Better Health While Aging

148 – How to Plan for Successful Aging

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="U7Ciw7vdSd"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/how-to-plan-for-successful-aging/">148 – How to Plan for Successful Aging</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/how-to-plan-for-successful-aging/embed/#?secret=U7Ciw7vdSd" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;148 – How to Plan for Successful Aging&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="U7Ciw7vdSd" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script>

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how to plan for aging and 3 key things to do, to avoid common aging problems she routinely sees families struggling with. Learn how to prevent and delay common problems, and how to plan for your own more successful aging. She also discusses the most common pathways at the end of life, and how to retain quality of life despite challenges.

She covers:

• Defining successful aging
• Key steps to prepare for successful aging
• The importance of your attitude towards aging
• How to optimize health & prevent problems
• How to plan for interdependence
• What tends to happen in aging
• Common causes of death
• How to plan for interdependence
• If you have aging parents

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Better Health While Aging

147 – Essential Parts of Medicare & Open Enrollment

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="UlKzwD0DaU"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/checking-parts-of-medicare-and-open-enrollment/">147 – Essential Parts of Medicare &#038; Open Enrollment</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/checking-parts-of-medicare-and-open-enrollment/embed/#?secret=UlKzwD0DaU" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;147 – Essential Parts of Medicare &#038; Open Enrollment&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="UlKzwD0DaU" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script>

In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with social worker Michelle Allen, LCSW, about the different parts of Medicare, what is Medicare Advantage, and how to check your coverage. They also explain Medicare Open Enrollment and what to do during this time, to keep out-of-pocket costs lower for the coming year. In this episode they cover:

• Why check your Medicare coverage
• The basics of Medicare
• Medicare Part A: Inpatient Services Explained
• Medicare Part B: Outpatient Services Overview
• Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage Plans
• Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
• How to initially enroll in Medicare
• Medigap, Medicaid, and other options
• Why does Medicare Open Enrollment matter?
• Medicare Updates for 2025
• Steps to Take During Open Enrollment
• Resources for Medicare Assistance

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Better Health While Aging

143 – Unsafe Driving in Aging: What to Know & Do

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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what to know and what to do if you’re concerned about unsafe driving in an older adult, including when driving should stop and what to know if you’re dealing with Alzheimer’s or a related type of dementia. She covers:

• How aging impacts driving abilities
• Common causes of unsafe driving in older adults
• How to make driving safer in aging
• Driving warning signs to look out for
• How Alzheimer’s/dementia affects driving
• When it’s time to stop driving
• What to do if someone won’t stop driving
• How to get help if you’re concerned
• Her approach to driving in aging and in dementia

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Better Health While Aging

142 – Vitamin D: Why Less is More in Aging

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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains why the best dose of vitamin D for older adults is lower than you might think. She explains why vitamin D is important and how the latest research suggests that high doses of vitamin D might actually be risky for older adults. This episode covers:

• What is vitamin D
• What is an optimal level of vitamin D
• When to test vitamin D levels
• What is vitamin D deficiency
• Official vitamin D intake recommendations
• Key vitamin D research findings
• Vitamin D and fall prevention
• The vitamin D dose she recommends for older adults

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Better Health While Aging

141 – 4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging

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In This Episode:

Dr. K goes beyond Alzheimer’s and explains what older adults and families should know about the most common types of dementia in older adults. She covers:

• The 4 most common types of dementia in older adults
• How doctors diagnose the specific type of dementia
• Mixed dementia and less common causes of dementia
• The most common early symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia
• Which types of dementia might be treatable
• Newer types of dementia pathology, such as LATE, hippocampal sclerosis, and cerebral amyloid angiopathy
• Dr. K’s approach to dementia type

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Better Health While Aging

140 – How to Exercise to Age Well

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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how exercise helps older adults maintain strength and independence, and covers the four types of exercise all older adults should be doing regularly. She also discusses why walking isn’t enough, how to avoid injuries and special situations in geriatrics, such as exercising when an older person is frail or has Alzheimer’s. This episode covers:

• The benefits of exercise in aging
• Is walking good exercise?
• Strength training in aging
• Aerobic exercise in aging
• Balance exercises for seniors
• Flexibility exercises in aging
• Best exercises for fall prevention
• How to start and maintain an exercise routine
• Managing risks of exercise and avoiding injuries
• Exercise to counter frailty and sarcopenia
• Exercise when there’s Alzheimer’s or dementia
• Getting someone else to exercise
• The role of protein and strength training

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Better Health While Aging

139 – How to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment

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In This Episode:

Dr. Kernisan explains what all older adults and families should know about the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common memory condition that affects 20-25% of older adults. She  discusses scientifically tested approaches to treating and managing MCI and improving brain health, including the role of medications, supplements, treating hearing loss, exercise and more. In this episode, she covers:

• What is MCI 
• How MCI is related to Alzheimer’s and dementia
• What to do if you suspect MCI
• Scientifically proven approaches to treating and managing MCI 
• What to know about the “Bredesen protocol” for MCI
• What to know about Leqembi and anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s
• How Dr. K treats MCI
• Common MCI pitfalls to avoid

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