Aging Forward Podcast

Aging Forward Podcast

A podcast highlighting topics and conversations related to healthy aging and Geriatric medicine from experts in the field of geriatrics and community medicine at Mayo Clinic. Whether you are a learner/trainee, currently practicing in the healthcare field, a caregiver, or perhaps someone who is simply interested in learning more about the science of aging and how to improve your health span and quality of life- this podcast is for you.

Episodes

December 17, 2023 35 mins

Episode 5 features Dr. Edward Laskowski who is a Professor of Physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mayo, previous director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, who discusses role of exercise in healthy aging- How to explore optimal physical activity options for older adults.

Learn about the many evidence-based health benefits to staying active and things we may not even know about, and strategies on how to incorporate this into our d...

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Dr. Ericka Tung is an internist and Geriatrician who has practiced at Mayo Clinic for over 20 years. She served as the Geriatric Fellowship program director for 8 years, where she has inspired the next generation of trainees and has a true talent for education, connecting people and empowering her patients. Over the years, has championed many efforts to improve care delivery for patients and families living with Dementia.

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It takes a certain person to dedicate extra time, heart, training and effort into understanding the changing needs of our patients. We are deeply proud of our three Geriatric fellows this year- Drs. Alisha Garel, Sara Medina-Bielski and Vanessa Crerar for all their hard work, compassion, and dedication towards caring for older adults. Episode 3 of Aging Forward Podcast explores their background, early origins/reasons why they chose...

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Episode 2 welcomes Dr. Brandon Verdoorn, MD CMD, a Geriatrician at Mayo Clinic as our guest speaker to talk about the importance of understanding and recognizing frailty as a geriatric syndrome.

After decades of research, Frailty is much more than what traditionally is viewed as just a physical construct. There are many implications to be aware of. In this episode, we discuss: 

- How has the understanding of frailty changed and evo...

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Welcome to Aging Forward- A podcast providing thoughtful education on topics related healthy aging and geriatric medicine from experts in the field of community internal medicine, geriatrics and palliative care at Mayo Clinic. Whether you are a student/learner, someone who is already practicing in the healthcare field, a caregiver, or perhaps someone who is simply interested in learning more about the science of healthy aging and h...

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