Let's Talk Seniors by Anglican Care

Need some advice about completing your will and planning for the future?  What about those tricky neighbourhood disagreements and disputes with government departments that can happen from time to time?  The Older Persons Legal Clinic could be just the solution you need – and it’s FREE.  Tune in as we talk to Rhanee about some great solutions for seniors!

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Need some tips and tricks on how to stay hydrated?  Hear from Dietician, Kate McDermott, on why it is so important to keep drinking the good stuff (water that is), the benefits of doing so, how much is enough and how we can go about fitting it into our day!  Tune in – your body will thank you for it!

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Ever wondered what the first steps are when you decide that you, or a loved one, need a little bit of extra care and support?  Needing some guidance through the aged care maze?  In this episode we speak to Karen Cowen from the Hunter Aged Care Assessment Team about who to talk to and what you can expect as you seek the best services to assist you, or your loved one, to live a good life!

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Grief is something we will all become familiar with at some stage in our lives and it is certainly a very personal and individual experience.  Join us as we discuss the stages of grief with awarding winning author, Susan Francis.  Susan’s book, ‘The Love that Remains’ draws on her own very personal and traumatic experience with grief which she shares in an empathetic and inspiring way.  You will def...

Who hasn’t declared they are going to write their memoirs, but never did? Better than any work of fiction, your life story deserves to be captured and in this episode we speak to radio personality, entertainer, interviewer and storyteller extraordinaire, Garth Russell, as he shares his tips on how to get started. Grab your notebook and pen before you tune in!

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Corns, callouses, ingrown toenails – if any of these are sounding familiar this is the podcast for you!  Our feet are one of the hardest working parts of our bodies and deserve a bit of love and attention.  Hear from Podiatrist, Susan Reid from Prime Health Podiatry as she shares her knowledge and experience on the benefits of keeping our feet happy and healthy.

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If you have a friend or loved one living with dementia, tune in to today’s episode as we talk to Nurse Practitioner, Jacqui Culver, on ways that carers can approach the challenging behaviours that people living with dementia can experience.  A rare opportunity to hear first-hand from a specialist in this area, who will talk to us in an empathetic way, combining best practice strategies with a real-life perspective of the...

True or false - your gut can influence other aspects of your health?  True. Find out the signs of an unhealthy gut verse a healthy gut from someone in the know. In this episode experienced Dietitian Nik Adamson talks us through everything he knows about your gut and shares his simple tips which are easy to follow. Tune in, your gut will be glad you did. 

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Have you found yourself pondering the meaning of life lately?  For some, questions about their spirituality and faith can arise as they move in to their 50s, 60s and 70s. In this episode we speak to Bishop Sonia Roulston and draw from her experience on what are some of the triggers to seeking religion later in life. Tune in to hear her insight. 

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Do you know how your local member supports seniors living in their community? In this episode we speak to Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell about how seniors can engage with their local member, any current initiatives government is rolling out for seniors and much more.

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As we always say, talking about death doesn’t make it more imminent, just well planned. In this episode we hear stories of seniors who have opted to die at home with the comforts of their very own bed, their familiar surrounds – supported by their family and health professionals such as our guest speaker, Jacqui Culver, Nurse Practitioner. 

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Why is it as we age we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and have more trouble staying asleep? Take a listen as we ask Geriatrician Dr John Ward what’s keeping seniors awake and what can be done to help those suffering. Doctor – please bring back our deep sleep. 

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Have you lost your cooking mojo and need some advice on how to cook some different tasty meals, what’s in season and tips on freezing. Tune in as we speak to Executive Chef Aaron and hear his top tips, short cuts, and favourite recipes.

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Incontinence is very common yet difficult and embarrassing to discuss. In this episode we speak with Jacqui Culver, Nurse Practitioner, about the different types of bladder problems women and men face, and most importantly - what can help.

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Has it been years since you’ve entered a gym and your fading memory is men pumping iron and ladies wearing leg warmers and leotards? In this episode we chat to Gina from Curves to find out what’s really happening inside the doors of gyms nowadays. Tune in and let’s bust some myths.

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Your quality of hearing is affecting by age - say what? Yet, many seniors put off having their hearing checked. Audiologist, Cathy Bull from Audika at Kotara joins us to discuss how hearing is affected as we age, when to get a check-up and what can be done to help. Tune in, your ears beg of you.

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Making sure everything is in place when you die regarding your assets and medical wishes is incredibly important for seniors, in fact ALL adults. It’s good to be prepared. In this episode, we speak to Solicitor, Liam Tobin from Baker Love Lawyers to demystify estate planning, in particular Wills. Tune in as we discuss what makes a good Will, the importance of assigning power of attorneys, enduring guardianships, health care d...

Prevention is better than cure – right? Strokes and heart disease can be devastating to your quality of health and can be fatal. In this episodes we grill Geriatrician Dr John Ward on the ways we can ALL adopt to lower our risks. Tune in - you’ll be surprised at what you can do. 

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For people living with dementia, living in isolation can be a reality all day, every day even under usual circumstances. In this episode we speak to Dementia Australia’s CEO,
Maree McCabe on the social isolation those living with dementia face and what we can do to keep the world open for people living with dementia. Tune in to this special episode.

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