Geriatric Fast Casts

Episodes

1. Type II Diabetes Management in Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Fact #120

   7 Oct 2026 · 9:18

   Managing type 2 diabetes in older adults means balancing the benefits of glycemic control against the risks of hypoglycemia and medication side effects. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains why A1C targets are based on…

2. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Causes of Falls, Geriatric Fast Fact #81

   2 Sep 2026 · 11 min

   Falls in older adults are rarely caused by just one thing, and recognizing the many contributing factors is key to preventing them. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews a simple tool for screening older adults for fall…

3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dementia, Geriatric Fast Fact #116

   5 Aug 2026 · 11 min

   Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and dementia can co-exist in older adults, and this requires thoughtful, individualized consideration of a patient's symptoms and care. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses the…

4. Older Adult Representation in Clinical Trials, Geriatric Fast Fact #126

   1 Jul 2026 · 7:41

   Older adults are often underrepresented in clinical trials despite being the patients most likely to receive many of the treatments being studied. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses why older adult representation in…

5. Annual Influenza Vaccines and Vaccine Hesitancy in Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Facts #124 and #125

   3 Jun 2026 · 11 min

   Influenza can cause serious illness in older adults, and vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease and hospitalization. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews current influenza vaccine recommendations for…

6. Nonpharmacological Intervention for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia, Geriatric Fast Fact #123

   6 May 2026 · 8:47

   Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, hallucinations, sleep disturbance, and aggression are common in dementia and are often a form of communication about an unmet need. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses common…

7. Assessment of an Older Patient in the Emergency Department, Geriatric Fast Fact #58

   1 Apr 2026 · 8:13

   Older adults in the emergency department often present with non-specific symptoms and atypical findings, making assessment more challenging. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews key strategies including obtaining baseline…

8. Hospice Basics, Geriatric Fast Fact #113

   3 Mar 2026 · 11 min

   Hospice is a philosophy of care and a defined insurance benefit for patients at the end of life. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews hospice elligibility, how hospice differs from palliative care, outlines the four levels…

9. Telemedicine and Geriatric Care, Geriatric Fast Fact #99

   10 Feb 2026 · 8:33

   Telemedicine has become a lasting part of healthcare for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the benefits of telemedicine, common challenges, practical approaches to virtual visits, and how to choose the…

10. Healthcare Access for Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Fact #114

    6 Jan 2026 · 11 min

    Older adults may face barriers to accessing healthcare. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores what healthcare access really means, why it impacts outcomes, specific considerations for older adults, and practical ways…

11. Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: Anti-Amyloid Therapy, Geriatric Fast Fact #115

    2 Dec 2025 · 8:50

    Anti-amyloid therapy is the first disease modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews who qualifies, the modest benefits, key risks such as ARIA, and the importance of shared…

12. Dementia Detection: Identifying Red flags of Cognitive Decline - Geriatric Fast Fact #95

    5 Nov 2025 · 8:35

    Early detection of cognitive decline can lead to earlier identification, planning, and treatment for dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses key red flags and how families, care partners, patients, and clinicians…

13. Inappropriate Sexual Behavior and the Dementia Patient, Geriatric Fast Fact #53

    3 Oct 2025 · 10 min

    Inappropriate sexual behaviors (ISB) can be a challenging behavioral symptom in people living with dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what causes ISB and offers practical approaches to managing it while…

14. Medical Decision-Making Capacity Assessment, Geriatric Fast Fact #60

    4 Sep 2025 · 11 min

    Assessing medical decision-making capacity can be complex. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the four key elements of capacity, common factors that complicate assessment, and how to identify a surrogate decision maker…

15. Climate Change: Considerations For Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Facts #109 and #112

    19 Aug 2025 · 11 min

    Climate change and extreme weather events can have signficant impacts on health, especially for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores why climate change disproportionately affects older adults, how to…

16. Long Term Care Services, Geriatric Fast Fact #41

    13 Aug 2025 · 10 min

    Long-term care services provide ongoing support for people with chronic conditions. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the types of long-term care, signs it may be needed, common payment challenges, and key resources for…

17. Guardianship, Geriatric Fast Facts #87 and #88

    11 Jun 2025 · 9:42

    Guardianship is a legal process that may be necessary to protect vulnerable older adults who lack decision making capacity. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what guardianship is, how it differs from power of attorney,…

18. Injury Prevention and Safety, Geriatric Fast Fact #106

    19 Mar 2025 · 7:53

    Older adults are at increased risk of injury. Prevention is important for decreasing this risk and protecting older adults from unnecessary injury. Geriatric Fast Fact #106

19. The 4Ms, Geriatric Fast Fact #93

    19 Mar 2025 · 7:31 · S1 E1

    Age-friendly health systems use a framework called the 4Ms to improve the complex care of older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast describes the 4Ms and applies them to a patient example. Geriatric Fast Fact #93.