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High Blood Pressure: Why Should I Care? [014]

Happy Heart Month! Join Caroline as we kick off Heart Month with a discussion of a foundational component of heart health: blood pressure.  Sound familiar? You can’t seem to get a hold of your high blood pressure Your doctor has been nagging you about your high blood pressure You feel like you’ll be on medication …

The Winter Blues with Christine Crawford [013]

Join Caroline and Christine Crawford, MS, OTR/L for an important discussion on isolation, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and frankly what to do when you just have too much time on your hands.  Christine is an experienced occupational therapist, whose background primarily includes treating and empowering adults with neurological conditions. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in …

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Understanding Medicare Part B and Physical Therapy

Please note that I am in no way a Medicare specialist. I have simply read the publicly available documents and done my best to interpret them for you. The information presented here is relevant for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) only. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) programs have different …

Advocating for What Matters with Sandra Eskew Capps [012]

Advocating for What Matters with Sandra Eskew Capps [012] January 24, 2022 Join Caroline and Sandra Eskew Capps of IP Collaborative for a discussion on advocating for what matters and Age Friendly Health Systems. Sandy is a physical therapist and educator based in Augusta, GA, who shares her depth of personal and professional experience with us in today’s …

Monday Musings [011]

Join me for a pared down version of the Elder Health Connection podcast, as I share what’s on my mind today.  Topics include my dogs, my work, healthcare in general, and the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. 

The Missing Link on Your Health Team Part 1 with Anne Gould-Ruete

Join Caroline and Anne Gould-Ruete, PT, DPT, NCS for a conversation on what’s missing from most health care models when chronic disease is involved. We also talk about how we need to shift our perspectives to sustainably improve health.  Anne is a physical therapist with board certification in neurological physical therapy and a women’s health …

Blood Clots Part 2: Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment [008]

Let’s continue the conversation on blood clots. Learn how to prevent them and how your healthcare providers diagnose and treat them.  Resources ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): What You Should Know: https://www.hematology.org/-/media/hematology/files/education/clinicians/guidelines-quality/documents/vte-guidelines-combined-snapshot3262021.pdf?la=en&hash=8BCBF1A171A23600471354404C8F80B4  Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline:  https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/96/2/143/2686356  …