Presenter: Dr. Lyssa Ochoa
Strokes affect almost 800,000 people every year, but the good news is that 80% of strokes can be prevented. In this video Dr. Lyssa Ochoa talks all about strokes, including what they are, what causes them, and how to recognize them. She also reviews risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, and how to reduce your risk of stroke. All About Strokes is an informative and helpful video for people of all ages, including seniors and caregivers.

Older adults become more susceptible to serious diseases as they age. Based on this, immunizations are an important consideration for older adults and their caregivers. Some adults have never been vaccinated for vaccine preventable diseases, or if they have, the immunizations have faded over the years. Some vaccines were simply not available in the past. In this video, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health Department gives seniors and caregivers information about adult immunizations and vaccine preventable diseases.

When caring for someone elderly, understanding and managing their medications is crucial to their well-being - because often medications and seniors don’t mix. It is crucial to be aware of both the dosages, side effects, drug interactions, high risk drugs for seniors, potential complications with certain medications, including herbal supplements and over-the-counter drugs. Here, Carrie Allen, a specialist in geriatric pharmacy, helps caregivers understand polypharmacy and health to manage medications for seniors safely and with confidence.