Dr. K discusses age-friendly health systems with Amy Berman of the John A Hartford Foundation. They cover what is an age-friendly health system, how it benefits older adults and families, how JAHF plans to pilot and expand these systems, and much more.

Worried about an older person's decisions? Dr. K addresses FAQs about decision-making abilities and concerns about "incompetence." She also provides practical advice on what you can do if you're concerned that an older person is making "bad" decisions.

Dr. K talks with elder law attorney Harry Margolis. They discuss the durable general power of attorney as a tool to help a declining older parent, including how to minimize related family conflicts.

Dr. K talks with Janet Benvenuti, family caregiving expert and author of "Don't Give Up on Me: Supporting Aging Parents Successfully." They discuss Janet's experiences negotiating caregiving with her parents and siblings, how boomers can better prepare for their own aging, and much more.

Dr. K talks with Stephen Golant, PhD, author of the book Aging in the Right Place. They discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, how seniors can figure out where is the right place to age, what is successful aging, and much more.

Dr. K reviews the ten types of medications that may be associated with falls in aging adults, and explains what the CDC is telling doctors and patients to do about these drugs.

Dr. K explains how to safely and effectively treat insomnia in older adults, and why most seniors should avoid sleeping pills, which are bad for brain health. She also covers approaches to treating sleep problems in Alzheimer's.

Dr. K explains the most common causes of insomnia and other sleep problems in older adults, and offers advice on how to get them correctly diagnosed. She also explains how sleep changes with aging.

Dr. K explains which over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers are usually safest for seniors, and which are much riskier than people realize. She covers common side-effects and risks to be aware of, and provides tips on helping an older person get the right care for frequent pains.

Dr. K explains what families should know about the five types of medications used to treat difficult behaviors in people with Alzheimer's and other dementias, including how they work and common side-effects. She also explains how geriatricians usually approach difficult behaviors in dementia, and provides practical tips for families struggling to manage this challenge.