Better Health While Aging

Better Health While Aging
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Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    151 – Medications for Alzheimer’s: Efficacy, Side Effects & Alternatives

    Dr. K explains the drugs most often used for Alzheimer's & dementia, including donepezil, memantine, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Aricept, Namenda, Exelon, and Razadyne). She covers how well they work and common side-effects, along with other important ways to treat Alzheimer's.

    31 min

  2. DEC 4

    150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes

    Dr. K talks again with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, this time with a focus on UTIs in memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia, and also in nursing homes. Learn why UTIs are especially challenging in these older adults, plus more on prevention, symptoms and treatment.

    40 min

  3. NOV 19

    149 – UTIs in Older Adults: Symptoms & Prevention

    Dr. K talks with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment. They also discuss colonized bladders, the relationship between UTIs and confusion, when antibiotics might not be needed, and much more.

    52 min

  4. NOV 14

    148 – How to Plan for Successful Aging

    Dr. K explains how to plan for aging and what to do today, to avoid common aging problems she routinely sees families struggling with. Learn how to prevent and delay common problems, and how to plan for your own more successful aging. She also covers the most common pathways at the end of life, and how to retain quality of life despite challenges.

    35 min

  5. NOV 7

    147 – Essential Parts of Medicare & Open Enrollment

    Geriatric social worker Michelle Allen explains how the parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D) work and whether to consider Medicare Advantage. Plus what to do during Medicare Open Enrollment.

    46 min

  6. OCT 11

    146 – Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: Watchman, Medications & Other Treatment Options

    Dr. Kernisan talks with Dr. Cara Pellegrini, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, to discuss what older adults should know about atrial fibrillation (afib), including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. They also discuss blood-thinners, the newer Watchman procedure, and special considerations when there is frailty or Alzheimer's.

    58 min

  7. OCT 4

    145 – COVID & Fall 2024 Vaccines Update

    Geriatrician Dr. Kernisan provides an update on COVID & explains the 2024 vaccines for the three respiratory viruses likely to be very active this fall and winter.

    37 min

  8. AUG 23

    143 – Unsafe Driving in Aging: What to Know & Do

    Dr. K explains what to know and what to do if you're concerned about unsafe driving in an older adult, including when driving should stop and what to know if you're dealing with Alzheimer's or a related type of dementia. Plus how to make driving safer for all older adults.

    42 min
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Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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    Better Health While Aging
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
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