Season 1 Episode 23 | Aug 15, 2025
ITP and Aging: How Symptoms, Risks, and Care Change Over Time
In this episode of Bruised But Not Broken: Living with ITP, host Barbara Pruitt sits down with Dr. Craig Kessler, a leading hematology expert, to discuss how immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) affects patients as they age. From the unique challenges of diagnosing and treating older adults, to managing fatigue, preventing falls, maintaining cognitive health, and staying up to date on vaccines, Dr. Kessler offers practical advice for both patients and caregivers. Whether you’ve lived with ITP for decades or were diagnosed later in life, this conversation is filled with insights to help you navigate the physical, emotional, and medical realities of aging with ITP.
PDSA Resources:
ITP in Adults, Living with ITP, Coping with ITP
Visit itpconference.org to access the full ITP Conference 2025, including Dr. Kessler’s complete presentation on ITP and Aging, available to PDSA members starting September 1, 2025. New members can join through September 30.