EP01: Overview of This Is Getting Old Podcast

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">This Is Getting Old Podcast Overview</span></em></p> <p><strong><em>“We live in a world that isn’t ready to have more older adults on it than children.”</em></strong><strong>— Melissa B </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's busy society, people mostly hold baby showers in high regard over elderly care services. Although both of them are essential, getting into old age is a sensitive phase and something that we shouldn't take lightly. For the first time in human history, here's a fantastic podcast show with different topics ranging from clinical care of older adults to things that family caregivers need to know. In this week's episode, Melissa B shares an overview of her vision for 'This Is Getting Old' podcast series.</span></p> <p><strong>Part One of ‘This Is Getting Old Podcast Overview’</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Multiple models of care for older people have been developed over the years. Things like pace and niche, but also what resources are available. Typically, a particular area of research takes many years from the time the scientist discovers it before it reaches the public or ends up in clinical practice guidelines. That's how crucial it is because it does make an impact on the lives of many people.</span></p> <p><strong><em>“Typically, it takes about twenty years for research to end up in clinical practice guidelines.” — Melissa B </em></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The ultimate goal of this podcast is to help people respond to certain incidents. One specific example is, there's a conception that if you had a cognitive impairment, you'd be walking around the sidewalk. But according to the nurse scientist research, people will hide because that part of the brain is intact. Fight, flight or fright remains intact. If you look closer to the home but look for places that people might hide to find safety or shelter because they are confused, that's how you would search for them.</span></p> <p><strong>Part Two