117 – Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & Do

February 25, 2021
117 – Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & Do
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117 – Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & Do

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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, and the founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle.

She discusses:

 

Related episodes:

092- Interview: Addressing Nighttime Urination & Insomnia in Aging

040 – Dehydration in Older Adults: How to Prevent It, Detect It, & Treat It

113 – Interview: Urinary Incontinence in Aging

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