Dr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about common misunderstandings people have about their Medicare coverage and what to know about Open Enrollment. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how your plan affects your access to certain services, how to know whether to consider switching, and much more.

098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch

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Dr. K explains the 4 types of exercise that help older adults maintain independence and mobility, and which ones prevent falls & frailty. She also covers protein intake, how to exercise when there's Alzheimer's, avoiding injuries and more.

140 – How to Exercise to Age Well

Dr. K explains mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and discusses scientifically tested approaches to treating this memory condition, including the role of medications, supplements, hearing support, Leqembi and more.

139 – How to Treat Mild Cognitive Impairment

Dr. Kernisan covers the best ways to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline in aging. Learn which approaches geriatricians find most effective, plus which vitamins and supplements are likely to help. Dr. K also covers emotional well-being in aging, and how this affects cognitive health.

138 – How to Promote Brain Health & Memory in Aging

Dr. Kernisan & Michelle Allen, LCSW, explain how Aging Life Care Professionals (also known as geriatric care managers) help older adults and their families.

137 - Aging Life Care (and Geriatric Care Managers) Explained: Who They Are & How They Help

Dr. K explains 8 things health providers should check after an older person falls, to prevent future dangerous falls in aging.

098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch

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