Innovations for Aging Well by Thrive Center, Inc: Recent Episodes
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Ray Dickison, COO for Christian Horizons, and Angela Burton discuss the application and benefits of Feet to the Fire Writers' Workshops she created as a unique holistic and social wellness enrichment program for long term care communities.
Dr. Tony Brosky, Professor & Dean of the School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Bellarmine University, and Dr. Beth Quinn, Assistant Professor & Director of Clinical Education at Bellarmine, join Sheri Rose, CEO of Thrive Center Kentucky in a discussion of their “Strive to Thrive” partnership. The resulting high tech / high touch academic program is truly a unique community based intergenerational collaboration. Students learn about and apply cutting edge science such as virtual reality and more to improve functional mobility in seniors. This service learning program promotes healthy aging with a focus on fall prevention and mobility by utilizing innovative technologies to assess balance and build core body strength.
Previous episodes in this podcast series focused on scientific innovators and organizations as early adopters of innovation. Episode 5 concentrates on how technology has been life transforming for a wheelchair bound senior resident of Nazareth Home.
Christine Hale, MD , Todd Hlasney, and Brooke Runnion discuss multiple topics for the aging sector. Including mutually beneficial wellness programs for employees and residents of long term care facilities. Lockton's suite of services includes investing in workers providing care for older adults, some of whom may be navigating the most challenging times of their lives.