EP 12. PART 2: THE DOCTOR IS IN. HELPFUL GERIATRIC MEDICAL INSIGHTS.

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EP 12. PART 2: THE DOCTOR IS IN. HELPFUL GERIATRIC MEDICAL INSIGHTS.

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If you are older than 60 and could ask a doctor anything about aging, what would you ask? What if he told you the top five mistakes he believes adults are making that hinder or hurt their health? Would you listen in? In part two of this series of THE EXPLORING AGING PODCAST, Ray Sanders and his Co-hosts Dr. Bill Pierce and Greg McNeece discover more helpful insights from retired geriatrician, Dr. Frank Davis as he discusses important realities faces aging adults.00:00:00: Introduction00:00:30: Importance of Seeking Health Advice00:00:50: Introduction of Host and Guests00:01:38: Personal Experiences with Dr. Frank Davis00:02:12: Discussion on Geriatric Medicine00:02:28: Advice for people00:02:43: Talking about Health Supplements00:03:14: Changes in the body due to aging00:03:44: Learning new things later in life00:03:58: Languages and Brain Stimulation00:04:24: Reflection on Previous Discussion00:05:17: Introduction of a new topic: Top00:05:47: Discussion on health mistakes00:07:26: Tips on better sleep and sleep requirements00:08:00: Indicators of Sleep Apnea00:08:25: Personal Experiences with Sleep00:09:07: Advice on exercises00:09:31: Importance of Core Strength in Aging Adults00:10:12: Importance of Applying Sunscreen00:11:03: Importance of being Hydrated00:13:01: Need for Elderly to Drink More Water00:16:01: Personal Anecdote on How to Increase Water Intake00:17:34: The Importance of Mental Health in Men00:19:24: The Significance of Mental Health Screenings00:19:57: Overcoming Loneliness and Cultivating Relationships00:21:30: Keys to Maximize Your Health00:24:33: The Importance of Staying Connected with your Children00:26:49: Realities of Aging00:29:25: Living Abundantly in Old Age