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Aging Well with VNAAuthor: VNA Texas
VNA helps people age with dignity and independence at home. Since 1934, VNA has responded to evolving community needs with innovative client and patient services. VNA was chartered as a nonprofit agency to address the desperate need for health care in Dallas during the Depression. Founded by two tenacious women who provided care to women and children living in the tent cities, VNA is committed to providing the highest quality care to the elderly, frail, disabled and dying. VNAs programs include Meals on Wheels in Dallas County and Hospice Care, Palliative Care and Private Care in 13 North Texas counties. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, our aging population is rapidly growing. VNA services and expertise are needed now more than ever. We take pride in providing quality serious illness care and serving as a resource to the aging population and make it our mission to invest our resources into providing compassionate patient care in the communities we serve. Planning for age and illness is vitally important and often ignored by families until a crisis. With our Aging Well with VNA podcast series, our goal is to help you and your loved ones understand options, know where to get help and gain tools on how to communicate your wishes. Through education and proper planning, youll be giving yourself peace of mind and your loved ones a gift. While VNA is based in North Texas, the series should provide you with relevant information no matter where you live. If you or your loved one needs help aging with dignity, or if you wish to volunteer or donate to VNA, visit www.vnatexas.org or call 1(800)CALL-VNA. Thanks for tuning in! Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Understanding AFib – What Your Heartbeat Is Telling You
Episode 5
Friday, 26 June, 2026
In this episode of Aging Well with VNA, host Kersten Rettig welcomes back retired cardiologist Dr. Melissa Curry for an important and informative conversation about atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm disorder affecting millions, with nearly 40% of people experiencing it at some point in their lives.Together, they break down what AFib is, why your heartbeat matters more than you might think, and how this condition can impact overall health. While AFib is not typically life-threatening, it can increase the risk of stroke and cause uncomfortable symptoms that affect quality of life. Dr. Curry shares insight into key risk factors—including age, genetics, obesity, high blood pressure, alcohol use, and sleep apnea—and discusses the latest approaches to treatment and management. Most importantly, she offers reassurance that there is hope: with early detection, proper care, and lifestyle changes, AFib can be effectively managed. Whether you’re concerned about your own heart health or caring for a loved one, this episode provides practical, reassuring guidance to help you better understand AFib—and take steps toward living well.Learn more about AFib at https://www.stopafib.org/
