I had the best time with Nakeisha Rodgers, M.D., a Geriatrician and Internist. In this interview, Dr. Nakeisha shares what drew her to working with senior citizens, why she sees them as savvy seniors and how she approaches her training with medical professionals so that they begin to transform how they view and interact with this population. Additionally, she shares the content of the progressive training she offers to her colleagues — other physicians, medical aides, social workers/therapists, etc. Dr. Nakeisha is a dual board Internist and Geri...
I had the best time with Nakeisha Rodgers, M.D., a Geriatrician and Internist. In this interview, Dr. Nakeisha shares what drew her to working with senior citizens, why she sees them as savvy seniors and how she approaches her training with medical professionals so that they begin to transform how they view and interact with this population. Additionally, she shares the content of the progressive training she offers to her colleagues — other physicians, medical aides, social workers/therapists, etc.
Dr. Nakeisha is a dual board Internist and Geriatrician, best-selling author, and national speaker from the beautiful island of the Bahamas. She is the daughter of two retired educators whose love for the classroom shaped her own passion for teaching.
She has over a decade of experience caring for hundreds of complex geriatric patients with multiple medical needs. Through her books, dynamic in-person and virtual workshops, and online educational resources, she equips medical professionals with the tools needed to help savvy seniors age like royalty.
Dr. Nakeisha earned her Associate's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of the Bahamas. She then completed her Bachelor's in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She matriculated at the University of West Indies medical school graduating with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery). She later completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Program. She was awarded a Fellowship degree in Geriatrics from the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
She is the CEO of Age Like Royalty LLC, geared at changing the perception of aging. A creative at heart, Dr. Nakeisha teaches key geriatric principles in a creative, simple format so that medical professionals can provide comprehensive, compassionate geriatric care the Dr. Nakeisha way!
Dr. Nakeisha has the pleasure and privilege of mentoring the next generation of brilliant minds. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal and Geriatric Medicine in Florida. To rejuvenate she enjoys spending quality time with her parents and family, listening to music, dancing, and engaging in the creative arts.
Dr. Nakeisha looks forward to sharing her priceless secrets with your organization, so your seniors can age like royalty.
Dr. Nakeisha's Website
www.drnakeishamd.com
Dr. Nakeisha's book — SECRETS OF SASSY, SAVVY SENIORS
Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors: Aging Like Royalty Roadmap
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Secrets of Sassy, Savvy Seniors: Aging Like Royalty Roadmap
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Dr. Nakeisha's Online Course — SECRETS OF SAAVY ONLINE COURSE
Secrets of Savvy Seniors Caregiver Edition
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Dr. Nakeisha's Advisory Board Consultancy
International Caregivers Association
https://www.icacares.com/advisory-board
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