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Leslie Kernisan, MD

Leslie Kernisan, MD, is a practicing geriatrician in San Francisco who believes that it shouldn’t be so hard for older adults and families to get the right kind of help with health concerns. She's the author of When Your Aging Parent Needs Help and the founder of the website and podcast Better Health While Aging and the Helping Older Parents online programs.  

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The Best Mindset for Helping an Aging Parent

This excerpt from "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help" recommends being clear about what your role is — and isn’t
February 23, 2021
Flu

Why the Flu Is Often Missed in Older Adults

And why that can result in a much more serious illness
February 16, 2018
Unintentional Weight Loss

What to Do About Unintentional Weight Loss in Older Adults

It often points to underlying health problems that deserve attention
December 29, 2017
Brain

The Most Common Aging Brain Problem You've Never Heard Of

It has been associated with other issues of older adults, such as dementia
May 10, 2017
Aging Person Falls

8 Things to Check After an Aging Person Falls

You might be surprised to know what can cause such accidents
March 13, 2017
Upset and frustrated woman

What to Do If Your Aging Parent Becomes Difficult

It could signal dementia, but get a medical assessment so you know for sure
September 20, 2016
vitamin D

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

A geriatrician describes her healthy aging dose for preventing a deficiency
August 5, 2016
Different prescription drugs

7 Common Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

These widely used medications can be toxic for older adults' brains
April 21, 2016
Woman having trouble sleeping

How to Get Your Loved One With Dementia to Sleep

A geriatrician offers advice on addressing an often difficult problem
February 8, 2016
Older patient with doctor and nurse

How Geriatrics Can Help You – Even If You’re Not Yet “Old-Old”

How you can benefit from a little-known but useful area of medicine
August 24, 2015
Woman talking with her doctor

How to Get the Best Care From Your Doctor

Ways to get involved in decisions and learn what could go wrong
June 22, 2015
Illustration of active brain

4 Myths About Brain Health and How to Stay Sharp

What your doctor may not know, but you should
April 29, 2015
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