056 Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year

January 11, 2018 00:34:32
056 Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year
Better Health While Aging
056 Top 10 Checklist for Better Health This Year

Jan 11 2018 | 00:34:32

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K shares her top ten aging health suggestions, for older adults and family caregivers to consider for the New Year. She covers:

  • Top suggestions for maintaining mobility
  • Medications known to dampen brain function
  • The benefits of reviewing medications for safety and usefulness
  • The most useful information to include in your personal health record
  • Addressing advance planning for healthcare and for finances
  • Why it’s so important for older adults to socialize, contribute, and identify activities they love
  • Life wishlists

Related episodes:

052 Maintaining Mobility & Preventing Falls in Aging: Myths & Truths
046 Interview: Deprescribing & Reducing Risky Medications in Aging
016 3 Reasons You Should Have a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
007 How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive

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