Dr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler about Care to Plan, a new online tool designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care to Plan uses an easy online questionnaire to help direct families to the caregiving resources most likely to help. They also discuss other ways for dementia caregivers to find education and support. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast

Dr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler about Care to Plan, a new online tool designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care to Plan uses an easy online questionnaire to help direct families to the caregiving resources most likely to help. They also discuss other ways for dementia caregivers to find education and support. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast

Dr. K explains why she always recommends that older adults and families keep their own copies of key health information, in a personal health record (PHR). Learn five common healthcare pitfalls you can avoid by having a PHR, the most useful health information to keep copies of, tips on getting medical information more easily, and more. Show notes and useful links at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast

Dr. K talks with e-Patient Dave deBronkart about surviving cancer and the patient empowerment movement. They discuss how becoming "equipped, enabled, and engaged" leads to better healthcare, how to find good information online and from other patients, why some doctors are uncomfortable with proactive patients, and much more. Helpful resources and show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net.

Dr. K talks with e-Patient Dave deBronkart about surviving cancer and the patient empowerment movement. They discuss how becoming "equipped, enabled, and engaged" leads to better healthcare, how to find good information online and from other patients, why some doctors are uncomfortable with proactive patients, and much more. Helpful resources and show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net.

Dr. K interviews Tiffany Shubert, PhD MPT, a practicing physical therapist and a leading expert on exercise programs for fall prevention. They discuss what types of exercises work best for fall prevention, simple strength and balance tests you can do at home, and how to find a good program. Dr. Shubert also explains the Otago Exercise Program, a newer physical therapy program proven to reduce falls in seniors. For show notes & links, including links to videos demonstrating useful exercises, visit BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast.

Learn to better understand why older people fall, so you can personalize your fall prevention plan for yourself or for an older relative. Dr. K explains the 3-step process she uses to prevent falls in her own patients. She also reviews which medications geriatricians often reduce or stop, and why blood pressure medications may need to be re-evaluated. Show notes here

Dr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, an experienced family therapist and geriatric care manager. They discuss how families can better approach aging parents when it comes to memory concerns and financial concerns. Linda also explains what is a geriatric care manager, and how to find one. Helpful links and show notes: http://goo.gl/t0cVD8

Dr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, an experienced family therapist and geriatric care manager. They discuss how families can better approach aging parents when it comes to memory concerns and financial concerns. Linda also explains what is a geriatric care manager, and how to find one. Helpful links & show notes: http://goo.gl/t0cVD8

Dr. K explains what to do if you're worried about an aging parent's memory. She covers common treatable problems that affect thinking, what to tell the doctor, and what an initial evaluation by a PCP should include. Helpful resources and show notes at BetterHealthWhileAging.net