Aging Gracefully Mini-Series – Episode 040– 03/20/22
Segment 1 (3:44): We start the show with Richie Derwald who is part of Up Project.Us which offers programs for mental health, positive values, and lots of fun. Richie shares how important entertainment and creativity is to help with his mental health. Next we discuss how Richie is paying it forward and how you can help, too. Then Richie shares more information about Up Project and how he got involved. Finally, we talk about uplifting an organization and a great cause Bald for Bucks. To learn more about Up Project, please visit HERE! To learn more about Bald for Bucks, please visit HERE!
Segment 2 (19:16): We wrap up the show with Dr. Derek Gallucci, a Family Medical Doctor working with Primary Care of Western New York and under Catholic Medical Partners. Today we are talking about falls and why falling is more dangerous when we are older. We start discussing how much harder it is to recover after a fall. Then hear you don’t realize that as you age your bones because less dense which can really affect you if you fall. Next hear the statistics of what can happen if you get a hip fracture and end up bed ridden. Finally, hear about the Falls Prevention Program through Catholic Medical Partners. To learn more about it, please visit HERE! To learn more about Dr. Gallucci, you can visit HERE!