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Latest episodes

183 – 7 Warning Signs of a Struggling Liver You Should Never Ignore

September 12, 2026 · 28 min

Dr. K covers seven warning signs of a struggling liver, common causes of liver problems in older adults, and practical steps to protect your liver and better understand your lab results.
182 – 10 Medications Geriatricians Always Check to Prevent Falls in Aging

August 23, 2026 · 28 min

Dr. K explains 10 types of medications to check to prevent falls in aging, especially if you’ve been falling, feeling unsteady, or are concerned about fall risk.
181 - Hospital Delirium in Older Adults: Symptoms, Causes & Prevention

July 17, 2026 · 38 min

Dr. K explains why older adults often become confused in the hospital, how delirium differs from dementia, and how it can be prevented, diagnosed, and treated.
180 - Earwax & Hearing Loss in Older Adults

June 17, 2026 · 21 min

Dr. K talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson, AuD, about what older adults should know about earwax, hearing loss, and safe earwax removal.
179 - Hearing Aids Not Working? An Audiologist Explains What Older Adults Should Know

June 3, 2026 · 52 min

Dr. K talks with audiologist Dr. Cliff Olson about today’s best and most affordable options for treating age-related hearing loss, including OTC vs prescription hearing aids. Plus what to do if hearing aids haven't worked well so far.

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178 - Hearing Loss in Aging (Presbycusis)

May 26, 2026 · 27 min

Dr. K explains explains why it's so important to detect and treat age-related hearing loss, how this helps preserve brain health, and simple ways to get started. Plus what to do if you've previously tried hearing aids.
177 – Osteoporosis Medications Explained

May 20, 2026 · 33 min

Dr. K explains what older adults should know about medications for bone density, including when they are usually recommended, how they work, and what side effects or precautions to discuss with your health provider.
176 – Boosting Bone Density: Best Ways to Prevent Fractures as You Age

April 30, 2026 · 38 min

Dr. K explains what older adults should know about protecting bone strength and reducing fracture risk, plus proven ways to boost bone density as one ages.
175 – How to Prevent Falls in Aging

April 7, 2026 · 32 min

Dr. K explains common causes of falls in older adults and the most effective ways to prevent them.
174 – "Beers Criteria” Explained: Medications Older Adults Should Avoid

March 24, 2026 · 32 min

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.
173 - Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

February 4, 2026 · 32 min

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.
172 – Shingles in Aging: Symptoms, Treatment, and the Shingles Vaccine Explained

December 22, 2025 · 22 min

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.