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Welcome to the House Calls Audio Archive
Below you will find a list of our past shows. If you missed a special guest or featured segment you need not worry, just search below for your desired selection, then click on a show to get started. |
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- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 09/15/2010
Why did Dr. Fisher start the radio show "House Calls"?
I understand the need for reliable information about your health. You are bombarded with data, and it is hard to know who to trust. Many companies and clinicians are out to promote their own agenda or products. My only purpose is to help you navigate the health care system and take control of your health.
As a physician in full-time practice, I know the pressures that work against good communication between doctors and patients. I know you sometimes leave your doctor's office with unanswered questions.~ Dr. David Fisher, MD, MPH Dr. Fisher is the author of "How to Keep Mom (and yourself) Out of a Nursing Home,"
a book which focuses on seven keys to maintaining your independence.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 08/22/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher talks about the 15th Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo hosted by the Northern Illinois Area Agency on Aging and with an older adult who was a past contestant and now a judge in the Senior Idol Competition.
He also discusses why some pilots in the Chicago Air & Water Show wore G-Suits; why arthritis might protect you against Alzheimer’s disease; and how chocolate might be good for your health.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 08/15/2010
Dr. Lee Freedman looks at what we need to consider as we approach retirement, including a conversation with Elder Law Attorney Anthony Ferraro about the importance of not only planning for our death but also for the possibility of needing home health, assisted living or nursing home care.
Dr. Freedman also talks about research into the medicines that we use to help keep our bones healthy and whether low carb or low fat diets are better for weight loss.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 08/08/2010
A Blog by Rick Banas of BMA Management on the focus on compassion rather than rules being no coincidence and discussions on foot health and common problems people have with their feet are featured on this edition of House Calls.
Dr. Lee Freedman also talks about an article in the British Medical Journal about lifestyle changes and dementia and a study looking at Vitamin D and falling.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 08/01/2010
In this edition of House Calls, Internist Dr. Lee Freedman continues his discussion on obesity, focusing on surgical procedures that are designed to help people who are overweight.
He also talks about an analysis of a generic powder that is available over-the-counter for those who suffer with constipation and findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine about the best way to perform CPR.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 07/25/2010
Internist Dr. Lee Freedman weighs in on obesity, discussing how do you maintain a healthy weight, how do you lose weight, and why is there so much obesity in our society.
He also talks with a Registered Dietician and a Psychologist about dieting, binge eating, the 25-25-50-Rule for what is on your plate, and the Clean Plate Club.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 07/18/2010
Stress is the focus of this episode of House Calls. Internal medicine physician Dr. Lee Freedman explores non-traditional approaches to stress relief, including acupuncture, meditation, breathing techniques, vitamin D and magnesium.
Dr. Freedman also discusses research on the optimum amount of time that we should be sleeping.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 07/11/2010
This episode of House Calls revolves around the Summer Sun. Internal Medicine physician Lee Freedman talks with a Dermatologist about the hazards of sun exposure to our skin and how we can protect ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun and with anEmergency Room physician about heat related illnesses.
Dr. Freedman also discusses research on whether the application of hot or cold is better for acute back and neck strains and on whether vitamins can help prevent fractures and declines in your cognitive abilities.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 07/04/2010
In this special Independence Day edition of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher focuses on one the central issues in the aging process – loss of independence. He emphasizes the vital role that your quadriceps play in maintaining your independence and the importance of exercise, dietary choices, social interaction, spirituality and having balance in your life.
He also talks about foods that can help lower your bad cholesterol, whether drugs that lower cholesterol should be given to everybody, and a study that links fructose to high blood pressure.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 06/27/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher talks about stroke in this episode of “House Calls.” He discusses research that indicates that high blood pressure, often called The Silent Killer,” is the strongest predictor of a stroke and ways to reduce your blood pressure.
He also talks with Internist Dr. Lee Freedman about the practice of medicine; about a new blood test that could predict the onset of menopause; and the decision by University of Michigan to discontinue having drug companies fund any of their continuing medical education courses.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 06/20/2010
Brain health is the focus of this episode of House Calls. Dr. Fisher talks about things you can do to help keep your brain healthy, prevent stroke and help reduce the risk of dementia. He also reviews the warning signs of stroke.
The show also features an interview with Dan Michel, of Dakim Brain Fitness, and Susan Schaefer, Administrator of Heritage Woods of Huntley, about an innovative computerized brain fitness program that is available for residents of our assisted living community in Huntley, Illinois.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 06/13/2010
In this episode of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher stresses the importance of building up a physical reserve so that you can enjoy your retirement. In particular, he focuses on the importance of continence in maintaining independence. He discusses the various types of incontinence, his top five ways to preserve your continence, and strategies of managing incontinence.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 06/06/2010
Did you know that if you live into your 70s, your heart will beat 2.5 billion times?
In this episode of House Calls, Dr. Fisher focuses on your heart and vascular health. He talks with Dr. Mark Silver, a Cardiologist with the Heart and Vascular Institute at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. He also discusses his Top Five Ways to Keep Your Blood Vessels and Heart Healthy.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 05/30/2010
Maintaining your mobility is one of the keys to staying out of a nursing.
In this episode of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher discusses ways that you can make small changes in your life to help you maintain your mobility. He especially focuses on the importance of keeping up your leg muscles, particularly your quadriceps.
He also talks with Rick Banas of BMA Management, Ltd., about when is it time to consider assisted or supportive living.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 05/23/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher discusses the importance of planning properly for the possibility that you will need long-term care with Anthony Ferraro, CPA and member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
He also talks about what to look for in long-term care insurance policies; the misconceptions about what Medicare will cover in the event that you need nursing home care or help at home; and about his seven keys to healthy aging.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 05/16/2010
This edition of House Calls features highlights from previous broadcasts.
The average American should live 10 to 12 years longer than they are right now, Dan Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones organization, tells host Dr. David Fisher. He cites four keys to living longer and healthier lives – how we connect, what we eat, how we view physical activity, and our outlook on life.
Falling is one of the most common problems experienced by older adults and can affect one’s independence. Dr. Fisher talks with Mary Tinetti, of the Yale School of Medicine, about fall prevention.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 05/09/2010
In this special Mother’s Day edition of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher discusses seven key factors that are likely to land your Mother (as well as your Father or you) in a nursing home and tips on how you can maintain your independence.
He also talks about research on what type of children are the most difficult to parent, a new benefit associated with breast feeding, and the ability of those with Alzheimer’s disease to remember feelings.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 05/02/2010
In this episode of House Calls, Dr. David Fisher talks about an exciting breakthrough in the fight against cancer; how much Vitamin D you should be taking; and the differences between doctors and nurse practitioners.
He also discusses gene therapy and an exercise that you can do to help you maintain your independence and stay out of a nursing home.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 04/25/2010
Wayne Smallwood, Executive Director of the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition, and Rick Banas, Vice President of Strategic Marketing for BMA Management, Ltd., join host Dr. David Fisher on this edition of House Calls.
They discuss the Supportive Living program that is available here in Illinois, which benefits older adults of all incomes who need some help to maintain their independence. They also review the differences between supportive living, assisted living and nursing home care.
Dr. Fisher also talks about research studies that indicate that green tea may benefit the health of your eyes in addition to your heart and your brain and claims that fish oil supplements can preserve cognition.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 04/18/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher, who is a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician in addition to being board certified in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine, takes issue with Dr. Jack Kervorkian’s recent comment on CNN that doctors who do not intentionally cause the death of patients who are suffering are cowards.
He also talks about how diet can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, how your cat or dog may be a health hazard, and how silk is being used to help those suffering from brain illness and spinal cord injuries.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 04/11/2010
In anticipation of National Health Care Decision Day on Friday, April 16, host Dr. David Fisher interviews Anthony Ferraro, an attorney and certified public accountant who specializes in Elder Law (http://www.abferrarolaw.com/). They discuss the importance of legal and financial planning to cover what happens if you were to become ill for a long period of time.
Dr. Fisher also talks about an ink-jet device that sprays skin cells onto burn victims, the relationship between sleep and your appetite, will baby boomers outlive their children, and one of the most common fears people have about their health.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 04/04/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher looks at what you can do to improve the quality of your sleep, whether words can hurt you, is the answer for migraines found on your drugstore shelves, and can you can sweat drops of blood.
He also talks about the possibility that all of us will be on cholesterol medication someday and the relationship that a ligament on the inside of your elbow has with Opening Day in baseball.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 03/28/2010
In this edition of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher talks about how planning for your death might improve your health and the importance of having a Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
He also discusses a story about what a grocery store customer gave to his favorite cashier, how early we should start talking to babies, can bone loss medication cause fractures, and the super sizing of plates and serving portions in pictures of the Last Supper over the past millennia.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 03/21/2010
As the vote on health care reform takes place in the U.S. House of Representatives, Board certified Gerontologist and Family Physician Dr. David Fisher comments on the impact of the legislation on those who have Medicare.
He also talks about how helpful Dad’s might damage their wife’s self-esteem; a fantastic innovation that was the result of stem cell research, and FDA approval of an artificial pancreas for those with diabetes.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 03/14/2010
In this edition of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher talks about Health Care Reform, including the impact that proposed legislation may have on those covered by Medicare Advantage plans.
Dr. Fisher also explores a study from the New England Journal of Medicine on whether those with diabetes should be concerned with their blood pressure and cholesterol levels and provides tips for getting a better night’s sleep.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 03/07/2010
In honor of the Academy Awards, host Dr. David Fisher presents the “Health-ies,” honoring the best muscle group to strengthen to stay young, the best activity to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the best performance by an under-rated organ, and the best medical breakthrough of the year.
He also presents a Lifetime Achievement Award to one of our body parts and reviews recent medical studies on can too much small talk make you unhappy and on the relationship between having a sense of purpose and Alzheimer’s disease.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 02/28/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher weighs in on health care reform in this episode of House Calls. In particular, he cites his concerns about the impact that the Senate bill will have on Medicare.
Dr. Fisher also discusses recent medical research studies on coffee and strokes; how what you believe about God affects your mood; and getting rid of back pain by talking.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 02/21/2010
Your feet is the focus of this edition of House Calls. Podiatrist Joel Feder of Affiliated Podiatry is Dr. Fisher’s guest. They discuss a new technology that is now available for treating foot fungus. They also provide tips for maintaining healthy feet.
Dr. Fisher also talks about taking aspirin to reduce the risk of a recurrence of breast cancer and about the relationship between cholesterol medications and diabetes.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 02/14/2010
The Valentine’s Day episode of “House Calls” features a heartwarming story about a women’s bowling team whose oldest member is in her 90s and is legally blind. Host Dr. David Fisher talks with Barbara Warren and Arthur Hinton of the Eagle Ridge affordable assisted living community in Decatur, Illinois.
Dr. Fisher also discusses the impact of social relationships on your health, a study about using MRIs to help diagnose breast cancer, and much more.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 02/07/2010
Migraine headaches is the topic of discussion of this edition of radio House Calls. Host Dr. David Fisher talks with Jim Pielet of the Migraine Elimination Centers about a new form of treatment.
Dr. Fisher also discusses the concerns of public health experts about the low number of adults who receive recommended vaccinations, especially seniors who are not being immunized against pneumonia, and about the possibility of Botox relieving the pain of shingles.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 01/31/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher explores the importance of seniors and children spending time together with Peg Schuetz of the Advocate Condell Intergenerational Care Center.
He also talks about a recent study about weight in adults over the age of 70 that was published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society , a recent study about diabetes, addictive behaviors, and the end of life and what makes life worth living.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 01/24/2010
Host Dr. David Fisher and Rick Banas, Vice President of Strategic Marketing for BMA Management, Ltd., explore assisted living versus living alone or moving in with family.
Dr. Fisher also comments on health care reform and looks at the tradition of women in labor not being able to eat or drink; a new drug for multiple sclerosis; and the importance of Vitamin D, especially for those over age 65.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 01/17/2010
Having visited Haiti a year ago on a medical relief mission, host Dr. David Fisher talks about the tragic earthquake that devastated the country.
He provides advice on how to navigate a hospitalization or stay in a nursing home, discusses the risk of stroke among those who care for a loved one at home, and provides tips on getting a good night’s sleep.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 01/10/2010
Dr. David Fisher interviews Bob Dolgan of the Greater Chicago Food Depository as he discusses the often overlooked problem of hunger among older adults.
He also looks at an AMA study about anti-depressants; filling up at soda fountains at fast-food restaurants and cafeterias; the importance of your parathyroid glands; and a provision in the Senate version of health care reform legislation that would provide incentives for healthy living.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 01/03/2010
Dr. Fisher discusses one of the best ways to deal with sinus problems and a couple of simple ways to improve your health.
He also looks at a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on does ginkgo biloba help prevent memory loss and answers questions about radiation and CAT scans, flying with varicose veins, and hormone replacement therapy.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 12/27/2009
In this episode of radio “House Calls,” host Dr. David Fisher looks at a link between the aging of your skin and weight and smoking; a part of your body that benefits from eating fruits and leafy green vegetables; and the real life benefits of video games.
Listen as he also answers questions from listeners about blood pressure medications and vitiligo and talks about something that you can do to help increase your life span and his most inspirational patient of 2009
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 12/20/2009
Dr. Fisher comments on recent FDA recommendations about cholesterol medications and the potential impact of the proposed health care legislation on Medicare.
He also discusses the best way to lose weight, ways to reduce cholesterol, and the potential ability of coffee and tea to prevent diabetes.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 12/13/2009
Making the most of your relationship with your doctor is the focus of this episode of “House Calls.” Guest Dr. Farr Curlin of the University of Chicago shares his insights into choosing a doctor you can trust and the importance of spirituality and health.
Also, host Dr. David Fisher provides information on a surprising way to relieve cluster headaches, stem cells and heart disease, and whether beer helps prevent prostate cancer.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 12/06/2009
In this episode of 'House Calls,' host Dr. David Fisher interviews Dr. Art Jones, Founder of the Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago, on the subject of health care reform.
He also discusses the ability to create human skin from adult stem cells; a man from Belgium, declared brain dead resulting from an auto accident in 1983 recently woke up; the ability for doctors to use their iPhone to diagnose appendicitis;studies on whether Women or Men are happier; and is Loneliness Contagious?
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/29/2009
In keeping with the spirit of Black Friday, host Dr. David Fisher discusses ways that we can invest in our bodies. He provides tips for being in the black versus the red.
He covers the importance of cardiovascular fitness, the 'Get Up & Go' test for mobility; the amount of salt we should intake daily; and the association between weight and diabetes.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/22/2009
In anticipation of the Holiday season, Dr. Fisher provides tips on “How to Eat Healthy Over the Holidays” and advice on the best ways to keep weight off.
He also discusses the new recommendations for cancer screenings and his thoughts on health care reform, including attending the Million Med March that was organized by Docs for Patient Care.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/15/2009
As part of House Calls’ Salute to Veterans, host Dr. David Fisher interviews Rick Law, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. They discuss the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance program, which can help wartime veterans and their spouses who qualify pay for in-home care, assisted living and nursing home care.
In addition, Dr. Fisher provides advice on how to best plan for aging and discusses a study that suggests that reduced muscle strength could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and the possibility that you might be able to have your cough diagnosed by your doctor over your cell phone.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/08/2009
Host Dr. Fisher discusses one of the most common health problems experienced by older adults – falling.
Dr. Mary Tenetti, Director of the Program on Aging at Yale, is his special guest. They review common risk factors and tips for reducing the likelihood of falls.
Dr. Fisher also discusses warning signals that a family should look for that might indicate that an older adult is living in a more risky home safety environment, and he comments on the Affordable Health Care for America Act adopted by the US House on Nov. 7.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/01/2009
The focus is on your brain and how to keep it healthy as well as on the secrets of living a longer and healthier life.
Host Dr. David Fisher interviews special guest Dan Buettner, who has travelled all over the world to discover the secrets of people who have lived well past their 100th Birthday.
He provides his “Top Five” tips for keeping your brain healthy and interviews guests about an innovative computerized brain fitness program for seniors that has been incorporated into the overall Wellness Program at the Heritage Woods of Huntley assisted living community .
In addition, Dr. Fisher discusses a Chicago Tribune report about nursing homes giving psychotropic drugs to residents.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 10/26/2009
Dr. Fisher turns his focus to answering medical question of children on the Oct. 25 episode of radio "House Calls"
Dr. Fisher fields questions such as"Why do kids get pimples as they get older?", "What is the difference between eastern an western medicine?" and "Why do kids get allergies?'
Dr. Fisher, who hosts the show, is a Board Certified Gerontologist. During the show, he also will be discussing the latest health care headlines and taking phone calls.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 10/18/2009
On the latest installment of House Calls, host Dr. David Fisher turns his attention to the ladies. Women's health was the focus of the show, which airs from 10 to 11 p.m. on WIND-AM 560.
He discussed what women need to know to stay healthy; what preventive tests are recommended; and what is unique about the female body when it comes to diet, exercise and sleep habits.
As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Fisher interviews Dr. Julie Goldstein of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center about her personal experience with breast cancer.
Plus on the Oct. 18 program he will be reviewing the latest health headlines, providing an update on H1N1, and taking your phone calls.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 10/04/2009
The focus of the Oct. 4 show, featured Dr. Fisher providing his Top Five Tips for getting the most out of your next visit to your doctor.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 09/27/2009
During the Sept. 27 program, Doctor Fisher discussed what you need to know about keeping your heart healthy and the best strategies to keep your ticker ticking.
His guest was renowned cardiologist Marc Silver, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Advocate Christ Hospital and Director of the Heart Failure Institute. The discussion with Doctor Silver focused on the the question “What’s the big deal about blood pressure?”
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 09/20/2009
The focus of the Sept. 20 show, which aired on WIND - 560 AM, is senior living options.
Rod Burkett and Wayne Smallwood, President of the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition, discussed Illinois’ innovative Supportive Living Program, which celebrated its 10th Anniversary month in September.
Both Rod and Wayne helped draft the legislation for the program, which this past year benefited an estimated 6,000 individuals who were on Medicaid and needed some help to maintain their independence.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 09/13/2009
During the show which aired on Sept. 13, Dr. Fisher discussed what you can expect from the coming flu season; the H1N1 vaccine; what you should do if you get sick; and what symptoms should prompt you to seek medical attention.
His guest for the program was Dr. Donald Thompson, the Senior Medical and Public Health Program Director in the Center for Infrastructure Protection at the George Mason School of Medicine. Dr. Thompson shared his nationally recognized expertise in infectious disease and its impact on our health care system.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 09/06/2009
The topic for the first show, which is scheduled to air on Sept. 6, is Advanced Care Planning.
The featured guest will be Dr. Martha Twaddle, who serves as the Director of the Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Twaddle is a past President of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Drs. Fisher and Twaddle will be discussing how you can help ensure that your health care wishes are honored, what documents you should have in place, and how proposed health care reforms might impact you and your family’s health near the end of life.
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 12/24/2007
Heritage Woods of Sterling 2010 Holiday Commercial
- House Calls Radio Show Episode - 11/13/2007
Harvest View of Hersher Spring 2011 Radio Commercial
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