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The Helping Older Parents Podcast

Get practical information about how to care for aging parents from a geriatrician and other experts. Whether you're dealing with memory loss or Alzheimer's, or are just concerned about a parent's safety and well-being, learn what really works, when it comes to helping older parents through this stage of life while respecting their dignity and maintaining a better relationship connection.

005 – How ADLs and IADLs Change in Early Alzheimer’s

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH Leave a Comment

In This Episode:

When an aging parent develops memory loss, or other signs that might be early Alzheimer’s disease, how does that affect their ability to manage their self-care tasks, such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? Dr. K explains what types of problems families should anticipate and check for. 

She covers: [Read more…]

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004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH Leave a Comment

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and why they matter when it comes to helping older adults age in place. She also explains why they are part of diagnosing mild cognitive impairment vs dementia, and their role in certain aspects of eldercare.

She covers:

  • 4 ways ADLs and IADLs are used in eldercare
  • Why eldercare professionals often assess ADLs and IADLs
  • Why ADLs and IADLs matter in memory loss
  • What are ADLs
  • What are IADLs
  • The difference between ADLs and IADLs
  • How ADLs and IADLs are assessed
  • Why these are essential to assess if your parent wants to age in place

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003 – Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s, & Dementia: What’s the difference?

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In This Episode:

Dr. K answers a question she is often asked: “What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment (also known as MCI)?” She covers: [Read more…]

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002 – 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging Parents

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH Leave a Comment

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains several different health conditions that can cause memory loss in older adults and in aging parents, and why memory loss doesn’t mean a person is developing Alzheimer’s disease.

She covers: [Read more…]

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001 – Is Memory Loss Normal in Aging?

by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH Leave a Comment

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains why short-term memory loss is not normal in aging, and what to do if your parent has become forgetful. She also explains what types of memory changes ARE normal with aging.

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Past Podcast Episodes

010 – How to Know if Your Aging Parent Should Still be Making Decisions

Duration: 18:37

009 – If Your Aging Parent is Resisting a Memory Loss Evaluation

Duration: 10:29

008 – Is getting a memory loss evaluation really worth the trouble?

Duration: 12:33

007 – How to Talk to Your Parent About Their Memory Loss

Duration: 12:18

006 – 10 Warning Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Duration: 15:12

005 – How ADLs and IADLs Change in Early Alzheimer’s

Duration: 12:13

004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)

Duration: 12:33

003 – Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s, & Dementia: What’s the difference?

Duration: 19:36

002 – 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging Parents

Duration: 8:33

001 – Is Memory Loss Normal in Aging?

Duration: 6:19

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