Healthy Living
Communicating with an Older Population of Patients
Description:
AM Session: "Communicating with an Older Population of Patients".
Presented by Palma Baker
“The boomers are coming, the boomers are coming!” Every 7 seconds a baby boomer turns 60; they constitute the fastest growing population in our country. Are you ready to treat your patients as they age? The 60’s are the new 40’s, so learn the diverse communication needs of this unique group of patients, including the frail or infirm elderly. Explore techniques to communicate most effectively with them.
PM Session: "Healthy Living"
Presented by: Andrew Madak, DO
The quality of one's own life is based on "Healthy Living" which encompasses a variety of areas. Remember, your aging process is based on chronic inflammation. Understand lifestyle risks and benefits. Set goals to minimize and enhance the aging process and improve physical, mental and oral health. You can make a difference!
Topics to be discussed include:
- Nutrition: Herbs, vitamins, minerals and their uses
- Healthy Diet: Food groups, quality and quantity
- Weight Management: Risks, benefits and easy steps
- Toxin Exposure: Foods, chemical, environments and goals
- Health Screening: Tests, procedures, risks and self-screening
Speaker:
Palma C. Baker, M.A., CCC/SLP is an adjunct faculty member of Macomb, Baker and Davenport Colleges. She is an instructor for the operational effectiveness division of St. John Health Institute teaching customer service, performance improvement, and multicultural diversity.
Andrew Madak, DO, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of Michigan State University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He is on staff at Crittenton Hospital, Rochester and William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Dr. Madak is also an Associate Professor at Oakland University School of Health sciences. He specializes in preventive medicine and travel medicine. Along with his wife, Dea Madak, he seeks to use a holistic approach along with traditional medicine. Together, through the Center of Holistic Health and Natural Wellness, Dr. Madak's solopractice, they seek to improve the quality of a person's health through healthy lifestyle changes.
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