The Risks of Medication [Episode 47]

Dr. James Marcum, a cardiologist for the Chattanooga Heart Institute, director of Heartwise Ministries, and author of the book, “Medicines that Kill”, joins attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur to discuss the risks of taking medications. He breaks down the mistakes that can happen involving medicine and how problematic symptoms can be.

Managing Chronic Disease [Episode 46]

Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur welcome back Dr. Linda Smith, of the Arthritis Foundation, to ElderTalk to break down the impact of chronic disease on everyday life. They talk about how changes to your diet can be beneficial to battling heart disease and other health issues.

Answering Questions About Long-Term Planning [Episode 45]

This week on ElderTalk, attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur answer listener questions about housing, Medicaid, asset protection, power of attorney, and long-term planning. They identify the steps you may need to take if someone becomes incapacitated, as well the importance of taking advantage of existing laws, in order to protect your wishes and your future.

Understanding Brain Health [Episode 44]

This week, ElderTalk is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen, 10-time New York Times best-selling author, double-board physician and certified psychiatrist. He discusses the importance of keeping your brain protected and details the success of his method of improving your memory. Later, they are joined by neurorehabilitation psychologist Dr. Len Matheson to discuss the spiritual and practical impact of faith on the health of your brain.