Brain & Body Things

Feeling old? Unique considerations in geriatric medicine.

March 20, 2023 Dr. Natasha Mehta Season 2 Episode 8
Brain & Body Things
Feeling old? Unique considerations in geriatric medicine.
Show Notes

Dr. Kirkham is currently serving as the Program Director for the Geriatric Fellowship at Grant/OhioHealth in Columbus, OH. She is proud to be part of a team dedicated to teaching residents, fellows, and peers the very real opportunities that exist in the care of their older adults. She was a university system internist until 5 years ago when she completed a mid-career, geriatric fellowship and moved to a large community-based teaching setting. With her new-found knowledge and resources, she looks forward to engaging others in the very real potential of clinically richer, more effective care of their older adult patients.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The role of a geriatric physician in healthcare
  • When you or a loved one should consider an evaluation
  • Factors associated with aging including falls, muscle atrophy, appetite, memory, and more

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