Live Better Longer

Because we are fans of a good origin story, and to simultaneously celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, we thought this was a perfect excuse to hear about the journey Todd Forsyth, MSPT took to become a physical therapist and eventually join FOX Rehabilitation. Todd revisits his childhood, remembering when his grandmother was rehabbing both of her knees and the interest he took in helping wit...

Today on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, physical therapist and neurology clinical specialist, Carol Stemsrud, PT, MS, NCS, C/NDT, talks about what it is like to be the adult of an aging parent who is transitioning to assisted living. Carol speaks from firsthand experience on what it was like to see her mother move away from her family’s longtime home. Even though there are many h...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitaion's Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX physical therapist—and vestibular therapist—Lauren Dillon, PT, MSPT, GCS, CDP, who gives us a detailed breakdown of the vestibular system and how it changes as we age. Lauren discusses common disorders with the inner ear labyrinth and how a clinician can assess, diagnose, and treat an older adult patient...

With hurricane season upon us, it is important to think about how our older adults prepare for a storm. There are many things to consider, including contacting family members, knowing what to do with a pet, or—if the situation calls for it—even how to properly evacuate. We are joined by FOX Rehabilitation’s Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP, who lives in a state that is very familiar with hurricane season...

This week on FOX Rehabilitaion's Live Better Longer podcast, it’s Part Two of our conversation with FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-Emeritus, CCI. Tim picks up where he left off: it was in 1998 at the Haddonfield Public Library that he had his lightbulb moment to start FOX Rehabilitation. On today’s episode, Tim tells the story of how he went from a one-man band making Geriatric House Calls...

To celebrate the silver anniversary of FOX Rehabilitation, we are joined by FOX Founder, Dr. Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-Emeritus, CCI. In the first half of a two-part conversation, Tim talks about his early-life experiences, immigrating to America, and what eventually led him into the world of healthcare, physical therapy, and eventually founding FOX Rehabilitation. After losing both of his parents, he...

On the season five premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX colleagues Noreen Knips, PT, DPT, GCS, and Bonnie Ross, MS, OTR/L, who share an amazing story about unconditional, life-saving generosity. In 2022, Bonnie was in desperate need of a kidney transplant. When her donor fell through, her FOX colleague, Noreen, immediately jumped into action. Noreen exp...

As we enter the peak summer months, it seems like the perfect time to discuss the significance of staying hydrated. We often hear the advice to drink plenty of water, and today, FOX Rehabilitation clinician Meagan Aponas, OT, will shed light on why it is crucial and why many older adults fail to prioritize it. Meagan will unveil the potential consequences for older adults who do not consume adequa...

Harkening back to the very first episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, this week Stephanie Demello, SLP, and Nicole Dunleavy, PT, DPT, GCS, talk about the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and how beneficial it is for a patient. For almost a decade, Stephanie and Nicole have been bouncing ideas off each other. We’ll see if they can remember the first time they met...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by FOX speech-language pathologist, Maureen Colket, MA, CCC-SLP, and her patient Sally, who was diagnosed with aphasia after having a stroke in December of 2022. Since June is Aphasia Awareness Month, the goal of this week’s podcast is to create more knowledge, dialogue, and understanding around people who are...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Noelle Alicea, PT, DPT, and John Huller, PT, DPT, CSCS—both FOX Geriatric Residency graduates—give us a peek behind the curtain at FOX and discuss the origins of the FOX Clinical Corner, an internal, practice-wide digital resource for colleagues to go whenever they have a clinical question. Noelle and John take us through i...

In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, join FOX speech-language pathologist Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP, as she shares her personal injury experience, revealing the profound empathy it sparked for her older adult patients and highlighting the importance of open communication to prevent future injuries. When Elyse was working out at a local park, she tripped on an uneven...

Keeping the conversation going during Stroke Awareness Month, this week we welcome neurologist and medical director of the McLaren Stroke Program in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Sunita Tummala, MD, to FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast. Dr. Tummala takes us through her early career and why she chose neurology and then details the work she currently performs for patients who have had a stroke,...

As we continue to celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month on FOX Rehabilitaion's Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome Dr. Jeanette E. Benigas, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, one of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s foremost leaders on Spaced Retrieval Therapy. Jeanette is joined by FOX speech-language pathologist, Erin Rundio, MS, CCC-SLP. During this candid conversation about Spaced Retrieval...

To coincide with National Stroke Awareness Month, on today’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by Dr. J Mocco, MD, cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon and Senior System Vice Chair in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Mocco discusses what causes a stroke, how to treat one, and the most effective ways of prevention....

As we ring in Better Hearing and Speech Month, we welcome back to the Live Better Longer podcast, FOX speech-language pathologist, Stephanie Demello, whose inspiration for this episode came from a quote by Dementia Specialist, Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, who said, “Dementia does not rob someone of their dignity, it’s our reaction to them that does.” Steph then gives a list of easy-to-remember ti...

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, FOX occupational therapist, Katie Linz, OT, joins us to talk about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in older adults. She breaks down the symptoms, the science behind “procrastination” and “hyperfocus,” the importance of creating routines, and why someone living with ADHD should consider occupational therapy. Katie defines...

In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, on this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast we welcome back occupational therapist and in-house health coach, Katie Cooper, MS, OTR/L, who discusses the benefits of mindfulness, both for clinicians and their patients. Practicing being present and truly knowing yourself is not only important for your mental well-being, but...

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by author Shelly Calcagno, who talks about her new book, The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s. Shelly recalls the time when her mother forgot the word for dandelions and instead called them “yellow flowers.” That was the first sign of her mother’s cognitive decline and the beginning of a...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we turn the hosting duties of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast over to FOX physical therapist, Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT, who leads a candid discussion with FOX’s VP of Integration, Jen Revolinsky, MS, OTR/L, and FOX’s VP of Integration Quality, Jen Ruoff, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, CDP. The primary goal of International Women’s Day is to celebrate women’...

As APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting kicks off in San Diego this week—which is the ultimate yearly gathering of physical therapists—we decided to continue talking PT shop with FOX physical therapist, Pooja Ghelani, PT, who tells us how and why she entered the profession. Pooja describes a moment as an intern when everything clicked for her. Since then, Pooja has felt a sense of excitement and accom...

Every year the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) hosts their marquee event, the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), which is made up of 18 specialty sections and academies. This year, from February 23-25, in San Diego, California, attendees will be presented with hundreds of educational sessions, as well as the opportunity to experience the sheer electricity of the main exhibit hall. This...

Is there any better way to kick off Season 4 of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast than chatting it up with rock and roll legend, Donnie Iris?! On February 28, King Cool will celebrate his 80th birthday. We thought it fitting to invite Donnie onto our podcast since the title of it sums up his current life—he is living better longer—continuing to play packed shows with his band The Cru...

On the season 3 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are joined by ex-Air Force pararescueman, Iron Man triathlete, speaker, author, and legendary adventurer, Robert Hamilton Owens, who on December 4, 2022, will begin rowing 3,500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise funds and awareness for veteran suicide prevention. On average, 18-20 U.S. veterans die from suicide da...

As we approach Thanksgiving, our host Jim Shearer gives thanks that he is joined by his grandmother, who will soon celebrate her 91st birthday. One of FOX’s signature mottos—the one that inspired the very name of this podcast—is Be Stronger, Live Better Longer. Jim’s grandmother exemplifies this slogan. Throughout her 60s and beyond, she made a concerted effort to stay active, which included takin...