# older adults (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover older adults.

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## [Sonia Villapol, Houston Methodist Research Institute - Trust Your Gut to Heal Your Brain](https://www.academicminute.org/p/sonia-villapol-houston-methodist)

_2026-08-26 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Can you trust your gut to heal your brain?

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## [Angeline S. Lillard, Virginia Tech - Montessori Schools Lead to Better Outcomes at Lower Cost](https://www.academicminute.org/p/angeline-s-lillard-virginia-tech)

_2026-08-25 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

How do we get better outcomes at lower cost for preschool children?

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## [My Biggest Clinical Failure turned to Success](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/my-biggest-clinical-failure-turned-to-success)

_2026-08-25 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

My biggest clinical failure turned into one of my biggest wins. For years, I focused on easing pain — but missed the bigger picture: strength, function, and fall risk. This patient taught me that empathy isn't enough if we don't also have the courage to change the plan. Motivational interviewing and the skills learned in our course curriculum changed everything. #PhysicalTherapy…

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## [Marcos Fernandez-Tous, University of North Dakota - AI is Making Spacecraft Propulsion More Efficient](https://www.academicminute.org/p/marcos-fernandez-tous-university)

_2026-08-24 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Can AI make spacecraft propulsion more efficient?

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## [This Week on The Academic Minute](https://www.academicminute.org/p/this-week-on-the-academic-minute-cb1)

_2026-08-23 · The Academic Minute_

Monday Marcos Fernandez-Tous, associate professor of space propulsion and hypersonic aerodynamics at the University of North Dakota, discusses whether AI make spacecraft propulsion more efficient.

## [Dana Cusano, Syracuse University - Finding Whales Before It's Too Late](https://www.academicminute.org/p/dana-cusano-syracuse-university-finding)

_2026-08-21 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Despite efforts to avoid it, vessel collisions are still hindering conservation efforts for whales.

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## [Keys to becoming a provider of choice with older adults](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/keys-to-becoming-a-provider-of-choice-with-older-adults)

_2026-08-20 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

Dr. Jeff Musgrave PT, shares his experience of how to set yourself apart as a provider of choice for older adults! Empathetic listening, how to leverage Ai & how to balance a message of hope with honesty! For more helpful info sign up for the MMOA Digest at mmoa.online

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## [Ryan Griffiths, Syracuse University - The Case Against Breaking Up America Why Secession Would Make Things Worse, Not Better](https://www.academicminute.org/p/ryan-griffiths-syracuse-university)

_2026-08-20 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Would secession work in America?

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## [Lawrence Chua, Syracuse University - Architecture as Chronopolitical Infrastructure](https://www.academicminute.org/p/lawrence-chua-syracuse-university)

_2026-08-19 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

How space are designed can lead to longer wait times for some.

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## [Jason Davis, Syracuse University - Does This Person Even Exist?](https://www.academicminute.org/p/jason-davis-syracuse-university-does)

_2026-08-18 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Are you talking to a real person?

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_2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Hot off the Press! New Dementia Risk Reduction Guidelines](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/hot-off-the-press-new-dementia-risk-reduction-guidelines)

_2026-08-17 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

Dr. Macy Bolt breaks down the new WHO dementia risk reduction guidelines that are hot off the press! She dug into the details so you don't have to and she'll walk you through the clinical takeaways you can start implementing them today. Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list…

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## [Colleen Heflin, Syracuse University - New SNAP Rules Threaten the Ability of Older Adults to Retire and Live With Dignity](https://www.academicminute.org/p/colleen-heflin-syracuse-university)

_2026-08-17 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Taxpayers will be footing the bill for reduced SNAP benefits for older adults.

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210106497/0a6873b607e336aae190f7be0da68746.mp3)

## [This Week on The Academic Minute](https://www.academicminute.org/p/this-week-on-the-academic-minute-307)

_2026-08-16 · The Academic Minute_

Monday Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University, explains why taxpayers will be footing the bill for reduced SNAP benefits for older adults.

## [Nancy Huang, Texas A&M University - Inside the Cell’s Secret Droplets](https://www.academicminute.org/p/nancy-huang-texas-a-and-m-university)

_2026-08-14 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

One aggressive form of cancer can be set off by an accident in our cells.

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## [Working With Older Adults May Be Making You More Ageist](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/working-with-older-adults-may-be-making-you-more-ageist)

_2026-08-13 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

In this episode, Dr. Christina Prevett discusses the impact of ageism in healthcare, especially when working with older adults. She explores how healthcare providers' perceptions influence patient care and highlights real-world examples of systemic issues and biases. 00:00 Introduction and birthday reflection 00:29 Study on ageism among healthcare providers 00:59 How working with older adults…

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## [Who Should Palliative Care See? Diane Meier, Bob Arnold, and Justin Sanders](https://geripal.libsyn.com/who-should-palliative-care-see-diane-meier-bob-arnold-and-justin-sanders)

_2026-08-13 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

As Diane Meier remarks to start today's podcast, palliative care has come a long way from the days when we were the "brink of death" consult. We're seeing patients earlier and earlier in the course of illness. In fact, the evidence base for specialist palliative care is arguably stronger in the outpatient setting than the inpatient setting. In some ways, as Eric remarked, we are a victim of our…

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## [Amaryllis Tsiknia, University of Southern California - Novel Markers May Offer Early Clues to Alzheimer’s Risk](https://www.academicminute.org/p/amaryllis-tsiknia-university-of-southern)

_2026-08-13 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

We are always looking for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early.

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## [Kim Plofker, Union College - International Math in 18th-century India](https://www.academicminute.org/p/kim-plofker-union-college-international)

_2026-08-12 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Collaboration in mathematics has a long history.

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## [Jonathan Lambert, New York University - Green Clay Tennis Courts Sequester Carbon Dioxide in Plain Sight](https://www.academicminute.org/p/jonathan-lambert-new-york-university)

_2026-08-11 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

What do green clay tennis courts have to do with climate change?

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## [GSA Scientist-Citizen Podcast Episode 1: Reed Tuckson](https://gsaonaging.podbean.com/e/gsa-scientist-citizen-podcast-episode-1-reed-tuckson/)

_2026-08-10 · GSA on Aging_

Scientist-citizens are committed to proactive public engagement that improves understanding of science and policies that support all of us as we age. In this episode, GSA CEO James Appleby welcomes Reed V. Tuckson, MD, FACP, the co-convener and chair of the board of the Coalition For Trust In Health & Science. Transcript Speaker Reed Tuckson, MD, FACP, Co-Founder and Chair of the Board, Coalition…

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_2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Independent at 98: A Home Health PT Case Study (Part Two)](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/independent-at-98-a-home-health-pt-case-study-part-two)

_2026-08-10 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

​Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT in this new MMOA podcast where she dives into part two of a home health case study of a 98 year old patient who wants to regain his independence at home. Want to make sure you stay on top of all things geriatrics? Sign up for the free MMOA Digest Email. A bi-weekly 5 minute ready that's jam-packed with research reviews, intervention ideas, updates in our profession -…

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## [Victoria Fields, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - The National Alliance of Black Feminists](https://www.academicminute.org/p/victoria-fields-university-of-illinois)

_2026-08-10 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Revisiting the history of the National Alliance of Black Feminists provides a new lens through which to view intersectionality.

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## [This Week on The Academic Minute](https://www.academicminute.org/p/this-week-on-the-academic-minute-067)

_2026-08-09 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Monday Victoria Fields, doctoral candidate and instructor of record in Communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores the history of the National Alliance of Black Feminists.

## [Nick Solomey, Wichita State University - Helping NASA Study Energy From The Solar Core](https://www.academicminute.org/p/nick-solomey-wichita-state-university)

_2026-08-07 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

On Wichita State University Week: What can we learn about the core of the Sun?

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## [Appetite, Aging, and Activity](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/appetite-aging-and-activity)

_2026-08-06 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

Are your patients telling you they just don't have any appetite? They have no desire to eat? Join Trisa Hutchinson as she dives into appetite, aging, and activity - sharing some outside the box ideas to support your patient's appetite. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that…

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## [LATE vs Alzheimer's: Biomarkers, Mixed Dementia, and Clinical Realities with Nate Chin & Sterling Johnson](https://geripal.libsyn.com/late-vs-alzheimers-biomarkers-mixed-dementia-and-clinical-realities-with-nate-chin-sterling-johnson)

_2026-08-06 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Up until just a couple years ago, an 85-year-old patient presenting with gradual, amnestic memory loss was almost automatically presumed to have Alzheimer's disease. However, new biomakers and the recognition of conditions like Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) are reshaping our understanding of cognitive decline in older adults. It's looking more clear that pure…

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## [Waruna Seneviratne, Wichita State University - Automated Toolless Manufacturing of Composite Structures in Space](https://www.academicminute.org/p/waruna-seneviratne-wichita-state)

_2026-08-06 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

On Wichita State University Week: Reducing lift-off weight can be crucial for spaceflight.

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## [JaeHwan Byun, Wichita State University - Rethinking Learning with AI](https://www.academicminute.org/p/jaehwan-byun-wichita-state-university)

_2026-08-05 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

On Wichita State University Week: Should we change the way we think about using generative AI for learning?

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## [Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell, Wichita State University - Measuring Performance of the Mighty Human Tongue](https://www.academicminute.org/p/heidi-bell-wichita-state-university)

_2026-08-04 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

On Wichita State University Week: Your tongue matters more than you might think.

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## [Swapping from Physical Therapist to Personal Trainer with the Older Adult Client](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/swapping-from-physical-therapist-to-personal-trainer-with-the-older-adult-client)

_2026-08-03 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

It's sometimes hard to know how to differentiate between a great PT/OT vs a personal trainer as from the outside the overall goal can look similar. Get people stronger and more functional. To help with this topic, Dr. Shelby Blankenship PT, DPT, will go through some similarities and some differences to help you navigate the two. Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in…

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_2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Nikki Keene Woods, Wichita State University - Why Patient Trust Determines Whether Technology Improves Care During Pregnancy](https://www.academicminute.org/p/nikki-keene-woods-wichita-state-university)

_2026-08-03 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

On Wichita State University Week: Technology can only help if people are willing to use it.

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209147973/2f4d99e8ad14aa505efa78efee0da991.mp3)

## [Wichita State University Week on The Academic Minute](https://www.academicminute.org/p/wichita-state-university-week-on)

_2026-08-02 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Monday Nikki Keene Woods, professor and chair of Public Health Sciences, says technology can only help if people are willing to use it.

## [Sharaya Jones, George Mason University - Why Choosing Stuff to Share is an Ordeal](https://www.academicminute.org/p/sharaya-jones-george-mason-university)

_2026-07-31 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Making a decision about an activity for a group of friends can be stressful.

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## [Programming Complexity: Brain Training](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/programming-complexity-brain-training)

_2026-07-30 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

Join @JMusgravePT as he discusses a recent systematic review on how to get the best results from adding cognitive complexity to your client programming! Guan, Li & Bu (2026). Four-Limb Coordinated Training and Neuroplasticity in Older Adults with Cognitive Frailty. Clinical Interventions in Aging. DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S594798 Join MMOA Digest mmoa.online to get more helpful info!

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## [Video-Enhanced Advance Care Planning: Joshua Lakin and Kei Ouchi](https://geripal.libsyn.com/video-enhanced-advance-care-planning-joshua-lakin-and-kei-ouchi)

_2026-07-30 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Can simple, evidence-based video decision aids—paired with structured clinician training—improve Advance Care Planning (ACP) documentation and goal-concordant care? That's the question we pose in this week's podcast with Dr. Joshua Lakin and Dr. Kei Ouchi. We break down the methodologies behind two major clinical trials in which they were involved that implemented this video-enhanced approach. The…

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## [Zihan Chen, Brown University - The Hidden Cost of a 1965 Medicare Rule](https://www.academicminute.org/p/zihan-chen-brown-university-the-hidden)

_2026-07-30 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

An old Medicare rule is keeping older adults in hospitals longer than necessary, so what can be done?

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## [Erin M. Kenney, Hartwick College - Taking a Closer Look at the Impact of Parent-Child Conversations](https://www.academicminute.org/p/erin-m-kenney-hartwick-college-taking)

_2026-07-29 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

How do children learn to talk about themselves and other people?

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## [Aron Barbey, University of Notre Dame - Intelligence Emerges When the Whole Brain Works As One](https://www.academicminute.org/p/aron-barbey-university-of-notre-dame)

_2026-07-28 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

We are redefining our view of human intelligence.

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## [The Tactile Crutch](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/the-tactile-crutch)

_2026-07-27 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

In today's episode, Annoushka discusses how in the world of geriatric rehabilitation, tactile cueing has long been a staple for therapists aiming to ensure the safety of their patients. But have you ever stopped to consider: who is truly learning during these interactions? When we place our hands on patients to guide them, we often believe we are helping. However, in this episode, we will explore…

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## [Esti Blanco-Elorrieta, New York University - Putting a Number on Bilingual Experience](https://www.academicminute.org/p/esti-blanco-elorrieta-new-york-university)

_2026-07-27 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Putting a figure on a person’s bilingual experience can be daunting.

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## [This Week on The Academic Minute](https://www.academicminute.org/p/this-week-on-the-academic-minute-660)

_2026-07-26 · Academic Minute · The Academic Minute_

Monday Esti Blanco-Elorrieta, assistant professor of psychology and neural science at New York University, says putting a figure on a person’s bilingual experience can be daunting.

## [Rethinking Osteoarthritis & Your Treatment Paradigm](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/rethinking-osteoarthritis-your-treatment-paradigm)

_2026-07-23 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

Is osteoarthritis just "wear and tear" on the joint? Not so much! will be discussing three recent publications that challenge the "wear and tear" narrative around osteoarthritis and what it means for you in the clinic. You'll walk away with a clear gameplan of how to prioritize different treatment methods and get the most bang for your buck. Referenced Links: Original Recording:…

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## [Longevity Treatments - Snake Oil or Breakthrough? John Newman & Mahtab Jafari](https://geripal.libsyn.com/longevity-treatments-snake-oil-or-breakthrough-john-newman-mahtab-jafari)

_2026-07-23 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

The longevity industry is booming. Influencers are promoting this and that as promoting healthy aging, longevity, and healthspan, and it's hard for us, much less our patients, to make sense of it. To be sure, we should always start by recommending exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep habits, and meaningful social interaction. We wanted to go beyond that to talk about the promise and potential…

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## [The Medicare GLP1 Bridge Program](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/the-medicare-glp1-bridge-program)

_2026-07-21 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

GLP-1 meds for just $50/month? Here's what providers need to know about the Medicare Part D Bridge Program—and why strength training matters more than ever. #GLP1 #Medicare #HealthcareProviders #WeightLossMedication #StrengthTraining #PatientCare

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## [From "Blown Out" to Bulked Up: A Shoulder Case Study](https://seniorrehab.libsyn.com/from-blown-out-to-bulked-up-a-shoulder-case-study)

_2026-07-13 · MMOA Podcast - Physical Therapy | Fitness | Geriatrics_

In this episode, Dr. Macy Bolt unpacks a shoulder case study and shares her favorite 3 clinical pearls in working with a patient with the perception that their joint was "blown out" beyond repair. Spoiler: it wasn't! Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list -…

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## [Who Should Deliver Palliative Care in Liver Disease? Chris Woodrell, Manisha Verma, Marie Bakitas](https://geripal.libsyn.com/who-should-deliver-palliative-care-in-liver-disease-chris-woodrell-manisha-verma-marie-bakitas)

_2026-07-02 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Who's better at delivering palliative care to patients with liver disease: palliative care specialists, or hepatologists who have received liver disease-specific palliative care training? That's the question we take a deep dive into on this week's podcast by breaking down the PAL-LIVER trial, published this year in JAMA Internal Medicine. We've invited three of the trial's authors, Manisha Verma ,…

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## [Why you should care about the shakeup at NIH: Sean Morrison, Ken Covinsky, Stacy Fischer](https://geripal.libsyn.com/why-you-should-care-about-the-shakeup-at-nih-sean-morrison-ken-covinsky-stacy-fischer)

_2026-06-18 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Emergency Podcast! Our guests Sean Morrison, Ken Covinsky, and Stacy Fischer believe that you should care deeply about the proposed shakeup at the National Institutes of Health. Major proposed rules changes at the Office of Management and Budget, would affect a huge range of government grants, from Headstart to Transportation to the National Science Foundation, as well as the National Institutes…

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## [How We Limit Non-beneficial Life Sustaining Treatments: Jason Batten, Liz Dzeng, Teva Brender](https://geripal.libsyn.com/how-we-limit-non-beneficial-life-sustaining-treatments-jason-batten-liz-dzeng-teva-brender)

_2026-06-11 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Today's podcast is a natural follow up to our podcasts on Slow Codes and Unilateral DNR orders .Today we talk about a new study about how clinicians talk about potentially non-beneficial life-prolonging treatments , published in JAMA Network Open. Do they adhere to society guidelines, which allow as permissible approaches only shared decision-making and following institutional policy. Or do they…

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## [Elder Mistreatment Prevention and Solutions: Carrie Rubenstein, Julia Hiner, & Tony Rosen](https://geripal.libsyn.com/elder-mistreatment-prevention-and-solutions-carrie-rubenstein-julia-hiner-tony-rosen)

_2026-06-04 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Today we revisit a topic we last discussed in a 2020 podcast with Laura Mosqueda : elder mistreatment. Our guests today are geriatricians Carrie Rubenstein and Julia Hiner, and Tony Rosen, an emergency medicine doctor. They talk about where we are now, in 2026, with elder mistreatment, including: Terminology: elder mistreatment vs. abuse and neglect The need to incorporate prevention and solutions…

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## [CCRCs, ALFs, and Private Equity: John Burton, Bill Applegate, & Melissa Aldridge](https://geripal.libsyn.com/ccrcs-alfs-and-private-equity-john-burton-bill-applegate-melissa-aldridge)

_2026-05-28 · GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast_

Two retired luminaries in geriatrics join us today to share their personal experiences. First, John Burton, a geriatrician and Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins for some 35 years, shares his journey moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) during Covid. You can read about John's early experiences in his JAGS commentary titled, "Waiting for the Other…

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