WebMD Health Discovered Podcast: New Age-Friendly Episode Series
The WebMD Health Discovered Podcast, in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, presents a six-part series on age-friendly care.
The series highlights the 4Ms Framework of Age-Friendly Health Systems: What Matters, Medication, Mentation (Mind) and Mobility. Hosted by Neha Pathak, MD, WebMD's chief physician editor, each episode features expert insights and real-world examples to help health professionals, caregivers and older adults understand and apply age-friendly care. All six episodes are now available.
NEW - Episode #6: Planning Ahead - Lessons on Caregiving with The John A. Hartford Foundation
JAHF President Rani E. Snyder, MPA, joins Dr. Pathak for the final episode of this six-part series on age-friendly care. They reflect on key themes from the series, including aging with dignity, the 4Ms of age-friendly care, scams targeting older adults, AI in health care, advance care planning and caregiving. The episode highlights the importance of starting conversations early and reminds caregivers that support is available.
Episode #5: How To Discuss Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care with Your Loved Ones
Anthony L. Back, MD, a national leader in patient-oncologist communication, joins Dr. Pathak to discuss palliative care, hospice and advance care planning. Dr. Back explains common myths about palliative care, how families can start important conversations earlier, and why understanding a loved one’s goals, values and wishes can help support quality of life during serious illness.
Episode #4: Protecting Yourself Against Scams Targeting Older Adults
Robert "Bob" Blancato, National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, joins Dr. Pathak to discuss the rise of financial scams targeting older adults, from fake Medicare calls to deceptive billing. He shares the biggest red flags, why staying connected to your community matters, and how trusting your instincts can help keep you safe.
Episode #3: Age-Friendly Tech: Using AI to Support Healthy, Independent Aging
Kedar Mate, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of Qualified Health AI, joins Dr. Pathak to discuss how simple AI tools can empower older adults to take control of their health and wellness. From managing medications and detecting fall risks early to improving memory and mood, this episode explores how AI can enhance care and independence. Discover how the right tools, used the right way, can help us age safely, confidently and in line with what matters most.
Episode #2: The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care: Improving Your Healthcare Experience as You Age
Ellen Flaherty, PhD, MSN, APRN, vice president of the Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence, joins Dr. Pathak to discuss the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility). Dr. Flaherty shares how older adults and caregivers can use the 4Ms to guide more personalized care, from medication safety to spotting delirium, staying active and preparing for visits with tools like the My Health Checklist.
Episode #1: Aging in America: Improving the Care of Older Adults with The John A. Hartford Foundation.
JAHF President Emerita Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, talks with Dr. Pathak about the documentary, Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, which explores the many ways our healthcare system can better serve older adults. From dementia care models to creative workforce solutions and caregiver support, the conversation offers a practical look at reimagining aging in the U.S.
Go to the WebMD Health Discovered Podcast Age-Friendly Care series.
Listen to episode 1.
Listen to episode 2.
Listen to episode 3.
Listen to episode 4.
Listen to episode 5.
Listen to episode 6.
Learn more about WebMD's Health Discovered Podcast.
Go to WebMD.com/AgeFriendly.
Learn more about Age-Friendly Health Systems.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative.
