As we age, it’s typical to think about where we want to live in later life. Few among us want to...
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Watch your feet: Foot care is critical and pain is treatable
You’ve heard the expression, “watch your back.” When it comes to older adults...
New JAMA study reveals exercise can reduce likelihood of...
There is all kinds of advice to help ensure we can live independently in later life. A new JAMA...
The benefits of shared doctor appointments
Many years ago, I heard a primary care doctor explain his solution to the minimal time he had to...
John Oliver explains the risks of too many spoonfuls of sugar
Check out John Oliver’s great piece on the $5 billion sugar industry and our overconsumption...
John Oliver: It’s time we rethink how we treat people with...
Americans don’t like to talk about mental health or mental illness. And, John Oliver makes...
Caregiving: Freedom’s just another word for no one left to lose
I was struck recently by an author’s description of her caregiving roles and subsequent losses...
The Five ‘Rights’ Rule for Taking Medications
We all know that both prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can help keep...
Pain is prevalent among Americans
A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals that 40 million Americans suffer from...
Diabetes is common among older adults: Know the symptoms
About thirteen million people with Medicare have Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition in which our...