Latest Episodes
042 Why Healthcare is Flawed and How to Improve It: The Work of Dr. Lawrence Weed
In This Episode: The patient must have a copy of his own record. He must be involved with organizing and recording the variables so...
041 UTIs and Urine Bacteria in Aging: How to get the right diagnosis and avoid unneeded antibiotics
In This Episode: Dr. K explains why having bacteria in one’s urine does NOT mean one has a urinary tract infection (UTI) that requires...
040 Dehydration in Older Adults: How to Prevent It, Detect It, and Treat It
In This Episode: Dr. K explains how to prevent, detect, and treat dehydration in aging adults. She covers: What is dehydration and what causes...
039 Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with Amy Berman, RN, about a major new initiative to create “age-friendly health systems.” Amy is a Senior...
038 FAQs On "Incompetence" and Losing Decision Capacity in Aging
In This Episode: Dr. K addresses frequently asked questions about older adults and decisional capacity. She also provides practical advice on what you can...
037 Using Powers of Attorney to Help Older Adults
In This Episode: Dr. K talks with elder law attorney Harry Margolis, founder of Margolis & Bloom LLP and ElderLawAnswers.com. They discuss common questions...