Dr. Kenneth Covinsky explains that there can be too many tests and treatments, especially for seniors. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30671]

Ai-Jen Poo discusses caregiving opportunities to alleviate social isolation, increase community support, and improve health services toward a truly Age-Friendly San Diego. Ai-jen Poo is Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Co-Director of the Caring Across Generations campaign, and author of The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in America. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30414]

There is substantial evidence suggesting physical activity and maintaining involvement in cognitively stimulating activities buttress cognition as we age. However, the mechanism by which engaged lifestyles exert their positive influence on cognitive aging is not clear. Clinical neuropsychologist Amy Jak explores the relationship between activity levels, cognition and brain changes over time and how participation in physical activity may contribute to positive cognitive functioning in older adults. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30401]

Kimberley Bell addressees the the issue of falls in the aging population and evidence-based strategies to reduce fall risk. Bell, a licensed physical therapist, has devoted her career to teaching best practices to physical therapists for assessment and treatment of patients with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and older adults with repeated unexplained falls. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30400]

With our aging population the incidence of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease are predicted to reach epidemic proportions. Look at AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30142]

Do we really need to sleep? Dr. Thomas Neylan looks at intrinsic sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia and what to do if they affect you. Dr. Elissaios Karageorgio looks at how aging affects sleep and Dr. Rochelle Zak looks at the neurophysiology of sleep.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30139]

Decline in cognition with age is not inevitable; there is considerable variability in how much and how fast. UCSF doctors explore age-related declines, their causes and how to tell if cognitive changes are because of aging or something else. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30138]

As we and our loved ones age, the likelihood of taking medicines increases. How to manage your medications? How to reduce the chance of harmful drug interactions? How to find help in making prescription drug choices? Join Joe Ma, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, as he makes sense of it all. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29307]