In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh, Dr. Cannon, and Dr. Wang address some common geriatric myths. (Episode art by Zoey Davidson, age 7)

Dr. Sharafsaleh talks with Dr. Hannah Stewart a Geriatric fellow at Vanderbilt University about depression and aging, including, signs of depression, causes, and treatments. 

Occupational Therapist, certified driving rehabilitation specialist Jan Stephanides talks about when an older adult should consider giving up driving, changes that occur with aging that can impact safe driving, and warning signs. 

Dr. Sharafsaleh and Laura Roach a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Chaplain discuss the challenges of dealing with the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Did you know that untreated Osteoporosis can lead to premature death? In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh speaks with Dr. Wang and Dr. Rice about Osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. 

In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh talks with general surgeon Dr. Kourtney Kemp about decisions older adults should consider before surgery and preparation for surgery. 

Did you know accidental falls are the number one cause of unintentional death in older adults? In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh, Dr. Cannon, and Dr. Wang speak to Jonathan Williams a physical therapist on falls, risk detection, and prevention. 

In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh and Dr. Cannon talk about the meaning of Frailty, how it can be detected and prevented to maintain independence. Frailty is a lot more common than one might think; it is a decrease in the body's ability to handle stress and is a predictor of poor outcomes. 

Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh and Dr. Mckenzie Cannon discuss the changes that occur with aging.