Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Aging Matters reports are brief, informational videos offering resources for seniors, their families and caregivers on a wide range of topics for Nashville Public Television's original series NPT Reports: Aging Matters.
LGBTQIA+ Awareness and Inclusion Training
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Special | 2m 30s | FiftyForward and PFLAG collaborated to offer LGBTQIA+ awareness and inclusion training. (2m 30s)
Preventing Frailty as We Age - Aging Matters
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Special | 2m 30s | The AFRESH program teaches the science of increased frailty as we age how to prevent it. (2m 30s)
Green House Homes: A New Approach to Living Space for Older
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Special | 2m 30s | An alternative to nursing homes, Green House homes offer a new approach to long-term care. (2m 30s)
The Benefits of Adult Day Care
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Special | 2m 30s | For many, adult day care is a welcome alternative to a nursing home or home-health aide. (2m 30s)
Staying Stronger Longer: Small Changes Can Make a Difference
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Special | 2m 30s | The AFRESH program teaches older adults the importance of simple habits to improve health. (2m 30s)
Caregiver Shortage - Aging Matters
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Special | 2m 20s | A shortage of professional caregivers has been exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. (2m 20s)
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Special | 2m 30s | Many families do not anticipate the cost of long-term care and find themselves unprepared. (2m 30s)
Tai Chi | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 2m 30s | For older adults, Tai Chi can reduce the risk of falling by up to 55 percent. (2m 30s)
Home Safety Assessment | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 48s | A home safety assessment can help identify falling hazards around the house. (1m 48s)
Healthy Eyes | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 35s | To prevent the risk of falling, older adults should have their vision checked annually. (1m 35s)
Energy For Life | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 57s | Staying physically active can delay frailty and reduce the risk of falling. (1m 57s)
A Doctor's Role In Preventing Falls
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Special | 2m 12s | Doctor's can play an important role in helping prevent falls. (2m 12s)
FiftyForward Intake & COVID-19 | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 2m 1s | FiftyForward connects older adults to resources through a phone line during the pandemic. (2m 1s)
Universal Design for Cities | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 26s | Universal Design for Cities | Aging Matters | NPT (1m 26s)
Three Approaches To Elderhood | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 46s | Three Approaches To Elderhood | Aging Matters | NPT (1m 46s)
Aging in Place the Ugly Truth | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Special | 1m 26s | Aging in Place the Ugly Truth | Aging Matters | NPT Reports (1m 26s)
Understanding Dementia | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 2m 36s | What is dementia, how does it affect the body? (2m 36s)
Transportation & Seniors | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 56s | Aging Matters Reports looks at the challenges and solutions related to transportation for (1m 56s)
Too Many Medications | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 23s | Too much medicine can be harmful to your health. Hear from experts and talk to your docto (1m 23s)
TN Senior Olympics | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 24s | Is there an age limit to active living? Even for those who have never competed, it's neve (1m 24s)
TN Health status over 65 | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 26s | As baby boomers age, will their health hold them back from the quality of life they want? (1m 26s)
Senior Centers | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 46s | Is there a senior center in your community? It might be worth checking out. Here's wh (1m 46s)
Preventing Financial Exploitation | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 35s | What's the best way to protect yourself from financial exploitation? (1m 35s)
Physical Environment & Dementia | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 56s | This report looks at how physical environment can be used as a treatment for dementia. (1m 56s)
Nutrition and Oral Health | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 54s | Nutrition and Oral Health. (1m 54s)
Music For Seniors | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 49s | Music for Seniors Musician Partners reach seniors in 9 counties in and around Nashville. (1m 49s)
MTA Access Ride User Friendly | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 39s | MTA Access Ride User Friendly. (1m 39s)
Medicines and Age | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 27s | Age changes the way medications are absorbed, processed and removed from the body, which c (1m 27s)
Medications & Falls | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 22s | Its not uncommon to find medications at fault for health concerns and sometimes adverse ev (1m 22s)
Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 44s | In states like TN, you are required by law to report abuse when you suspect it. Call 911. (1m 44s)
Loneliness & Isolation | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 2m 3s | NPT explores how growing older can be an isolating experience. (2m 3s)
Healthy Cognitive Aging | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 31s | What works to boost cognition and reduce the risk of cognitive impairment? Watch this stor (1m 31s)
FiftyForward First | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 6s | When was the last time you tried something for the first time? (1m 6s)
Fearing Dementia | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 42s | Americans fear a diagnosis of dementia more than any other condition. (1m 42s)
Exploitation to Physical Abuse | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 25s | Elder Abuse seldom travels alone. If you see something, say something call 911. (1m 25s)
Cost of Dementia Care | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 18s | Dementia is the most costly condition in America, more costly than cancer and heart diseas (1m 18s)
Common Oral Problems in Older Americans | Aging Matters
Special | 1m 56s | Common Oral Problems in Older Americans (1m 56s)
Benadryl | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 15s | Its easy to overuse medications, especially as you age. And its not just prescriptions. (1m 15s)
Alzheimers & Dementia | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 38s | Learn why early detection of cognitive impairment is important. (1m 38s)
AARP Smart Driver | Aging Matters | NPT
Special | 1m 42s | For seniors in the US, driving means independence. (1m 42s)
Senior Ride Nashville | Aging Matter | NPT
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Special | 1m 34s | Senior Ride Nashville is dedicated to helping the mobility of seniors who no longer drive. (1m 34s)
Practical Nutrition Update 5 | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 16s | Learn tips for safe cooking in the kitchen. (1m 16s)
Practical Nutrition Update 4 | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 30s | Tammy Algood, Marketing Specialist, TN Dept. of Agriculture Megan Maeser, Nutritionist (1m 30s)
Practical Nutrition Update 3 | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 58s | Learn about kitchen safety with older adults in mind. (58s)
Practical Nutrition Update 2 | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 50s | Learn about food security and resources for older adults. (1m 50s)
Practical Nutrition Update 1 | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 43s | Join Tammy Algood in the grocery store to talk about nutrition. (1m 43s)
Intergenerational Housing | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 46s | Addresses the topic of loneliness and isolation within our aging population. (1m 46s)
Food As Medicine | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 18s | Food as medicine has a positive impact on the health of seniors with chronic diseases. (1m 18s)
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Special | 1m 12s | BMI measures body fat, but seniors also need to consider the size of their waist. (1m 12s)
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 15s | Preventive dentistry involves caring for your teeth to keep them healthy. (1m 15s)
Olmstead | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 19s | Lawyer Fay Gordon shares the importance of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision. (1m 19s)
Hospital-Associated Disability | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 46s | Hospital-associated disability is often a problem for older patients. (1m 46s)
Goldberg v Kelly | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 18s | Lawyer Leslie Fried shares the importance of the Supreme Court Decision, Goldberg v Kelly. (1m 18s)
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 32s | Defining "geriatrics," the medical specialty of treating older patients. (1m 32s)
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 16s | Tooth loss in older adults can have a negative impact on their emotional well-being. (2m 16s)
Dry Mouth | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 53s | Older adults who have a dry mouth may be experiencing the side effects of medications. (1m 53s)
Delirium Prevention | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 46s | A look at hospital-associated delirium and how to prevent it. (1m 46s)
Debt Issues | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 46s | Legal aid attorney Linda Hall talks about debt issues and legal resources. (1m 46s)
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 2s | Appalachian Miles for Smiles is a mobile dental unit in East Tennessee. (2m 2s)
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 4s | Strategies for healthy aging to lower the risk of hospitalization from injury. (2m 4s)
Age-Friendly Care | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 28s | A look at hospital care that meets the unique needs of older patients. (1m 28s)
Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
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Special | 1m 58s | ACE units provide acute care of the elderly who are hospitalized. (1m 58s)
TN Senior Law Alliance | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 40s | Learn about free legal resources for older adults in Tennessee. (1m 40s)
Timbi Talks: Kids & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 23s | Trish Healy Luna, Author, "Timbi Talks About Addiction" (2m 23s)
Surgery without Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 54s | Enhanced Recovery Programs help hospitals reduce the use of opiates for surgery patients. (1m 54s)
State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Aging Matters
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Special | 1m 42s | Learn about free, objective help with Medicare enrollment through SHIP. (1m 42s)
Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 4m 34s | Local agencies provide resources and support for older adults raising children of addicts. (4m 34s)
Powers of Attorney | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 57s | Power of Attorney documents are important to get right. Here's why. (1m 57s)
E.R. & Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 57s | Some emergency departments are revising protocols for prescribing narcotic pain relievers. (1m 57s)
Aging in Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 7s | An explanation of the increasing rate of substance misuse in older adults. (2m 7s)
The Addicted Brain | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 1m 46s | An addiction medicine specialist explains how brain functions change in addiction. (1m 46s)
Overdoses & Older Adults | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 2m 18s | The largest percentage increase in opioid overdose deaths is among adults age 55 to 64. (2m 18s)
Opioids & Addiction Panel | Aging Matters | NPT
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Special | 27m 57s | This NPT Reports: Aging Matters panel focuses on how substance abuse affects families. (27m 57s)
Victory Over Crime | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 48s | In this Aging Matters report we explore what happens after a crime occurs & police leave. (1m 48s)
Support for Caregivers | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 38s | In this Aging Matters report we explore how commitments can be challenging for caregivers. (1m 38s)
Smile On 60+ | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 2m 5s | In this Aging Matters report we learn about oral health services provided by Smile On 60+. (2m 5s)
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 15s | In this Aging Matters reports we learn why preventive care is essential to oral health. (1m 15s)
Prevalence of Elder Abuse | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 32s | In this Aging Matters report we discuss when to contact Adult Protective Services. (1m 32s)
Nursing Shortage | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 40s | In this Aging Matters report we explore the challenges to the nursing shortage. (1m 40s)
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters Reports
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Special | 2m 16s | In this Aging Matters report we learn how tooth loss impacts emotional well-being. (2m 16s)
Dental Extractions | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 2m 2s | In this Aging Matters report Nashville dentists talk about the true cost of extractions. (2m 2s)
Caregiving & Work Balance | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 26s | In this Aging Matters reports we raise the question of employee benefits for caregivers. (1m 26s)
Caregiving Ratio | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 7s | In this Aging Matters report we explore the ratio of caregivers and care recipients. (1m 7s)
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 2m 2s | In this Aging Matters report we learn about Appalachian Miles for Smiles' mobile unit. (2m 2s)
Ageism At Work | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 39s | In this Aging Matters report we define ageism in the workplace and how to combat it. (1m 39s)
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 32s | In this Aging Matters report we define "geriatrics" in terms of medical treatment. (1m 32s)
Co-Housing | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 26s | In this Aging Matters report we explore co-housing as a way to prevent loneliness. (1m 26s)
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 2m 4s | In this Aging Matters report we look at lowering risk for hospitalization from injury. (2m 4s)
Suicide | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 59s | Learn how loneliness contributes to suicide in this NPT Reports: Aging Matters report. (1m 59s)
Loneliness & Health | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 57s | Learn how social isolation can be as dangerous as smoking in this Aging Matters report. (1m 57s)
Hospital-Associated Disability | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 46s | An Aging Matters report on hospital-associated disability problems for older patients. (1m 46s)
Delirium Prevention | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 46s | An Aging Matters report on hospital-associated delirium and how to prevent it. (1m 46s)
Age-Friendly Care | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
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Special | 1m 28s | An Aging Matters report on hospital care that meets the unique needs of older patients. (1m 28s)
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