Life Transitions

As parents, a constant concern is about how we can fend for our child even after we have passed on. Dr. Anita Sharma speaks with Aliscia Banks, a mother…

As we get older, our body functions begin to weaken as well as our immune systems. Dr. Anita Sharma talks with Dr. Mark Sanders, associate dean of medical…

Volunteering provides older adults the opprtunity to get invloved in the community and can lead to possible employment.Courtney Hornsby, West Monroe Mayor…

Seniors who eat with groups of people tend to eat healthier and more nutritious foods than seniors who eat alone, according to a diet specialist. Rita…

The West Ouachita Senior Center offers a range of services to help seniors maintain their independence while aging in place.Seniors with access to…

As you grow older, it’s important to think about what your living situation will be like if something was to happen in your life. Dr. Anita Sharma talks…

As your loved ones grow older in age, you begin to fear you may lose them to death or dementia. Dr. Anita Sharma talks with Deanne Groves, a personal…

The University of Louisiana Monroe offers the only Gerontology Graduate Program in Louisiana, and it’s preparing a workforce to work with older adults.…

A rising population could lead to future economic issues in health care as the average lifespan is increasing.Robert Eisenstadt, professor of economics at…

A healthy diet influences healthy aging and can prevent and manage several diseases in older adults.Malnourishment, dehydration and chronic diseases are…