About this episode

The episode discusses the role of geriatricians in managing aging and chronic conditions.

On this episode we’re talking about something that affects every single one of us – aging. And more importantly, how to do it well. Most people think aging is about treating one condition at a time. But what if the real risk isn’t any one disease – it’s how everything interacts? Host, Meredith Gaskins, is joined by Dr. Aaron Gottesman, who is leading a brand new geriatric care program right here on Staten Island at Richmond Health Network’s newest site; the New Springville Center for Family Health & Specialty Services, located at the Staten Island Mall. As people age, they’re not just dealing with one issue – it’s often a combination of chronic conditions, changes in mobility and cognition, and evolving social and emotional needs. So today we’re breaking down: • What a geriatrician actually does • How it’s different from a primary care physician • And how to know when it’s time for you – or a loved one – to see one

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