Aging Well with VNA
Episodes
31 episodes
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, host Kersten Rettig sits down with Leisha Phipps, Executive Director of the Dallas Area Parkinson Society (DAPS), for an insightful and empowering conversation about Parkinso...
Protecting Seniors from Scams and Financial Exploitation
In this important episode of the Aging Well with VNA Podcast, host Kersten Rettig sits down with Steve Benton, Financial Specialist with the Elder Financial Safety Center of The Senior Source, to shine a light on t...
Mind Matters: Mental Health, Grief, and Aging Well – Featuring John W. Burruss, M.D.
In this episode of Aging Well With VNA, host Kersten Rettig is joined by John W. Burruss, M.D., Psychiatrist and CEO of Metrocare, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the powerful connection between mental health and aging well...
Matters of the Heart: A Conversation on Lifelong Heart Health featuring Dr. Melissa Carry
In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, host Kersten Rettig sits down with retired cardiologist Melissa Carry, MD, for an informative and engaging conversation about heart health at every stage of life. Dr. Carry breaks d...
A Conversation with Josh Hickman, Author of Forgetting: The Trials and Triumphs of Caring for a Difficult Parent with Dementia
Join host, Kersten Rettig, in a poignant conversation with author Josh Hickman. His new book, Forgetting, chronicles the unexpected life circumstances of his three-plus year journey of solo caregiving for a mother with whom he h...
An Economic Outlook for North Texas Seniors with J.H. Cullum Clark
Hear from economists and local leader, Cullum Clark, Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, about the opportunities and challenges for seniors in North Texas. Host, Kersten Rettig, and Mr. Clark explore how the growing region ...
Understanding Vascular Disease: A Conversation With Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Stephen Hohmann
Host Kersten Rettig and Stephen Hohmann, MD, do a deep dive into vascular disease, coronary disease and renal disease. Listeners will learn more about the risk factors for ...
Embracing Aging with Faith and Purpose: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chris Girata
In this insightful episode of Aging Well with VNA, Rev. Dr. Chris Girata, Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, shares his perspectives on aging with grace and pu...
Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows Program
In a recent lunch and learn, VNA Medical Director, Dr. Newcomer, detailed her work leading the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows program at VNA. These vital, immersive training programs provide fellows with experience working with physicians,...
A Better Understanding of Supportive Palliative Care
Join podcast host, Kersten Rettig, in a deep-dive conversation with two experts in the field of palliative care, Dr. Kate Taylor and Dr. Cheryl Thaxton, from the College of Nursing at the UNT Health Science Center. You’ll hear perspective...
A Conversation with W. Stephen Love, President & CEO of the Dallas – Fort Worth Hospital Council
Hear from W. Stephen Love, President & CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council about the work they do in North Texas in promoting equitable health access and outcomes, training, and clinical collaboration. Mr. Love shares storie...
Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ Seniors
Join Aging Well With VNA Podcast Host, Kersten Rettig, in her conversation with Resource Center CEO, Cece Cox, J.D., where they explore the unique challenges and opportunities for our LGBTQIA+ older adult neighbors. Cece shares i...
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Understanding Palliative Care
For anyone experiencing serious illness and their loved ones, navigating care options and symptom management can be overwhelming. In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, you’ll hear from VNA’s Vice President and Chief Nursing Off...
Tips and Advice From a Senior Living Specialist
The journey of finding the right living and care solutions for an aging loved one can be daunting. Paul Markowitz, of Senior Living Specialists, breaks down the types of senior living options and explains what questions families should ask when...
Aging Well with VNA | Lunch and Learn - Understanding Pediatric Hospice with Dr. Kelly Newcomer
Aging Well With VNA - Understanding Types of Care
Planning for aging, illness and care can seem like a daunting task, but understanding options and discussing your wishes in advance of a crisis can bring peace for you and your loved ones. Join Elder Care Attorney, Lori Leu, and podcast h...
VNA Lunch & Learn - A Look Back and a Look Forward with Palliative Care
VNA clinical leaders, Olivia Rogers and Sarah Miles, review data released from Medicare related to VNA’s participation in a Medicare pilot for home-based palliative care. Join us as we discuss the success of the program in terms of patient outc...
Aging Well With VNA - Navigating a Terminal Diagnosis
Host Kersten Rettig visits with geriatric specialist, Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, about how patients and families can navigate the often confusing, stressful time after receiving a terminal diagnosis. You’ll hear advice from bucket li...
Two Pioneering Advocates Share Passion For Culinary Cultural Heritage and Feeding the Hungry
This podcast is a little different from our previous episodes. In this episode, we host two culinary greats to discuss their passion for food and feeding the hungry. Toni Tipton-Martin is a culinary journalist, author and a p...
Future of Palliative And Hospice Care - VNA Texas Lunch and Learn - Audio Only
Join the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) for a virtual Lunch and Learn featuring experts in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. There have been many recent changes in this ever-expanding industry, which, like everything else, ha...
Difficult Conversations - A physician’s perspective on hearing and communicating a serious diagnosis.
VNA Associate Medical Director, Mary Anne Chacko, MD, PhD, shares her experience with difficult conversations after a medical diagnosis with patients and as a patient with podcast host, Kersten Rettig. Dr. Chacko provides guidance on how to lis...
Aging Well with VNA - Servicios de Hospicio: Lo que necesita saber.
In this VNA podcast, A Hospice Doctor and Nurse share about the hospice benefit. Dr. Kelley Newcomer and Nurse Luz Bueno have worked in hospice for many years and discuss how hospice and palliative care can benefit patients and their families.&...
Aging Well with VNA - The Process of Grieving Amidst Uncertainty
Grief is a complex journey and one we will all experience. Bereavement is the process of coping with grief and loss. Feelings of grief and loss can happen at any time throughout the course of an illness—for the patient and their loved one...
The Covid-19 Vaccine - Myths & Facts Q&A with Medical Professionals and Community Leaders
Thank you for listening to the Aging Well with VNA Podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from a panel of medical professionals and community leaders sharing their expertise and insight into the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine as well a...
Aging Well with VNA - A Heart For Service
In the early 1930s, public school nurse Lillian Becket led a small group of volunteer nurses into the poorest sections of Dallas and surrounding area to provide desperately needed care to women and children during the Great Depression. In this ...