Improving flexibility increases your independence while also decreasing the likelihood of a fall. Lowen Cattolico, UCSF Medical Center, discusses how mobility is important for health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32100]

Craig Wingate of the Alzheimer's Association provides clues to differentiate typical aging with Alzhemer's. When we can make that distinction we can focus on being resilient and sustaining a sense of purpose and vitality, even while coping with stressful experiences. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32101]

Rob Knight explores the unseen microbial world that exists literally right under our noses -- and everywhere else on (and in) our bodies. He discusses the important influence the microbiome may have on the aging process and many end-of-life diseases. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Show ID: 31371]

Robotics are increasingly becoming part of our lives, providing diverse benefits. However, that same technology captures information about us. This raises intriguing questions about whether that information should be stored, with whom and when it should be shared, and if it should be shared at all. Albert ("Al") P. Pisano, Professor and Dean, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, explains how engineers are working to not only answers these questions but create solutions that improve our quality of life. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31447]

Baby boomers are entering older adulthood and emerging technologies have the potential to fundamentally change their aging experience. Alongside that potential are uncertainties: How will older adults embrace new technologies meant to help them age in place and stay connected to their communities? How will their voices be involved in the development of these tools to ensure new products give them what they want and need? Join The San Diego Foundation and Aging 2.0 co-founder Katy Fike to learn how businesses are working together with community members to innovate an age-friendly San Diego that isn’t just smarter, but more inclusive and equitable for all San Diegans. Discover how new products are enhancing mobility, transport, home safety, and health services, and how we can uphold unprecedented access to leading innovations for the next generation of inventive older adults. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31036]

It is important that our wishes about medical care, should we become incapable of making our own decisions, be known. Find out what you need to know about life-planning decisions including the living will/advance directive and durable power of attorney for health care. This course was made possible by the Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF which is supported by the UCSF Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Number U1QHP28727. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31557]

Dr. Alex Smith is a clinician-researcher at the University of California San Francisco who is at the forefront of efforts to integrate geriatrics and palliative care. This course was made possible by the Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF which is supported by the UCSF Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Number U1QHP28727. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31556]

There are many normal physiological changes that come with aging. Dr. Anne Fabiny helps distinguish those from the pathological changes of disease or illness. Then, Craig Wingate of the Alzheimer's Association, provides clues to differentiate typical aging with Alzheimer's. When we can make that distinction we can focus on being resilient, sustaining a sense of purpose and vitality, even while coping with stressful experiences. This course was made possible by the Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF which is supported by the UCSF Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Number U1QHP28727. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31555]

Powerful medicines save lives but also carry risks. Find out how to avoid excessive or unnecessary use of medications while achieving the desired benefits. Dr. John Newman and Pharmacist Kirby Lee look at the principles of medication in older adults and caution that too much of anything, including medicine, can cause harm. This course was made possible by the Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF which is supported by the UCSF Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Number U1QHP28727. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31554]

The complexities of aging and health can result in loneliness and social isolation. Dr. Carla Perissinotto, UCSF Division of Geriatrics, looks at the health effects of being lonely, who is at risk and what you can do. Then take a look at programs that provide services older adults and their caregivers. This course was made possible by the Optimizing Aging Collaborative at UCSF which is supported by the UCSF Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Number U1QHP28727.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31553]