Geriatrics Episodes

Send us a text In this episode of the Ask Dr. Mia podcast, Dr. Mia speaks with Jeannine Bryant, a downsizing expert, about the challenges and emotional aspects of helping seniors transition to smaller living spaces. They discuss the concept of "right sizing", the importance of planning, and when to seek professional help. Jeannine shares practical tips for decluttering, navigating family dynamics, and handling crisis situations, especially for those with memory issues. The conversation emphas...

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Mia uses a composite patient Ms. Smith's story to demonstrate her journey through different levels of care, from home to hospital, to skilled nursing facility (SNF), and then back to home. She discusses assisted living vs nursing home vs memory care unit and insurance payment options for them. Additional resources: Eldercare Locator (acl.gov) Nursing home facility ratings per Medicare: enter your zip code below Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You | Medi...

Dr. Mia talks about the other main reason why people end up in nursing homes- "legs not working" aka falls, especially the factors that affect people's balance and what to do about each of the risk factors. New format of episode with screen share, check out Dr. Mia's new YouTube Channel if you would prefer to follow along visually. Medications that increase risk of falls CDC's STEADI program on fall prevention STEADI program's brochures specifically for patients & caregivers: home safety check...

Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Mariah Robertson and Dr. June Howell about seeming contradictions: geriatrics was the lowest filled medicine specialty in the 2022 match yet geriatricians are among the happiest physicians. 2022 Medicine & Pediatric Fellowship Match rate- graph on Twitter Program for All-inclusive Care of Elderly (PACE) Hospital at Home Home-based Primary Care via Independence at Home (IAH) Medicare Demonstration Project CAPABLE program Editing and transcript by Bear Beat Producti...

Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Sharma, dual board-certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation and pain management, about holistic pain solutions based on the 5R's in Dr. Sharma's book The Pain Solution: refuel (food), revitalize (exercise), recharge (sleep), refresh (meditation/mindset), and relate (social connections). This part 1 talks about the first 3 R's: refuel, revitalize, and recharge. More info on Dr. Saloni Sharma Johns Hopkins' Chair Yoga exercises Kaiser Permanente meditation resources ...

Dr. Mia talks with her colleague, Dr. Matt Kern, a geriatric psychiatrist about how he became interested in the field, how to counter mental health stigma, and living our best lives. Music & disclaimer Transcripts on www.miayangmd.com. Email: ask@miayangmd.com Opinions expressed are exclusive of Dr. Mia Yang and not reflective of her or guest speaker's employers or funders.

Dr. Mia uses a composite patient Ms. Smith's story to demonstrate her journey through different levels of care, from home to hospital, to skilled nursing facility (SNF), and then back to home. She discusses assisted living vs nursing home vs memory care unit and insurance payment options for them. Additional resources: Eldercare Locator (acl.gov) Nursing home facility ratings per Medicare: enter your zip code below Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You | Medicare Transitioning into...

This episode I tell you the story of how I became a geriatrician and a couple who inspired me during my training. I use their example to talk about the 5M's of geriatrics: Mind, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and Matters Most. I also touch upon a reason why I think there are too few geriatricians. More info about 5M's: https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/tip-sheet-5ms-geriatrics. Where to find age-friendly health systems that put the 5M's into practice: http://www.ihi.org/En...