Practical information for aging health & family caregivers
Dr. K explains what hospital delirium is, why older adults are more vulnerable, and how it can be prevented, recognized, and treated.
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Dr. Kernisan explains the medications that can be used for sundowning and agitation in Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
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Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD, about what families should know when trying to treat hearing loss in an older adult with cognitive impairment. They cover:
Dr. K talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD, about what older adults should know about earwax, hearing loss, and safe earwax removal.
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Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains what caregivers should know about sundowning, including why it happens and how geriatricians recommend responding. She covers:
Dr. K talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson about today’s best and most affordable options for treating age-related hearing loss. They cover:
Dr. K explains what to know about presbycusis, the medical term for age-related hearing loss, and why it’s worth identifying and treating hearing problems sooner rather than later.
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Dr. K explains what older adults should know about osteoporosis medications, including when they are usually recommended, how they work, and what side effects or precautions to discuss with your health provider. She covers:
Dr. K explains how bone density changes with aging and proven ways that older adults can strengthen bones and lower fracture risk. She covers:
Dr. K talks about the most common causes of falling in later life and how geriatricians evaluate falls. She also explains the fall prevention approaches she uses the most.
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