"You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old"
The Healthy Ageing Podcast discusses practical tools to remain independent and active as we age. Our mission is to empower and educate the community about what we consider to be the five core principles of healthy ageing:
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Nutrition
- Medical
The show is hosted by Dr Desmond Graham, as known as Dr Des, who is an aged care specialist – geriatrician. Dr Des interviews experts in various fields to provide advice about improving our overall health and wellbeing.
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On the Healthy Ageing Podcast, Dr. Des is joined by Nurse Practitioner Kelly Arthurs. With 30 years of nursing experience, Kelly has spent the past two decades specialising in palliative care.
Throughout her career, she has worked as both a clinician and educator, delivering expert symptom management and high-quality end-of-life care across diverse settings, including palliative care units, residential aged care, community services, paediatrics, as well as private and public hospitals.
16 Sept 2024
E15: Frailty
In this episode, Dr. Chris Bollen from Bollen Health joins Healthy Ageing Specialist Dr. Des to address five prevalent myths about ageing and frailty, aiming to enhance the ageing experience for everyone.
1. "You are 85, and there’s nothing we can do to help you…what do you expect at your age?"
2. "Frailty is a part of normal ageing."
3. "You can’t build muscle after age 70."
4. "My doctor told me I should not eat eggs as they are bad for my cholesterol."
5. "I am on this medication for life, because my specialist said so many years ago."
The podcast explores the concept of frailty and how it is often misunderstood.
29 Aug 2024
E14: Delirium
Dr. Des engages in an insightful conversation with Adam, a clinical nurse specialist based in Northern Sydney, about the complexities of delirium. They delve into the various causes of this condition and explore a range of strategies that can be implemented in the hospital setting to provide better care for those affected. The discussion highlights the importance of early recognition and intervention, as well as the role of a multidisciplinary approach in managing delirium effectively.
With 17 years of nursing experience, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic. He is currently dedicated to developing comprehensive educational programs and policies for staff aimed at enhancing the management of delirium in acute care settings.
14 Aug 2024
E13: Chronic Pain
Dr. Des sits down with Dr. Tim Hucker, a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician and Director of Northern Beaches Pain Management, for an in-depth conversation about chronic pain.
Dr. Tim Hucker brings a wealth of expertise as a pain specialist, particularly in managing back and neck pain, joint-related pain, nerve pain, pelvic pain, and cancer-related pain. He is deeply committed to a holistic approach to pain management, striving to enhance the quality of life for his patients and the wider community.
4 Aug 2024
E12: Gut Health
Dr Des speaks with Steve Collins, Founder and CEO, of My Way Up and a physiologist with a BASc degree, dedicated to revolutionising gut health. With over 20 years of experience, Steve developed a deep interest in the intricate connections between the gut, body, and brain.
18 Dec 2023
E11: Vertigo
Dr Des talks with Jordan Loveridge who is a vestibular physiotherapist that has completed several advanced courses in vertigo and vestibular management. He presents webinars
and professional development sessions for GPs and other allied health professionals. Jordan created South Coast Dizzy Clinic, a dedicated vertigo, dizziness, and balance clinic – with nine
locations across the state.
4 Sept 2023
E10: Accessing Community Aged Care
Dr Des chats with Anna Sterken, Anna is the Director of Client Experience and Governance at Home Instead and has nearly 25 years’ experience in community and aged care, including as a Registered Nurse. During her career, Anna has witnessed a huge number of changes in the sector over this time.
26 Jul 2023
E9: Osteoarthritis
Dr Des talks to Tom Gross, a physiotherapist. Beginning his career as a locum clinician for aged care and is now currently working in community and in-patient rehabilitation. He has a keen interest in orthopaedic physiotherapy and works closely with patients suffering from osteoarthritis from all ages, including those having undergone joint replacement surgery.
8 Jun 2023
E8: Brain Health
Dr Des chats with Jillian, an experienced Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in the hospital and health care industry. Jillian currently works in private practice and performs clinical, medico-legal, and consultancy work. She has a particular passion for early and accurate Dementia diagnosis, Healthy Ageing and how to remain Mentally Active as we age.
11 May 2023
E7: Driving in Older Age
Dr Des talks to Basia Kmita, who is an Occupational Therapist Specialist Medical Driving Assessor accredited with Transport for NSW Licence Review Medical Unit to perform Occupational Therapy medical driving assessments including complex vehicle modifications. Basia has also recently been appointed as an Ambassador for Porsche Australia and shares their vison to be “driven by dreams”. As a Specialist Medical Driving Assessor, Basia envisages the dreams of others through driving and to see her older patients and clients continue to smile behind the wheel maintaining their driving independence means everything to her.
Basia is also an Independent Medical Consultant for MLCOA, Consultant Occupational Therapist, Writer and Medical Presenter.
20 Mar 2023
E6: Better Brains
Dr Des talks to Dr Emily Rosenich, who is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuropsychology at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Emily’s research, funded by the Alzheimer’s Association, investigates cardiovascular, lifestyle, and genetic contributors to cognitive decline and dementia. In addition to her scientific work, Emily is a passionate science communicator and advocate for women in science.
24 Jan 2023
E5: Retirement Living
Dr Des chats with Nathan Cockerill who is the Managing Director of Retirement Living for Lendlease. Nathan has a deep knowledge and expertise of the Retirement sector and thrives on improving the Health and Wellbeing of residents.
26 Oct 2022
E4: Navigating Community Aged Care Services
Dr Des chats with Dina Husaini, a social worker with experience within the public and private sector. She is passionate about maintaining the quality of life of older persons by providing education and support about community aged care services.
15 Aug 2022
E3: Occupational Therapy
Dr Des chats with Vivian Phan, an Occupational Therapist with experience in the hospital and community setting. Occupational therapy (OT) is a health profession that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities, or occupations, to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks.
26 Jul 2022
E2: Physical Activity
Dr Des chats with Jennifer Watts, a Senior Physiotherapist with over six years’ experience in the public and private sector. Jennifer currently works within the rehabilitation setting and talks about how older Australians can be more physically active as they age.
19 Jul 2022
E1: Introduction to the Healthy Ageing Podcast
Dr Desmond Graham (Dr Des) outlines the concepts of Healthy Ageing and what drove him to pursue a career in aged care. He discusses the role of geriatricians – Healthy Ageing Specialists, and his passion for educating the community about what he considers to be the five core principles of Healthy Ageing. These include: Physical, Mental, Social, Nutrition, and Medical.
Dr Des speaks with, ‘Aunty Lee’ to gain some firsthand practical advice about how to remain active and independent as we age. He also discusses future guests and the outline for the podcast.
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