In this micro-pod episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the challenges healthcare providers face when communicating with older adults about age-related health conditions. Highlighting Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella's MedPage Today article, they explore the emotional reactions patients have towards acknowledging aging and the negative societal connotations attached to it. The discussion differentiates the effects of biological aging from inactivity, emphasizing the importance of honest yet compassionate communication. The podcast also addresses strategies for empathetically engaging with older adults, the impact of ageism in healthcare, and how Lifestyle choices affect the aging process. Tune in for insights on maintaining dignity and understanding in age-related health conversations.

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Jeff Armstrong is a professor of Exercise Science (Ph.D., Exercise Physiology) at Western Oregon University and host of the Aging Well Podcast. He authored the textbook, 'Pathophysiology & Exercise' (Kendall-Hunt) and teaches a breath of courses from this to Advanced Programming for Sport & Fitness. He is passionate about longevity, health, improving/maintaining performance (Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially--what he refers to as "well-centered fitness") across the lifespan, and aging well.