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Better Health While Aging

101 – Interview: Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="WVEM0oQcSn"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/better-holidays-with-aging-parents-linda-fodrini-johnson/">101 – Interview: Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/better-holidays-with-aging-parents-linda-fodrini-johnson/embed/#?secret=WVEM0oQcSn" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;101 – Interview: Avoiding Holiday Pitfalls with Aging Parents&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="WVEM0oQcSn" 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 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA MFT CMC, a past president of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers (now the Aging Life Care Association) and a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents Membership Program.

To help families have the best holidays possible, they discuss practical approaches to help families avoid common conflicts that come up during the holidays. They also discuss adapting the holidays for aging parents with dementia. Their talk includes:

• What are geriatric care managers (also now known as aging life care professionals)
• Why adult children should avoid telling their aging parents what they “should” do, and what to do instead
• How to handle common causes of sibling conflict related to aging parents
• How to learn more about what aging parents want for their future
• What you can do if YOU are the older parent and your adult children are concerned
• How to adapt the holidays so they work better for aging parents with dementia
• What to do if an aging parent is showing signs of memory problems but hasn’t been diagnosed

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100 – Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing & Changing Aging in 2019

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="8VMOsIbnma"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/bill-thomas-ageism-housing-changing-aging-in-2019/">100 – Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing &#038; Changing Aging in 2019</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/bill-thomas-ageism-housing-changing-aging-in-2019/embed/#?secret=8VMOsIbnma" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;100 – Interview: Bill Thomas on Ageism, Housing &#038; Changing Aging in 2019&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="8VMOsIbnma" 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 geriatrician Bill Thomas, MD,  founder of ChangingAging.org. They discuss what he’s worked on during the past year, including his work fostering better aging through Minka houses, MAGIC (Multi-Ability, Multi-Generational Inclusive) Communities, and much more. They cover:

• Why ageism is so important
• Why it’s better to avoid age (and ability) segregation, when it comes to housing and community services
• The mismatch between the housing we have and the housing we need
• The problem of older adults loving houses that don’t love them back
• His own experience this year of turning 60 and of moving to a smaller house
• How cars affect aging and communities, and whether self-driving cars will change things
• Why the Village of Hope community is designed to cultivate social capital
• His recent work in value-based home health care
• Whether aging issues will become part of the election conversation
• Why it’s vital to confront our internal ageist narratives and appreciate our aging faces

Better Health While Aging

099 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2019 Update)

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Oni0xJzhdZ"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/flu-shots-in-aging-2019-update/">099 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2019 Update)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/flu-shots-in-aging-2019-update/embed/#?secret=Oni0xJzhdZ" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;099 – Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know (2019 Update)&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="Oni0xJzhdZ" 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 what all older adults and family caregivers should know about annual vaccination against influenza. She also reports on the statistics from last year’s flu season. This episode covers:

• What is influenza, and how many people are affected every year
• Why older adults are at higher risk of harm from the flu
• How the vaccine works
• The two key ways you can protect yourself from the flu
• How pneumococcal vaccination helps protect against flu complications
• What to know about flu shots designed for older adults
• Which influenza vaccine she thinks is best for most older adults
• What to do if your older relative is unable or unwilling to get vaccinated

Better Health While Aging

098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="mSFMn4WRGq"><a href="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/medicare-open-enrollment-michelle-allen/">098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know &#038; When to Switch</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/podcast/medicare-open-enrollment-michelle-allen/embed/#?secret=mSFMn4WRGq" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know &#038; When to Switch&#8221; &#8212; Better Health While Aging" data-secret="mSFMn4WRGq" 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 Michelle Allen, LCSW, about what all older adults and families should know about Medicare Open Enrollment and understanding your Medicare coverage. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta, and is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents Membership. They discuss:

• The surprisingly common misunderstandings that people often have about their Medicare coverage
• The difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan
• What is Medigap, what is secondary insurance, and what is supplemental insurance
• How to find out just what type of Medicare coverage you or your older relative has
• How to know whether it’s worth considering a plan switch during Medicare Open Enrollment
• Why it’s a good idea to request a medication review before reviewing your Part D prescription coverage
• What to consider if you frequently spend time traveling or living in other states 
• How to get free help understanding your Medicare coverage options

Better Health While Aging

097 – Interview: Common Elder Law Issues When Helping Aging Parents

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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with elder law and estate planning attorney, Mark Gilfix, JD, about common legal issues that come up when helping aging parents. He is a partner at Gilfix & La Poll Associates, a Bay Area law firm that helped pioneer elder law. They discuss:

• What is elder law and how it differs from estate planning and trust law
• Why a durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a vital elder law planning tool
• How DPOAs come into play if there are memory issues or other capacity concerns
• The role of attorneys in checking capacity when their clients complete legal documents
• What happens if you contact an older parent’s attorney with concerns about memory or capacity
• The risks of undue influence, financial exploitation, and family members having an agenda
• What people can do if they are concerned about the validity of an older person’s legal transaction
• Options when a potentially impaired older parent refuses to release DPOA documents to family
• Why it’s best for families to communicate early and often
• How elder law attorneys can help with long-term care planning
• Tips on starting planning conversations with your family

Better Health While Aging

096 – Interview: Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates

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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute and an expert on how policy and tax issues affect older adults and their long-term care. He is also the author of Caring for Our Parents: Inspiring Stories of Families Seeking New Solutions to America’s Most Urgent Health Crisis. They discuss:

• What is “long-term care” and who usually ends up paying for it
• Why so many older adults end up needing some form of long-term care
• That it’s Medicaid, not Medicare, that sometimes covers long-term care needs for older adults
• What “triggers” need to occur for long- term care insurance policies to kick-in
• Currently available options to pay for long-term care and “ongoing living assistance”
• Why insurers have had difficulty offering affordable long-term care insurance
• What happened to the federal long-term care program the CLASS act
• How Washington State’s new public long-term care insurance plan is set up, and why it won’t help today’s older adults
• The new Medicare rules that might enable Medicare Advantage plans to offer the “non-medical” services that can help older adults age in place
• What are the benefits of Medicare Advantage care plans
• What politicians are saying about this, and why we don’t hear more about long-term care issues

Better Health While Aging

095 – Interview: Hearing Aids & Other Hearing Loss Treatment Options

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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks about hearing aids and other ways to address hearing loss with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, Professor of Gerontological Nursing at UCSF’s School of Nursing. She is a nationally recognized expert on hearing loss and has been on the board of the Hearing Loss Association of America since 2010. This episode is Part 2 of a two-part series on hearing loss. They discuss:

• Why people may be entitled to workplace accommodations to address hearing loss
• What should take place during an initial audiology evaluation
• How audiologists adjust and fit hearing aids, and what to expect from a good audiology provider
• What to expect from using hearing aids
• Common hearing aid options to consider, & how to choose a hearing aid
• Why it’s good to get a hearing aid with a telecoil
• Why the brain needs time to adjust to hearing aids & why it’s essential to use them regularly
• Who shouldn’t get hearing aids
• Why a “Pocket Talker” can be a good option for people with dementia
• Other alternatives to hearing aids, such as special phones
• Why it’s important to address hearing loss sooner rather than later
• Other simple ways to improve communication with older adults with hearing loss
• Recent developments in over-the-counter hearing aids and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs)

Better Health While Aging

094 – Interview: Hearing Loss in Aging: Why It Matters & Getting Evaluated

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Dr. K talks about how we can help older adults address hearing loss with Meg Wallhagen, PhD, Professor of Gerontological Nursing at UCSF’s School of Nursing. She is a nationally recognized expert on hearing loss and has been on the board of the Hearing Loss Association of America since 2010. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series on hearing loss. They discuss:

• Why hearing loss in aging usually causes distortion of sounds, and how that affects understanding speech (and grandchildren)
• Why it usually doesn’t help to speak more loudly to someone with hearing loss
• How hearing loss affects the health, wellbeing, and social relationships of older adults
• Why older people often don’t want to address hearing loss
• The problem of healthcare professionals overlooking hearing loss
• How hearing loss affects brain function
• Why it can become harder to successfully address hearing loss once it’s severe
• How hearing loss should be evaluated and what happens during a hearing test
• Why poor Medicare coverage of hearing loss often creates barriers to care
• How Professor Wallhagen’s brochure can help older adults agree to address hearing loss

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093 – Interview: Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know

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Dr. K talks with Michelle Allen, LCSW, about what families should know, when they want to obtain or hire in-home care to help an older person with aging in place. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta, and is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents Membership Community. They discuss:

• How geriatric social workers (and geriatric care managers) help older adults and families address aging issues
• Why families and older adults usually seek out privately paid in-home care
• Why most of the home care services older adults need to age in place are not covered by Medicare
• What is “home health care,” and how to get Medicare to pay for certain medically skilled home services
• What to know about hiring paid in-home caregivers
• The pros and cons of hiring through an agency versus hiring an individual caregiver
• Why families have to pay taxes, if they hire someone without going through an agency
• Common mistakes that families make, when hiring in-home help to assist an older person
• Why aging in place may not work out, and how to plan for other options
• The benefits of working with “life care planning” elder law firms, which provide geriatric care coordinators such as Michelle

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092- Interview: Addressing Nighttime Urination & Insomnia in Aging

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Dr. K talks with geriatrician Shachi Tyagi, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburg. Her research focuses on two common issues in older adults, insomnia and having to urinate at night (nocturia). They discuss:

• Why nocturia becomes common as we age
• Common health problems that may be related to nocturia
• The relationship between nocturia and sleep problems
• How nocturia should be assessed and how it can be managed
• “Brief behavioral treatment” and other recommended insomnia treatments that can also improve nocturia
• Why sleep medications should be avoided in aging
• How to reduce the risk of nighttime falls related to nocturia
• Options for addressing nocturia and sleep issues in dementia
• Tips on tracking bladder and sleep symptoms, and how to get help from your health providers