Better Health While Aging
Better Health While Aging
Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH
Practical information for aging health & family caregivers
141 – 4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging
Dr. K explains the most common types of dementia in older adults, including Alzheimer's, Lewy body, vascular, and mixed. She also covers less common types, when to get more diagnosis, and more.
May 8
140 – How to Exercise to Age Well
Dr. K explains the 4 types of exercise that help older adults maintain independence and mobility, and which ones prevent falls & frailty. She also covers protein intake, how to exercise when there's Alzheimer's, avoiding injuries and more.
Apr 17
139 – How to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dr. K explains mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and discusses scientifically tested approaches to treating this memory condition, including the role of medications, supplements, hearing support, Leqembi and more.
Apr 2
138 – How to Promote Brain Health & Memory in Aging
Dr. Kernisan covers the best ways to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline in aging. Learn which approaches geriatricians find most effective, plus which vitamins and supplements are likely to help. Dr. K also covers emotional well-being in aging, and how this affects cognitive health.
Mar 14
137 – Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are & How They Help
Dr. Kernisan & Michelle Allen, LCSW, explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) help older adults and their families.
Jan 12
136 – 8 Things Doctors Should Check After a Fall
Dr. K explains 8 things health providers should check after an older person falls, to prevent future dangerous falls in aging.
Nov 29, 2023
135 – How to Pay for Elder Care
Dr. Kernisan & geriatric care manager Michelle explain options for paying for senior care, including for aging in place, residential facilities, memory care & more.
Oct 31, 2023
134 – COVID & Aging August 2023 Update: Staying Safe, Boosters & More
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.
Aug 15, 2023
133 – COVID Summer 2023 News Update for Aging Adults
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 precautions, tips on staying safe for the summer, and more.
Jun 7, 2023
132 – COVID 2023 News Update for Aging Adults (2.23.23 Edition)
Dr. K covers the latest COVID news for 2023, including the newest variant, updates on the bivalent booster, what happens when the public health emergency ends, & more. She also covers the problem of doctors inappropriately not prescribing Paxlovid (the best treatment if an older adult does catch COVID), and how to advocate to get it successfully.
Feb 24, 2023
43 min
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