For all of us who are aging, there are many benefits. It’s well recognized that we gain...
Health conditions
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...
Even simple surgeries carry serious risks for frail older people
Gina Kolata reports for the New York Times on new findings reported in JAMA surgery showing that...
New therapies may help people with dementia who suffer from...
About one in three people with dementia also suffer from depression. The New York Times reports on...
If you have heart disease, drug therapy may be as good as bypass...
Carolyn Johnson reports for The Washington Post on a new large federal study which finds that...
Beware: Some people have serious allergic reactions to feather...
Winter is fast upon us. And, thousands of people will buy a new feather blanket, pillow or jacket...
Older adults with cancer do better with care tailored to their...
Standard treatment for cancer, including multiple rounds of radiation, can help many patients. But...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re...
Don’t let the hospital keep you in bed if you’re able to walk. Even if you’re...
How to support a loved one diagnosed with a serious health...
Sachin H. Jain writes for Forbes about the importance of understanding how difficult a grave...