The Better Health While Aging Podcast

Get practical health tips from a geriatrician and other experts! We discuss common health problems that affect people over age 60, the best ways to prevent and manage those problems, and we also often address common concerns and dilemmas that come up with aging parents and other older loved ones.

002 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Someone’s Memory

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 8 Comments

Better Health While Aging

002 – What to Do If You're Worried About Someone's Memory

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In This Episode:

Why it’s important to take action, if you notice memory or thinking problems
Common treatable medical problems that can cause or worsen memory and thinking
What to take note of, and what information to bring to the doctor
How to communicate with the doctor beforehand (which is especially useful if your parent or relative feeling defensive)
What should be covered during a preliminary medical evaluation for memory or thinking concerns

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001 – Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 2 Comments

Better Health While Aging

001 – Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast

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In This Episode:

Dr. Kernisan introduces the Better Health in Aging podcast
We discuss three common questions people often ask Dr. K:
- What IS geriatrics?
- At what age should geriatrics care start?
- Do I need a geriatrician?
Dr. K introduces herself and explains more about why she’s starting this podcast.

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