Managing multiple chronic conditions can be as complicated as living with them. If you have...
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Warning: Your hip replacement could kill you
Jeanne Lenzer writes for the New York Times about the danger of getting a hip replacement. In some...
What’s a dementia directive?
You may have heard of an advance directive, a document all adults should prepare, naming a person...
What to do about constipation?
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers advice on what to do about constipation, a condition...
The hidden costs of sleep apnea
You may have read about insurers charging their members higher copays for some drugs than their...
What if you could live your life pain-free?
Ariel Levy reports for The New Yorker on a woman who lives life completely pain-free. Yes, you...
What to do about urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is not uncommon for women. And, the risk of urinary incontinence increases as...
What happens to your memory as you age?
For all of us who are aging, there are many benefits. It’s well recognized that we gain...
Do you need a geriatrician?
As you get older, it is extremely helpful to have a geriatrician as your primary care doctor. If at...
Should you be tested for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5.5 million Americans, and its prevalence is growing...