Aging Well with VNA

S4E1 Mind Matters: Mental Health, Grief, and Aging Well – Featuring John W. Burruss, M.D.

In this episode of Aging Well With VNA, host Kersten Rettig is joined by John W. Burruss, M.D., Psychiatrist and CEO of Metrocare, for a thoughtful and timely conversation on the powerful connection…

S4E1 Matters of the Heart: A Conversation on Lifelong Heart Health featuring Dr. Melissa Carry

In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, host Kersten Rettig sits down with retired cardiologist Melissa Carry, MD, for an informative and engaging conversation about heart health at every stage of…

S3E9 A Conversation with Josh Hickman, Author of Forgetting: The Trials and Triumphs of Caring for a Difficult Parent with Dementia

Join host, Kersten Rettig, in a poignant conversation with author Josh Hickman. His new book, Forgetting, chronicles the unexpected life circumstances of his three-plus year journey of solo…

S3E8 An Economic Outlook for North Texas Seniors with J.H. Cullum Clark

Hear from economists and local leader, Cullum Clark, Director, Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, about the opportunities and challenges for seniors in North Texas. Host, Kersten Rettig,…

S3E7 Understanding Vascular Disease: A Conversation With Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Stephen Hohmann

Host Kersten Rettig and Stephen Hohmann, MD, do a deep dive into vascular disease, coronary disease and renal disease.  Listeners will learn more about the risk factors for these diseases, prevention…

S3E6 Embracing Aging with Faith and Purpose: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chris Girata

In this insightful episode of Aging Well with VNA, Rev. Dr. Chris Girata, Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, shares his perspectives on aging with grace and purpose.…

S3E5 Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows Program

In a recent lunch and learn, VNA Medical Director, Dr. Newcomer, detailed her work leading the Hospice and Palliative Care Fellows program at VNA. These vital, immersive training programs provide…

S3E4 A Better Understanding of Supportive Palliative Care

Join podcast host, Kersten Rettig, in a deep-dive conversation with two experts in the field of palliative care, Dr. Kate Taylor and Dr. Cheryl Thaxton, from the College of Nursing at the UNT Health…

S3E3 A Conversation with W. Stephen Love, President & CEO of the Dallas – Fort Worth Hospital Council

Hear from W. Stephen Love, President & CEO of the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council about the work they do in North Texas in promoting equitable health access and outcomes, training, and…

S3E2 Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ Seniors

Join Aging Well With VNA Podcast Host, Kersten Rettig, in her conversation with Resource Center CEO, Cece Cox, J.D., where they explore the unique challenges and opportunities for our LGBTQIA+ older…

S3E1 Understanding Palliative Care

For anyone experiencing serious illness and their loved ones, navigating care options and symptom management can be overwhelming.  In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, you’ll hear from VNA’s Vice…

S2E12 Tips and Advice From a Senior Living Specialist

The journey of finding the right living and care solutions for an aging loved one can be daunting. Paul Markowitz, of Senior Living Specialists, breaks down the types of senior living options and…

S2E11 Aging Well with VNA | Lunch and Learn - Understanding Pediatric Hospice with Dr. Kelly Newcomer

S2E10 Aging Well With VNA - Understanding Types of Care

Planning for aging, illness and care can seem like a daunting task, but understanding options and discussing your wishes in advance of a crisis can bring peace for you and your loved ones.  Join…

S2E9 VNA Lunch & Learn - A Look Back and a Look Forward with Palliative Care

VNA clinical leaders, Olivia Rogers and Sarah Miles, review data released from Medicare related to VNA’s participation in a Medicare pilot for home-based palliative care. Join us as we discuss the…

S2E7 Aging Well With VNA - Navigating a Terminal Diagnosis

Host Kersten Rettig visits with geriatric specialist, Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, about how patients and families can navigate the often confusing, stressful time after receiving a terminal…

S2E6 Two Pioneering Advocates Share Passion For Culinary Cultural Heritage and Feeding the Hungry

This podcast is a little different from our previous episodes.  In this episode, we host two culinary greats to discuss their passion for food and feeding the hungry.  Toni Tipton-Martin is a…

S2E4 Future of Palliative And Hospice Care - VNA Texas Lunch and Learn - Audio Only

Join the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) for a virtual Lunch and Learn featuring experts in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. There have been many recent changes in this…

S2E3 Difficult Conversations - A physician’s perspective on hearing and communicating a serious diagnosis.

VNA Associate Medical Director, Mary Anne Chacko, MD, PhD, shares her experience with difficult conversations after a medical diagnosis with patients and as a patient with podcast host, Kersten…

S2E2 Aging Well with VNA - Servicios de Hospicio: Lo que necesita saber.

In this VNA podcast, A Hospice Doctor and Nurse share about the hospice benefit. Dr. Kelley Newcomer and Nurse Luz Bueno have worked in hospice for many years and discuss how hospice and palliative…