Category: Medical

027 – Geriatrician: Your Parents’ Superhero

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSA doctor is a doctor is a doctor, right? Not when it comes to a Geriatrician. Dr. Bill Rhoades, Geriatrician at Advocate Health Care, sits down to explain the benefits of having your parent see a Geriatrician rather than a General Practitioner (Internist). Have a pad and paper handy because Dr. Rhoades lists 3 reasons to change, what mistakes the middle generation are making AND what are the 2 things your parents can do to stay healthy. And, do you know how much […]

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014 – A Tough TABLET To Swallow

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSJanice, veteran pharmacist, returns to my podcast for a second installment of everything related to medicines for your parents. In this episode, Janice covers more subjects that will help you save time, money, aggravation and keep your parent’s safe:  • How to store their meds. Find out what room in the house is the WORSE to store meds.  • How to save money using drug cards or special rebate programs.   • How to split meds so they don’t go flying across the room. […]

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007 – Doctor Advice: No Appointment Necessary

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSYour parent’s Primary Care Physician is not just there to take their blood pressure and prescribe meds. Look to them as a HUGE resource for your entire family when navigating the Sandwich Generation waters. Listen to Internist, Dr. Arielle Levitan, provide useful, real life information. Honestly can’t believe how much new information is out there in the last few years. Following Dr. Levitan’s advice can make all the difference in the world to you and your sanity!  Who to turn to to evaluate […]

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004 – A Tough Pill To Swallow

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | RSSIf you’re in the Sandwich Generation, more likely than not, your parents are on medicines.  Maybe just one prescription, if you’re lucky, or maybe enough to fill up an entire closet.  Either way, prescriptions are a serious topic and we need to be advocates for our parents.  The more we know about how to handle their meds, the more we can protect our parents.  In this episode, Janice – a pharmacist for over 30 years, talks about: -Refills: When to refill, how to […]

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