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.
Practical Nutrition Update 5 | Aging Matters | NPT
Learn tips for safe cooking in the kitchen.
Practical Nutrition Update 5 | Aging Matters | NPT
Practical Nutrition Update 4 | Aging Matters | NPT
Tammy Algood, Marketing Specialist, TN Dept. of Agriculture Megan Maeser, Nutritionist
Practical Nutrition Update 4 | Aging Matters | NPT
Practical Nutrition Update 3 | Aging Matters | NPT
Learn about kitchen safety with older adults in mind.
Practical Nutrition Update 3 | Aging Matters | NPT
Practical Nutrition Update 2 | Aging Matters | NPT
Learn about food security and resources for older adults.
Practical Nutrition Update 2 | Aging Matters | NPT
Practical Nutrition Update 1 | Aging Matters | NPT
Join Tammy Algood in the grocery store to talk about nutrition.
Practical Nutrition Update 1 | Aging Matters | NPT
Intergenerational Housing | Aging Matters | NPT
Addresses the topic of loneliness and isolation within our aging population.
Intergenerational Housing | Aging Matters | NPT
Food As Medicine | Aging Matters | NPT
Food as medicine has a positive impact on the health of seniors with chronic diseases.
Food As Medicine | Aging Matters | NPT
BMI measures body fat, but seniors also need to consider the size of their waist.
BMI | Aging Matters | NPT
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters | NPT
Preventive dentistry involves caring for your teeth to keep them healthy.
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters | NPT
Olmstead | Aging Matters | NPT
Lawyer Fay Gordon shares the importance of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision.
Olmstead | Aging Matters | NPT
Hospital-Associated Disability | Aging Matters | NPT
Hospital-associated disability is often a problem for older patients.
Hospital-Associated Disability | Aging Matters | NPT
Goldberg v Kelly | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Lawyer Leslie Fried shares the importance of the Supreme Court Decision, Goldberg v Kelly.
Goldberg v Kelly | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Defining "geriatrics," the medical specialty of treating older patients.
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters | NPT
Tooth loss in older adults can have a negative impact on their emotional well-being.
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters | NPT
Dry Mouth | Aging Matters | NPT
Older adults who have a dry mouth may be experiencing the side effects of medications.
Dry Mouth | Aging Matters | NPT
Delirium Prevention | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
A look at hospital-associated delirium and how to prevent it.
Delirium Prevention | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Debt Issues | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Legal aid attorney Linda Hall talks about debt issues and legal resources.
Debt Issues | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters | NPT
Appalachian Miles for Smiles is a mobile dental unit in East Tennessee.
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters | NPT
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters | NPT
Strategies for healthy aging to lower the risk of hospitalization from injury.
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters | NPT
Age-Friendly Care | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
A look at hospital care that meets the unique needs of older patients.
Age-Friendly Care | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
ACE units provide acute care of the elderly who are hospitalized.
Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) | Aging Matters | NPT Reports
TN Senior Law Alliance | Aging Matters | NPT
Learn about free legal resources for older adults in Tennessee.
TN Senior Law Alliance | Aging Matters | NPT
Timbi Talks: Kids & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
Trish Healy Luna, Author, "Timbi Talks About Addiction"
Timbi Talks: Kids & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
Surgery without Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
Enhanced Recovery Programs help hospitals reduce the use of opiates for surgery patients.
Surgery without Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Aging Matters
Learn about free, objective help with Medicare enrollment through SHIP.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Aging Matters
Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
Local agencies provide resources and support for older adults raising children of addicts.
Relative Caregivers & Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
Powers of Attorney | Aging Matters | NPT
Power of Attorney documents are important to get right. Here's why.
Powers of Attorney | Aging Matters | NPT
E.R. & Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
Some emergency departments are revising protocols for prescribing narcotic pain relievers.
E.R. & Opiates | Aging Matters | NPT
Aging in Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
An explanation of the increasing rate of substance misuse in older adults.
Aging in Addiction | Aging Matters | NPT
The Addicted Brain | Aging Matters | NPT
An addiction medicine specialist explains how brain functions change in addiction.
The Addicted Brain | Aging Matters | NPT
Overdoses & Older Adults | Aging Matters | NPT
The largest percentage increase in opioid overdose deaths is among adults age 55 to 64.
Overdoses & Older Adults | Aging Matters | NPT
Opioids & Addiction Panel | Aging Matters | NPT
This NPT Reports: Aging Matters panel focuses on how substance abuse affects families.
Opioids & Addiction Panel | Aging Matters | NPT
Victory Over Crime | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we explore what happens after a crime occurs & police leave.
Victory Over Crime | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Support for Caregivers | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we explore how commitments can be challenging for caregivers.
Support for Caregivers | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Smile On 60+ | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we learn about oral health services provided by Smile On 60+.
Smile On 60+ | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters reports we learn why preventive care is essential to oral health.
Preventive Dentistry | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Prevalence of Elder Abuse | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we discuss when to contact Adult Protective Services.
Prevalence of Elder Abuse | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Nursing Shortage | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we explore the challenges to the nursing shortage.
Nursing Shortage | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters Reports
In this Aging Matters report we learn how tooth loss impacts emotional well-being.
Emotional Effects of Tooth Loss | Aging Matters Reports
Dental Extractions | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report Nashville dentists talk about the true cost of extractions.
Dental Extractions | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Caregiving & Work Balance | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters reports we raise the question of employee benefits for caregivers.
Caregiving & Work Balance | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Caregiving Ratio | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we explore the ratio of caregivers and care recipients.
Caregiving Ratio | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we learn about Appalachian Miles for Smiles' mobile unit.
Appalachian Miles for Smiles | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Ageism At Work | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we define ageism in the workplace and how to combat it.
Ageism At Work | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we define "geriatrics" in terms of medical treatment.
Geriatrics Defined | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Co-Housing | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we explore co-housing as a way to prevent loneliness.
Co-Housing | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
In this Aging Matters report we look at lowering risk for hospitalization from injury.
Aging and Injury | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Suicide | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Learn how loneliness contributes to suicide in this NPT Reports: Aging Matters report.
Suicide | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Loneliness & Health | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Learn how social isolation can be as dangerous as smoking in this Aging Matters report.
Loneliness & Health | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
Hospital-Associated Disability | Aging Matters Reports | NPT
An Aging Matters report on hospital-associated disability problems for older patients.