Better Health While Aging

138 – How to Promote Brain Health & Memory in Aging

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="25nWZnSmEL"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/how-to-promote-brain-health-in-aging/">138 – How to Promote Brain Health &#038; Memory in Aging</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/how-to-promote-brain-health-in-aging/embed/#?secret=25nWZnSmEL" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;138 – How to Promote Brain Health &#038; Memory in Aging&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="25nWZnSmEL" 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:

Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains the best ways to boost brain health in aging, to help memory and thinking, as well as to prevent cognitive decline. Learn which approaches geriatricians find most effective, plus which vitamins and supplements are likely to help. Dr. K also covers emotional well-being in aging, and how this affects cognitive health.

Topics discussed:

• Helping older adults maintain brain health and memory
• Why promote your brain health
• The difference between normal and abnormal brain changes with aging
• FAQ: How to know what’s happening in your brain
• Why emotional well-being matters
• 3 key ways to boost brain health
• How to be positive about your aging
• What’s good for brain health
• What’s bad for brain health
• If you’re worried about someone else’s brain

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Better Health While Aging

137 - Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are & How They Help

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="e5r3hfSiaZ"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/what-are-geriatric-care-managers-aging-life-care-explained/">137 &#8211; Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are &#038; How They Help</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/what-are-geriatric-care-managers-aging-life-care-explained/embed/#?secret=e5r3hfSiaZ" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;137 &#8211; Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are &#038; How They Help&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="e5r3hfSiaZ" 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:

Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, teams up with her trusted geriatric care manager colleague Michelle Allen, LCSW, to explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) can help older adults and their families. They cover:

• Why geriatricians love geriatric care managers
• Aging Life Care Professionals vs Geriatric Care Managers
• What is an Aging Life Care Professional & how do they help
• How to find an Aging Life Care Professional
• What is a certified or professional geriatric care manager?
• Other types of eldercare experts
• How to hire an Aging Life Care Professional

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Better Health While Aging

136 - 8 Things Doctors Should Check After a Fall

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="bLhtMMCpLU"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/8-things-doctors-should-check-after-a-fall/">136 &#8211; 8 Things Doctors Should Check After a Fall</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/8-things-doctors-should-check-after-a-fall/embed/#?secret=bLhtMMCpLU" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;136 &#8211; 8 Things Doctors Should Check After a Fall&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="bLhtMMCpLU" 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>

• Why it’s vital to be proactive after a fall
• Why you should learn the 8 things Dr. K checks after a fall
• Why checking BP sitting and standing is so important
• The most useful blood tests to consider
• Medications that can worsen falls
• How to check gait and balance
• Additional referrals to consider

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In This Episode:

Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains 8 things health providers should check after an older person falls, to prevent future dangerous falls in aging. In this episode:

• Why it’s vital to be proactive after a fall
• Why you should learn the 8 things Dr. K checks after a fall
• Why checking BP sitting and standing is so important
• The most useful blood tests to consider
• Medications that can worsen falls
• How to check gait and balance
• Additional referrals to consider

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Better Health While Aging

135 – How to Pay for Elder Care

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In This Episode:

Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, teams up with experienced geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, to discuss a common FAQ: how to pay for elder care. They cover

• What types of help do elders usually need
• What are the options for eldercare?
• How much does eldercare cost?
• How to pay for eldercare?
• What to know about long-term care insurance
• How Medicaid pays for eldercare

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Better Health While Aging

134 – COVID & Aging August 2023 Update: Staying Safe, Boosters & More

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="8BNuV3yfLH"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/covid-news-update-august-2023-aging/">134 – COVID &#038; Aging August 2023 Update: Staying Safe, Boosters &#038; More</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/covid-news-update-august-2023-aging/embed/#?secret=8BNuV3yfLH" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;134 – COVID &#038; Aging August 2023 Update: Staying Safe, Boosters &#038; More&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="8BNuV3yfLH" 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>

Dr. K discusses the latest COVID news for August 2023, including the recent rise in COVID cases, whether to get boosted again now or later, what we know about the upcoming fall COVID vaccine, and more. 

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Better Health While Aging

133 – COVID Summer 2023 News Update for Aging Adults

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Dr. K discusses the latest COVID news for Summer 2023, including the current COVID situation in the US, how to get COVID data now that the public health emergency has ended, updates on COVID boosters, how to know if you still should take precautions, and more.

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Better Health While Aging

132 – COVID 2023 News Update for Aging Adults (2.23.23 Edition)

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Dr. K discusses the latest COVID news for 2023, including what’s most important for aging adults and their families to know for the spring. She also covers the problem of doctors inappropriately not prescribing Paxlovid (the best treatment if an older adult does catch COVID), and how to advocate to get it successfully.

In this episode: