Episode Details

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 Overview

00:01:02: Characteristics and Responsibilities of a Geriatrician

00:03:13: Transition from Family Practice to Geriatric Medicine

00:04:26: Fulfillments and Challenges in Geriatric Medicine

00:07:36: The Evolution of Geriatric Medicine

00:11:11: The Importance of Geriatric Medicine in an Aging Population

00:13:19: Recognizing Changes and Needing Specialized Care

00:15:38: Geriatric Patient Examinations and Assessments

00:17:57: Changes and Innovations in Geriatric Medicine

00:19:14: Positive and Negative Effects of Changes in Medicine and Aging Population

00:20:29: Discussing Quality of Life and Aging

00:22:06: Personal Experiences from Nursing Home Visits

00:23:25: Contemplation of Life and the Afterlife

00:24:03: Future of the Medical Field

00:25:25: Practical advice on how to improve Health

00:27:26: Discussion on Calcium Intake and its importance

00:28:14: Wrapping up and Invite for the next Episode