Kickstarting Body Size Conversations in Older Adults with Obesity

Kickstarting the obesity conversation with older adults requires an understanding of the pathophysiology of overweight and obesity in conjunction with an appreciation for communication concerns that affect conversations with older adults. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jason Lofton of Lofton Family Clinic and Wellness in De Queen, AR discusses important issues addressed in Step One of The GSA KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults: Kickstart the Obesity Conversation. He shares insights into how he and his team set the stage to engage in successful, motivating conversations about body size with their patients. Dr. Lofton discusses overcoming common roadblocks to body size conversations, preparing for shared decision making and goal setting, and how issues such as culture, race/ethnicity, and age influence conversations about body size.  

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Guest:
Jason Lofton, MD
Lofton Family Clinic and Wellness

Host:
Jennifer Pettis, MS, RN, CNE
Director of Strategic Alliances
The Gerontological Society of America

This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk. Content was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).