Music and Therapy for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Release Date: 11/18/2025
Lifting, Longevity and the Masters Athlete with Dr. James McKendry
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
In this episode, Dr. Christina Prevett interviews Dr. James McKendry, an expert in nutrition and healthy aging, focusing on the unique population of master athletes. They discuss the physiological differences between master athletes and sedentary older adults, the importance of resistance training, and the impact of lifelong exercise on muscle health and performance metrics like VO2 max. The conversation also touches on cardiovascular health, gender differences in athletic performance, and the role of nutrition in combating sarcopenia. Dr. McKendry emphasizes that it's never too late to start...
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3 Goals while Treating Patients on GLP1 Medications
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
In this podcast episode, Ellen Csepe discusses the essential strategies healthcare providers should adopt when treating patients on GLP-1 medications. She emphasizes the importance of being supportive cheerleaders for patients, the necessity of strength training to preserve muscle mass, and the critical role of adequate protein intake in managing weight loss effectively. Csepe highlights the unique position of healthcare providers to positively impact their patients' journeys and encourages a proactive approach to patient care. Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things...
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From Eval to Impact: J.J. Mowder-Tinney on Building Salient, High-Intensity Sessions
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Most clinicians crush the evaluation… and then spend the next several visits wondering why their treatment sessions feel flat. In this episode, we sit down with J.J. Mowder-Tinney, a true wizard of crafting salient, meaningful, movement-rich sessions, to talk about the moment that actually matters: How do you turn your evaluation into a treatment session that changes something? J.J. breaks down how to shift from checking boxes to building experiences—sessions that engage the brain, challenge the body, and make every rep count. We explore: Why salience isn’t fluff — it’s the lever...
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Simplify Your Cognitive Screen with the 4-Square Step Test
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
In this episode, Dr. Macy Bolt unpacks a recent study that utilizes a fan-favorite balance measure to better identify our patients who may have impaired cognitive function! DOI: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000463 Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list -
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Older Adults and Driving
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Trisa Hutchinson, Doctor of Occupational Therapy reviews 3 tips for navigating the conversation of when an older adult should stop driving. Here you learn about what to look for in the clinic, who to refer to for a concrete answer, and how to support your older adults with community mobility if they are no longer safe with driving. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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The Bedbound Patient
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join Kay Mayordomo, PT, DPT (@kaym23) as she discusses her experience with a bed bound patient, emphasizing the importance of a fitness forward approach to regain mobility and independence for these patients. Kay shares a case study of a patient with multiple sclerosis, detailing her exercise program, caregiver/care home involvement, and the progress made towards function and preventing pressure ulcers. Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free MMOA Digest Email list -...
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Baker's Cyst Case Study
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
In this episode, we go through a case study for a client who came in with a Baker's cyst. We go through subjective reporting, objective measurements, and overall treatment goals and progressions to maximize the client's goals. While this might not be a common diagnosis we see, it is something to keep in the back of your head as one of the biggest predictors is history of knee pain, arthritis, and meniscul injury. Want to make sure you stay up to date in all things Geriatrics in less than 3 minutes every other week? Join thousands of others in our free
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How NOT to fall on your face with AFOs
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join @theradork to discuss 5 clinical presentations of patients who were able to benefit from AFOs and LITERALLY climb mountains with the right selection! Using an AFO might feel like you're allowing weakness to win, but in reality, the right AFO can make a huge difference in endurance and fall prevention! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Music and Therapy for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Join as she dive’s into the article “Exploration of combined physical activity and music for patients with Alzheimer’s disease: A systematic review”. If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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Be About It: Hobby Edition
MMOA Podcast: Become the Older Adult Specialist
Dive into a reframe on using hobbies as a gateway to fitness with @macybolt! If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.
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If you found this content helpful, go to https://PTonICE.com to check out our collection of Free Resources like the MMOA Digest our Bi-Weekly Research Email that goes out to thousands of clinicians.