Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

Latest Episodes

January 10, 2019
082- Interview: Bill Thomas on Housing & Communities as Engines of Independence in Aging

082- Interview: Bill Thomas on Housing & Communities as Engines of Independence in Aging

In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician Bill Thomas, MD,  founder of ChangingAging.org. They discuss his recent efforts to “escape from the gerosphere”...

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December 27, 2018
081 – Interview: How to Plan Ahead for Your Later Years

081 – Interview: How to Plan Ahead for Your Later Years

In This Episode: Dr. K talks with family caregiving expert Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Health Care Project at the United Hospital...

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December 13, 2018
080 – Interview: Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices<br> (What to Know &#038; How to Choose)

080 – Interview: Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices<br> (What to Know & How to Choose)

In This Episode: Dr. K talks with Richard Caro, PhD, a co-founder of Tech-Enhanced Life, who recently spent a few weeks carefully testing and...

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November 29, 2018
079 – QA: Advice for Older Parents Frustrated by Their Family&#8217;s Concerns

079 – QA: Advice for Older Parents Frustrated by Their Family’s Concerns

In This Episode: Dr. K addresses an older parent’s concerns and frustrations regarding her son’s attempts to help her with her health, and their...

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November 15, 2018
078 – Interview: The Biology of Aging &#038; Longevity

078 – Interview: The Biology of Aging & Longevity

In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician and geroscientist John Newman, MD PhD,  about the biology of aging and his research on ketogenic...

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November 01, 2018
077 – Interview: Making Advance Care Planning Easier Through PREPARE

077 – Interview: Making Advance Care Planning Easier Through PREPARE

In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician Rebecca Sudore, MD, an expert in helping older adults address advance directives, end-of-life planning, and other...

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