GERO JUICE 8-3-23 Interview w/Dr. Glenna Brewster; Affects of Extreme Heat on Older Adults

04/08/2023 59 min
GERO JUICE 8-3-23 Interview w/Dr. Glenna Brewster; Affects of Extreme Heat on Older Adults

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Episode Synopsis

Dr. Glenna Brewster, assistant professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, shares her research on sleep distubances among individuals with cognitive impairment. Summer 2023 has seen record breaking numbers in temperatures, but how does extreme heat affect adults over 50? Also, who is Everett Kalin? What does the front porch culture mean in Black and Southern communities? August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, what are the benefits to eating watermelon?