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A geriatrics and palliative care podcast for every health care professional. We invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn and maybe sing along. Hosted by Eric Widera and Alex Smith. CME available!
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MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics
Dustin Jones, PT, DPT, GCS, CF-L1: Physical Therapist
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MMOA (Modern Management of the Older Adult) helps rehab & fitness pros get results with older adults. Brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence, tune in to hear pertinent geriatric discussions, relevant research, & treatment ideas. Good for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Students, New Grads, Seasoned Veterans, Geriatricians, & Fitness Professionals. Find out more at www.MMOA.online
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Home Health Minute: Home Health | Physical Therapy | Geriatrics
Home Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
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The podcast for Home Health Physical Therapists/Assistants from the Home Health Acadamy of the American Physical Therapy Association. Regular conversations that will keep you informed, engaged, and better able to serve your patients.
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Dig deeper into sensory systems and how to screen for them as potential contributors to your patient’s balance impairments as @macybolt breaks down the Modified-CTSIB!
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Hastening Death by Stopping Eating and Drinking: Hope Wechkin, Thaddeus Pope, & Josh Briscoe
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Eric and Alex have featured discussions about complex bioethical concepts around caring for people at the end of life, including voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED), and multiple episodes about the ethical issues surrounding medical aid in dying (MAID). Recently, discussion has emerged about how these issues intertwine in caring for pat…
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💪 Can older adults get stronger with less? YES! Join @dustinjones.dpt as he dives into NEW research on how low-dose resistance training can improve strength, function, and quality of life. Referenced article: Pearson LT, Pönitzová A, Stelling M, et al. A randomised comparative effectiveness trial exploring two lower-dose resistance training modalit…
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Join @trisaleehutch today to learn how to increase patient participation in your sessions, specifically with folks who have dementia or just dislike exercise. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!…
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As far as we’ve come in the 50 years since Balfour Mount and Sue Britton opened the first palliative care at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Quebec, have we lost something along the way? In today’s podcast we welcome some of the early pioneers in palliative care to talk about the roots of palliative care. Sue Britton was the first nurse hired on tha…
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Dr. Christina Prevett as she explores the concept of being "old school" in the medical and rehabilitation fields. She discusses the implications of adhering to outdated practices despite the presence of new evidence and protocols. Christina emphasizes the importance of valuing the experience of veteran clinicians while navigating the challenges of …
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Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she dives into how hiking can benefit inactive older adults and how we can recommend this to our patients to get them closer to meeting their physical activity requirements for the week. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectur…
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I was very proud to use the word “apotheosis” on today’s podcast. See if you can pick out the moment. I say something like, “Palliative care for people experiencing homelessness is, in many ways, the apotheosis of great palliative care.” And I believe that to be true. When you think about the early concepts that shaped the field, you can see how pa…
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@jmusgravept discusses the role of gut microbiome in nutrient absorption, inflammatory processes and how this shifts with aging as well as the role of exercise in making positive shifts to promote healthy aging & fight chronic disease. “Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Older Adults” DOI: ht…
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This week @sbship8_dpt discusses how we can expand our subjective assessment to ensure we are encompassing the whole individual from initial evaluation to optimize their course of care. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!…
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Much like deprescribing, we plan to revisit certain high impact and dynamic topics frequently. Substance use disorder is one of those complex issues in which clinical practice is changing rapidly. You can listen to our prior podcasts on substance use disorder here, here, here, and here. Today we talk with experts Janet Ho, Sach Kale, and Julie Chil…
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Protein supplementation is all the rage currently - LOTS of benefits being claimed and LOTS of marketing $$$.If not already, you’re likely going to be confronted with questions from your clients in terms of its benefits and how much is appropriate. Join @dustinjones.dpt in this episode as he discusses those questions and explores the recent evidenc…
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Join @coach.noush_dpt as she discusses this study published in JAMA Cardiology that looked at over 5900 women aged 63 to 99 to see how their daily movement patterns affects their risk of developing heart failure. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA …
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Trauma is a universal experience, and our approach as health care providers to trauma should be universal as well. That’s my main take-home point after learning from our three guests today when talking about trauma-informed care, an approach that highlights key principles including safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, …
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Join @dr.christina_prevett today on the Daily Show as she discusses the critical topic of falls prevention among older adults. She challenges the current frameworks and statistics surrounding falls, highlighting that one in three older adults experience falls each year, which are responsible for 90% of hip and wrist fractures. Christina emphasizes …
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Join @theradork as we discuss the potential benefits of strength training machines and acknowledge the importance of celebrating our patients interest in ANY exercise, while recognizing the potential benefits of machines in this #andnotor discussion! Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out …
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In today’s podcast we were delighted to be joined by the presenters of the top scientific abstracts for the Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Nurses Association (HPNA). Eric and I interviewed these presenters at the meeting on Thursday (before the pub crawl, th…
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How to fight the #1 killer of older adults Join @jmusgravept today on the Daily Show as he discusses a recently published research study comparing the effects of aerobic training versus strength training on hypertension in healthy older adults. Jeff highlights the importance of strength training in long-term wellness programs for older adults, part…
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The Healthspan-Lifespan Gap! It's growing and we need to step up and work to shrink it. Working toward longer healthspans (Health-adjusted life expectancy, the number of years people can expect to live free of disability)...That live long, die fast model. Dr. Samantha Chamberalin reads through point 2. of the 5 Forces Disrupting/Transforming Health…
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Things are changing quickly in the Alzheimer’s space. We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. So, the question becomes, what, if anythin…
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The Missing Piece in Your POC - Psychosocial Factors You performed an amazing evaluation, established a beautiful plan of care, and then weeks later you feel like you’re spinning your tires in the mud. Why? What can you do differently?Join @dustinjones.dpt as he discusses one of the most neglected aspects of an evaluation that can influence your ef…
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Join @macybolt as she unpacks a patient case where RPE was integral in saving a patient's life. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Go to https://MMOA.online to check out our Free eBooks, Lectures, & the MMOA Digest!
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