Dr Desmond Graham (Dr Des) outlines the concepts of Healthy Ageing and what drove him to pursue a career in aged care.  He discusses the role of geriatricians – Healthy Ageing Specialists, and his passion for educating the community about what he considers to be the five core principles of Healthy Ageing.  These include: Physical, Mental, Social, Nutrition, and Medical.

Dr Des speaks with, ‘Aunty Lee’ to gain some firsthand practical advice about how to remain active and independent as we age.  He also discusses future guests and the outline for the podcast.