Trends in Comprehensive Obesity Care for Women as They Age

January 21
14 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of the GSA Momentum Discussions Podcast, titled "Trends in Comprehensive Obesity Care for Women as They Age," a family medicine doctor and geriatrician with deep expertise in care of older adults with obesity reflects on the unique needs of older and aging women with obesity. She discusses key assessment principles that clinicians should consider when caring for women with obesity as they age, and she highlights the importance of comprehensive, individualized care by an interprofessional team for older and aging women with obesity. 

This podcast episode is supported by Haleon and Novo Nordisk, with content developed by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

Transcript

Speaker

  • Anna Pendrey, MD, Dipl. ABOM, Assistant Professor, Family Medicine and Geriatrics Physician, Indiana University School of Medicine

Host

  • Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, Director, Strategic Alliances, Gerontological Society of America
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