Dr. K explains 10 things health providers should do, during the initial medical evaluation of an older person with memory or thinking problems. She also covers ten common health issues that can affect cognition, what to expect from the evaluation, and more.

Dr. K talks with Richard Caro about the Longevity Explorers meetings, in which older adults discuss technology, common challenges, and their favorite solutions. They discuss what happens when older people meet in such peer groups, the benefits of involving them in codesigning innovations, and much more.

Dr. K talks with Paula Spencer Scott, author of the practical guide "Surviving Alzheimer’s." They discuss how family caregivers can learn to manage difficult dementia behaviors, to maintain their sanity and better care for a loved one while minimizing risky medication use. They also cover a 7-step process that can be used to work through common problem situations.

Dr. K discusses self-neglect in aging with Dr. Aanand Naik, a geriatrician with a special interest in this topic. They discuss how potential self-neglect can be detected, what it means to have the capacity for self-care and self-protection, what to do if you're concerned about a relative or neighbor, the role of Adult Protective Services, and much more.

For Older Americans Month, Dr. K reflects on what it means to successfully age, the role of resilience and adaptation, and how we might help support older adults in this.

Dr. K explains how older adults and families can prevent and manage constipation, including how to safely and effectively use over-the-counter laxatives. She also covers how constipation should be evaluated, medications that make it worse, the benefits of prunes and other lifestyle changes, and much more.

Dr. K shares a personal story and explains why it's so important to address advance care planning, which is meant to provide others with guidance, since most of us will at some point be unable to make our own healthcare decisions. She covers key steps to take, two free online tools that make the process much easier, common pitfalls to avoid, and much more.

Dr. K talks with geriatrician Sharon Inouye, MD MPH, nationally-known expert on delirium, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Aging Brain Center at the Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife. They discuss how to prevent and treat delirium, how it's related to dementia, how to maintain brain health while aging, and much more.

Dr. K talks with Mary Hulme, a geriatric social worker specialized in dementia. They discuss how new technologies can help families address safety issues while encouraging autonomy and otherwise respecting an older person's goals.

Dr. K talks with caregiving expert Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Health Care Project at the United Hospital Fund of New York. They discuss negotiating caregiving expectations with hospital staff and older loved ones, setting limits, getting help, and much more.