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 benefi...

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 gr...

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. G...

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 who...

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...

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 even...

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...

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 man...

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 t...

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, li...

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 r...