Episodios

  • 174 – "Beers Criteria” Explained: Medications Older Adults Should Avoid

    174 – "Beers Criteria” Explained: Medications Older Adults Should Avoid
    Mar 24 2026
    Dr. K explains the Beers Criteria, an evidence-based list of medications older adults should avoid or use with caution, and how to use it to avoid harm from medications.
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    32 m
  • 173 - Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

    173 - Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
    Feb 4 2026
    Dr. K explains how kidney function changes in later life and what to know about kidney disease, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and options for very severe kidney disease.
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    32 m
  • 172 – Shingles in Aging: Symptoms, Treatment, and the Shingles Vaccine Explained

    172 – Shingles in Aging: Symptoms, Treatment, and the Shingles Vaccine Explained
    Dec 22 2025
    Dr. K explains shingles, including why aging increases risk, symptoms and treatment, how it can cause chronic pain, and the many benefits of the shingles vaccine.
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    22 m
  • 171 – Urinary incontinence in Aging Men: Most Common Causes & Best Treatments

    171 – Urinary incontinence in Aging Men: Most Common Causes & Best Treatments
    Dec 4 2025
    Dr. K explains how bladder and prostate changes affect urination in older men, and what to do if you’re having bothersome urinary symptoms or leaks.
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    40 m
  • 170 – How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Older Women

    170 – How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
    Nov 14 2025
    Dr. K explains 5 types of incontinence that affect women and the best ways to treat bladder leaks. Learn when to consider medication, kegels, estrogen, pessaries and more.
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    43 m
  • 169 – How to Save Money on Medicare: Reviewing Chapter Medicare Advisory + Other Options

    169 – How to Save Money on Medicare: Reviewing Chapter Medicare Advisory + Other Options
    Oct 16 2025
    Dr. K and geriatric social worker Michelle Allen discuss saving money on Medicare and Michelle’s experience trying out Chapter, a national free service that helps older adults find the best Medicare plan for them. For FREE help with Medicare Open Enrollment, Dr. K is recommending calling Chapter at 771-224-0630.
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    27 m
  • 168 – COVID & Fall Vaccines 2025: What Older Adults Should Know

    168 – COVID & Fall Vaccines 2025: What Older Adults Should Know
    Oct 11 2025
    Dr. K discusses COVID for fall 2025, including the updated vaccine options (including Moderna’s mNexspike), and the latest CDC guidelines. Plus, key reminders on this year’s flu and RSV shots and practical tips for staying healthier this winter.
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    31 m
  • 167 – Type 2 Diabetes: Best & Safest Medications for Older Adults

    167 – Type 2 Diabetes: Best & Safest Medications for Older Adults
    Oct 6 2025
    Dr. K talks with geriatric diabetes expert Dr. Sei Lee about the different medications available to treat diabetes, including Ozempic and Jardiance, and how to use them safely and effectively in later life.
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    1 h