#18: CALL YOUR GRANDMA! Why loneliness in older adults is more than just being alone with Dr. Ellie Fishbein - @Geriatricsinreallife

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ellie Fishbein, AKA @Geriatricsinreallife / Survivor extraodinaire / Improv extraodinaire / TikTok/Insta famous geriatrician to talk about loneliness and what to practically do about it. Oh, and we toss in a teensy Mad Lib.  Guest Bio: Dr. Ellie Fishbein is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Geriatrics at Washington University School of Medicine. She earned her MD from Rush Medical College and completed her Family Medicine Residency and Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Fishbein is board-certified in Family Medicine and has a focus on geriatric care, providing comprehensive assessments and mentorship to residents. Her clinical expertise includes continuity of care and interdisciplinary approaches to managing complex geriatric conditions. She is also a recognized educator, receiving the 2024 Resident's Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Fishbein is the creator of @geriatricsinreallife, a widely followed educational platform on Instagram and TikTok, known for its practical and creative infographics that make complex geriatric concepts approachable for learners and clinicians alike. Dr. Ellie's Instagram, @geriatricsinreallife: https://www.instagram.com/geriatricsinreallife  Dr. Ellie's TikTok, @geriatricsinreallife:  https://www.tiktok.com/@geriatricsinreallife  Follow our Instagram, @verigeripodcast:  https://www.instagram.com/verigeripodcast Please subscribe to our podcast to get the word out! Show Notes: https://verigeripodcast.com/show-notes/f/18-call-your-grandma  Timestamps 00:44 Introductions 03:54 Defining loneliness, social isolation 07:08 Prevalence and health implications of loneliness 09:55 Case  15:32 Screening for loneliness in older adults 21:39 The 5 Ms 30:48 Mad Lib reveal   Co-Producers: Sam Ing, MD, Patty Lee, MD, Hannah O'Hagan, MD Script Writer: Hannah O'Hagan, MD Primary Editor: Sam Ing, MD Show Notes Writer: Kylie McElheran, BS Graphic designer: Patty Lee, MD