Better Health While Aging
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsPractical information for aging health & family caregivers
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011 – Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs
April 28, 2016 18:45Dr. K explains the "healthy aging" dose of vitamin D that she recommends for most older adults, and reviews research and recommendations on this topic. She also addresses many frequently asked questions about vitamin D, such as what type to take, and whether testing your blood levels might be necessary.
011 Vitamin D: The Healthy Aging Dose & FAQs
April 28, 2016 18:45 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDr. K explains the "healthy aging" dose of vitamin D that she recommends for most older adults, and reviews research and recommendations on this topic. She also addresses many frequently asked questions about vitamin D, such as what type to take, and whether testing your blood levels might be necessary. The post 011 Vitamin D: The “Healthy Aging” Dose & FAQs appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
010 – Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults
April 21, 2016 16:00Dr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, who has tested several wearable medical alert systems and created an online PERS selection tool at Tech-Enhanced Life. They discuss the key features to consider in order to select the right alert system, the pros and cons of automatic fall-detection, and much more. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net.
010 Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults
April 21, 2016 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBDr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, who has tested several wearable medical alert systems and created an online PERS selection tool at Tech-Enhanced Life. They discuss the key features to consider in order to select the right alert system, the pros and cons of automatic fall-detection, and much more. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net. The post 010 Interview: Choosing a Wearable Medical Alert System for Older Adults appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
009 – Q&A: Answers to Your Questions on Helping Older Parents
April 14, 2016 15:00Dr. K answers nine audience questions related to helping aging parents and coping with family caregiving. This episode touches on managing dementia behaviors, finding the right residential facility, helping parents who are refusing recommended advice, helping a mother with bipolar disorder, mild cognitive impairment, bad breath, and coping with caregiver stress. Related links are in the episode's show notes, at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast
009 Answers to Your Questions on Helping Older Parents
April 14, 2016 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. K answers nine audience questions related to helping aging parents and coping with family caregiving. This episode touches on managing dementia behaviors, finding the right residential facility, helping parents who are refusing recommended advice, helping a mother with bipolar disorder, mild cognitive impairment, bad breath, and coping with caregiver stress. Related links are in the episode's show notes, at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast The post 009 Q&A: Answers to Your Questions o...
008 – Interview: Helping Families with Memory Loss: The Care to Plan Online Tool
April 07, 2016 15:00Dr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler about Care to Plan, a new online tool designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care to Plan uses an easy online questionnaire to help direct families to the caregiving resources most likely to help. They also discuss other ways for dementia caregivers to find education and support. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast
008 Helping Families with Memory Loss: The Care to Plan Online Tool
April 07, 2016 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBDr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler about Care to Plan, a new online tool designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care to Plan uses an easy online questionnaire to help direct families to the caregiving resources most likely to help. They also discuss other ways for dementia caregivers to find education and support. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast The post 008 Interview: Helping Families with Memory Loss...
007 – How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive
March 31, 2016 15:15Dr. K explains why she always recommends that older adults and families keep their own copies of key health information, in a personal health record (PHR). Learn five common healthcare pitfalls you can avoid by having a PHR, the most useful health information to keep copies of, tips on getting medical information more easily, and more. Show notes and useful links at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast
007 How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive
March 31, 2016 15:15 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBDr. K explains why she always recommends that older adults and families keep their own copies of key health information, in a personal health record (PHR). Learn five common healthcare pitfalls you can avoid by having a PHR, the most useful health information to keep copies of, tips on getting medical information more easily, and more. Show notes and useful links at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast The post 007 How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive appeared first on Better H...
006 Surviving Cancer & Better Healthcare Through Being an e-Patient
March 24, 2016 15:30 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. K talks with e-Patient Dave deBronkart about surviving cancer and the patient empowerment movement. They discuss how becoming "equipped, enabled, and engaged" leads to better healthcare, how to find good information online and from other patients, why some doctors are uncomfortable with proactive patients, and much more. Helpful resources and show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net. The post 006 Interview: Surviving Cancer & Better Healthcare Through Being an e-Patient appeared first o...
006 – Interview: Surviving Cancer & Better Healthcare Through Being an e-Patient
March 24, 2016 15:30Dr. K talks with e-Patient Dave deBronkart about surviving cancer and the patient empowerment movement. They discuss how becoming "equipped, enabled, and engaged" leads to better healthcare, how to find good information online and from other patients, why some doctors are uncomfortable with proactive patients, and much more. Helpful resources and show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net.
005 Proven Exercise Programs for Fall Prevention
March 17, 2016 15:15 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. K interviews Tiffany Shubert, PhD MPT, a practicing physical therapist and a leading expert on exercise programs for fall prevention. They discuss what types of exercises work best for fall prevention, simple strength and balance tests you can do at home, and how to find a good program. Dr. Shubert also explains the Otago Exercise Program, a newer physical therapy program proven to reduce falls in seniors. For show notes & links, including links to videos demonstrating useful exercises, v...
005 – Interview: Otago & Proven Exercises for Fall Prevention
March 17, 2016 15:15Dr. K interviews Tiffany Shubert, PhD MPT, a practicing physical therapist and a leading expert on exercise programs for fall prevention. They discuss what types of exercises work best for fall prevention, simple strength and balance tests you can do at home, and how to find a good program. Dr. Shubert also explains the Otago Exercise Program, a newer physical therapy program proven to reduce falls in seniors. For show notes & links, including links to videos demonstrating useful exercises, v...
004 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls
March 10, 2016 16:00Learn to better understand why older people fall, so you can personalize your fall prevention plan for yourself or for an older relative. Dr. K explains the 3-step process she uses to prevent falls in her own patients. She also reviews which medications geriatricians often reduce or stop, and why blood pressure medications may need to be re-evaluated. Show notes here
004 What to Do If You're Worried About Falls
March 10, 2016 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLearn to better understand why older people fall, so you can personalize your fall prevention plan for yourself or for an older relative. Dr. K explains the 3-step process she uses to prevent falls in her own patients. She also reviews which medications geriatricians often reduce or stop, and why blood pressure medications may need to be re-evaluated. Show notes here The post 004 What to Do If You’re Worried About Falls appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
003 – Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns
March 03, 2016 16:30Dr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, an experienced family therapist and geriatric care manager. They discuss how families can better approach aging parents when it comes to memory concerns and financial concerns. Linda also explains what is a geriatric care manager, and how to find one. Helpful links & show notes: http://goo.gl/t0cVD8
003 Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns
March 03, 2016 16:30 - 45 minutes - 31 MBDr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, an experienced family therapist and geriatric care manager. They discuss how families can better approach aging parents when it comes to memory concerns and financial concerns. Linda also explains what is a geriatric care manager, and how to find one. Helpful links & show notes: http://goo.gl/t0cVD8 The post 003 Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
002 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Someone’s Memory
February 25, 2016 17:35Dr. K explains what to do if you're worried about an aging parent's memory. She covers common treatable problems that affect thinking, what to tell the doctor, & what an initial evaluation by a PCP should include. Helpful resources & show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net
002 What to Do If You're Worried About Someone's Memory
February 25, 2016 17:35 - 26 minutes - 23 MBDr. K explains what to do if you're worried about an aging parent's memory. She covers common treatable problems that affect thinking, what to tell the doctor, & what an initial evaluation by a PCP should include. Helpful resources & show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net The post 002 What to Do If You’re Worried About Someone’s Memory appeared first on Better Health While Aging.
001 – Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast
February 24, 2016 17:30What 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.
001 Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast
February 24, 2016 17:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat 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. The post 001 Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast appeared first on Better Health While Aging.