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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...
038 – FAQs On “Incompetence” & Losing Decision Capacity
In This Episode: Dr. K addresses frequently asked questions about older adults and decisional capacity. She also provides practical advice on what you can...
037 – Interview: Using Powers of Attorney to Help Older Adults
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with elder law attorney Harry Margolis, founder of Margolis & Bloom LLP and ElderLawAnswers.com. They discuss common questions...