Latest Episodes
078 The Biology of Aging and Longevity
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician and geroscientist John Newman, MD PhD, about the biology of aging and his research on ketogenic...
077 Making Advance Care Planning Easier Through PREPARE
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with geriatrician Rebecca Sudore, MD, an expert in helping older adults address advance directives, end-of-life planning, and other...
076 Flu Shots for Older Adults: What to Know in 2018
In This Episode: Dr. K explains what all older adults and family caregivers should know about annual vaccination against influenza. She also reports on...
075 Preventing Falls: 4 Approaches to Ask Your Doctor About
In This Episode: Dr. K reviews her four most used fall prevention approaches, which are routine in geriatrics care but are often overlooked by...
074 How Villages Support Aging in Community and Aging in Place
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with UC Berkeley Professor Andrew Scharlach about his work studying the Village Model and other approaches to supporting...
073 Anticholinergic Medications and Protecting Brain Health
In This Episode: Dr. K explains what older adults and families should know about anticholinergic medications and their negative impact on brain health. Many...