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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

We learned this and much more, and I had a great time making engine noises singing the Woody Guthrie song “driving in my car.” . Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. There is a dearth of Certified Driving Rehab Specialists: 12 for the entire state of Colorado!

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Dementia and high risk surgery: Joel Weissman and Samir Shah

GeriPal

Maybe I can turn to both of you about how you got interested in thinking about decision-making and surgical care for those with dementia. Really, a smart and caring woman. So, that was maybe 20 years ago at this point and it really got me down the road thinking about advance care planning, end-of-life care, and similar consequences.