Institute of Clinical Excellence - Older Adult Division
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MMOA (Modern Management of the Older Adult) helps rehab & fitness pros get results with older adults. Brought to you by the Institute of Clinical Excellence, tune in to hear pertinent geriatric discussions, relevant research, & treatment ideas. Good for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Students, New Grads, Seasoned Veterans, Geriatricians, & Fitness Professionals. Find out more at www.MMOA.online
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A clear clinic walkthrough of orthostatic hypotension, testing, and practical next steps.
Macy Bolt treats orthostatic hypotension as a real clinic problem, not a textbook label. The piece walks through what the blood pressure drop means, how it shows up, and how to test for it, then keeps the focus on what happens in the room with the patient.
Small, practical habits for the first 30 days home after hospitalization.
The episode stays focused on three practical ways to cut rehospitalization in the first 30 days after discharge: movement snacks, hydration and appetite, and basic fall prevention.
A bedside reflection on dignity, grief, and the questions worth asking before time runs out.
Christina Previtt uses a year-end geriatric slot to talk plainly about death, dignity, and the point where treatment stops helping. She centers her mother's March 2025 diagnosis of stage four small cell carcinoma, the fast course that followed, and the family's effort to stay…
A grounded look at caregiving as real labor, with clear advice on burnout, routine, and support.
Supporting Caregivers 2.0 treats caregiving as real labor, not a moral badge, and stays focused on the physical, mental, and social strain the role can bring.
Practical progressions for patients starting with very little room to move.
The episode stays useful when it keeps the focus on bedside basics: how to build capacity for a patient who cannot sit unsupported, how to match exercise to irritability, and how to move from isometric work toward bed mobility that actually helps.
Peter Attia evaluates longevity science, from CETP inhibitors to protein debates, through evidence.
Morning medical evidence, compressed for practice.
Medical research, translated through patient experience.
Occupational therapist Dr.
This episode focuses on supporting caregivers at an advanced level, covering physical, mental, and social aspects.
Christina Previtt shares the story of her mother's diagnosis with stage four small cell carcinoma and subsequent passing, reflecting on how the family navigated end-of-life care with dignity.
This episode segment introduces presbyvestibulopathy (PVP), a vestibular diagnosis defined in 2019 to categorize age-related loss of vestibular function, and begins outlining its diagnostic criteria.
This episode focuses on core strengthening techniques for bed-bound older adults, explaining why it's essential to prevent complications like pressure sores.
Home health physical therapist Kay Mayer-Domo outlines three immediately actionable strategies—movement snacks, hydration/appetite management, and acute fall prevention—to reduce the high risk of re-hospitalization for older adults in the first 30 days after returning home from the hospital.
Physical therapist Ellen Seppi explains inflammaging—chronic low-grade inflammation linked to aging and obesity—and outlines practical clinical strategies to manage it.
Physical therapist Shelby Blankenship presents a detailed case study of an 80-year-old patient with chronic shoulder limitations following a humerus fracture.
Dustin Jones discusses a study on unilateral training's effects on the contralateral side in older adults, covering strength, hypertrophy, and functional improvements.
A physical therapist reviews a 2025 pilot study investigating whether physical therapy can improve balance and gait in Parkinson's patients who have undergone deep brain stimulation surgery.
Dr.
Macy Bolt presents a case study of Jim, a 77-year-old with complex medical issues, detailing how she diagnosed and managed his orthostatic hypotension.
This episode provides a detailed guide on exercise cueing for four common dementia subtypes—Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, and frontotemporal—offering specific strategies like repeating instructions, adapting to sudden changes, allowing processing time, and using music therapy to enhance patient success in therapy.
Interview with an occupational therapist about her work in an assisted living facility, providing clinical insights for rehab professionals.
An occupational therapist discusses a case study of an older adult with chronic lower extremity pain, sharing mistakes and treatment progression.
This episode discusses the updated 2026 ACSM exercise guidelines for Parkinson's disease, emphasizing multi-domain training to drive neuroplasticity.
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This episode discusses the effects of screen use on older adults, covering cognitive decline, physical impacts, and mood.
A physical therapist discusses a challenging geriatric case where conservative management did not fully resolve the patient's hip pain and functional decline.
Host Dustin Jones interviews Dr.
Discussion of a study on normative values for the five-time sit-to-stand test and other outcome measures for adults over 90.
This episode discusses innovative research on training older adults how to fall safely to reduce injury risk.
Host Dustin Jones interviews Dr.