Episode 45: Transforming Senior Well-Being with Body Composition Analysis
In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley and Chelsea Blanding dive into the groundbreaking well-being initiatives at Acts Retirement Life Communities. They explore the integration of body composition analysis, technology, and personalized care to promote health, independence, and quality of life for residents. The conversation highlights the My Acts Life initiative, which takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to senior care, and the cultural shifts required to move beyond traditional health metrics.
Chelsea Blanding is the Well-Being Program Manager at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, where she leads initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents across 28 campuses. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science, certifications in personal training (CPT), and dementia care (CDP), Chelsea specializes in integrating body composition analysis, technology, and holistic wellness strategies into personalized resident care. Her innovative programs foster independence, promote active aging, and empower residents to embrace healthier lifestyles through education and engagement. Passionate about breaking down silos in senior care, Chelsea is dedicated to redefining well-being for aging populations.
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Episode 44: Evolving Bariatric Care: Personalized Support and Body Composition Insights
In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley talks with dietitian Steph Wagner, owner of Bariatric Food Coach, about advancing obesity and bariatric care. They emphasize moving beyond weight-focused metrics like BMI to holistic assessments of body composition, including fat distribution and muscle health.
Steph highlights the value of personalized, long-term support and shares insights into the challenges of home body composition tracking. Together, they stress reducing weight stigma, improving language in healthcare, and empowering patients through education, actionable goals, and thoughtful integration of tools like body composition analysis.
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Episode 43: Retreat from the Norm: Body Comp in Wellbeing Retreats
Join Dr. Nina Crowley as she interviews Danielle Hildreth, RD, from Sensei, a Hawaiian Wellbeing Retreat connected to the Four Seasons Resort, to explore how body composition analysis is transforming wellness and prevention strategies.
Danielle discusses how body composition metrics, such as muscle mass, fat mass, and hydration, are used to tailor personalized wellness programs, helping clients achieve meaningful health outcomes. Danielle shares practical strategies for engaging clients, leveraging body composition data for education and motivation, and implementing effective follow-up to drive lasting behavior change.
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Episode 42: Embracing Midlife Changes: Menopause, Muscle Health and Body Composition
In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley and Dr. Sejal Desai explore the impact of menopause on women’s body composition and chronic disease risk. They discuss how menopause-related changes, such as muscle loss and increased visceral fat, affect health and highlight the benefits of body composition analysis and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in managing these shifts. Dr. Desai also addresses common misconceptions about HRT, offering guidance for women considering it to support long-term health and vitality.
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Episode 40: Breaking Down Body Composition & Building Up Your Knowledge Base
In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Dr. Grant Tinsley, director of the Energy Balance and Body Composition Laboratory at Texas Tech University, to discuss the complexities of body composition assessments.
They cover key terminologies, such as the differences between fat-free mass, lean body mass, and skeletal muscle mass. They also delve into the challenges of identifying "gold standard" measurements and explore how bioimpedance can be used effectively in clinical settings when applied with proper methodology. The conversation focuses on dispelling common myths, explaining the nuances of body composition terminology, and emphasizing the importance of standardization in assessments for accurately tracking changes over time.
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