Latest Episodes
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021 – Essential Home Modifications for Fall Prevention (Checklist)
Dr. K walks you through a room-by-room fall prevention checklist of the most important changes to make: the bathroom, the nighttime path from bed...
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020 – All Stages Of Dementia Explained By A Geriatrician
Dr. K explains the different staging systems used for dementia, how Alzheimer’s often progresses, and how to plan for the future.
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019 – Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging Parents
Dr. K explains explains every major type of dementia, the 5 most common types in aging parents, & what Alzheimer's blood tests can and...
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018 – Can CBD Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation? A geriatrician explains cannabis for dementia
Dr. K explains the difference between CBD and THC, and discusses recent research showing that CBD reduced agitation in people with dementia who were...
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017 – Real Eldercare Stories: How Suzanne Cared for Her Mother Until Age 97
Dr. K talks with Suzanne about her mother's last few years, including unexpected cognitive changes, shifting needs, and the life-changing impact of a fall...
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016 - Medications for Sundowning: What Dementia Caregivers Should Know
Dr. K explains the medications that are commonly used for sundowning and agitation in Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.