Mark Turnbull: Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Radio Host
398 episodes
7 months ago
A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.
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A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.
"We have to protect our brain. We only have one." - Chris Davlantes, MD
Dr. Chris Davlantes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Sr. Medical Director at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics joins Host, Mark Turnbull to discuss the critical topic of concussions, particularly in the aging population. In this conversation, Dr. Davlantes highlights the importance of proper assessment and reporting of falls, especially among seniors.
The introduction of blood tests for concussion assessment marks a significant advancement in medical technology, allowing for quicker and more accurate evaluations. The long-term effects of concussions, including the risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), are also explored, along with resources for further information and support.
Learn more about Dr. Chris Davlantes and the team at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics on their website: Abbott.com/Brain-Health
Get more information about concussions with partner: ConcussionAwarenessNow.org
#concussion #brainhealth #aging
Aging Today Podcast
A Podcast where together we discuss proactive aging in the right place, with a choice, connecting to the professional advice of our special guests, while creating better days throughout the aging process. Sponsored by ComForCare In Home Case of West Linn & Portland-South.
