GeriAcademy, founded by geriatrician Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh, also known as "Dr. G," is committed to offering valuable education and insights on aging-related topics.
In this episode Dr. Sharafsaleh discusses COVID-19 updates, vaccination and boosters with Infectious disease physician Dr. Rahul Sampath, MD.
19 Oct 2021
Bringing Sexy Back at 70!
In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh speaks with 70-year-old friend Hush Cummings whom she met and exercises with regularly at the gym. Hush talks about his motivation to stay active, his diet, and his secret to a healthy life.
10 Oct 2021
Change comes with every season, learning about the different stages of dementia
In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh talks about the different stages of dementia and how understanding each stage can be helpful in managing and navigating a loved one's care. For more information read the blog post https://www.geriacademy.com/post/change-comes-with-every-season-stages-of-dementia
26 Sept 2021
Tips to better communicate with a person who has dementia
In this episode Dr. Sharafsaleh will talk about better ways to communicate with a person who has dementia. For more information, you can also read https://www.geriacademy.com/post/tips-to-better-communicate-with-a-person-suffering-from-dementia.
13 Jun 2021
Close call
In this episode, I will go over three lessons that can help when you get sick. I discuss the importance of having a primary care provider that knows their patient and is a true advocate, I discuss time and caregiving challenges and living a life of gratitude.
27 May 2021
Available Dementia Treatment Options
In this episode, I will discuss available options to treat dementia. Follow the link to the blog post related to this episode, https://www.geriacademy.com/post/how-is-dementia-treated (https://www.geriacademy.com/post/how-is-dementia-treated)
19 May 2021
What happens in a memory clinic, doesn't stay in a memory clinic.
In this episode I discuss what happens in a memory clinic. Every wonder how memory doctors evaluate and treat patients in a memory clinic? If so, this is the episode for you. You can also read the related blog post on GeriAcademy, https://www.geriacademy.com/post/what-happens-in-a-memory-clinic (https://www.geriacademy.com/post/what-happens-in-a-memory-clinic)
8 May 2021
Dementia as an Umbrella Term
In this episode, I discuss the key differences between the most common types of dementia. for more information check out the blog post-https://www.geriacademy.com/post/dementia-is-an-umbrella-term
1 May 2021
Could This Be Dementia?
In this episode, I discuss the differences between normal changes with aging and abnormal signs of memory loss that may need further evaluation by a medical professional. For more information check out the blog post Could This Be Dementia? (geriacademy.com) (https://www.geriacademy.com/post/could-this-be-dementia)
21 Mar 2021
The 5M's, When to see a Geriatrician
In this episode, Drs. Sharafsaleh, Combs, Cannon, and Wang discuss the geriatric 5M's. The geriatric 5Ms were created by Dr. Frank Molnar and colleagues, these include; mind, medications, mobility, multi-complexity, and matters most. (Episode Art, photo taken by Dr. Sharafsaleh Early Morning, Banner Elk, NC March 2021).
27 Feb 2021
Demythify Geriatrics
In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh, Dr. Cannon, and Dr. Wang address some common geriatric myths. (Episode art by Zoey Davidson, age 7)
21 Feb 2021
Depression and Aging
Dr. Sharafsaleh talks with Dr. Hannah Stewart a Geriatric fellow at Vanderbilt University about depression and aging, including, signs of depression, causes, and treatments.
12 Feb 2021
At What Age Should I Stop Driving?
Occupational Therapist, certified driving rehabilitation specialist Jan Stephanides talks about when an older adult should consider giving up driving, changes that occur with aging that can impact safe driving, and warning signs.
6 Feb 2021
The challenges of coping with loss when you don't have a chance to say goodbye.
Dr. Sharafsaleh and Laura Roach a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Chaplain discuss the challenges of dealing with the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 Jan 2021
(Don't) Give Me A Break: Osteoporosis and You
Did you know that untreated Osteoporosis can lead to premature death? In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh speaks with Dr. Wang and Dr. Rice about Osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment.
22 Jan 2021
A Surgical Road Trip: Decisions and preparation
In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh talks with general surgeon Dr. Kourtney Kemp about decisions older adults should consider before surgery and preparation for surgery.
15 Jan 2021
Don't let falls get you down.
Did you know accidental falls are the number one cause of unintentional death in older adults? In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh, Dr. Cannon, and Dr. Wang speak to Jonathan Williams a physical therapist on falls, risk detection, and prevention.
8 Jan 2021
What does frailty really mean?
In this episode, Dr. Sharafsaleh and Dr. Cannon talk about the meaning of Frailty, how it can be detected and prevented to maintain independence. Frailty is a lot more common than one might think; it is a decrease in the body's ability to handle stress and is a predictor of poor outcomes.
21 Dec 2020
What happens when we age?
Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh and Dr. Mckenzie Cannon discuss the changes that occur with aging.
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