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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

What should we use to screen individuals? So there are some studies going on in that direction as well. I’m just going to screen everybody who’s over the age of 65 as part of my annual wellness visit for Medicare. Who should get it if anyone? What happens after they test positive? What should I use?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Why Preventive Health Maintenance Matters The importance of public health and individual wellness cannot be overstated.

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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings. These forces are not just impacting individual choices; they are eroding the very foundation of our collective health , as well as trust in career scientists, institutions, and the scientific process.

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

GeriPal

That’s where it really gets to this individual risks and balances, individual situation. So just starting to unpack what’s happening in an individual’s life can maybe then lead to more conversations and assessment. Alex: Yeah. Terri, I wonder if you could comment on that. They know where to send people.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help. How should we care for unrepresented individuals in inpatient and outpatient settings? Why not use the older term unbefriended?

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

In addition to the basic vaccine schedule that is recommended to everyone, there are additional vaccines that are recommended for individuals with certain health conditions who are immune suppressed and are more vulnerable to certain types of infections. You can find more information about recommended vaccines on the CDC website.