What We Get Wrong About Aging with Dr. Jacob Kendall | POP 1381

What if aging is about far more than just your physical health? Are we treating aging as a personal issue when it's really a societal one? Why is social work a critical pillar in "four dimensional" health care? In this episode, Joe Sanok talks with Dr. Jacob Kendall about why aging should be viewed as a social, cultural, and systemic issue rather than simply a medical one. Dr. Kendall introduces his four dimensional health framework, explaining how factors such as family, community, economics, and long term planning all shape the aging experience. The conversation also explores the importance of interdisciplinary care, particularly the vital role of social workers in supporting patients and caregivers. Dr. Kendall encourages clinicians to think beyond traditional health care models, advocate for more integrated systems, and remember that caring for themselves is essential to caring well for others.