Aging Untold Extra: Mental health, funding research for Alzheimer’s & more

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Join 13 Action News anchors Sashem Brey and Christina Williams each week for Aging Untold Extra, a special streaming show where we dive deeper into the topics featured on Aging Untold. We’ll talk to local experts and provide information and resources that matter most to you.

Aging Untold Extra is available to livestream on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Watch anywhere you stream 13 Action News: online, on our news app our our streaming apps for your TV. You can also watch them back on demand after it airs.

Physical health is important, but as we age - another big piece of the puzzle is protecting your mental health. This week on Aging Untold Extra, we sit down with a psychiatric nurse practitioner to explain why, at times, seniors struggle and what red flags family members need to watch for.

Also, Alzheimer’s has been a recurring topic and every day experts are working to learn more about the disease and the its’ potential causes. But, that work needs funding from lawmakers in Washington.

Plus, she’s been a nurse for over 30 years and is working to meet a need for support. We share the story of one woman who’s combining her love of horses with end-of-life care.

Do you have a topic you want us to discuss on Aging Untold Extra? Do you have a question for one of our experts?

• Send us an email to AgingUntold@13abc.com
• Leave us a voice message at 419-534-3861

Aging Untold Extra is sponsored by the Area Office on Aging. Check out their website at the link here to learn more about services, programs and events.

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