Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

The complex relationship between depression and dementia

Are your symptoms depression or dementia? Cognitive decline can play a huge role in the lives of older adults. Dr. Ruth Adell of USMD walks us through the early signs of dementia and strategies for better mental health care.

Tune in with host Ron Aaron and Gina Glaviez on this episode of Docs in a Pod. You can find Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean, and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting older adults. Clinicians and health partners discuss stories, topics, and tips to help you live a healthier life.

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

 

7:00 to 7:30 am CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM) [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]

 

6:30 to 7:00 pm CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

 

7:00 to 7:30 pm CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

 

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities:

1:00 to1:30 pm ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Falls are no laughing matter

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Listen in as Dr. Samantha Erb from Optum - Tyrone in St. Petersburg, Florida, discusses how to reduce the chances of you or a loved one falling.  

Tune in with host Ron Aaron and Gina Galaviz on this episode of Docs in a Pod.

You can find Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean, and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting older adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics, and tips to help you live healthier.

 

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7:00 to 7:30 am CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM) [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]

6:30 to 7:00 pm CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7:00 to 7:30 pm CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities:

1:00 to1:30 pm ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Keep moving and grooving

Keeping active is essential to living a long, healthy life. Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C at Homecare Dimensions, shares ways to stay moving and grooving as an older adult.

Tune in with host Ron Aaron on this episode of Docs in a Pod. You can find Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean, and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting older adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7:00 to 7:30 am CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM) [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]

6:30 to 7:00 pm CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7:00 to 7:30 pm CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities:

1:00 to1:30 pm ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

Six pillars of lifestyle medicine

Do you know the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how you can apply them to your daily life? Join us as Anthony Gallegos, MD from WellMed at Grissom, explains how providers help patients change lifestyle behaviors and improve their quality of life.

Tune in with host Ron Aaron on this episode of Docs in a Pod.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean, and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1:00-1:30 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Farewell to Dr. Audrey Baria

It's hard to say goodbye, but what a joy it has been to have Dr. Audrey Baria from WellMed at 9th Ave. North share her medical expertise on Docs in Pod. Listen in as Dr. Baria shares her favorite moments from the past two and half years on the show.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Gina Galaviz

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

 

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM

[Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM, The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1 to 2 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

How and why Medicare Advantage plans are rated

Did you know that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rates Medicare Advantage plans every year to help consumers make wise decisions about choosing a plan that’s right for them? Nurse Practitioner Yvette Richardson from WellMed at General McMullen explains how Medicare Star ratings work.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1:00-1:30 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

 

 

Can older adults get a UTI?

Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect  your overall health and wellness. Amber Stephens, MD from Optum – Main discusses how  you can decrease your chances of developing a urinary tract infection.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1:00-1:30 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

 

The elusive Mr. Sandman: Struggling with sleep apnea

Trouble falling asleep? Getting a good night’s rest is critical to your health and wellness.  Alvaro Garcia, MD from WellMed at East Houston, discusses obstructive sleep apnea and how you can get back to sleeping through the night again.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Audrey Baria, MD from WellMed at 9^th Ave North.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM

[Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM, The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1 to 2 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

Healing through nutrition

What is nutritional healing, and how can I make it part of my daily lifestyle?  Dr. Michael Synder from WellMed at Pleasanton explains how you can turn your food into medicine

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Gina Galaviz in this episode of Docs in a Pod.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities: 7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer) DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM, The Answer) 7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM) Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1 to 2 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Breathless: Managing COPD

COPD refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing. Dr. Rajay Seudath from Optum – University discusses this chronic disease, including symptoms and treatments.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Desarea Murray, NP, from WellMed at Live Oak

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:
7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:
San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)
DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])
6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:
Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM, The Answer)
7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:
Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)
Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.
1 to 2 p.m. ET:
Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)