Several practices, often implemented in bundles, appear to reduce UTI in nursing home residents such as improving hand hygiene, reducing and improving catheter use, managing incontinence without catheters, and enhanced barrier precautions. Tune in as Dr. Johnny Cascone answers the frequently-asked question: How to stop Urinary Tract Infections in Nursing Homes. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residen...
Jul 19, 2021•10 min•Ep. 122
If you’ve ever had a Urinary Tract Infection, you know how painful and frustrating it can be, especially if they keep coming back. To say goodbye to burning, frequent urination, and other unpleasant symptoms, start with these changes today. The key is to keep bacteria out of the system. In today’s episode, listen to Dr. Johnny Cascone talks about preventing Urinary Tract Infections from progressing to sepsis. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious...
Jul 16, 2021•6 min•Ep. 121
Urinary Tract Infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body’s defense in the urinary tract. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them. Join us in this episode as Dr. Johnny Cascone explains more about the common causes and symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections. Meet Dr. Johnny Cascone Johnny Cascone board-certified internal medicine and infectious disease physician. His internal medicine residency was done at the University of Kansas and in...
Jul 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 120
In this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Dr. Johnny Cascone, an Infectious Disease physician, joins host Steve Heisler to discuss Urinary Tract Infections and their prevalence in the nursing home community. You'll also learn risk factors, signs, symptoms, and even the best practices on preventing and treating UTIs so they don't become septic and lead to shock - or even death. Tune in to hear more from Dr. Cascone and his tips and information on Urinary Tract Infections, especially if you'r...
Jul 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 119
Early detection is more difficult in the elderly because the typical signs and symptoms, such as fever, are usually absent. Tune in as Martha Kelso answers the frequently - asked question which is: How families of elderly wounded patients detect infections. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur i...
Jul 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 118
In today’s episode, listen as Martha Kelso talks about Moleculight. An imaging device that is a portable, noninvasive, real-time camera used to visualize the bacterial load in a wound. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and entrepreneur in the field of mobile medicine, has allowed her to pursue a relentless pa...
Jul 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 117
As the percentage of our population over age 65 increases, infectious diseases among the elderly are becoming a serious public health concern. But why? Join us in this episode as Martha Kelso explains more about why infections are so prevalent among seniors and elderly. Meet Martha Kelso: Martha Kelso is the Chief Executive Officer of Wound Care Plus, LLC, the largest mobile wound care provider in the Midwest. Her decades of experience providing advanced wound care, while being a visionary and e...
Jul 07, 2021•12 min•Ep. 116
In this episode of The Injured Senior Podcast, Martha Kelso is back with us again to talk about a new device that’s emerging in long-term care that recognizes infection in seniors. Martha is bedsore and pressure wound expert and the CEO of Wound Care Plus, LLC, a mobile wound care provider in the midwest. Her expertise in this field has allowed her to share her passion and knowledge with many others and she joins us on this episode to chat with host Steve Heisler. Tune in to this episode to lear...
Jul 06, 2021•39 min•Ep. 115
We need to change America’s healthcare system, and take power out of the insurance company’s hands. Listen as Carol Stern and author David Black shares how to fight against the medical system. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife’s love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back the curtain...
Jun 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 114
Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care Syste m author David Black discusses how he got involved with Carol and Gary’s story. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband and wife’s love was tested during the darkest of times. It pulls back t...
Jun 17, 2021•15 min•Ep. 113
In this episode, we are going to talk about one of the biggest medical malpractice verdicts in the U.S with Carol Stern and author David Black of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care Syste m. Meet Carol Stern: Carol Stern is the wife of Gary Stern, the subject of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, a true story of one of the largest medical malpractice awards in U.S. history. This real-life account of how a husband an...
Jun 16, 2021•21 min•Ep. 112
Carol Stern, the wife of the late Gary Stern, and author David Black, join us to speak on the subject of medical malpractice and living misdiagnosed. David Black is the author of Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed, Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care Syste m. Carol reveals how she met Gary Stern and speaks about Gary’s background with medical problems. Tune in as we talk about the biggest misconceptions around medical malpractice and what seniors can ...
Jun 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 111
This episode guides you through the reasons to think twice before you talk to the insurance company after a fall injury.
Jun 02, 2021•5 min•Ep. 110
This episode explains the 3 ways to document your fall injury.
Jun 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 109
Today you learn what to Include In the incident report after a fall injury.
May 28, 2021•7 min•Ep. 108
In this week’s episode, the National Injured Senior Law Center brings you the six steps every senior should take after a slip or trip and fall injury in a public setting. Knowing these steps before a fall happens can save you valuable time and effort fighting for your case with insurance companies or in court. It’s important to take these steps after a fall to ensure you are properly cared for because the insurance companies want you to settle for less than you deserve. Implementing the six step...
May 26, 2021•17 min•Ep. 107
First and foremost, What is a reverse mortgage? Seniors over the age of 62 who own their home outright or have significant equity in their home often tap into that equity by taking out a reverse mortgage. Join us in this episode as Attorney Ron Drescher explains more about Filing Bankruptcy for Seniors. Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Mar...
May 21, 2021•13 min•Ep. 106
In today's episode, listen as Attorney Ron Drescher joins us to answer the question: Should seniors choose chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy for medical bills? Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia. Resources: Website: www.drescherlaw.com Facebook: ht...
May 20, 2021•14 min•Ep. 105
Medical debt is more common than you think. It’s not a personal failure, however; it’s a common affliction. Tune in as Attorney Drescher answers the frequently- asked questions about Medical Bill Debt. Meet Ronald Drescher Ronald Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland focusing on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. He is licensed in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the federal courts of the District of Columbia. Resources: ...
May 19, 2021•15 min•Ep. 104
Seven million elderly Americans are struggling with paying their medical bills and accrued medical debt over time. Even with Medicare and Medicaid, 12% of American adults, 65 and older, have issues paying for health-related costs. This brings up the question, can bankruptcy be an option for our injured senior nation? Luckily, Attorney Ron Drescher joins the show. Ron Drescher is the owner and operator of Drescher & Associates, a law firm in Pikesville, Maryland, focusing on bankruptcy and cr...
May 18, 2021•33 min•Ep. 103
The life of breast implants varies by person and cannot be predicted. That means everyone with breast implants may need additional surgeries, but no one can predict when. Patients can also request additional surgeries to modify the aesthetic outcome, such as size or shape. Tune in as Maria Gmitro explains the breast implants and safety measures of it. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the D...
May 14, 2021•16 min•Ep. 102
Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. Join us in this episode as Maria Gmitro deeps dive into the types of illnesses associated with breast implants. Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical devic...
May 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 101
In today's episode, Maria Gmitro joins us to share an inspiring story about breast implant illness. Listen now! Meet Maria Gmitro Maria Gmitro holds a Master's Degree in Instructional/Educational Technology from the University of Central Florida and is the Director of Community Outreach & Patient Advocacy for TrackMy Solutions, a medical device tracking/patient alerting company. Maria experienced illness from newly FDA approved breast implants and regained health upon removal. After healing,...
May 12, 2021•15 min•Ep. 100
Maria Gmitro is President and co-founder of Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA Nonprofit). Sadly, Maria experienced illness from newly FDA-approved breast implants back in 2014. After getting the implants removed, Maria felt instantly better. Now, Maria loves to educate others and help people who are experiencing symptoms from their breast implants. There are many illnesses and system symptoms related to breast implants, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, anxiety, depression, and more. ...
May 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 99
Listen now as Dr. Dori Mintzer talks about the must have conversations between couples after retirement. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the popular...
Apr 23, 2021•10 min•Ep. 98
It's best to plan ahead to ensure a successful and happy retirement. But it's not just financial planning that's important. It's important to plan out your activities as well. Join us in today’s episode with our guest Dr. Dori Mintzer. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive...
Apr 22, 2021•15 min•Ep. 97
Stay tuned as Dr. Dori Mintzer explains the most common problems retirement poses for seniors in this episode. Meet Dr. Dori Mintzer With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is a speaker/retirement transition, money, relationship, and executive coach/ therapist/ consultant/ writer. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She hosts the p...
Apr 21, 2021•21 min•Ep. 96
With 50 years of clinical experience, Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer is the co-author of the award-winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together . Today, Dr. Mintzer teaches us how to revolutionize our retirement. First, we chat about how retirement has significantly changed over the years. No longer is retirement the end of your life. Instead, retirement is just a new beginning. We talk about how to make that new beginning s...
Apr 20, 2021•34 min•Ep. 95
Listen now as Madris Kinard talks about the safety of both hip and knee replacement implants. Meet Madris Kinard Device Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adverse events caused by medical devices. That information is now ea...
Apr 09, 2021•15 min•Ep. 94
Why metallosis is so common with metal hip replacements? Madrid Kinard answers the frequently asked questions about Knee and Hip replacements in this episode! Meet Madris Kinard Device Events was founded by Madris Kinard in 2015 after she worked for the FDA. and discovered that safety information for medical devices was hard to come by for patients and physicians. Madris identified that patient safety and health outcomes were being critically impacted by the inaccessibility of information on adv...
Apr 08, 2021•8 min•Ep. 93
