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72: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 72
72: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 72
72: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 72
Friday 24th May 2024
Tune into The 'D' Word podcast with Pete Hill and Mercedes Fernandez as they discuss geriatric kinesiology, aging stigma, and the importance of elder care advocacy.
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Episode Overview
- Encouraging independence and creativity in older adults
- Navigating the complexities of healthcare systems as a caregiver
- Importance of effective communication and collaboration among medical professionals
- Advocating for policy change in elder healthcare
- Embracing vulnerability and compassion in caregiving roles
I'm here to encourage the do and not the don't. How can we think about a safer way to do that? So let me help you. Let's put in some handrails. It's a way for us to start to integrate how we can approach things in a more creative way instead of taking that independence away.
Ever wondered how to improve the quality of life for older adults? In this episode of The 'D' Word podcast, host Pete Hill sits down with geriatric physiotherapist and dementia advocate Mercedes Fernandez. Mercedes shares her inspiring journey into geriatric kinesiology and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of working with the elderly. They tackle the stigma that often surrounds aging, emphasizing the importance of promoting independence and creativity among older adults.
Mercedes also discusses the hurdles caregivers face within healthcare systems and stresses the need for better communication and collaboration among medical professionals, caregivers, and policymakers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about elder care and looking for ways to make a positive impact.