I am excited to support internal medicine providers next week.

Fun night of trivia in Rochester. We love GIM #proudtobegim

Q3: People need to remain connected with their family and friends. We have to interact with people every day. #healthyaging

Q3: We need to continue to remove smoking as a risk for vascular disease. #healthyaging

A3: In patients with arthritis, we recommend swimming or water based activity to help with activity. #healthyaging

Q4: We need to do daily activity. I try to get 10,000 steps a day in with my podometer. Today I have 6342 to date. #healthyaging

Q4: Strength training at least 2 times a week is also important. However, some activity every day is key. #healthyaging

Q5: Diet is critical for older adults. Malnutrition is the concern for older adults; thus, we encourage any type of eating #healthyaging

A5: We need to ask our loved ones if they are losing weight. #healthyaging

A6: Frailty is a major problems that takes folks out of their homes. People need to exercise and eat more. #healthyaging

A6: For frailty, we need to recognize it is a problem and come up with a plan and solution to address the problem. #healthyaging

a6: People who are frail have difficulty getting out of the chair and bed. They have problems walking and may be stooped. #healthyaging

A6: Biggest concern with frailty is the risk of falls. If a patient is falling, one should be worried about frailty. #healthyaging

A7: I think genetics likely plays a role; however, we will emphasize the risks we can change like smoking, exercise, and diet #healthyaging

A8: Caregivers are stretched. They need to care for themselves and try to reduce stress as they love their parents. #healthyaging

A8: Caregiver burnout is a common problem. If one sees a caregiver with depressed feelings, low self worth they need help. #healthyaging

A8: Life is a community. Reach out for help and have a community (friends and family) care for your loved one. #healthyaging

I have to see a patient, enjoyed chatting. #healthyaging

We must standardized process to improve patient safety #amdaltc14

For C diff, once you have retreated with flagyl or vanco, one might consider fecal transplant. #amdaltc14