Episode Details

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: Introduction

00:00:30: Importance of Seeking Health Advice

00:00:50: Introduction of Host and Guests

00:01:38: Personal Experiences with Dr. Frank Davis

00:02:12: Discussion on Geriatric Medicine

00:02:28: Advice for people

00:02:43: Talking about Health Supplements

00:03:14: Changes in the body due to aging

00:03:44: Learning new things later in life

00:03:58: Languages and Brain Stimulation

00:04:24: Reflection on Previous Discussion

00:05:17: Introduction of a new topic: Top

00:05:47: Discussion on health mistakes

00:07:26: Tips on better sleep and sleep requirements

00:08:00: Indicators of Sleep Apnea

00:08:25: Personal Experiences with Sleep

00:09:07: Advice on exercises

00:09:31: Importance of Core Strength in Aging Adults

00:10:12: Importance of Applying Sunscreen

00:11:03: Importance of being Hydrated

00:13:01: Need for Elderly to Drink More Water

00:16:01: Personal Anecdote on How to Increase Water Intake

00:17:34: The Importance of Mental Health in Men

00:19:24: The Significance of Mental Health Screenings

00:19:57: Overcoming Loneliness and Cultivating Relationships

00:21:30: Keys to Maximize Your Health

00:24:33: The Importance of Staying Connected with your Children

00:26:49: Realities of Aging

00:29:25: Living Abundantly in Old Age