The Future of Geriatric Care: Whole-Person Medicine & Aging at Home

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with geriatrician Dr. Anthony Zizza to discuss the future of geriatric care, deprescribing, and what it truly means to care for the whole person.Drawing from his personal experience caring for six elderly family members before becoming a physician, Dr. Zizza shares how those early years shaped his passion for helping older adults age with dignity, remain independent, and stay in their homes whenever possible.The conversation explores:Why modern healthcare often becomes fragmented for elderly patientsThe importance of whole-person care: body, mind, and spiritHow deprescribing can dramatically improve quality of lifeThe dangers of prescribing cascades and medication overloadWhat caregivers and families should know when advocating for loved onesHow programs like PACE are changing elder careWhy listening, empathy, and relationships matter in medicineThis is a powerful conversation about aging, advocacy, faith, and building a healthcare system that truly supports people as they grow older.