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

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. JUL 30

    142 – Vitamin D: Why Less is More in Aging

    Dr. K covers why vitamin D is important, what the research shows about optimal blood levels, and what daily dose seems to be best for aging adults. She also covers the latest research suggesting high doses of vitamin D can be risky in aging, and what health benefits to expect from vitamin D.

    32 min

  6. MAY 8

    141 – 4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging

    Dr. K explains the most common types of dementia in older adults, including Alzheimer's, Lewy body, vascular, and mixed. She also covers less common types, when to get more diagnosis, and more.

    55 min

  7. APR 17

    140 – How to Exercise to Age Well

    Dr. K explains the 4 types of exercise that help older adults maintain independence and mobility, and which ones prevent falls & frailty. She also covers protein intake, how to exercise when there's Alzheimer's, avoiding injuries and more.

    57 min

  8. APR 2

    139 – How to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Dr. K explains mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and discusses scientifically tested approaches to treating this memory condition, including the role of medications, supplements, hearing support, Leqembi and more.

    50 min
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Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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  • Creator
    Better Health While Aging
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
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    © 2023 Better Health While Aging
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