My Care Advisors

Navigating the Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is never easy—it is a life-changing event that may lead to a range of emotions and questions. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and this figure is steadily growing. Understanding the disease and where to find resources can be the first step to navigating the challenges ahead. 
Listen in as Kinsey McManus, Programs Director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Desert Southwest Chapter, shares insight into the following: 
What is Alzheimer’s disease
The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
An overview of some of the available treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease
The caregiver’s role and how does it change as Alzheimer’s progresses
Helpful resources for families and caregivers navigating an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
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Seeing the Possibilities: Eye Health and Independence for Older Adults

Taking care of your eyes should be a priority,  just like eating healthy and physical activity, especially as one ages. Healthy vision can help keep you safe each day. Your eyes are the window to your soul…and to your health. Many times diseases that are within our body can be identified from a routine eye exam. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our bodies were not meant to last forever, but by being proactive you may delay the disease process.
Listen in to learn more about the following:
Why eye health is so important, especially as one ages
Common eye disorders/diseases that impact older adults
Vision loss vs. low vision
How low vision can affect older adults
The signs of low vision that caregivers should be aware of
How caregivers support older adults with vision issues maintain independence
Questions to ask your physician and healthcare providers regarding your vision
Recommended helpful resources for healthy aging and living your best life
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It’s Never Too Late to Start! The Importance of Movement and Older Adults

It’s important to take care of our physical well-being, especially as one ages. While researchers continue to study how to slow or prevent age-related declines in physical health, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), they’ve already discovered multiple ways to improve the chances of maintaining optimal health later in life. Taking care of your physical well-being involves staying active, making healthy food choices, getting enough sleep and proactively managing your healthcare. Small changes in each of these areas can go a long way to support healthy aging.
In this episode, we are joined by fitness expert Colleen Sieber, as she explores the importance of physical activity and keeping active.
 
Whether you love it or hate it, physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. There’s plenty of evidence that supports that people who are active not only live longer but also may live better—meaning they enjoy more years of life without pain or disability. Most importantly, it is never too late to start! So, let’s get ready to, “move it, move it!” and be inspired to live our best life.
 
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Welcome to My Care Advisors

This session introduces My Care Advisors podcast to our listeners.