The MDTea Podcast

As it's near Christmas the MDTea faculty wanted to give you an extra little podcast to help pass the time over the Christmas break... So here it is the first MDTea Christmas quiz!! Enjoy and have a lovely Christmas time.

This episode explores interventions that can delay cognitive decline in early dementia, and help patients and their families to live well. We also look at lifestyle changes in mid-life that may help to prevent dementia. Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital, London) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). A BigFings Media Production...

In this episode we cover the evidence base for falls prevention, particularly community based programmes designed to improve balance and mobility. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: nutrition in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: foot health in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: depression in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). In this episode we talk about UTIs, how to diagnose them accurately and avoid over diagnosis. We also explore how to prevent and manage UTIs, including investigations (beyond the dreaded dip!) A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: diagnosis and treatment of dementia in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode: recognizing acute stroke, and what you can do about it. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

‘MDTea and Cake’ – A Conference And Knowledge Exchange - from the British Geriatric Society Spring Meeting in Liverpool May 2016. @Gerisjo and @geriatricsdoc talk through the BGS conference platform presentations and a selection of the posters on display.

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). This episode explores frailty in older adults. See thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Consultant Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) and Iain Wilkinson (Consultant Geriatrician at East Surrey Hospital). Core Faculty: Sarah Jane Ryan – Physiotherapist, Tracy Szekely – Occupational Therapist and Pam Trangmar – Physician Associate. This episode explores the evidence base for rehabilitation in older adults, in particular those with cognitive impairment. We a...

This episode looks at the complex interplay of dizziness and balance. Presented by: Jo Preston & Iain Wilkinson Core Faculty: Adam Buckler – Pharmacist Guest Faculty: Gaggandeep Alg – Geriatrics Registrar A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Presented by: Jo Preston (Geriatrician at St George’s Hospital) & Iain Wilkinson (Geriatrician at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust) Core Faculty Contributors: Frances Scott (KSS AHSN) and Claire Watson (Practice Development Nurse – Sussex) A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

Pain is often under treated in older adults. This episode outlines the basics of pain and pharmacological measures. Presented by: Jo Preston & Iain Wilkinson, Geriatricians at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

This episode outlines how to assess mental capacity. Find out more, at thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk/mdtea A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com

This episode focuses on the acute management of falls. What causes them, how to approach managing them, and why they are important. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

In this episode we will explore why communication can be challenging with those with cognitive impairment and look at some strategies that can be used to work around it to make interactions easier and more meaningful for all involved. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

The conservative management of urinary incontinence - not covering medications or surgical options. We focus on the different types of urinary incontinence and explore what steps can be taken to tackle them in a team approach. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - www.bigfings.com

The second episode in the MDTea Podcast series concentrates on what the MDT can do to recognise and manage delirium including medication management. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com

The first MDTea podcast explains what the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, or CGA, is about and why it matters for older people. Specifically, it explores the role each member of the MDT in the process to create a person centred plan. Visit thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more info. A BigFings Media Production - bigfings.com