Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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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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October 18, 2018
076 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2018 Update)

076 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2018 Update)

In This Episode: Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about annual vaccination against influenza. She also reports on...

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October 04, 2018
075 – Preventing Falls: 4 Approaches to Ask Your Doctor About

075 – Preventing Falls: 4 Approaches to Ask Your Doctor About

In This Episode: Dr. K reviews her four most used fall prevention approaches, which are routine in geriatrics care but are often overlooked by...

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