Dr Magda - "The Magic of Hospice" with Nurse Practitioner and Bear Chaser Sara Benson
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There is magic in hospice, at least according to Sara Benson, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and a sometime Bear Chaser (you gotta listen to find out!). From the reality of working in hospice to questions of what makes a death a good one, Sara shares her unique perspective on a topic that can make people uncomfortable, but shouldn't really. Share your hospice story with us at [email protected].
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Dr Magda - "Fighting Delirious" with Dr. Sharon Inouye, Geriatrician, Legend, Mountain Warrior
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Dr. Inouye was spreading the message about the seriousness of prolonged delirium long before it was a thing. Her HELP program has made a difference in the lives of many older adults since. If you want to understand more about delirium, why it's a serious issue and how to prevent it, this is the podcast for you! if you think it doesn't matter well... let's talk when you hit 60 or so:)
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Dr Magda - "Minding Our Elders, Finding Ourselves" with Author & Advocate Carol Bradley Bursack
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Another story in our caregiving series... this time with author Carol Bradley Bursack, who has been listening to older adults and their caregivers for a few decades now... focusing on the feelings and experiences of new caregivers, who come to caring for older parents suddenly, and who often feel like they've been thrown into hot water. It's worth a listen as Carol's advice is timeless and common sense... if you have questions email us at [email protected]
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Dr Magda - "Intersections of HIV and Aging" with Geriatrician and Seal Docent Extraordinaire, Dr. Meredith Greene
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If you thought HIV was not a "thing" anymore you were wrong! Almost 50% of people living with HIV in the U.S. are over the age of 50. Dr Meredith Greene, Geriatrician at UCSF and expert in HIV/AIDS, shares her perspective on current treatment, how HIV affects us as we get older, and reveals her secret life as a Seal Docent at the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. A treasure trove of resources await after the talk at www.doctormagda.com (Links & Resources tab).
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Dr Magda - The Grief & Hope Playlist
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This episode isn't for everyone but if you are hurting, and need to feel less alone, Dr. Magda shares her personal and professional thoughts about surviving losses of all kinds! Listen to her playlist (help others by adding to it at www.doctormagda.com) and her 7 tips for getting through those hard times. There have been too many losses lately, and this is a small part of your journey of healing.
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Dr Magda - "Beyond Beauty" with Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kristina Zakhary
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Can a Geriatrician and a Facial Surgeon be friends?! Heck yeah if it's with Dr Zakhary - a Mom, breast cancer survivor and a real (award-winning) doctor who thinks beyond the procedures. Sharing her inspirational thoughts on the art of healing, her unique whole-person approach, and the perception of both beauty and aging in today's social media obsessed world. The world is more beautiful by having folks like her in it. Questions for Dr. Zakhary - email at [email protected].
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Dr Magda - Caregiving Stories, "About the Person, not the Tasks" with Matthew Stone
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Welcome to the Caregiver Series!! We are all an intersection of abilities, experiences, and wounds we sustained along the way. Caregiving requires that we reach deep into all that. Matthew is a formal caregiver with Asperger's, a video game aficionado and a kind human who believes that despite personal challenges, "people are something we can all relate to." Enjoy! If you don't want to miss episodes, or want to share a story, subscribe, or email us at [email protected] or www.doctormagda.com.
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Dr Magda - The Hidden World of Wounds with Dr. Madhuri Reddy
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Join me in a conversation with Dr. Reddy, Geriatrician, Wound Care Physician, Entrepreneur and Harvard Medical School Instructor... oh and a Pilot! She practices in the under-the-radar specialty of wound care, and shares with us practical tips, life-lessons and ideas on medicine, healing, and the passion that drives her to care for not just her patients, but also those who care for them.
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Dr Magda On Call - All Your Burning Questions Answered!
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Yes it's that time, a special On Call Episode doing my favorite thing! Answering YOUR questions... it's all about YOU!! From supplements and natural medications to questions about why I do what I do to...well you gotta listen to find out! And remember, more such episodes coming up so submit your questions today!
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Dr. Magda - Sexuality is a Thing Part 2 - Interview with Molly Papp, Sexologist
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"Love is love" no matter where you are as an adult, young or older... a frank conversation with Molly Papp, Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist and Sexologist, about love, sex, sexual health and achieving intimacy. We tackle some hard topics too such as loving again after trauma and finding ways to sexual health as we get older and things change.
info_outlineWelcome to Dr. Magda's Podcast! I am an Internist and a Geriatrician wanting to talk about health and well-being in REAL terms, not some medical lingo. All the hard stuff - aging, getting sick, getting better, transitions of all kinds, it's all game. Plus I will throw in some opinions and thoughts on the health care system and the way we interact with it. Excited to be here and get started with you all!