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10/28/2026

Caring for an aging parent? You may qualify for caregiver support even if your family doesn’t have Medicaid.
The National Family Caregiver Support Program helps connect eligible caregivers with education, counseling, support groups, respite services, and other resources.
As a geriatrician, I see how overwhelming caregiving can become, especially when families don’t know where to turn.
Services vary depending on where you live, and funding may be limited.
Find your local Area Agency on Aging at https://eldercare.acl.gov or call 1-800-677-1116 and ask about the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
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10/28/2026

Does your aging parent need more care than your family can provide, but still want to remain at home?
There’s a program many families don’t know about called PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
PACE coordinates medical care and support services for eligible adults 55+ who need nursing-home-level care but can safely remain in their community with assistance.
Services may include medical care, medications, transportation, therapy, adult day programs, and in-home support.
Eligibility depends on your location and care needs. Costs depend on Medicare and Medicaid eligibility.
Learn more and find programs at https://www.medicare.gov
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10/27/2026

I talk a lot about the HEALTH Framework and the importance of healthy aging. But today, as I was visiting a patient in the hospital, I was reminded of what really matters.

Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer, exercising more, or eating better. It’s about maintaining the ability to live your life, adapting when things change, and preserving what matters most to you.

Sometimes the most important part of medicine isn’t adding years to life. It’s helping people find meaning and quality in the years they have.

That’s really what the HEALTH Framework is about.

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10/27/2026

What if the person calling sounds EXACTLY like your grandchild? 😳
AI can now be used to clone voices, making the grandparent scam even more convincing.
As a geriatrician, I worry especially about older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, who may be more vulnerable to financial exploitation.
The best protection? Create a family safe word, hang up and call back using a trusted number, and NEVER send money without independently verifying the emergency.
Please share this with your parents and grandparents. This is a conversation every family should have BEFORE a scam happens.
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10/26/2026

Scammers aren’t just calling or emailing anymore. They’re paying to put ads directly into our social media feeds.

And here’s the disturbing question: How much money are social media platforms making from fraudulent advertising?

These scams target everyone, but as a geriatrician, I’m particularly concerned about older adults who may be more vulnerable to financial exploitation.

We’re talking about more than lost money. We’re talking about retirement savings, financial security, independence, and trust.

Why aren’t we doing more to protect consumers?

Share this with someone you care about. Awareness is one of our best defenses.

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10/26/2026

What happens when you have concerns about your loved one’s care in a nursing home or assisted living facility and nobody seems to be listening?

As a geriatrician who has worked in nursing homes, I’ve seen how important long-term care ombudsmen can be.

These independent advocates help residents understand their rights, address concerns about care, and navigate difficult situations, including involuntary discharges.

Their services are FREE, and every state has a program.

Find your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman through eldercare.acl.gov or call 1-800-677-1116.

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10/25/2026

Having trouble reaching SHIP for Medicare help? You’re not alone.

After my recent video about SHIPHelp received thousands of views, several people shared that they were having difficulty reaching a counselor. These challenges vary by region, but with Medicare Open Enrollment ending December 7, it’s important to know you have other options.

Here are three additional resources:

1. Medicare Rights Center: 800-333-4114
2. Medicare.gov: 1-800-633-4227
3. Independent Medicare insurance brokers: Ask which insurance companies they represent and how they’re compensated.

I started sharing these resources because my patients and their families were asking for help. And while I’m a geriatrician, I’m also a daughter navigating aging parents, just like so many of you.

Do you know of other reliable Medicare resources? Please share them in the comments! Let’s help each other.

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10/24/2026

Caring for someone with dementia? These FREE videos could make your life a little easier!

As a geriatrician, I teach these strategies to patients and families all the time. But UCLA has created something incredibly helpful: free caregiver training videos that actually SHOW you how to respond to challenging dementia-related behaviors.

From refusing to bathe to repetitive questions and agitation, these videos demonstrate practical approaches caregivers can use.

No special enrollment required. You don’t have to be a UCLA patient.

🔗 Watch the free videos here:
https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/geriatrics/dementia/caregiver-education

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10/24/2026

🇺🇸 Caring for an aging veteran? You may be missing a VA benefit!

The VA’s Adult Day Health Care program can provide eligible veterans with daytime supervision, social activities, nursing support, and assistance with daily needs.

It can also give family caregivers a much-needed break.

Eligibility, availability, and copays vary.

🔗 Official VA information:
https://www.va.gov/geriatrics/pages/Adult_Day_Health_Care.asp

Ask your VA social worker about eligibility and programs near you.

I’m a geriatrician sharing resources to help older adults and their families.

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10/23/2026

Did you know the United States is projected to need approximately 30,000 geriatricians by 2030?

Yet in 2023, we had fewer than 6,500 practicing geriatricians.

That’s one reason I created GeriAcademy.com.

As a geriatrician, I believe everyone deserves access to reliable information about aging, even if they can’t see a geriatrician.

GeriAcademy is a FREE educational resource covering healthy aging, dementia, caregiving, and more.

No advertisements. No subscriptions.

Just information to help you ask better questions, have informed conversations with your healthcare provider, and advocate for yourself or someone you love.

Visit GeriAcademy.com.

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
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