Better Health While Aging podcast

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Flight of the Monarchs: Jaime Rojo on Beauty and Conservation 31:01

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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155 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment 30:29

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Dr. K explains how older adults can detect, treat, and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, a common problem that can affect nerve function, red blood cells and brain function.

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154 – Protein, Metabolism & Aging: Nutrition Tips for Longevity 45:32

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Dr. K discusses nutrition in aging and breaks down the key components of a diet that supports healthy aging and metabolic health. She also covers protein, vitamins and supplements, malnutrition, and what to do if you're concerned about frailty or sarcopenia (muscle loss).

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153 – Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments 1:09:14

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Dr. K talks with cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, to discuss the key aspects of heart failure, including its types (congestive, systolic, diastolic, HFrEF, and HFpEF), causes, symptoms, and treatment options. They also cover special considerations for frail older adults, heart failure and end of life issues, and much more.…

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152 – Inside Alzheimer’s Research: New Medications and Innovative Care 59:54

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Dr. K speaks with Alzheimer’s expert Jason Karlawish, MD, about the new anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s medications lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla). They discuss how biomarkers have changed diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, how well these new drugs work, and much more.

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151 – How Memory Medications Like Donepezil and Memantine Work 30:54

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Dr. K explains the drugs most often used for Alzheimer's & dementia, including donepezil, memantine, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Aricept, Namenda, Exelon, and Razadyne). She covers how well they work and common side-effects, along with other important ways to treat Alzheimer's.

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150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes 39:56

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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 memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia, and also in nursing homes. Learn why UTIs are especially challenging in these older adults, plus more on prevention, symptoms and treatment.…

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149 – UTIs in Older Adults: Symptoms & Prevention 52:13

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Dr. K talks with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, including symptoms, prevention, and treatment. They also discuss colonized bladders, the relationship between UTIs and confusion, when antibiotics might not be needed, and much more.

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148 – How to Plan for Successful Aging 35:07

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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 how to prevent and delay common problems, and how to plan for your own more successful aging. She also covers the most common pathways at the end of life, and how to retain quality of life despite challenges.…

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147 – Essential Parts of Medicare & Open Enrollment 46:21

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Geriatric social worker Michelle Allen explains how the parts of Medicare (A, B, C, D) work and whether to consider Medicare Advantage. Plus what to do during Medicare Open Enrollment.

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146 – Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: Watchman, Medications & Other Treatment Options 58:25

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Dr. Kernisan talks with Dr. Cara Pellegrini, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, to discuss what older adults should know about atrial fibrillation (afib), including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. They also discuss blood-thinners, the newer Watchman procedure, and special considerations when there is frailty or Alzheimer's.…

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145 – COVID & Fall 2024 Vaccines Update 37:09

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Geriatrician Dr. Kernisan provides an update on COVID & explains the 2024 vaccines for the three respiratory viruses likely to be very active this fall and winter.

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143 – Unsafe Driving in Aging: What to Know & Do 42:23

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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 and what to know if you're dealing with Alzheimer's or a related type of dementia. Plus how to make driving safer for all older adults.

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142 – Vitamin D: Why Less is More in Aging 32:19

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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 adults. She also covers the latest research suggesting high doses of vitamin D can be risky in aging, and what health benefits to expect from vitamin D.

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141 – 4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging 54:53

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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.

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140 – How to Exercise to Age Well 57:23

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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.

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