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Hearing Loss in Geriatrics and Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nick Reed and Meg Wallhagen

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Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. Eric: And how do we screen for it? Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. Sudden flare-ups of chronic conditions can also necessitate immediate care.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Adult care: Health screenings, routine check-ups, and care for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Do I need insurance to visit the clinic?

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

GeriPal

If I remember correctly, I think the average was, people were screening positive for depression in this study. And in the community, not just in acute care”, which is just… First day of nursing school, they’ve told us, “You have to remember that a hospitalization is a blip on somebody’s screen. Alex: Yeah.

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Optimizing Nutrition in Aging: A Podcast with Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston

GeriPal

So it’s like we’ve all this evidence for the prevention of x, y and z chronic condition because that’s easier to kind of deal with. Elizabeth Eckstrom is a geriatrician, professor of medicine at OHSU, and author of a new book, the Gift of Aging. And so all of, a lot of the research is very preventive.

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