Optimal Aging: What You Need to Know at Every Stage

Dr. Maria Carney, Chief of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at Northwell Health and co-author of The Aging Revolution, joins us to discuss how we can live not just longer, but better. We explore the distinctions between geriatric, palliative, and hospice care, and why end-of-life planning is a form of empowerment. Dr. Carney offers practical advice for family caregivers, sheds light on Medicare, and highlights the crucial role of connection and purpose in aging well. Whether you're navigating care for a loved one or planning for your own future, this episode 

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SHOW NOTES:

• Mitzi Krockover, Founder and CEO, Woman Centered, LLC and Host of Beyond the Paper Gown https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzikrockover/
• Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP, AGSF https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarneymd/
• The Aging Revolution https://www.amazon.com/Aging-Revolution-Groundbreaking-Geriatric-Medicine/dp/1510778829