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Seniors STRAIGHT Talk

Phyllis Ayman, MS/SLP, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM, CMDCP

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk, formerly Voices For Eldercare Advocacy, is rebranding with expanded content and topics. The podcast will continue to highlight the all-important relevant issues for seniors, their families, loved ones and the population at large, who ultimately are our future selves. Through informative and engaging conversations with thought leaders, professionals, and individuals who share their experiences, listeners will gain insights and information that will be meaningful for their

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All Episodes

53:55

Youngest State Senator Co-Sponsors Age Discrimination...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/17

Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 ears of age and the population 65 years of age is expected to outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2035. As a results, Senator Haskell, now age 23 has co-sponsored a bill on age discrimination which is strongly supported by AARP. The legislation prevents employers from asking job applications questions regarding their age, date of birth or graduation date unless it directly relates to a specific job qualification. Protections against

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53:55

Youngest State Senator Co-Sponsors Age Discrimination...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/17

Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 ears of age and the population 65 years of age is expected to outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2035. As a results, Senator Haskell, now age 23 has co-sponsored a bill on age discrimination which is strongly supported by AARP. The legislation prevents employers from asking job applications questions regarding their age, date of birth or graduation date unless it directly relates to a specific job qualification. Protections against

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54:50

Mental Health in Older Adults

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/10

According the the Center for Disease Control, approximately one if four adults 55 years of age or older are faced with some type of mental health issues.The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) Many of today's older adults grew up at a time when not only was there a stigma associated with mental health problems but also they were not as well understood as they are today. Mental illness is underdiagnosed in

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54:50

Mental Health in Older Adults

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/10

According the the Center for Disease Control, approximately one if four adults 55 years of age or older are faced with some type of mental health issues.The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) Many of today's older adults grew up at a time when not only was there a stigma associated with mental health problems but also they were not as well understood as they are today. Mental illness is underdiagnosed in

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54:37

Elder Abuse in Women: An Unfortunate Reality

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/03

Elder Abuse is an unfortunate reality for many women.* Women often experience violence across their lifespan, and we know that being exposed to violence early in life, whether that is witnessing or being the victim of it, drastically increases the risk of experiencing violence, particularly domestic violence, later in life Join Phyllis Ayman, Rubina Chaudhary and guest Kalley Henderson, crisis team coordinator at the Surrey Women's Centre in Surrey, BC for the discussion on elder abuse. The

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54:37

Elder Abuse in Women: An Unfortunate Reality

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/02/03

Elder Abuse is an unfortunate reality for many women.* Women often experience violence across their lifespan, and we know that being exposed to violence early in life, whether that is witnessing or being the victim of it, drastically increases the risk of experiencing violence, particularly domestic violence, later in life Join Phyllis Ayman, Rubina Chaudhary and guest Kalley Henderson, crisis team coordinator at the Surrey Women's Centre in Surrey, BC for the discussion on elder abuse. The

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53:35

Relaxing Breath, Peaceful Minds

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/27

How can inner peace help us achieve wellness and health? Based on evidentiary research we will discuss and present information from the literature and thought leaders on the healing power of breathing and the overall benefits that achieving inner calm and peace can have on disease processes. A calmer mind can help you respond to stressful situations in a way less harmful to your body. However, our guest will present his first hand experience and belief that is can be of great value to others

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53:35

Relaxing Breath, Peaceful Minds

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/27

How can inner peace help us achieve wellness and health? Based on evidentiary research we will discuss and present information from the literature and thought leaders on the healing power of breathing and the overall benefits that achieving inner calm and peace can have on disease processes. A calmer mind can help you respond to stressful situations in a way less harmful to your body. However, our guest will present his first hand experience and belief that is can be of great value to others

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60:37

Advocacy: Learn What it Takes

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/20

What does it take to be an advocate? Does it take special training or skills? The answer is that everyone plays the role of advocate at some time in their lives. It happens when you call your phone company, internet or wireless provider, insurance company, or doctor's office. How does this translate into advocacy for care for your loved one? Here is some of what you will learn: How do you recognize your own advocacy skills? What's the difference between aggressiveness and assertiveness and how does

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60:37

Advocacy: Learn What it Takes

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/20

What does it take to be an advocate? Does it take special training or skills? The answer is that everyone plays the role of advocate at some time in their lives. It happens when you call your phone company, internet or wireless provider, insurance company, or doctor's office. How does this translate into advocacy for care for your loved one? Here is some of what you will learn: How do you recognize your own advocacy skills? What's the difference between aggressiveness and assertiveness and how does

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55:33

Strategies for Achieving Optimal Health: One Man's...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/13

What is the formula or the ingredients for achieving optimal health and well-being? Is it ever too late to begin that journey? Shabbir Mansuri describes studying the American Society Construct over a period of 60 years. His research provides the framework and strategies that you can be apply whenever you decide to begin that journey. What better time than a new decade? Shabbir shares his interesting perspectives, philosophy and methodology to incorporating changes into life that will be most

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55:33

Strategies for Achieving Optimal Health: One Man's...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/13

What is the formula or the ingredients for achieving optimal health and well-being? Is it ever too late to begin that journey? Shabbir Mansuri describes studying the American Society Construct over a period of 60 years. His research provides the framework and strategies that you can be apply whenever you decide to begin that journey. What better time than a new decade? Shabbir shares his interesting perspectives, philosophy and methodology to incorporating changes into life that will be most

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51:15

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU...Live, Learn, Thrive

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/06

Nutrition management and aging. What does that mean to you? Nutrition management is more than thinking about diet...it's developing a strategy for selecting the appropriate foods for your body and lifestyle. The body is like the recipe for a favorite food. Specific ingredients are required proportioned in their relationship to one another in order to produce a well rounded, fine tasting finished dish. If the proportions are incorrect, an ingredient is mistakenly omitted or added, the end product

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51:15

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU...Live, Learn, Thrive

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/01/06

Nutrition management and aging. What does that mean to you? Nutrition management is more than thinking about diet...it's developing a strategy for selecting the appropriate foods for your body and lifestyle. The body is like the recipe for a favorite food. Specific ingredients are required proportioned in their relationship to one another in order to produce a well rounded, fine tasting finished dish. If the proportions are incorrect, an ingredient is mistakenly omitted or added, the end product

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53:57

Your Health & Wellness Journey for 2020

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/30

How many of us think about devising a strategy to maintain or improve our health and wellness as we age? We may discuss or develop strategies to secure our financial future, we seek out medical plans to serve us in the event of failing health, but we rarely develop a health and wellness strategy, a true plan, to give us the best shot to live as healthy as we can for as long as we can and it is not usually included in any conversation on aging. A plan for your health and wellness journey encompasses

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53:57

Your Health & Wellness Journey for 2020

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/30

How many of us think about devising a strategy to maintain or improve our health and wellness as we age? We may discuss or develop strategies to secure our financial future, we seek out medical plans to serve us in the event of failing health, but we rarely develop a health and wellness strategy, a true plan, to give us the best shot to live as healthy as we can for as long as we can and it is not usually included in any conversation on aging. A plan for your health and wellness journey encompasses

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55:01

Holiday Sadness & Loneliness

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/23

Many people have experienced loss, or are in situations that make them feel less than joyful at the holiday season. Societal, family and professional pressures for them to feel and experience joy can be stressful. Some of these situations may include: people who have lost a loved one recently, or lost a loved one at this time of year; families or friends separated by distance; loss of independence, whether it be the result of physical limitation or because a person is living in a care facility, and

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55:01

Holiday Sadness & Loneliness

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/23

Many people have experienced loss, or are in situations that make them feel less than joyful at the holiday season. Societal, family and professional pressures for them to feel and experience joy can be stressful. Some of these situations may include: people who have lost a loved one recently, or lost a loved one at this time of year; families or friends separated by distance; loss of independence, whether it be the result of physical limitation or because a person is living in a care facility, and

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52:51

Eldercare in America: Multigenerational Perspectives

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/16

In this episode we will discuss and share perspectives from the 3rd Annual Olive Community Services Vision Luncheon held Sat., 12/14/19 in Buena Park, CA. A multigenerational five member panel shared insights and experiences as it related to eldercare for their parents, their feelings for their own care needs as they age and family expectations from a cultural perspective. Attendees ranged from young adults in their early 20's through elders in their 80's. A report on the aging readiness survey

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52:51

Eldercare in America: Multigenerational Perspectives

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2019/12/16

In this episode we will discuss and share perspectives from the 3rd Annual Olive Community Services Vision Luncheon held Sat., 12/14/19 in Buena Park, CA. A multigenerational five member panel shared insights and experiences as it related to eldercare for their parents, their feelings for their own care needs as they age and family expectations from a cultural perspective. Attendees ranged from young adults in their early 20's through elders in their 80's. A report on the aging readiness survey

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