029 – The Healthy Aging Checklist
Better Health While Aging
English - December 29, 2016 14:00 - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K explains her 6-item Healthy Aging Checklist, which covers the key things all older adults should do, for better health right now and to set a foundation for the best possible health for the future.
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In This Episode:
Dr. K explains the six key things every older person should do, for healthier aging. She covers her recommendations for:
Promoting brain health and emotional well-being
Promoting physical health
Checking for and addressing commonly neglected senior health problems that can sabotage healthy aging
Optimizing the care of chronic medical conditions
Getting recommended preventive health services
Addressing medical, legal, and financial advance planning
Related episodes:
011 – Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs
005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention
Related Resources:
The Healthy Aging Checklist Series (each includes a downloadable PDF cheatsheet):
How to Promote Physical Health While Aging
7 Commonly Neglected Problems to Address for Healthier Aging
How to Age Better by Optimizing Chronic Conditions
26 Recommended Preventive Health Services for Older Adults
Addressing Medical, Legal, & Financial Advance Planning
National Academy of Medicine Report: Cognitive Aging
How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Senior Health
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