Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

The Better Health While Aging Podcast

Get practical health tips from a geriatrician and other experts! We discuss common health problems that affect people over age 60, the best ways to prevent and manage those problems, and we also often address common concerns and dilemmas that come up with aging parents and other older loved ones.

003 – Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns

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003 – Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns
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In This Episode:

Dr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA MFT CMC, a past president of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers and the founder of Eldercare Services in the San Francisco Bay Area. They discuss:

  • How adult children can better approach aging parents, when there’s been concern about memory problems or financial transactions
  • What is a geriatric care manager (also known as an aging life care professional), and how they help families address memory concerns
  • How to find a geriatric care manager with the right counseling skills for your needs
  • How to get free help and advice from geriatric care managers and trained aging professionals
  • Why people often tell Linda they wish they’d gotten more help or information sooner
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002 – What to Do If You’re Worried About Someone’s Memory

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002 – What to Do If You're Worried About Someone's Memory
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In This Episode:

  • Why it’s important to take action, if you notice memory or thinking problems
  • Common treatable medical problems that can cause or worsen memory and thinking
  • What to take note of, and what information to bring to the doctor
  • How to communicate with the doctor beforehand (which is especially useful if your parent or relative feeling defensive)
  • What should be covered during a preliminary medical evaluation for memory or thinking concerns
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001 – Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast

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In This Episode:

  • Dr. Kernisan introduces the Better Health in Aging podcast
  • We discuss three common questions people often ask Dr. K:
    • What IS geriatrics?
    • At what age should geriatrics care start?
    • Do I need a geriatrician?
  • Dr. K introduces herself and explains more about why she’s starting this podcast.
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