications (with less side effects). We’ll discuss when and how to get a recommendation from a doctor to explore using medical cannabis. PeaceinMedicine.orgHere is a link
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Brian de Vries, Ph.D., Professor, Gerontology Program, San Francisco State University This is a unique topic. How do men age without a chip on their shoulder when they can’t do what they used to or don’t have what they always had? Brian de Vries, Ph.D., Professor, Gerontology Program
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Jane Kennedy, Nurse Practitioner Jane Kennedy is joined by Moussie Haile, Pharm.D. Menopause is a natural physiological change and each woman’s experience is different. What can we do if symptoms arise? Join a nurse practitioner and pharmacist as we discuss hormones and remedies.
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Chance Massaro and Nan Heflin Chance will teach you how to remember what you want to remember! Nan Heflin, MA, MFT and he will discuss the importance of caregivers’ developing relationships with people, beyond just providing care.
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Michael Tompkins, Ph.D is an expert on hoarding and chronic disorganization. He’ll be joined by Margaret Pearson Pinkham, professional organizer, to help you develop empathy for a hoarder and learn harm reduction strategies to improve the situation.
Dr. Michael Fraga, Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychological Associates. What can quality of life mean if you have a brain injury, whether from a bicycle accident, stroke or disease? Dr. Fraga will tell us about his amazing work with patients and the improvements they make to increase their quality of life and regain independence.
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Patrick Arbore, Director of The Friendship Line Institute on Aging, San Francisco. Patrick is one of my favorite guests. He’ll discuss why we fear death, dislike talking about it, and what the fear of death can lead to: depression, drinking in excess, and leaving our loved ones guessing at what our wishes might have been
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This symptom of bigger issues is more prevalent in today’s society than we might know. Pargaret Pearson Pinkham, Professional Organizer.
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Thinking healthier thoughts – Kelley Dolan, PhD
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