Call them health care buddies or a new breed of concierges, the New York Times reports on a fast...
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Pre-hospice care allows people to stay in their homes
An article in Kaiser Health News describes the value of pre-hospice care for people with a...
Vitamin E supplements: Should you take them?
One question I bet you have because it’s one my patients ask me over and over again is which...
Living with dementia movement
After being diagnosed with dementia and told essentially that their lives were over, a number of...
How to talk to a loved one about alcohol
Alcohol use is a growing issue for older adults, who report binge drinking more frequently than any...
Who’s most likely to retire early?
Some people are lucky enough to choose to retire early because they have adequate savings and...
To lose weight, try eating dinner at lunch
A 2016 article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports on results of a randomized...
Bladder control problems and how to treat them
Many older adults have problems with bladder control or urinary incontinence (UI). According to the...
Exercise associated with fewer hospitalizations for people with...
Heart disease (CVD) is the number cause of death and disability around the world. But, even with...
Video: 93-year old marine corps vet jogs daily
Watch this 93-year old marine corps vet–a purple heart recipient–jog around the gym...