Geriatrics Episodes
What to Do About Preventing Falls
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 …
Career in Geriatrics: Antidote to Burnout?
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 Medicin...
Microboosts to Feel Better: Holistic Pain Solutions with Dr. Saloni S…
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...
Old codgers and living your best life: conversation with geriatric ps…
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.miay...
Forks in the road of levels of care
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...
Story of How I Became a Geriatrician
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 Ma...