056 – Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year

056 – Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year

Better Health While Aging

056 – Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year

Jan 11 2018 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K shares her top ten aging health suggestions, for older adults and family caregivers to consider for the New Year. She covers:

Top suggestions for maintaining mobility
Medications known to dampen brain function
The benefits of reviewing medications for safety and usefulness
The most useful information to include in your personal health record
Addressing advance planning for healthcare and for finances
Why it’s so important for older adults to socialize, contribute, and identify activities they love
Life wishlists

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046 – Interview: Deprescribing & Reducing Risky Medications in Aging
016 – 3 Reasons You Should Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
007 – How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive

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