Join Caroline for a discussion around the question “what do you already know?” This simple question can help us as we guide change in others and in ourselves, saving lots of headaches and moving the conversation forward.    Connect with Caroline:  https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for insights on how to achieve health behavior change in a realistic way. We discuss the Transtheoretical Model of Change and how it's relevant when you're trying to change your own behaviors or when you're guiding someone else through a change. Swap grand resolutions for realistic progressive change in 2023!   Connect with Caroline: https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for a discussion on preparation for caregiving. We discuss how to gather information, manage overwhelm, and free up time for caregiving.

Join Caroline and Brad Wenzel for a discussion on making a robust plan for caring for a parent with dementia. Brad shares with us the why, what, and how of planning for the future when dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s.   Brad Wenzel is the founder and CEO of My Aging Parent Plan, a multidisciplinary support program helping families confront Alzheimer’s and dementia by planning and strategizing for their loved one’s future. Better known as “Care Coach” among his clients, he's been a physical therapist working exclusively with seniors and their families for nearly 20 years. As a son to a father with dementia himself, Brad has been able to not only help other families on their journey with Alzheimer’s or dementia, but his own as well.   Resources Mentioned: Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Ep 23: Medication Safety and Deprescribing with Dr. DeLon Canterbury   Related Episodes: Ep 1: Memory and Communication Across the Lifespan with Alicia White Ep 2: Dignity in Dementia Care with Anne Stankewiecz Ep 5: Clear, Calm, Agile in Your Season of Life with Perry Brubaker  Ep 12: Advocating for What Matters with Sandra Eskew Capps Ep 21: My Top Tips for Navigating Healthcare Ep 22: Communication and Care Partners with Abbe Simon Ep 23: Medication Safety and Deprescribing with Dr. DeLon Canterbury Ep 25: Financial Health as We Age with Jason Hamilton Ep 28: Integrative Brain Health with Dr. Andrew Wong Ep 30: Home Care with Bella Desai and Latasha Williams  Ep 34: Aging Nervous System Connect with Brad: https://www.myagingparentplan.com/   Connect with Caroline:  Work with me  https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for Part 5 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the digestive system, as well as bowel and bladder continence. We discuss common age related changes like nutrient absorption, digestive motility, constipation, and incontinence. We also talk about the role of physical therapy and health coaching in improving these systems with age.    Courses:  Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses   Related Episodes: Ep 32 Aging Bones and Joints Ep 33 Aging Muscles Ep 34 Aging Nervous System Ep 35 Aging Heart and Lungs Further Reading: Soenen, S., Rayner, C. K., Jones, K. L., & Horowitz, M. (2016). The ageing gastrointestinal tract. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 19(1), 12–18. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0000000000000238Ranson, R. N., & Saffrey, M. J. (2015). Neurogenic mechanisms in bladder and bowel ageing. Biogerontology, 16(2), 265–284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-015-9554-3    Work with me  https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for Part 4 of our “What Is Aging?” series covering the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. We discuss common age related changes to the heart, blood vessels, and lungs with age. We also talk about the role of exercise in improving these systems with age. Courses: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally Modern Aging: Physiological Processes and Societal Responses Related Episodes: Ep 32 Aging Bones and Joints Ep 33 Aging Muscles Ep 34 Aging Nervous System Ep 16 Exercise for Your Heart and Brain Ep 14 High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? Further Reading: ● Paneni, F., Diaz Cañestro, C., Libby, P., Lüscher, T. F., & Camici, G. G. (2017). The Aging Cardiovascular System: Understanding It at the Cellular and Clinical Levels. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 69(15), 1952–1967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.01.064 ● Lalley P. M. (2013). The aging respiratory system--pulmonary structure, function and neural control. Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 187(3), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2013.03.012 Work with me https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for Part 3 of our “What is Aging?” series covering the nervous system. In this episode we give an overview of what is happening at the cellular level inside the nervous system as we age and the implications for learning and memory, as well as neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.    Episodes on Aging:  Ep 32 - Aging Bones & Joints Ep 33 - Aging Muscles   Episodes on Brain Health:  Ep 28 - Integrative Brain Health with Dr. Andrew Wong Ep 22- Communication and Care Partners with Abbe Simon Ep 16 - Exercise for Your Heart and Brain with Laura Mesches Ep 6 - Parkinson’s Practicalities with Nicole Reynolds Ep 2 - Dignity in Dementia Care with Anne Stankiewicz Ep 1 - Memory and Communication Across the Lifespan with Alicia White   Further Reading:  Todorova, V., & Blokland, A. (2016). Mitochondria and Synaptic Plasticity in the Mature and Aging Nervous System. Current Neuropharmacology, 15(1), 166–173. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159x14666160414111821   Work with Caroline: Schedule an intro call: https://morrisclinicpt.janeapp.com https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline for Part 2 of our “What is Aging?” series on Muscle Aging. We cover changes to the structure and strength of our muscles, some of the underlying processes, and how to improve muscle strength well into your 90s. Learn more: Dao T, Green AE, Kim YA, et al. Sarcopenia and Muscle Aging: A Brief Overview. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2020;35(4):716-732. doi:10.3803/EnM.2020.405 Schedule a consultation with Caroline https://carolinemorris.com

Join us for Part 1 of our “What Is Aging?” series: Aging Bones and Joints. In this quick episode we cover the typical changes in bones, cartilage, and intervertebral discs. We also discuss how a physical therapist can support bones and joints with age and how a health coach can help your bones and joints age as healthfully as possible.    Want to work with me? Learn more or book a call.   Want to learn more about the aging skeletal system? Check out this article.

Join Caroline for a discussion around not getting anything done. Caroline shares common reasons why we feel like we’re not getting anything done, like laziness, procrastination, and the need to recover. We cover how to not be so hard on yourself and how to choose the best path forward based on what your body needs.    Resources: Ep 4: Stress & Recovery in the DataEp 5: Clear, Calm, Agile in Your Season of LifeHealth Insights     Connect with Caroline https://carolinemorris.com

Caroline is joined by Bella Desai (owner/operator) and LaTasha Williams (client care director) of Senior Helpers Arlington/Alexandria. We discuss frequently asked questions and misconceptions about home care. We cover when is the right time to reach out to a home care company, what services are available, and what you can reasonably expect from a home care provider. Bella and Tasha offer expertise and compassion in this informative interview.   Connect with Bella & Tasha nova@seniorhelpers.com www.seniorhelpers.com/va/arlington-alexandria   Connect with Caroline https://carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline and Larisa Ma of Alki Spa for a discussion on the benefits and risks of massage for older adults and their caregivers. We also discuss Larisa’s new app and her creative process.    Connect with Larisa: Www.alkispa.com Www.booklarisa.com   Connect with Caroline: www.carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline and Dr. Andrew Wong for a discussion on integrative brain health. We get into fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, brain fog, cognitive impairment, and dementia. Dr. Wong teaches us some of the underlying causes of brain dysfunction and what we can do about it.    Connect with Dr. Andrew Wong www.cihealth.org   Connect with Caroline www.carolinemorris.com

Join Caroline and Sherry Diamond for a discussion on leaving behind the noise and misinformation related to weight, weight loss, and dieting. Sherry shares her personal experience and “citizen scientist” style research into the field of sustainable weight loss and health transformation.    Connect with Sherry: https://www.sherthegift.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sherthegift/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/854728571923528

Join Caroline and Terry Tucker for a conversation on finding motivation in difficult times. Terry has experienced healthcare and health challenges through high school injuries, acting as a caregiver for terminally ill relatives, working in hospital administration, and currently as someone with an advanced cancer diagnosis. He explains how he cultivated his positive mindset throughout his life to allow him to face his current challenges with purpose. He teaches us how to do the same in our own lives. Enjoy this fantastic episode!   Connect with Terry:  Motivational Check: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheckTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker201Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS Connect with Caroline https://carolinemorris.comFacebook/LinkedIn/Twitter: @carolinehmorr

Join Caroline and Jason Hamilton, CFP, CRPC for an informative conversation on financial planning across the lifespan. We cover hot topics like retirement planning, social security, Medicare, and long term care insurance.   As a Certified Financial Planner™ Jason brings the technical expertise, education, experience, and ethics requirements investors are looking for to help them achieve their goals, optimize their investments, and keep more of their income and investment returns.   Jason is the founder of Keep It Simple Financial Planning, a fee-only registered investment advisor, managing over $40 million in assets for his clients, and is the Head of Family Financial Coaching at his family's nonprofit IDEAL, a community development corporation, located in East Los Angeles.    Fee Only Financial Planning Networks:  National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA): https://www.napfa.org/Garrett Planning Network: https://www.garrettplanningnetwork.com/XY Planning Network: https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/    Connect with Jason: Your Retirement Coach Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/yourretirementcoachWebsite: keepitsimplefinancial.comEmail: info@keepitsimplefinancial.com Connect with Caroline: Book your Summer Refresh!Website: https://carolinemorris.comEmail: caroline@morrisclinic.com

Join Caroline and Dr. Mitchell Yass for a discussion on pain and why medical imaging may be misleading you. We talk sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain and a method for resolving symptoms without surgery.    **Book your Summer Refresh Strategy Session**   Connect with Dr. Mitch: email: drmitch@mitchellyass.com website: https://www.livewithoutpains.com https://www.facebook.com/TheYassMethod https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMitchellYass https://www.instagram.com/live_without_pains/   Connect with Caroline: https://carolinemorris.com **Book your Summer Refresh Strategy Session**

Join Caroline and Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP for a critical discussion on medication safety for older adults. He teaches us how to ask more probing questions about medications and leverage local pharmacists to improve safety. He challenges us to ask, “do I actually need this medication to survive” and offers solutions for reducing the total number of medications taken.   Dr. DeLon Canterbury, is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who focuses on the special needs of older patients who may have concurrent illnesses taking multiple medications.  His extensive background ranges from Personalized Care, Medication Deprescribing, to Health Cost Savings!   Connect with Dr. DeLon www.geriatrx.orghttps://www.instagram.com/geriatrx/https://www.facebook.com/GeriatRxInchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/geriatrx/https://twitter.com/GeriatRxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoM_p87s9c5Gvv0s-2fgH7A/videos   Resources for Healthcare Professionals Intro to Deprescribing Accelerator!Using Genetic Testing for DeprescribingDeprescribing for Dementia Patients   Connect with Caroline https://carolinemorris.comFacebook/LinkedIn/Twitter: @carolinehmorr

Join Caroline and Abbe Simon, M.A., CCC-SLP for a discussion of communication disorders and care partnering. Abbe is a speech language pathologist and integrative health coach based in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC.    We talk about why it’s so important to have an outside perspective on the caring dynamic to ensure the health of all members. Abbe also shares her practical and meaningful tips for living with and caring for communication disorders.    Resources: Definitions of Communication Disorders and VariationsFive Tips for Communicating With a Person Who Has AphasiaWhat is Neuroplasticity?Relationship Centered Aphasia ProgramGrowth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset    Connect with Abbe: Website: www.icommunicarenc.comInstagram: @icommunicare Facebook: icommunicare, LLC    Connect with Caroline: Website: https://carolinemorris.comTwitter/LinkedIn/Facebook: @carolinehmorr

Join us as Caroline shares her top tips for navigating the healthcare system when you’re patient or caregiver (or both!). We focus on ways to protect your mental and emotional energy as you engage with a complex system during a difficult season of life. From compassion to role delegation to systems and strategies, we cover practical and actionable tips to reduce overwhelm as you navigate your health journey. Have your own tips to share? Email caroline@morrisclinic.com and we’ll feature them in a future episode.    In overwhelm now? Schedule an intro call to talk through your concerns.    Resources Cancer Chameleon: How You and Your Caregiver Can Take Control of Your Cancer Trek by Andrew TriceAn American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back by Elisabeth Rosenthal