Better Health While Aging
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112 – Flu Shots for Older Adults in COVID Times: What to Know (2020 Update)
September 17, 2020 16:00Dr. K explains what to know about the new flu shots available for aging adults in 2020, plus what we know about influenza and COVID-19. She covers the basics of falling ill from influenza, how the vaccines work, which flu shots are specifically designed for older adults, which one she thinks is best for most aging adults, what to do if your older relative is refusing the flu shot, and much more.
112 Flu Shots for Older Adults in COVID Times: What to Know (2020 Update)
September 17, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 43.8 MBDr. K explains what to know about the new flu shots available for aging adults in 2020, plus what we know about influenza and COVID-19. She covers the basics of falling ill from influenza, how the vaccines work, which flu shots are specifically designed for older adults, which one she thinks is best for most aging adults, what to do if your older relative is refusing the flu shot, and much more. The post 112 Flu Shots for Older Adults in COVID Times: What to Know (2020 Update) appeared firs...
111 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (7.16.20 Edition)
July 17, 2020 13:00Dr. K shares her latest update on COVID19, including whether we are better at treatment and recommendations for older adults and families.
111 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions (7.16.20 Edition)
July 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K shares her latest update on COVID19, including whether we are better at treatment and recommendations for older adults and families. The post 111 Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (7.16.20 Edition) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
110 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (6.11.20 Edition)
June 12, 2020 19:00Dr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, plus her recommendations for balancing safety and activity during the upcoming months.
110 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (6.11.20 Edition)
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, plus her recommendations for balancing safety and activity during the upcoming months. The post 110 Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (6.11.20 Edition) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
109 COVID in Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care
June 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBDr. K discusses COVID with Dr. Karl Steinberg, an experienced nursing home medical director and the President-Elect of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. They discuss how COVID has affected nursing homes so far, and how we can move forward to address safety and wellbeing for long-term care residents, during pandemic times. The post 109 Interview: Nursing Homes & Other Long-Term Care During COVID Times appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
109 – Interview: Nursing Homes & Other Long-Term Care During COVID Times
June 04, 2020 19:00Dr. K discusses COVID with Dr. Karl Steinberg, an experienced nursing home medical director and the President-Elect of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. They discuss how COVID has affected nursing homes so far, and how we can move forward to address safety and wellbeing for long-term care residents, during pandemic times.
108 Answers to Aging Health Questions in COVID Times
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K and guest experts Dr. Nicole Didyk and Richard Caro, PhD, answer reader questions about aging health during COVID times, including how to maintain physical and mental wellbeing during isolation and much more. The post 108 Live QA: Aging Health in COVID Times appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
108 – Live QA: Aging Health in COVID Times
April 17, 2020 19:00Dr. K and guest experts Dr. Nicole Didyk and Richard Caro, PhD, answer reader questions about aging health during COVID times, including how to maintain physical and mental wellbeing during isolation and much more.
107 A Guide to Better Medical Care for Families of Aging Adults
April 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBDr. K talks with geriatrician Muriel Gillick MD about her latest book, The Caregiver's Encylopedia: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults. The post 107 Interview: A Guide to Better Medical Care for Families of Aging Adults appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
107 – Interview: A Guide to Better Medical Care for Families of Aging Adults
April 03, 2020 19:00Dr. K talks with geriatrician Muriel Gillick MD about her latest book, The Caregiver's Encylopedia: A Compassionate Guide to Caring for Older Adults.
106 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (3.27.20 Edition)
March 27, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, including what she's learned about the condition, what to know about hospitalization and care options, and more. The post 106 Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (3.27.20 Edition) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
106 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (3.27.20 Edition)
March 27, 2020 23:00Dr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, including what she's learned about the condition, what to know about hospitalization and care options, and more.
105 – Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (3.20.20 Edition)
March 20, 2020 23:00Dr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, implications for older adults and families, plus suggestions on helping aging parents, helpful resources, and more.
105 Coronavirus Updates and Suggestions for Older Adults and Families (3.20.20 Edition)
March 20, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K shares her updates on how the COVID19 situation has evolved, implications for older adults and families, plus suggestions on helping aging parents, helpful resources, and more. The post 105 Coronavirus Updates & Suggestions (3.20.20 Edition) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
104 Coronavirus: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus QA)
March 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDr. K shares the COVID19 information and recommendations she presented this week in the Helping Older Parents Membership, plus answers to member questions about preparing themselves and protecting their aging parents. The post 104 Coronavirus Special: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus Q&A) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
104 – Coronavirus Special: Planning to Help Aging Parents (Plus Q&A)
March 13, 2020 13:00Dr. K shares the COVID19 information and recommendations she presented this week in the Helping Older Parents Membership, plus answers to member questions about preparing themselves and protecting their aging parents.
103 Better Sex in Later Life
February 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBDr. K talks with geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk about what she learned from a geriatric sex therapist, and how sex can be better in later life. They discuss common issues that come up, what can be done, how being a hands-on caregiver can affect sex, sexuality in dementia, and much more. The post 103 Interview: Better Sex in Later Life appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
103 – Interview: Better Sex in Later Life
February 13, 2020 14:00Dr. K talks with geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk about what she learned from a geriatric sex therapist, and how sex can be better in later life. They discuss common issues that come up, what can be done, how being a hands-on caregiver can affect sex, sexuality in dementia, and much more.
102 – Interview: The Importance of Grandparents & Intergenerational Connections
January 09, 2020 14:00Dr. K talks with Kerry Byrne, PhD, a researcher and the creator of TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com. They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections and of grandparents in particular, plus practical tips on staying more connected to grandchildren and people of other generations.
102 The Importance of Grandparents and Intergenerational Connections
January 09, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 38.6 MBDr. K talks with Kerry Byrne, PhD, a researcher and the creator of TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com. They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections and of grandparents in particular, plus practical tips on staying more connected to grandchildren and people of other generations. The post 102 Interview: The Importance of Grandparents & Intergenerational Connections appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
101 – Interview: Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents
December 20, 2019 14:00Dr. K talks with Linda Fodrini-Johnson, a veteran geriatric care manager providing guidance in Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents Membership Program. They discuss practical approaches to help families avoid common conflicts that come up during the holidays. They also discuss adapting the holidays for aging parents with dementia.
101 Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents
December 20, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBDr. K talks with Linda Fodrini-Johnson, a veteran geriatric care manager providing guidance in Dr. K s Helping Older Parents Membership Program. They discuss practical approaches to help families avoid common conflicts that come up during the holidays. They also discuss adapting the holidays for aging parents with dementia. The post 101 Interview: Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
100 Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing and Changing Aging in 2019
December 12, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, founder of Changing Aging. They discuss how his work on ageism, housing and inclusive communities has evolved over the past year. They also discuss his work with home health providers, his own move to a smaller house, and much more. The post 100 Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing & Changing Aging in 2019 appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
100 – Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing & Changing Aging in 2019
December 12, 2019 14:00Dr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, founder of Changing Aging. They discuss how his work on ageism, housing and inclusive communities has evolved over the past year. They also discuss his work with home health providers, his own move to a smaller house, and much more.
099 Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know in 2019
November 14, 2019 20:00 - 40 minutes - 43.8 MBDr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about the annual flu shot, with updates for 2019. She covers the basics of falling ill from influenza, how the vaccines work, which flu shots are specifically designed for older adults, which one she thinks is best for most aging adults, what to do if your older relative is refusing the flu shot, and much more. The post 099 Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2019 Update) appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
099 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2019 Update)
November 14, 2019 20:00Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about the annual flu shot, with updates for 2019. She covers the basics of falling ill from influenza, how the vaccines work, which flu shots are specifically designed for older adults, which one she thinks is best for most aging adults, what to do if your older relative is refusing the flu shot, and much more.
098 Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know and When to Switch
October 10, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBDr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about common misunderstandings people have about their Medicare coverage and what to know about Open Enrollment. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how your plan affects your access to certain services, how to know whether to consider switching, and much more. The post 098 Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch appeared ...
098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch
October 10, 2019 13:00Dr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about common misunderstandings people have about their Medicare coverage and what to know about Open Enrollment. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how your plan affects your access to certain services, how to know whether to consider switching, and much more.
097 Common Elder Law Issues When Helping Aging Parents
September 12, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBDr. K talks with elder law attorney Mark Gilfix, JD, about common legal issues that may come up when trying to help an aging parent, and how to manage them. The post 097 Interview: Common Elder Law Issues When Helping Aging Parents appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
097 – Interview: Common Elder Law Issues When Helping Aging Parents
September 12, 2019 17:00Dr. K talks with elder law attorney Mark Gilfix, JD, about common legal issues that may come up when trying to help an aging parent, and how to manage them.
096 – Interview: Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates
August 08, 2019 15:30Dr. K talks with Howard Gleckman, a family caregiving and long-term care insurance expert. They discuss long-term care insurance, family caregiving, the struggles many older adults and families face in paying for late-life care, and much more. They also discuss Washington State’s new public long-term care plan and other developments that might make services available to more people.
096 Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates
August 08, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDr. K talks with Howard Gleckman, a family caregiving and long-term care insurance expert. They discuss long-term care insurance, family caregiving, the struggles many older adults and families face in paying for late-life care, and much more. They also discuss Washington State s new public long-term care plan and other developments that might make services available to more people. The post 096 Interview: Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates appeared first on Better Health While A...
095 – Interview: Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options
July 11, 2019 17:00Dr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about hearing aids and other ways to help people with hearing loss. They cover the role of audiology, key questions to ask, who shouldn’t get a hearing aid, other treatment options, and much more.
095 Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options
July 11, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.2 MBDr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about hearing aids and other ways to help people with hearing loss. They cover the role of audiology, key questions to ask, who shouldn t get a hearing aid, other treatment options, and much more. The post 095 Interview: Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
094 – Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated
June 27, 2019 17:00Dr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about the importance of addressing hearing loss in aging and how it should be evaluated. They also discuss why it’s often hard to get older adults to address hearing loss, and how Professor Wallhagen’s educational brochure can help.
094 Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated
June 27, 2019 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.2 MBDr. K talks with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, about the importance of addressing hearing loss in aging and how it should be evaluated. They also discuss why it s often hard to get older adults to address hearing loss, and how Professor Wallhagen s educational brochure can help. The post 094 Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
093 Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know
June 13, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 32.1 MBDr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about what families should know when trying to get in-home care to help an older person with aging in place. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how such care is paid for, whether to hire privately or through an agency, and much more. The post 093 Interview: Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know appeared first on Better Health While Ag...
093 – Interview: Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know
June 13, 2019 13:00Dr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about what families should know when trying to get in-home care to help an older person with aging in place. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how such care is paid for, whether to hire privately or through an agency, and much more.
092 Addressing Nighttime Urination and Insomnia in Aging
May 30, 2019 15:30 - 58 minutes - 39.6 MBDr. K talks with Dr. Shachi Tyagi about nighttime urination and sleep issues in older adults. They discuss how these two common conditions are related, better ways to evaluate and treat them, how they relate to falls, and much more. The post 092- Interview: Addressing Nighttime Urination & Insomnia in Aging appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
092- Interview: Addressing Nighttime Urination & Insomnia in Aging
May 30, 2019 15:30Dr. K talks with Dr. Shachi Tyagi about nighttime urination and sleep issues in older adults. They discuss how these two common conditions are related, better ways to evaluate and treat them, how they relate to falls, and much more.
091 – Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse
May 16, 2019 17:00Dr. K talks with David Godfrey, JD, about drafting powers of attorney to deter exploitation or abuse of an older person’s finances. They discuss six steps the American Bar Association recommends older adults take when drafting a POA, how these can reduce family conflict, finding affordable legal assistance, and much more.
091 Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse
May 16, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 38.8 MBDr. K talks with David Godfrey, JD, about drafting powers of attorney to deter exploitation or abuse of an older person s finances. They discuss six steps the American Bar Association recommends older adults take when drafting a POA, how these can reduce family conflict, finding affordable legal assistance, and much more. The post 091 Interview: Reducing the Risk of Power of Attorney Abuse appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
090 – More on Avoiding Risky Medications & on Using the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria
May 02, 2019 18:00Dr. K discusses risky medications and the 2019 Beers Criteria in more details, with a focus on which drugs are most important for older adults to be aware of. She also shares 5 ways you can be proactive, and her favorite resources to help deprescribe risky medications
090 More on Avoiding Risky Medications and the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria
May 02, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 31.6 MBDr. K discusses risky medications and the 2019 Beers Criteria in more details, with a focus on which drugs are most important for older adults to be aware of. She also shares 5 ways you can be proactive, and her favorite resources to help deprescribe risky medications The post 090 More on Avoiding Risky Medications & on Using the 2019 AGS Beers Criteria appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
089 – Giving Yourself (And Your Family) a Gift on National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 18, 2019 13:00Dr. K shares a personal story and explains why it's so important to address advance care planning, which is meant to provide others with guidance, since most of us will at some point be unable to make our own healthcare decisions. She covers key steps to take, two free online tools that make the process much easier, common pitfalls to avoid, and much more.
089 Giving Yourself (And Your Family) a Gift on National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 18, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 42.2 MBDr. K shares a personal story and explains why it's so important to address advance care planning, which is meant to provide others with guidance, since most of us will at some point be unable to make our own healthcare decisions. She covers key steps to take, two free online tools that make the process much easier, common pitfalls to avoid, and much more. The post 089 Giving Yourself (And Your Family) a Gift on National Healthcare Decisions Day appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
088 Avoiding Inappropriate Prescribing in Aging and What to Know About the Beers Criteria
April 04, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBDr. K talks with Dr. Michael Steinman about risky medications in older adults and how to ensure safer prescribing. They also discuss the 2019 update to the Beers Criteria list of potentially inappropriate medications for older adults, which Dr. Steinman helped author. The post 088 Interview: Avoiding Inappropriate Prescribing in Aging & What to Know About the Beers Criteria appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
088 – Interview: Avoiding Inappropriate Prescribing in Aging & What to Know About the Beers Criteria
April 04, 2019 11:00Dr. K talks with Dr. Michael Steinman about risky medications in older adults and how to ensure safer prescribing. They also discuss the 2019 update to the Beers Criteria list of potentially inappropriate medications for older adults, which Dr. Steinman helped author.