What Matters: Aligning Care With Life Goals

Healthy aging starts with understanding what matters most. In the first episode of our Five Ms of Geriatrics series, Dr. Eve Glazier is joined by Meena Makhijani, DO, and Junun Bae, DO, UCLA Health geriatricians, to explore how a person's values, priorities and life goals can shape every aspect of medical care. They highlight why conversations about independence, quality of life, caregiving, advance care planning and family decision-making are essential to delivering care that reflects what matters most to each individual. Whether you are planning for your own future or helping care for an aging loved one, this conversation offers valuable insights into making healthcare decisions that align with the life you want to live.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Social Media and Communications: Bonnie Kim
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.