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A doctor's podcast for older adults and family caregivers, hosted by practicing geriatrics specialist Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH. Learn what really works, when it comes to improving health and...
Dr. K explains what older adults should know about protecting bone strength and reducing fracture risk, plus proven ways to boost bone densi...
Dr. K explains common causes of falls in older adults and the most effective ways to prevent them.
Dr. K explains the Beers Criteria, an evidence-based list of medications older adults should avoid or use with caution, and how to use it to...
Dr. K explains how kidney function changes in later life and what to know about kidney disease, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and o...
Dr. K explains shingles, including why aging increases risk, symptoms and treatment, how it can cause chronic pain, and the many benefits of...
Dr. K explains how bladder and prostate changes affect urination in older men, and what to do if you’re having bothersome urinary symptoms o...
Dr. K explains 5 types of incontinence that affect women and the best ways to treat bladder leaks. Learn when to consider medication, kegels...
Dr. K and geriatric social worker Michelle Allen discuss saving money on Medicare and Michelle’s experience trying out Chapter, a national f...
Dr. K discusses COVID for fall 2025, including the updated vaccine options (including Moderna’s mNexspike), and the latest CDC guidelines. P...
Dr. K talks with geriatric diabetes expert Dr. Sei Lee about the different medications available to treat diabetes, including Ozempic and Ja...
Dr. K explains what every older adult and their family should know about diabetes and prediabetes. Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and about...
Dr. K explains how to prevent and treat constipation in older adults, including what to know about laxatives, prunes, and fiber supplements....
Dr. K explains 4 commonly ordered blood tests. Learn how the CBC, basic metabolic panel & comprehensive metabolic panel help assess blo...
Dr. K talks about dehydration in aging, including signs and symptoms of dehydration, how dehydration is actually diagnosed, and how to preve...
Dr. K explains how the most common causes of chronic pain in later life, and how pain should be evaluated. She also covers the most effectiv...
Dr. K explains what counts as low blood pressure, why it becomes common with aging, when it can be dangerous, and what to do about it. She a...
Dr. K explains the best ways to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension, using both lifestyle changes and medications that are safe and...
Cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, explains the causes and treatment of bradycardia (slow heart rate), including when to consider a pacemaker...
Dr. K explains what blood pressure numbers really mean, what’s normal BP in older adults and what’s considered too high, why managing hypert...
Dr. K explains methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin, when it comes to treating vitamin B12 deficiency. Learn which type of Vitamin B12 suppleme...
Dr. K explains how older adults can detect, treat, and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, a common problem that can affect nerve function, red...
Dr. K discusses nutrition in aging and breaks down the key components of a diet that supports healthy aging and metabolic health. She also c...
Dr. K talks with cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, to discuss the key aspects of heart failure, including its types (congestive, systolic, d...
Dr. K speaks with Alzheimer’s expert Jason Karlawish, MD, about the new anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s medications lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanem...
Dr. K explains the drugs most often used for Alzheimer's & dementia, including donepezil, memantine, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Ari...
Dr. K talks again with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, this time with a focus on UTIs in m...
Dr. K talks with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, including symptoms, prevention, and treat...
Dr. K explains how to plan for aging and what to do today, to avoid common aging problems she routinely sees families struggling with. Learn...
Geriatric social worker Michelle Allen explains how the parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D) work and whether to consider Medicare Advantage. Plus...
Dr. Kernisan talks with Dr. Cara Pellegrini, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, to discuss what older adults should know about atrial f...
Geriatrician Dr. Kernisan provides an update on COVID & explains the 2024 vaccines for the three respiratory viruses likely to be very...
Dr. K explains what to know and what to do if you're concerned about unsafe driving in an older adult, including when driving should stop an...
Dr. K covers why vitamin D is important, what the research shows about optimal blood levels, and what daily dose seems to be best for aging...
Dr. K explains the most common types of dementia in older adults, including Alzheimer's, Lewy body, vascular, and mixed. She also covers les...
Dr. K explains the 4 types of exercise that help older adults maintain independence and mobility, and which ones prevent falls & frailt...
Dr. K explains mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and discusses scientifically tested approaches to treating this memory condition, including t...
Dr. Kernisan covers the best ways to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline in aging. Learn which approaches geriatricians find...
Dr. Kernisan & Michelle Allen, LCSW, explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) help older adult...
Dr. K explains 8 things health providers should check after an older person falls, to prevent future dangerous falls in aging.
Dr. Kernisan & geriatric care manager Michelle explain options for paying for senior care, including for aging in place, residential fa...
Dr. K covers the recent rise in COVID, the new variant, and the upcoming booster. Plus FAQs such as whether to get boosted now or wait.
Dr. K covers the latest on COVID in the US now, how to follow COVID levels, updates on COVID boosters, how to know if you still should take...
Dr. K covers the latest COVID news for 2023, including the newest variant, updates on the bivalent booster, what happens when the public hea...
Dr. K covers what to know about COVID and flu this winter, including what to expect from the new BQ.1 subvariants, and how to stay safer dur...
Dr. K covers what to know about the new Omicron booster for fall, upcoming variants on the horizon, the data on who remains at risk for dyin...
Dr. K covers what to know about Omicron BA.5, the data on 1st and 2nd boosters, what to know about Paxlovid rebound, what precautions she re...
Dr. K explains why the current rise in COVID Omicron BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 warrants taking sensible precautions, how to use masking, ventilatio...
Dr. K's latest COVID update covers the ebbing of the Omicron surge, what to know about the “stealth” Omicron BA.2, what might come next, how...
Dr. K provides an update on the Omicron surge, including whether it's milder in older adults, how to use rapid tests now, what to know about...
Dr. K provides updated information on Omicron and the current COVID surge, how well vaccines are working in different age groups, why she re...