Leslie Kernisan, MD
@GeriTechBlog
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Practicing doc ISO health tech tools that really work 4 older people & those who serve. Founder https://t.co/lbx6DecJrW
San Francisco
Joined January 2010
Excited that @IOASFBAY has invited me to talk next Monday about better ways to talk to your #agingparents if you're concerned about #memoryloss, falls, driving, or other signs of decline! I'll be joined by @PSpencerScott. Join us! https://t.co/7kQCAWIQrC
#aging #geriatrics
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Have finally gotten to try a smartwatch for fall detection. But, so far @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy active 2 watch is not detecting my falls (& I'm almost getting hurt here!). Can't say I'd recommend for #aging or emergencies.
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Have you -- or someone you know -- been worried for declining #agingparents? If so, I wrote my new book, "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician's step-by-step guide" for YOU, and I'm celebrating its release TODAY! #aging #geriatrics #caregiving
https://t.co/ThFrec0lWf
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This week on BHWA, geriatrician Dr. Didyk @TheWrinkle2 explains Urinary #Incontinence in #Aging. Great article covering the #geriatrics approach, including imp causes to check for, what to know about meds, managing incontinence in #dementia, & more! https://t.co/2vi8O1G6Aq
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Am VERY disappointed by this story. Pppl are out walking & exercising bc it's VITAL TO MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH, & esp imp in stressful times. Gyms are closed,few commutes. Instead of complaining, @drsanjaygupta shd lead an effort to promote safer outdoor movement during #covid19
"I still really get the impression people in many places aren't taking this seriously," @drsanjaygupta says on many San Francisco residents ignoring the shelter in place order to stay home. "I'm worried these numbers- they keep going up."
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Yikes. Ok it is time (past time, probably) to really think about implications of #covid19 pandemic for our frail #aging adults. Everyone knows basics: social distancing, minimize travel, etc. My specific Qs: how will #hospice treat frail elders at home w #covid? #Geriatrics
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Sexuality is important at all ages, but certain issues are common w #aging, esp if you are #caregiving for yr partner. So excited to share this new post by Dr. Didyk of @TheWrinkle2 on Sex & Caregiving (even if #alzheimers or other #dementia
https://t.co/4LX2Q7N8pb
#geriatrics
betterhealthwhileaging.net
A geriatrician explains how to maintain sexuality while caregiving for a partner, including what to expect & do if there's Alzheimer's or another dementia.
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Happy Valentine's day all! This week on the podcast we're covering Better Sex in Later Life, w Dr. Nicole Didyk of the #aging health site @TheWrinkle2
https://t.co/YTuOFMRown I learned lots & you will too :) #geriatrics
betterhealthwhileaging.net
Two geriatricians discuss adapting sexuality to late-life changes, sex in the context of caregiving or dementia, resolving libido mismatches, & more.
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This week for episode 100 (!) of the podcast: @drbillthomas returns to talk about what better #aging can be like, countering #Ageism & age segration, updates on Minka houses & inclusive communities, & much more. Don't miss it! https://t.co/MSJRoJqn1V
#geriatrics
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So...can anyone recommend a good personal health record program? I am now running a Helping Older Parents membership & families need a place to keep the #health info of #agingparents...Must have web+iOs+android options. #healthtech
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Geriatrician Roles & Value of #Geriatrics; report by @ucsfhwrc
https://t.co/ObvUFQ6y6N We are too few & so shd focus on teaching & leveraging our expertise (which is why I have https://t.co/x9OXHUNN4y)
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This week on podcast: @UCSFNurse #geriatrics Prof Meg Wallhagen explains why addressing #hearingloss is so important in #aging
https://t.co/KSUZnRRAUt See show notes for her amazing informative brochure to help reluctant ppl address this!
betterhealthwhileaging.net
Why it’s so important for older adults to address hearing loss & how to get evaluated. Plus a brochure to help older adults agree to address this.
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This week: learn how @UCSFHospitals is being an Age-Friendly Health System! @SERogersMD explains #Delirium Reduction, #Hipfracture co-management, helping #aging adults maintain mobility & independence, & more! https://t.co/g2yY34szXj
@UCSFGeriatrics @johnahartford #geriatrics
betterhealthwhileaging.net
Learn why Age-Friendly Health Systems are better for aging adults, & how UCSF is making hip fracture care & other hospital care better.
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This week: Dr. Fanny Elahi of @UCSFmac explains white matter changes in the brain, cerebral small vessel disease, relation to vascular #dementia & more! https://t.co/bHiSN2ynIL
#aging #geriatrics #brainhealth
betterhealthwhileaging.net
A neurologist from UCSF's Memory & Aging Center explains what to know & what you can do about white matter changes & cerebral small vessel disease.
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From @GeriTechBlog ► Smartwatches as Medical Alert Devices, a podcast with @drkernisan and @Morequalys' Richard Caro ►
geritech.org
It’s fairly common for older adults – or their family members – to want to have a way to get help in the event of a fall or other medical emergency. But most devices designed for this purpose are...
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Wondering how your #agingparents might get help in the event of a fall? Richard Caro of @Morequalys talks w me about the #AppleWatch & other newer smartwatch-based medical alerts https://t.co/5emWyoM7NY I learned a lot from his review! #aging #geriatrics
betterhealthwhileaging.net
Learn about 4 newer smartwatches that can be used by older adults to summon help. Two experts discuss cost, fall detection, how to use in Alzheimer's, & more
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This week on the podcast: @GeriSciDoc explains biology of #aging, his research on ketogenic diets & #memory, what extends healthspan, & much more! https://t.co/zpfsAhn90y Super interesting & amazing possibilities for #Geriatrics! @UCSFGeriatrics @BuckInstitute
betterhealthwhileaging.net
A geroscientist explains the cellular biology of aging, his exciting new research on ketogenic diets and memory, how to assess someone's inner aging,& more.
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Argh. Ordered a CT for a pt this week. No results faxed to me. Called radiology: they were faxed to my old practice fax of 6 years ago. This is nuts. My NPI has been assoc w my current fax since 2012, plus it's on the requisition. #healthit dysfunction! #healthcare
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Dr. Rebecca Sudore (@prepareforcare) spoke this week with Dr. Leslie Kernisan (@drkernisan) about how to make advance care planning easier with PREPARE for Your Care. Check out their Better Health While Aging Podcast here! https://t.co/cdsIvw4xEZ … #geriatrics
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Interesting commentary by @MurielGillick on the clinical use of frailty in Europe https://t.co/oVM6lHcyBd Agree it's useful in #geriatrics & to help #aging ppl's #healthcare. Wonder how they discuss frailty levels w pts and families tho.
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