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These interviews will give a better understanding of the aging process from geriatric medicine expert Dr. Edward Schneider. From preventing disease and aging healthily, to accidents and clear explanations of terms one may hear when discussing the aging process, these films will help eliminate fears and prepare those who face their autumn years.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Edward Schneider
Dr. Edward Schneider-MD, Senior Advisor, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging
Meet the Expert 
Understanding Geriatric Medicine 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. What is 'geriatric medicine'? 
  3. What is 'gerontology'? 
  4. What kind of training does it take to become a geriatrician? 
  5. What are the origins of geriatric medicine? 
  6. At what age should I see a geriatrician? 
  7. How can a geriatrician help me? 
  8. Why are the medical needs of senior citizens different? 
  9. What is the projected need for geriatric care in the future? 
  10. What is an 'osteopathic physician' or a 'DO'? 
  11. What is a 'geropsychiatrist'? 
  12. What kinds of health care professionals make up a geriatric medical team? 
  13. When should a caregiver send an older person to see a geriatrician? 
  14. What does it mean to 'die of old age'? 
  15. What is the best source of information on geriatric medicine? 
  16. Are the diseases geriatrics treat changing? 
How To Prevent Age-Related Disease 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. What's one good way to avoid heart disease? 
  3. How important is nutrition in preventing diseases associated with aging? 
  4. How important is sleep in preventing diseases associated with aging? 
  5. How does sleep affect aging? 
  6. How can I get a better night's sleep? 
  7. How important is weight control in preventing age-related disease? 
  8. How can I prevent my skin from aging? 
  9. How effective is alpha hydroxy acid skin cream in keeping skin younger-looking? 
  10. What are the best ways to prevent cardiovascular disease? 
  11. What can I do to prevent age-related memory loss? 
  12. Will staying mentally active help prevent memory loss? 
  13. How can I prevent hearing loss while aging? 
  14. Will supplements help me avoid arthritis? 
  15. Which environmental factors contribute to osteoporosis? 
  16. How can I prevent bone loss while aging? 
Aging And Disease 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. What are the most common diseases we get as we age? 
  3. Are there diseases caused by aging itself? 
  4. What are the most common causes of death in the elderly? 
  5. What are the most common physiological changes caused by aging? 
  6. What is 'presbyopia'? 
  7. What is 'end-stage renal disease'? 
  8. What are the most common infectious diseases associated with aging? 
  9. How can I prevent pneumonia? 
  10. How dangerous is influenza to older people? 
  11. How can I prevent influenza? 
  12. How does influenza cause death? 
  13. Can influenza be cured? 
  14. What is 'cardiovascular disease'? 
  15. What is a 'heart attack'? 
  16. What are the warning signs of a heart attack? 
  17. What is a 'stroke'? 
  18. What are the warning signs for a stroke? 
  19. What is 'type 2 diabetes'? 
  20. What is 'cancer'? 
  21. Why is cancer more likely among the elderly? 
  22. Is cancer more common among the elderly? 
  23. What is 'osteoporosis'? 
  24. Why is osteoporosis more common in women? 
  25. What is 'arthritis'? 
  26. What causes arthritis? 
  27. What is 'rheumatoid arthritis'? 
  28. What is 'sepsis'? 
Accidental Injury And The Elderly 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. How common is it for the elderly to be accidentally injured? 
  3. Why are the elderly more susceptible to accidental injury? 
  4. Does my socioeconomic status have any impact on the types of diseases I will develop? 
  5. Why does my socioeconomic status have an impact on my health? 
  6. Is my body's ability to heal impaired by aging? 
Healthy Aging 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. What is considered to be a good lifestyle for healthy aging? 
  3. What should I not do if I want to age successfully? 
  4. How important is exercise in preventing diseases associated with aging? 
  5. What types of exercises are good for senior citizens? 
  6. Is there such a thing as too much exercise? 
  7. How much exercise is necessary to promote good health? 
  8. What are the best ways to treat the aging of my skin? 
  9. Which vitamins are most important for seniors? 
  10. How important are multivitamins in preventing diseases associated with aging? 
  11. Is calcium the most important supplement for seniors to take? 
All About Aging 
  1. Dr. Edward Schneider
  2. What is the 'aging process'? 
  3. Why are we considered senior citizens at the age of 65? 
  4. What does 'life expectancy' mean? 
  5. What is considered 'normal aging'? 
  6. What is 'usual aging'? 
  7. What is 'successful aging'? 
  8. Can I slow down the aging process? 
  9. How can I determine whether an anti-aging product is worth the money? 
  10. Which genetic factors affect aging? 
  11. Which environmental factors affect aging? 
  12. What cellular changes are associated with aging? 
  13. Which bodily changes are associated with aging? 
  14. How are aging and disease related? 
  15. Does everyone age at the same rate? 
  16. What does 'biologic age' mean? 
  17. When do you say 'elderly person,' 'senior citizen,' or 'older adult'? 
  18. What are the most common myths about aging? 

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