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41. Special Crossover Episode: Dr. Mia's Origin Story on the
Aug. 27, 2024

41. Special Crossover Episode: Dr. Mia's Origin Story on the "The Hygge Nurse" podcast

Send us a Text Message. In this special crossover episode Dr. Mia is interviewed by Rachel Zimmer, host of "The Hygge Nurse." In this episode they discuss Dr. Mia's origin stories- how she decided to go into geriatrics and …
40. Fall Prevention & Get Moving with Dr. Mariana Wingood
Aug. 6, 2024

40. Fall Prevention & Get Moving with Dr. Mariana Wingood

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Mia interviews Dr. Mariana Wingood, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics. They discuss the importance of physical activity for older adults and strategies to motivate them. Dr. Wingood …
39. Top Tips For Healthy Aging
July 23, 2024

39. Top Tips For Healthy Aging

Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Dr. Mia discusses five things that can help with healthy aging: exercise, diet, sleep, stress and mental health, and positive age-related perceptions. She emphasizes the impor…
38. Tips For Caregiving Family Conflicts with Bill Cohen CSA
July 9, 2024

38. Tips For Caregiving Family Conflicts with Bill Cohen CSA

Send us a Text Message. Bill Cohen, a certified senior advisor, shares his experience in helping families navigate the challenges of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. He emphasizes the importance of open communicatio…
Throwback: Forks in the road of levels of care
June 25, 2024

Throwback: Forks in the road of levels of care

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Mia uses a composite patient Ms. Smith's story to demonstrate her journey through different levels of care, from home to hospital, to skilled nursing facility (SNF), and then back to home. She dis…
37. Financial Safety In Older Adults
June 11, 2024

37. Financial Safety In Older Adults

Send us a Text Message. Summary Jenny Kim, a family caregiver for her elderly parents, shares her experience managing their finances and healthcare. Her father, who has severe dementia, insists on withdrawing large amounts o…
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Reviews

Great help for growing old gracefully

"Dr Mia’s thoughtful discussions of topics around aging are just what we old folks need to help understand what is happening to us as we get older. She addresses the whole spectrum, from quirks of ag…"

CharleyGSO | Nov. 9, 2023

A must listen!

"Dr. Mia’s Aging Well podcast is a MUST listen for any adult who is aging (aka, everyone)! The content is highly relevant and informative and often entertaining. With so few doctors trained as Geriat…"

BarbNicklas | Nov. 6, 2022
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