The GERO-Juice: Hot Spot for Aging News

Its 65 years later and TSU's 1957 Champion Men's Basketball team has finally made it to the White House. And April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, how can you live a healthy and active lifestyle with a PD diagnosis? What foods are recommended to alleviate pain and discomfort? What are the findings in the new PD study? Also, a North Carolina Bojangles restaurant is in the news for honoring a local...

Dr. Fayron, founder of Alter, returns to the GERO-Juice to remind listeners of the need for dementia education and resources in communities of color and the inaugural Alter Dementia Summit. April is Senior Hunger Awareness month and while there are many home and community based programs in several states that are equipped to address senior hunger, there are still millions of seniors who are food i...

April is here and to kick it off host, Adrianne D. Jones introduces need-to-know information about how to release caregiver stress for Stress Awareness Month. April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, and while we know citrus fruits are infamous for V-C, what other foods are high in vitamin C, and how do you know you are Vitamin C deficient? Minority Health Month is in full effect with the 2024 theme o...

Throwback interview with Raymond A. Jetson, the brains behind the Aging While Black Movement. This year old interview is still going strong as Reverend Jetson gives the 411 on how to support Black seniors in older adulthood. Also, find out about kidney health and how chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes put adults at risk for developing kidney disease. 

This show is a MUST LISTEN!! Wiils, a trust, special needs trust, inherited land, prioritizing legal documents, how to protect your loved one with dementia, Attorney Shannon Pawley, CEO , of The Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm gives it all! What should be done first to protect inherited land? Does a will exclude me from probate court? I am not rich, do I need a trust? And the neighborhood Fam...

Nutritionist Karla Dunning gives listeners the 411 on nutrition, maintaining a moderate diet, and plant-based foods. Did you know increasing green leafy vegetables may be more beneficial than consuming supplements? Upgrades are on the way for the Older Amerians Act! Senior center modernization, increased funding for home-based programs and services, find out what Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of...

The 80's tv sitcom A Different World set the tone for the black college experience, And after 35 years the cast is on the road touring ten HBCUs in the country. Find out what city they are coming to next, and how to meet the cast. March is careers in aging month, and every Thursday in March we are highlighting a new career in gerontology. Also, 2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Georgia State...

Wendy Williams shocked the world when she announced her diangosis of frontotemporal dementia. Let's take a deeper look at FTD: who does it affect? what are the signs? And we are closing American Heart Awareness month talking about heart murmurs and heart palpitations. How will both affect your heart in older adulthood? This woman has made history in the NFL and Black History in 2024. Find out more...

Dr. Carla Perissinotto, geritrician and Chief Medical Officer of Sabio Health shares how loneliness impacts older adult heart health. Listen to how Sabio Health is changing how seniors access healthcare. Which factors put men at risk of developing heart disease? Empty nesters may not be solo for long, sources say young adults ages 18-30 are moving back to their parents home. And aging-in-place: wh...

Right on the heels of Valentine's Day the fun has not stopped! Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith aka "Mayor Teresa" stops by the GERO-Juice to give the 411 on becoming the new mayor of Palmetto, GA; the first African American and the first woman mayor of the city! Mayor Teresa also shares who she is the first woman to place her name on the ballot to become mayor! Cardiovascular disease disproportionately...

SuperBowl 58 is coming up and there is nothing better than engaging the whole family in SuperBowl Fun! Listen to these happy hacks for seniors on SuperBowl Sunday. Did you know smoking increases your risk for heart attack and high blood pressure? Did you know the CDC has several resources available to help stop smoking? Hear how you can implement a five step plan to help you quit smoking.

February is a heavy month and today we kicked off Black History Month acknowleging the life of Dexter King among African American living legends making history in 2024. Also, find out the key to living a heart healthy lifestyle and discover why it is important to know your family health history!

The GERO-Juice is closing eye care awareness month with Dr. Candace Kotei, a metro Atlanta optometrist. Dr. Kotei gives the 411 on eye care, OTC readers, and eye stigma. Also, its throwback Thursday and host, Adrianne D. shares the cost to buy a home in 1955. Also, find out how senior living communities can help keep residents warm in the winter months.

January is eye care awareness month and its important to know the most common eye diseases such as cataracts. What is the difference between glaucoma and cataracts? How effective is early detection? Dr. Regina Koepp, clinical geropsychologist, shares five ageist sayings to leave behind in 2023. And Ikette, Ms. Robbie Montgomery has a new hit, "Boss Lady".

Kicking off 2024 talking about eye care and glaucoma awareness month. Did you know glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and it is more prevalent in African Americans and Latinos? What are the signs? Also, AARP is helping to address retirement planning before retirement in a partnership with Ad Council. And what is going to happen after the first season of the Golden Batchelor? Will there be...

Star Bradbury, author and senior living expert shares her book, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years, and how to prepare to care for your parents in older adulthood. November is National Family Caregivers month, and host, Adrianne D. Jones, gives four helpful tips to consider when starting your caregiving journey.

Georgia State University Gerontology Institute celebrates its 50th birthday. Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan, professor and director of the GSU Gerontology Institute gives the 411 on how listeners can support the program. Halloween is right around the corner, and while many parents and grandparents may hit the streets with the candy snagglers, some seniors will be inside handing out candy. Here are nine...

October is breast cancer awareness month and Dr. Adrienne Mims, gives the 411 on breast cancer screenings, annual follow-ups, and effective ways to stay healthy. As the weather changes, we all need to know how to prepare for cooler months by creating a pre-winter checklist. And why are restaurants superchains, Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel, experiencing a decline in senior consumers? Find out ho...

October 12th is World Arthritis Day. There are over 100 types of arthritis with some of the most common forms affecting over 60 million adults and 300,000 children under 18. Find out the signs and symptoms of "Mr. Arthur" and how to manage join pain. Also, listen to Ian Ash, vice president of operations for OpusCare Hospice emphasize the importance of workforce management in hospice care.

Christina Jimenez, director or programs, with the National Hispanic Council on Aging gives listeners the 411 on how the NHCOA advocates for hispanic seniors and caregivers. Marcus Taylor, market president, from Centerwell Senior Primary Care talks about the the amenities and services provided by Centerwell and how this provider is prioritizing senior health for metro Atlanta older adults. And how...

Its sexual health awareness month and Christina Saldanha, founder of Camel City Women's Wellness, PLLC is giving the 411 on how women can have better sexual health. The SuperAgers study is active and looking for participants ages 95 and older who have a history of longevity in their family. This week is National Hereditary Cancer week and we are advocating for previvors to become aware of their ri...

September is full! Listen to Dr. EJ, geriatrician, speak about the importance of prostate health and screenings. Also, learn how millennial cargivers can tap into local resources to offset the cost of caregiving and raising children. Senior Center month, fall prevention week, and much more packed into this show!

Gayla Yochum, Georgia Community Outreach Specialist for Senior Medicare Patrol explains how to advocate and report incidences of Medicare fraud and abuse. Part 2 of helping seniors prevent auto repair overcharges and fraud highlights the importance of creating an emergency transportation plan. And Gen X is the culprit for the vanishing Southern accent. Hear how two Georgia universities are studyin...

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This episode features gerontologist, Chanel Reid, MA, and her researc in the area of suicide among older adults. Listen as she tackles one of the toughest and unspoken topics prevalent among many older adults. How can we advocate for seniors to decrease the number of suicide vicitms among this population?

Auto repair fraud and overcharges happen frequently to senior drivers. This episode provides a few tips on how to help seniors prepare for unexpected car trouble and implement an emergency transportation plan. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Listen in on which subpopulation of older adults are affected most by overdoses. Learn how The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders in Tokyo is he...