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GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast

Alex Smith, Eric Widera
Palliative Care
Geriatrics
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Covid-19
Mental Health
Aging
End-Of-Life Care
Bioethics
Quality Of Life
Advanced Care Planning
Older Adults
Healthcare
Anxiety
Geriatric Care
Hospice
Deprescribing
Artificial Intelligence
Benzodiazepines
COPD

A geriatrics and palliative medicine podcast for every health care professional. Two UCSF doctors, Eric Widera and Alex Smith, invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn, and maybe sing along. CME and MOC... more

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Love the story Judy Solerno tells at the start of this podcast. The story is about how John Snow, the father of modern epidemiology, mapped out cases of Cholera in London in the year 1854. He was able to identify a concentration of cases near a neigh... more

Just in time for respiratory virus season, this episode of the podcast breaks down essential vaccine guidance for older adults. From flu, COVID-19, and RSV to an added bonus deep dive into shingles, we cover everything you need to know to protect old... more

Difficulty managing money is often one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, frequently appearing years before an official diagnosis. This loss of financial capacity leaves individuals vulnerable to costly mistakes and e... more

GLP-1 receptor agonists (the "Ozempics of the world") have been a truly revolutionary pharmacological advance in modern medicine. In randomized controlled trials (RCTs), these agents have been shown to do much more than just reduce weight, including ... more

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Recent Guests

Judy Solerno
Physician leader in health care for older adults; president emeritus of the New York Academy of Medicine
New York Academy of Medicine
Episode: Interactive Maps of Aging: Judy Salerno and Lindsay Goldman
Lindsay Goldman
CEO of Grantmakers in Aging
Grantmakers in Aging
Episode: Interactive Maps of Aging: Judy Salerno and Lindsay Goldman
Ken Schmader
Geriatrician and researcher; Director of the Duke Pepper Center
Duke University
Episode: Flu, COVID, RSV, & Shingles Vaccines in Older Adults: Ken Schmader and Sharon Brangman
Sharon Brangman
Geriatrician and researcher; SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Episode: Flu, COVID, RSV, & Shingles Vaccines in Older Adults: Ken Schmader and Sharon Brangman
Lauren Nicholas
Health economist in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Episode: Financial Mistakes and Exploitation in Dementia: Lauren Nicholas, Duke Han, Jason Karlawish
Duke Han
Clinical neuropsychologist and professor of psychology at USC
University of Southern California
Episode: Financial Mistakes and Exploitation in Dementia: Lauren Nicholas, Duke Han, Jason Karlawish
John Batsis
Geriatrician researcher
University of North Carolina
Episode: Weight loss, GLP-1s and Sarcopenia: A Podcast with John Batsis, Shen Dewar, Aruna Josyula
Shen Dewar
Geriatrician and board-certified in obesity medicine
University of Michigan
Episode: Weight loss, GLP-1s and Sarcopenia: A Podcast with John Batsis, Shen Dewar, Aruna Josyula
Aruna Josyula
Geriatrician and directs the Geriatrics Fellowship
Texas A&M University
Episode: Weight loss, GLP-1s and Sarcopenia: A Podcast with John Batsis, Shen Dewar, Aruna Josyula

Hosts

Eric Widera
Host with UCSF affiliation; co-hosts discussions on geriatrics and palliative care with a focus on research translation and clinical practice.
Alex Smith
Co-host with a clinical geriatrics/palliative focus; helps steer conversations toward practical implications for clinicians and patients.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 402 ratings
  • I love this podcast!

    Thank you all so much for sharing these amazing conversations, I’ve learned so much from you all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linda aka the b girl next door
    United States5 months ago
  • My fave podcast!

    You guys are the reason that I’m a geriatric and PC researcher! ✌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soren_Fariman
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    We need more podcasts like this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NurseTDuck
    United States7 months ago
  • Commute inspo✨

    I started listening to GeriPal regularly as a way to get in an inspired mindset during the commute to my job as a hospital PC social worker. My mom was a nurse practitioner in home based primary care at the VA and she started listening too. We had such great conversations about her work that I never would have heard, and it allowed her to be a mentor as well as a mom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BA4774AB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Didn’t appreciative…

    …the constant laughing and giggling by the hosts! Not topics that lend well to tee hee and ha ha’ing! In poor taste! No thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FNOMINL
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners praise the humor and music moments; others find them distracting in dense episodes.
A valuable resource for staying up to date on aging and end-of-life care topics.
Engaging, entertaining, with helpful takeaways for clinicians and researchers.
Conversational yet scientific; a strong mix of guests and practical insights.
Diverse and high-quality guest roster; very informative for geriatrics and palliative care.

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Flu, COVID, RSV, & Shingles Vaccines in Older Adults: Ken Schmader and Sharon Brangman
Q: How should clinicians think about who to vaccinate and when to administer vaccines for older adults across these diseases?
Older adults should be prioritized for flu annually, with high-dose or adjuvanted vaccines; COVID-19 vaccination should follow current guidelines, with multiple doses as indicated, and RSV vaccination is recommended for those 75 and older or those at high risk, while shingles vaccination should be considered starting at age 60 with attention to reactogenicity and patient preference.
400th Episode Celebration: Ask Us Anything, Hot Ones-style
Q: What is your advice for patients and families to communicate with providers to guide conversations toward what matters most?
Use prepared tools like Prepare for Your Care, bring up goals of care without hesitation, and have the courage to initiate conversations with providers about prognosis and what matters to the patient.
400th Episode Celebration: Ask Us Anything, Hot Ones-style
Q: Why hasn't palliative care in the emergency department taken off, and what could be done?
Problems are structural (time constraints) rather than purely educational; calls for implementing time-efficient tools and integrating geriatrics and palliative care principles into ED workflows rather than relying only on training.
400th Episode Celebration: Ask Us Anything, Hot Ones-style
Q: Has any interview caused you to change something about your own clinical practice?
Yes; episodes on loneliness, buprenorphine use in symptom management, and deprescribing gabapentinoids have led to concrete practice changes, such as asking about loneliness in patients and reducing routine gabapentin use.
400th Episode Celebration: Ask Us Anything, Hot Ones-style
Q: What do you think palliative care will look like in 10 years time?
They expect continued growth in home-based and community-oriented care, broader integration with geriatrics, and more research support through NIH-funded infrastructure like ASCENT, with improvements in communication, hospital-based care, and outpatient care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GeriPal

What is GeriPal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A field-leading series that gathers geriatrics, palliative care, and aging research experts to discuss practical clinical realities, research developments, and policy shifts affecting older adults. Episodes often center on biomarker-informed dementia, advance care planning, longevity biology, palliative care delivery models, NIH funding and policy, and ethics in end-of-life care. The show frequently blends rigorous expert analysis with real-world clinical storytelling, clinician-scientist panel discussions, and practical takeaways for implementation in health systems. Notable strengths include a diverse roster of guests spanning academia, clinical practice, and health policy, as well as a balance between seriousness and engaging, accessible... more

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Recent guests on GeriPal include:

1. Judy Solerno
2. Lindsay Goldman
3. Ken Schmader
4. Sharon Brangman
5. Lauren Nicholas
6. Duke Han
7. John Batsis
8. Shen Dewar

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