If you are somewhere around 60 years old and you have a medical issue, what type of doctor will you reach out to? In part one of this series of THE EXPLORING AGING PODCAST, Ray Sanders and his Co-hosts Dr. Bill Pierce and Greg McNeece speak with retired geriatrician, Dr. Frank Davis, about his decades of experience serving aging adults. Listeners will discover innovations in geriatric medicine as well as insightful and practical advice specifically helpful for aging adults.00:00:00: Introduction and Overview00:01:02: Characteristics and Responsibilities of a Geriatrician00:03:13: Transition from Family Practice to Geriatric Medicine00:04:26: Fulfillments and Challenges in Geriatric Medicine00:07:36: The Evolution of Geriatric Medicine00:11:11: The Importance of Geriatric Medicine in an Aging Population00:13:19: Recognizing Changes and Needing Specialized Care00:15:38: Geriatric Patient Examinations and Assessments00:17:57: Changes and Innovations in Geriatric Medicine00:19:14: Positive and Negative Effects of Changes in Medicine and Aging Population00:20:29: Discussing Quality of Life and Aging00:22:06: Personal Experiences from Nursing Home Visits00:23:25: Contemplation of Life and the Afterlife00:24:03: Future of the Medical Field00:25:25: Practical advice on how to improve Health00:27:26: Discussion on Calcium Intake and its importance00:28:14: Wrapping up and Invite for the next Episode

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