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This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World Podcast with Dr. MELISSA BATCHELOR

Dr. MELISSA BATCHELOR

Getting older? Guess what - so is everyone else! But aging doesn"t have to mean slowing down or settling for less. Because aging isn"t a problem to fix - it"s an adventure to embrace! 🎙️ Welcome to This is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, the podcast that flips the script on what it means to grow older - and let"s be real, this show is for ANYONE BORN BEFORE 1997 (yes, that"s you, Millennials!). Hosted by Dr. Melissa Batchelor, nurse, nurse practitioner, educator, and aging

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08:38

EP107: The Four Types of Long-Term Memory

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2022/05/31

We've all lost keys, forgotten contact details, or missed someone's name. When you're young, you don't give these lapses much thought, but you could be concerned about what they indicate as you become older. The numbers say that age-related memory impairment affects roughly 40% of older adults aged 65 and above, or approximately 16 million people in the United States. Furthermore, it is estimated that just 1% of these people will get dementia each year. Are you worried about your memory? Worry no

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EP106 - What is a Nursing Home? Five Things to Know

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2022/05/17

You'll never be completely prepared to place your parents or a disabled loved one in a nursing home. But, it's best to be ready if and when that moment comes. It is estimated that 50% of the older adults in the U.S. will spend at least a night in a nursing home. However, it's sad to note that many families only check out a nursing home when forced by a medical emergency. As a result, they are often unprepared and make fast selections regarding which facility would work for what may be a long time

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EP105 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/05/03

According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, almost 600,000 older adults quit driving each year. This makes doctor's appointments, shopping for needs, visiting relatives, and attending social events more difficult for older adults. As a result, they become more isolated, which has a negative impact on their health and well-being. One of the most prevalent forms of assistance offered by family members and caregivers is transportation. However, transporting older adults isn't

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EP104 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/04/26

Facilitating greater participation — specified as engagement in social activities that provide opportunities for social interaction with others in the community — is pivotal for granting older adults to fulfill their basic socialization needs, self-actualization and supporting society in dealing with population aging. In the United States, almost a quarter of community-dwelling older adults are socially isolated, and 43% of these older adults report feeling lonely. Due to the crucial nature of

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08:48

EP103 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/04/19

The state of health of the individual receiving care is connected to the forms of help and care provided by caregivers. Yet despite this analogy, Federal employment statistics indicate that long-term care workforce concerns remain at a 'crisis' level. As per American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living statistics from the January Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation data, a 6.7% drop in the assisted living workforce indicates a loss of 31,200 caregivers, from

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08:03

EP102 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/04/12

Learning throughout one's life encourages social inclusion and improves one's health. There’s a substantial correlation between learning and improved health, especially among older adults. The notion of life-long learning encompasses not only the acquisition of job-related credentials but also the promotion of learning throughout one's life to improve overall well-being. While 73% of older adults in the United States of America consider themselves lifelong learners, educational engagement tends to

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08:20

EP101 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/04/05

One in every five Americans—nearly 80 million people—will be over 65 in 20 years, and surveys suggest that almost 90% intend to stay in their own homes as long as possible. However, the nation now lacks the affordable housing and accompanying social services required to meet these needs. In particular, the four issues are; The majority of houses in the United States are inaccessible to older adults with limited mobility. Many older Americans who remain at home will need pricey long-term care

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10:19

EP100 - AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation...

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2022/03/29

Join us in today's episode of This Is Getting Old—Part 5: Emergency Preparedness and Resilience. This series is related to the 10-part AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge participated by George Washington University's Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, our five regional age-friendly municipalities, and our multiple partners. Watch the full episode to hear about some resources that may be helpful to you and your family. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️Emergency Preparedness

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12:12

EP99: AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge...

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2022/03/22

The proportion of older adults with unmet care and support needs continues to grow significantly as care systems face significant problems in the United States of America. Although 20% of older adults aged 60 and over use home- and community-based support and health services, many older American’s and their families have a vague understanding of what is available for older adults. Addressing these unmet requirements is quickly becoming a top public health priority. This week’s episode of This Is

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07:38

EP98: AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge ...

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2022/03/15

With the population's aging, community engagement has become a critical factor in achieving healthy aging. Low levels of community engagement have been associated with higher death rates and social isolation. In line with these themes, the active aging approach of the World Health Organization and the age-friendly community strategy are both participatory and empowering. They blend 'top-down' policy initiatives to encourage and facilitate community engagement and employment with 'bottom-up'

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10:56

EP97: AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge ...

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2022/03/08

Anyone can be abused, regardless of age, gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, or social background. Hundreds of thousands of adults over 60 years old are mistreated, neglected, or monetarily exploited every year. More than half a million reports of elder abuse are made to the police each year in the United States alone, and many more go unreported. If an older adult becomes more physically or cognitively frail, they may become less capable of self-care, resisting bullying, or defending

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23:28

EP96: The Legislative Process with Alison Hernandez,...

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2022/02/01

The legislative process is how a bill is enacted into federal law. Aside from knowing the political structure and complying with various regional and local regulations, advocates whose overarching goal is a new or revised policy should be well versed in how a bill can become law and the specific procedural rules that apply to the process. Significant issues may arise if advocates fail to implement a specific procedural norm, causing the lobbying effort to delay or be terminated. Learn the basics of

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37:09

EP95: How to Communicate with Policymakers with...

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2022/01/31

It's easy to overlook that many of the policies we see and hear in the news aren't entirely decided by the policymakers we see every day. The actual power that initiates innovative ideas into action rests behind the spotlight, with purpose-driven civil servants and professionals. Despite the many political, logistical, and psychological obstacles these decision-makers encounter, foundations, charities, social sector organizations, and professionals—including nurses— can influence their thinking and

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25:38

EP94: Why Nurses Should Be Political: Civics 101

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2022/01/18

Nurses are often frustrated about policies and regulations governing nursing practice, mainly when they're developed by individuals who lack healthcare experience. This 3-part series provides an overview of why nurses should be involved in policy, the legislative process, and how to communicate with policymakers. A significant number of nurses are channeling these frustrations into positive initiatives as advocates. They are assuming new roles to influence the programs, rules, policies, and

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EP93: Part II: Four Tips for Caregivers of a Person...

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2022/01/04

Artist Shimoda Emanuel rearranged her life when she had to take care of her 95-year young mom with Alzheimer's. Changing her whole way of doing things wasn't easy; she was freaking out, losing sleep, feeling like her time wasn't hers anymore. Determined to make a change, she found better ways of implementing a healthy lifestyle of art, laughter and music into caregiving. This is a 2-part series on Caring for the Person Living with Alzheimer's Disease

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EP92: Part I: Four Tips for Caregivers and the Person...

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2021/12/28

Artist Shimoda Emanuel rearranged her life when she had to take care of her 95-year young mom with Alzheimer's. Changing her whole way of doing things wasn't easy; she was freaking out, losing sleep, feeling like her time wasn't hers anymore. Determined to make a change, she found better ways of implementing a healthy lifestyle of art, laughter and music into caregiving. This is a 2-part series on Caring for the Person Living with Alzheimer's Disease

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EP91: Boomers 3.0: Marketing to Baby Boomers in Their...

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2021/12/21

Seventy million baby boomers are still out there and will be around for another two or three decades, and happily, in this third act of life. Thought leader and American cultural historian Larry Samuel invites us to rethink our mindset about ageism and how we must work on ways to serve older 50s to mid-70s as they enter a new era in their lives, needing to be heard and supported. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Most marketers are ignoring older customers. It's like the Wild West when it

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22:43

EP90: Age Friendly: Ending Ageism with Larry Samuel

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2021/12/14

The biggest surprise to a man's life is getting old. And it's true: As one ages, the person inside remains the same and what changes is the exterior. In this episode, I have a conversation with Larry Samuel, the author of Age Friendly: Ending Ageism in America, Aging in America: A Cultural History, and Boomers 3.0: Marketing to Baby Boomers in Their Third Act of Life. We discuss insights on aging in America and its cultural history and how today's generation should prevent discrimination just as

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EP89: Project Overview: AARP Age-Friendly Social...

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2021/12/07

Welcome to This Is Getting Old with your host Melissa Batchelor. I share a recent initiative I’ve been working on called the AARP / Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge. This episode is Part I: Overview of a special 10-part series related to several regional events we’ve held at the George Washington University’s Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Learn from the outcomes of our collaborative projects with five regional age-friendly municipalities and our multi sector partners. This is the

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07:54

EP88: Part 4: Maximizing Independence In Eating with...

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2021/11/30

Typically, around 85% of people will experience swallowing problems medically known as dysphasia at the end of life. Your loved ones or the people you care for can have trouble swallowing food, liquids, or both. This is a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Care and Swallowing Problems, and this episode is focused on Maximizing Independence In Eating. In Part 1, I talked about The Basics of Swallowing Problems. In Part 2, Modifying Textures + Flavor Building and Part 3,

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