Latest Episodes
044 – Hospice Medications & What to do if You’re Concerned
In This Episode: Dr. K addresses a reader’s concerns about the morphine and lorazepam (brand name Ativan) that were given to her relatives with...
043 – How Hospice Helps at the End of Life, & Hospice for Alzheimer’s
In This Episode: Dr. K explains the basics of hospice care, with a special focus on hospice for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related...
042 – Why Healthcare is Flawed & How to Improve It:<br> The Work of Dr. Lawrence Weed
In This Episode: The patient must have a copy of his own record. He must be involved with organizing and recording the variables so...
041 – UTIs and Urine Bacteria in Aging:<br> How to get the right diagnosis & avoid unneeded antibiotics
In This Episode: Dr. K explains why having bacteria in one’s urine does NOT mean one has a urinary tract infection (UTI) that requires...
040 – Dehydration in Older Adults:<br> How to Prevent It, Detect It, & Treat It
In This Episode: Dr. K explains how to prevent, detect, and treat dehydration in aging adults. She covers: What is dehydration and what causes...
039 – Interview: Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with Amy Berman, RN, about a major new initiative to create “age-friendly health systems.” Amy is a Senior...