Aging Matters

A follow up discussion about the When the Gig Is Up documentary.

A panel of experts discusses strategies for a safe hospital stay.

Too much medicine can be harmful to your health. Hear from experts and talk to your docto

What works to boost cognition and reduce the risk of cognitive impairment? Watch this stor

Learn why early detection of cognitive impairment is important.

BMI measures body fat, but seniors also need to consider the size of their waist.

Elder Abuse seldom travels alone. If you see something, say something call 911.

Learn about free, objective help with Medicare enrollment through SHIP.

Is there a senior center in your community? It might be worth checking out. Here's wh

Senior Ride Nashville is dedicated to helping the mobility of seniors who no longer drive.

Enhanced Recovery Programs help hospitals reduce the use of opiates for surgery patients.

Power of Attorney documents are important to get right. Here's why.

Legal aid attorney Linda Hall talks about debt issues and legal resources.

Trish Healy Luna, Author, "Timbi Talks About Addiction"

In states like TN, you are required by law to report abuse when you suspect it. Call 911.

Tammy Algood, Marketing Specialist, TN Dept. of Agriculture Megan Maeser, Nutritionist

As baby boomers age, will their health hold them back from the quality of life they want?

Dementia is the most costly condition in America, more costly than cancer and heart diseas

Lawyer Fay Gordon shares the importance of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.

An addiction medicine specialist explains how brain functions change in addiction.

Strategies for healthy aging to lower the risk of hospitalization from injury.

An explanation of the increasing rate of substance misuse in older adults.

Addresses the topic of loneliness and isolation within our aging population.

Defining "geriatrics," the medical specialty of treating older patients.

Older adults who have a dry mouth may be experiencing the side effects of medications.

Appalachian Miles for Smiles is a mobile dental unit in East Tennessee.

Prevalence of Dementia.

A look at hospital care that meets the unique needs of older patients.

Americans fear a diagnosis of dementia more than any other condition.

Learn about kitchen safety with older adults in mind.

Age changes the way medications are absorbed, processed and removed from the body, which c

Its not uncommon to find medications at fault for health concerns and sometimes adverse ev

Dental Coverage

Some emergency departments are revising protocols for prescribing narcotic pain relievers.

Aging Matters Reports looks at the challenges and solutions related to transportation for

Learn about food security and resources for older adults.

ACE units provide acute care of the elderly who are hospitalized.

What is dementia, how does it affect the body?

Lawyer Leslie Fried shares the importance of the Supreme Court Decision, Goldberg v Kelly.

When was the last time you tried something for the first time?

Tooth loss in older adults can have a negative impact on their emotional well-being.

A look at hospital-associated delirium and how to prevent it.

Learn about free legal resources for older adults in Tennessee.

Learn tips for safe cooking in the kitchen.

Food as medicine has a positive impact on the health of seniors with chronic diseases.

Its easy to overuse medications, especially as you age. And its not just prescriptions.

Is there an age limit to active living? Even for those who have never competed, it's neve

Hospital-associated disability is often a problem for older patients.

Preventive dentistry involves caring for your teeth to keep them healthy.

Join Tammy Algood in the grocery store to talk about nutrition.

Virtual Dementia.

What's the best way to protect yourself from financial exploitation?

As the cost of housing surges in Nashville, we pause to consider a more affordable future.