The GERO-Juice: Hot Spot for Aging News

July 10 is Chronic Disease Awareness Day, and one way to advocate for yourself and others is to prioritize annual health screenings with you provider. Listen how one HBCU has partnered with Home Depot to promote senior safety. Are Black family reunions a thing of the past?

Happy JuneTEENTH! Today we commemorate the official end to slavery in the United States. June is Cataract Awareness Month. Learn the misconceptions associated with the eye disease and treatment. Did you know music can improve brain health?

Jume is Men's Health Month. What are the signs a person is experiencing depression? Which reality television start and celebrity stylist has been diagnosed with prostate cancer? 

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. What are the signs and symptoms? What are the facts?

We are closing older americans month, but not before we acknowledge our last senior graduate of the month. May is American Stroke Awareness Month and we are discussing how to act F.A.S.T. Let's discover Blue Zones, those regions around the world famous for longevity.

Celebrating Older Americans Month recognizing Ms. Ethel Caterham, who is the oldest living person at 115 years old. Studies have shown that daytime naps can help to reduce brain agin by 6.5 years. Doug Ruch is a terminal cancer patient, who is spending is last wish touring the country to volunteer in every state. And new research has found that champagne and white wine may have heart health benefits. A Dutch nursing is offering free housing to college students in exhange for companionship for residents.

Its Older Americans Month and this year the theme is "Flip the Script" on Aging. May is also Mental Health Month and the National Alliance on Mental Illness is campaigning for everyone to tell their story. 

April is Defeat Diabetes Month, what can you do to prevent or defeat diabetes? Walking is a great exercise, how much time do you need to walk for it to make a difference?

What are the signs of a cardiac arrest, stroke, and heart attack? Its cancer prevention week, how can we reduce our risk of developing cancer? What are the 2025 legislative priorities for the Georgia Council on Aging?

How is erectile dysfunction linked to heart disease? Which rap song has the tempo to save a life?

February is heart health month. Learn the risk factors.

Senior News has been buzzing very loud lately!! Its August the 1st and today is the first day of MedicAlert Awareness Month, where we recognize the importance of medical alert accessories and devices. Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion is in the news for her role in supporting Houston seniors who were affected by Hurricane Beryl. The California Department of Aging has announced round #2 of $35 million grant to support adult day program providers.

We are closing our talk on fibroids with pathologist and researcher, Dr. Joy Britten. Does fibroid disease have a genetic component? And, what are the most effective treatment options? Also, July 22 is World Brain Day: what are we doing that is NOT GOOD for our brain? The City of Atlanta has introduced a new tax break for senior homeowners. Find out how to qualify! 

This show is part 1 to our series on "Understanding Fibroids". What are you eating that could contribute to the growth of uterine fibroids? How can you enjoy a healthy sex life with uterine fibroids? Also, learn more about the medical foster care program: Who qualifies? What services do they receive?

With the pandemic on our heels, many seniors continue to be socially isolated. July is social wellness month and the NIH has issued six strategies to help us decrease socialization and reconnect with family and friends. Also, Georgia Govenor, Brian Kemp, has awarded thirteen rural Georgia hospitals over six million dollar grants to strenghten healthcare services and access to advanced care.

The GERO-Juice has reached 100 recorded shows!! Listen to this special edition of the GERO-Juice, themed, "Keep it 100!!" where host, Adrianne D. Jones recognizes National Black Family Month and Sarcoma Awareness Month. 

Its not secret the women parishioners make up the majority of church congregations and this affects faith-based health programming targeting men. Minister Justus Wiseman helps listeners realize the challenges of addressing men's health issues in faith communities. June 15 is elder abuse awareness day, Shawonda Wright, is back to tell us how to recognize the signs and older adult is being abused. Gospel singer Dottie Peoples is living her best life!!

June is National Homeownership Month and we're talking about the benefits of aging-in-place for seniors living in single family homes. How can aging-in-place be more cost effective and safe? This week we are continuing the discussion on brain health with travel tips for caregivers to consider when planning vacations for their loved ones living with dementia. And Father's Day activities for the whole family. Juneteenth is approaching and here is a list of places to look for events and Juneteenth celebrations.

June is not Family Caregivers Month, but these caregivers have made headlines with their transformational stories of caring beyound limits. Listen as one California high school student graduated magna cume laude while caring for his ailng mother, and now he is on his way to one of the top universities in southern California. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and the NIA is campaigning to increase awareness of the disparities between Hispanics and dementia. National Age Without Apology month is here, and skincare brand, Willowberry, wants to know who has inspired you to age without apology!

Adrianne D. Jones TURNS 43!!! This is a special birthday show with a few of her favorite things!! And its Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, know the risk factors and the treatment. These graduates are making history find out how age and being a caregiver have impacted their academic journey. And imagine a device that detects the symptoms of a stroke minutes before the physical signs of the health event.

Traveling can be fun, but challenging, especially, if you are an older adult. Kelsey Perri, director of public relations for Road Scholar and volunteer ambassador, Jean McMillan give the 411 on educational travel programs offered by Road Scholar. Also, what precautions should you take if you are a person living with a disability traveling by airplane? Loretta Mack is living her dream at the age of 69! Guess what singer is turning 80!!

Its Older Americans Month and we are talking to rockstar Ms. Annie Stallsworth of Charles City, Iowa. Affectionately known as "Grandma Annie",  she shares the joys of being a foster grandparent to a classroom of third graders, who have now become her friends. Actress Halle Berry is in the news this time advocating for a women experiencing menopause. And May is Mental Health Awareness Month and many older adults have experienced the loss of a spouse or friend which has affected their mental health. What are a few healthy coping strategies to help positively reframe the perspective of loss? 

Mother's Day weekend is a few seconds away and we have a wonderful tribute to all mothers, aunties, grandmothers, and great grandmothers! Also, did you know a survey of mothers in the U.S. revealed that the average age of first-times mothers has increased over the past four decades? According to new research, women under 50 should start receiving annual mammograms starting at age 40. This is due to the increase in the number of breast cancer cases in younger women. 

Returning guest Andre Gregory talks senior centers, programs, and engaging older adults. May is Older Americans Month and the theme this year is Powered By Connection. To recognize seniors this year, the Administration on Community Living lists several resources available to older adults and caregivers to help combat social isolation. This 110 year old gentleman from New Jersey is disease-free, lives independently, and continues to drive. Find out his secrets to longevity!

Clark Atlanta University Guild Chair, Jacque Thornton talks about the largest scholarship fundraiser of the year, Jazz Under the Stars, and what this event means to CAU and the culture of Atlanta. GERO-Juice host, Adrianne D., closes stress awareness month with nine tips on how to alleviate work-related stress: What is your morning routine? Have you thought about incorporating a walk at lunch? A recent study found that men who have five or more daughters may live a long life! Listen to this week's episode of the GERO-Juice to find out more!

Its 65 years later and TSU's 1957 Champion Men's Basketball team has finally made it to the White House. And April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, how can you live a healthy and active lifestyle with a PD diagnosis? What foods are recommended to alleviate pain and discomfort? What are the findings in the new PD study? Also, a North Carolina Bojangles restaurant is in the news for honoring a local centenarian on his 105th birthday! 

Dr. Fayron, founder of Alter, returns to the GERO-Juice to remind listeners of the need for dementia education and resources in communities of color and the inaugural Alter Dementia Summit. April is Senior Hunger Awareness month and while there are many home and community based programs in several states that are equipped to address senior hunger, there are still millions of seniors who are food insecure. How can you help? One Austrailian palliative care unit is putting a big smile on the faces of patients with Happy Hour! 

April is here and to kick it off host, Adrianne D. Jones introduces need-to-know information about how to release caregiver stress for Stress Awareness Month. April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, and while we know citrus fruits are infamous for V-C, what other foods are high in vitamin C, and how do you know you are Vitamin C deficient? Minority Health Month is in full effect with the 2024 theme of Be the Source For Better Health. How can communities come together to prioritize community health to impact individual health?

Throwback interview with Raymond A. Jetson, the brains behind the Aging While Black Movement. This year old interview is still going strong as Reverend Jetson gives the 411 on how to support Black seniors in older adulthood. Also, find out about kidney health and how chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes put adults at risk for developing kidney disease. 

This show is a MUST LISTEN!! Wiils, a trust, special needs trust, inherited land, prioritizing legal documents, how to protect your loved one with dementia, Attorney Shannon Pawley, CEO , of The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm gives it all! What should be done first to protect inherited land? Does a will exclude me from probate court? I am not rich, do I need a trust? And the neighborhood Family Dollar store franchise will be closing several stores across the nation, how does this affect low-income seniors and other neighbors? Get this and more, just down the show!!

Nutritionist Karla Dunning gives listeners the 411 on nutrition, maintaining a moderate diet, and plant-based foods. Did you know increasing green leafy vegetables may be more beneficial than consuming supplements? Upgrades are on the way for the Older Amerians Act! Senior center modernization, increased funding for home-based programs and services, find out what Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging has to say. And Katt Wiliams has gone viral again! This time, for his athletic ability at the tender age of 52! 

The 80's tv sitcom A Different World set the tone for the black college experience, And after 35 years the cast is on the road touring ten HBCUs in the country. Find out what city they are coming to next, and how to meet the cast. March is careers in aging month, and every Thursday in March we are highlighting a new career in gerontology. Also, 2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia State University Gerontology Institute and we are kicking off the celebration right here on the GERO-Juice!

Wendy Williams shocked the world when she announced her diangosis of frontotemporal dementia. Let's take a deeper look at FTD: who does it affect? what are the signs? And we are closing American Heart Awareness month talking about heart murmurs and heart palpitations. How will both affect your heart in older adulthood? This woman has made history in the NFL and Black History in 2024. Find out more about our Black History honoree. And the City of Flint will never be the same after the death of their most popular outspoken coucilmember. Its throwback Thursday....who are we rocking to today?

Dr. Carla Perissinotto, geritrician and Chief Medical Officer of Sabio Health shares how loneliness impacts older adult heart health. Listen to how Sabio Health is changing how seniors access healthcare. Which factors put men at risk of developing heart disease? Empty nesters may not be solo for long, sources say young adults ages 18-30 are moving back to their parents home. And aging-in-place: which home are more age-in-place friendly?

Right on the heels of Valentine's Day the fun has not stopped! Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith aka "Mayor Teresa" stops by the GERO-Juice to give the 411 on becoming the new mayor of Palmetto, GA; the first African American and the first woman mayor of the city! Mayor Teresa also shares who she is the first woman to place her name on the ballot to become mayor! Cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects women and specifically, African American women. What are the numbers? How many African American women die from cardiovascular disease each year? This week is Senior Week at the Capital in Georgia. Learn about the advocacy agenda to help better the lives of Georgia seniors.

SuperBowl 58 is coming up and there is nothing better than engaging the whole family in SuperBowl Fun! Listen to these happy hacks for seniors on SuperBowl Sunday. Did you know smoking increases your risk for heart attack and high blood pressure? Did you know the CDC has several resources available to help stop smoking? Hear how you can implement a five step plan to help you quit smoking.

February is a heavy month and today we kicked off Black History Month acknowleging the life of Dexter King among African American living legends making history in 2024. Also, find out the key to living a heart healthy lifestyle and discover why it is important to know your family health history!

The GERO-Juice is closing eye care awareness month with Dr. Candace Kotei, a metro Atlanta optometrist. Dr. Kotei gives the 411 on eye care, OTC readers, and eye stigma. Also, its throwback Thursday and host, Adrianne D. shares the cost to buy a home in 1955. Also, find out how senior living communities can help keep residents warm in the winter months.

January is eye care awareness month and its important to know the most common eye diseases such as cataracts. What is the difference between glaucoma and cataracts? How effective is early detection? Dr. Regina Koepp, clinical geropsychologist, shares five ageist sayings to leave behind in 2023. And Ikette, Ms. Robbie Montgomery has a new hit, "Boss Lady".

Kicking off 2024 talking about eye care and glaucoma awareness month. Did you know glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and it is more prevalent in African Americans and Latinos? What are the signs?Also, AARP is helping to address retirement planning before retirement in a partnership with Ad Council. And what is going to happen after the first season of the Golden Batchelor? Will there be another golden series?

Star Bradbury, author and senior living expert shares her book, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years, and how to prepare to care for your parents in older adulthood. November is National Family Caregivers month, and host, Adrianne D. Jones, gives four helpful tips to consider when starting your caregiving journey.

Georgia State University Gerontology Institute celebrates its 50th birthday. Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan, professor and director of the GSU Gerontology Institute gives the 411 on how listeners can support the program. Halloween is right around the corner, and while many parents and grandparents may hit the streets with the candy snagglers, some seniors will be inside handing out candy. Here are nine tips to consider to help seniors stay safe on Halloween night.

October is breast cancer awareness month and Dr. Adrienne Mims, gives the 411 on breast cancer screenings, annual follow-ups, and effective ways to stay healthy. As the weather changes, we all need to know how to prepare for cooler months by creating a pre-winter checklist. And why are restaurants superchains, Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel, experiencing a decline in senior consumers? Find out how Tyler Perry is helping one South Carolina senior

October 12th is World Arthritis Day. There are over 100 types of arthritis with some of the most common forms affecting over 60 million adults and 300,000 children under 18. Find out the signs and symptoms of "Mr. Arthur" and how to manage join pain. Also, listen to Ian Ash, vice president of operations for OpusCare Hospice emphasize the importance of workforce management in hospice care.

Christina Jimenez, director or programs, with the National Hispanic Council on Aging gives listeners the 411 on how the NHCOA advocates for hispanic seniors and caregivers. Marcus Taylor, market president, from Centerwell Senior Primary Care talks about the the amenities and services provided by Centerwell and how this provider is prioritizing senior health for metro Atlanta older adults. And how would you like to retire on a cruise ship? And what happened on the first episod of the Golden Batchelor?

Its sexual health awareness month and Christina Saldanha, founder of Camel City Women's Wellness, PLLC is giving the 411 on how women can have better sexual health. The SuperAgers study is active and looking for participants ages 95 and older who have a history of longevity in their family. This week is National Hereditary Cancer week and we are advocating for previvors to become aware of their risk of developing cancer.

September is full! Listen to Dr. EJ, geriatrician, speak about the importance of prostate health and screenings. Also, learn how millennial cargivers can tap into local resources to offset the cost of caregiving and raising children. Senior Center month, fall prevention week, and much more packed into this show!

Gayla Yochum, Georgia Community Outreach Specialist for Senior Medicare Patrol explains how to advocate and report incidences of Medicare fraud and abuse. Part 2 of helping seniors prevent auto repair overcharges and fraud highlights the importance of creating an emergency transportation plan. And Gen X is the culprit for the vanishing Southern accent. Hear how two Georgia universities are studying how the Southern accent is fading.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This episode features gerontologist, Chanel Reid, MA, and her researc in the area of suicide among older adults. Listen as she tackles one of the toughest and unspoken topics prevalent among many older adults. How can we advocate for seniors to decrease the number of suicide vicitms among this population?

Auto repair fraud and overcharges happen frequently to senior drivers. This episode provides a few tips on how to help seniors prepare for unexpected car trouble and implement an emergency transportation plan. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Listen in on which subpopulation of older adults are affected most by overdoses. Learn how The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Tokyo is helping advocate for those living with dementia.