What is geriatrics? At what age should geriatrics care start? How to know if your parent needs a geriatrician? Find out why everyone aged 60s and older can benefit from geriatrics, which is the art and science of adapting healthcare so that it works better for older adults. Show notes & related resources for this episode are at http://goo.gl/LN8QDB.
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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.


Related Resources:

What is Geriatrics & Why It’s Not Just for the “Old-Old”

The 2015 American Geriatrics Society Updated Beers Criteria: Medications that Older Adults Should Avoid or Use with Caution

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