A doctor's podcast for older adults and family caregivers, hosted by practicing geriatrics specialist Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH. Learn what really works, when it comes to improving health and wellbeing while aging. Dr. K and her guests discuss common health problems that affect people over age 60, the best ways to prevent and manage those problems, and they also often address common concerns and dilemmas that come up with aging parents. Show notes and related articles are at BetterHealthWhileA ...
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128 COVID Update for Aging Adults (5.5.22 Edition)
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Dr. K discusses the current rise in COVID cases, the related risks for aging adults, what to know about the newest Omicron variants, and the most effective ways to take sensible precautions. She covers: Where we are at with COVID now, and the impact on aging adults About the Omicron variants BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 What s changed (& hasn t) with COVID T…
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127 COVID Update for Aging Adults (2.24.22 Edition)
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In This Episode: Dr. K discusses the ebbing of the Omicron surge, what to know about the stealth Omicron BA.2 (it has taken over in Denmark and is growing here), how to live with COVID safely, and more. She covers: Why current COVID numbers are better but still not low enough What we ve learned about vaccines & boosters during the Omicron surge Wha…
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126 Update: COVID & Omicron in Aging (1.6.22 Edition)
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In This Episode: This episode covers the latest on the ongoing Omicron surge, including whether it’s milder in older adults, what’s we’ve learned about rapid testing for Omicron, what to know about the current hospital situation, how to stay safer during the surge, and more. The episode also addresses these FAQs: But isn t Omicron supposedly milder…
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125 Update: Omicron and COVID Vaccination in Aging (12.16.21 Edition)
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In This Episode: This update covers Omicron, COVID boosters, plus how to search the CDC data to see just how well vaccines have worked, even in older adults. I also show the data demonstrating that vaccinated people age 80+ are still at higher risk of serious COVID than unvaccinated people under age 50; this is why fully vaccinated older adults sho…
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124 Does Your Aging Parent Need Help? What to check and how to talk about it
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In This Episode: Dr. K explains what to do if you’ve become worried about your aging parent, and are trying to figure out if they need help, or are unsure of what to do next. She covers: What mental changes are normal as people get older, and what s not normal The three types of problems you ll want to check for Specific signs to check for, to dete…
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123 Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (10.28.21 Edition)
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In This Episode: This video update covers COVID boosters, recent research on the efficacy of COVID vaccination in older adults over the last six months, why we are seeing breakthrough infections, and more. I also cover my recommendations for how aging adults and their families can be safer during the holidays, and using rapid antigen tests. (View t…
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122 Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (9.9.21 Edition)
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In This Episode: This video update covers my latest thoughts on the Delta surge, what we’ve learned about the efficacy of COVID vaccination in older adults over the last six months, breakthrough COVID cases, and whether “boosters” will be required. (View the show notes page to watch my subtitled talk and my slides.) This episode covers: The current…
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121 Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (7.29.21 Edition)
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In This Episode: This video update includes my thoughts on the Delta variant and the latest CDC announcement regarding guidance for fully vaccinated adults, what to know about “breakthrough” COVID cases in nursing homes and elsewhere, recent studies on the efficacy of vaccines in older adults (and why some touted study results may not apply to olde…
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120 Depression in Aging: Diagnosis and Treatment
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above. (For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.) In This Episode: Guest host Dr. Nicole Didyk discusses the diagnosis and treatment of depression, including why it s often tricky to diagnose in later life, and how it can be treated. (Note: depression in the cont…
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119 Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (5.14.21 Edition)
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118 Update: COVID Vaccination in Aging (3.26.21 Edition)
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117 Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know and What to Do
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above. (For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.) In This Episode: Guest host Dr. Nicole Didyk explains what older adults and families should know about leg edema (swollen legs), a common condition that affects aging adults. Dr. Didyk is a geriatrician in Canada,…
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116 How to Start Helping Aging Parents: My New Book
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above. (For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.) In This Episode: Dr. K talks to fellow geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk about her new book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A geriatrician s guide to memory loss, safety worries, resistance, and more. Dr. Didyk is…
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115 COVID Vaccination in Aging (12.17.20 Edition)
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114 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions (11.18.20 Edition)
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Watch the subtitled video and search the transcript by clicking above. (For a short tutorial on how to search the transcript, see here.) In This Episode: Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents. This episode covers: The coronavirus situation…
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112 Flu Shots for Older Adults in COVID Times: What to Know (2020 Update)
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In This Episode: Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about the new flu shots available for older adults this year and recommendations for influenza vaccination during this first COVID fall. This episode covers: The basics of influenza and why vaccination is important What we know about influenza and COVID-19 Why o…
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111 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions (7.16.20 Edition)
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110 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (6.11.20 Edition)
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109 COVID in Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care
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108 Answers to Aging Health Questions in COVID Times
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In This Episode: Dr. K and her guest experts Dr. Nicole Didyk and Richard Caro, PhD, answer BHWA reader questions about aging health in COVID times. To watch the video version, click here. Questions and issues they addressed during this call included: The trade-off between safety and other benefits that older adults value How to think through makin…
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107 A Guide to Better Medical Care for Families of Aging Adults
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106 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (3.27.20 Edition)
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In This Episode: Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents. To watch the video version, click here. Related episode: 105 Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (3.20.20 Edition) 104 Coronavirus Special: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus Q&A) 089…
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105 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (3.20.20 Edition)
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In This Episode: Dr. K shares an update on the coronavirus (COVID19) situation and more recommendations to help older adults and people concerned about aging parents. To watch the video version, click here. Related episode: 104 Coronavirus Special: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus Q&A) 089 Giving Yourself (And Your Family) a Gift on National He…
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104 Coronavirus: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus QA)
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In This Episode: Dr. K shares the coronavirus (COVID19) information and recommendations she presented on 3/12/20 to members of the Helping Older Parents Membership, plus answers to their questions about preparing themselves and protecting their aging parents. She covers: What’s most important to know about the coronavirus situation right now The cu…
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102 The Importance of Grandparents and Intergenerational Connections
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101 Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents
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100 Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing and Changing Aging in 2019
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099 Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know in 2019
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In This Episode: Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about annual vaccination against influenza. She also reports on the statistics from last year’s flu season. This episode covers: What is influenza, and how many people are affected every year Why older adults are at higher risk of harm from the flu How the vacci…
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098 Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know and When to Switch
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097 Common Elder Law Issues When Helping Aging Parents
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In This Episode: Dr. K talks with elder law and estate planning attorney, Mark Gilfix, JD, about common legal issues that come up when helping aging parents. He is a partner at Gilfix & La Poll Associates, a Bay Area law firm that helped pioneer elder law. They discuss: What is elder law and how it differs from estate planning and trust law Why a d…
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096 Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates
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095 Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options
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094 Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated
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093 Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know
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092 Addressing Nighttime Urination and Insomnia in Aging
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091 Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse
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090 More on Avoiding Risky Medications and the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria
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089 Giving Yourself (And Your Family) a Gift on National Healthcare Decisions Day
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In This Episode: Dr. K shares a personal story and explains why it’s so important to take the time to talk with others and make plans to provide others with guidance, since most of us will at some point be unable to make our own healthcare decisions. She covers: The importance of National Healthcare Decisions Day What “advance care planning” means,…
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088 Avoiding Inappropriate Prescribing in Aging and What to Know About the Beers Criteria
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087 Coping with Difficult Older Parents
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086 Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems at UCSF
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085 4 Blood Tests Often Ordered for Older Adults
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084 Understanding White Matter Changes in Aging Brains
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083 Disrupting Aging and Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities
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In This Episode: Dr. K talks with Kavan Peterson, editor and co-founder (with Dr. Bill Thomas) of ChangingAging.org. He is also the Chief Operation Officer for the Minka House Project. They discuss: How Kavan met Bill Thomas and why they founded ChangingAging.org How approaches to aging have improved over the past decade Why the ChangingAging Tour …
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082 Bill Thomas on Housing and Communities for Better Aging
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In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, MD, founder of ChangingAging.org. They discuss his recent efforts to escape from the gerosphere and focus on aging as late-life development, by changing our stories about aging and fostering better housing and communities. They cover: What are the general misconceptions and assumptions of …
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081 How to Plan Ahead for Your Later Years
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In This Episode: Dr. K talks with family caregiving expert Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Health Care Project at the United Hospital Fund of New York about her new book, Navigating Your Later Years for Dummies. They discuss: How to be proactive about your current and future age-related needs Why it’s vital to start by taking a personal …
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080 Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices
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079 For Aging Parents Upset by Their Child's Concerns
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In This Episode: Dr. K addresses an older parent’s concerns and frustrations regarding her son’s attempts to help her with her health, and their differing views on what she needs. She covers: What to do if you’re an older parent frustrated by your adult child’s concerns for you How to communicate better and help your family understand what matters …