How to Use a Personal Health Record to Improve Your Health
A personal health record helps aging adults get better care & avoid medical mishaps. Here's how to handle health information management & which records to keep.| Better Health While Aging
A personal health record helps aging adults get better care & avoid medical mishaps. Here's how to handle health information management & which records to keep.| Better Health While Aging
In this article, I’ll address a real mainstay of modern medicine: laboratory tests that require drawing blood. This is sometimes referred to as “checking labs,” “doing bloodwork,” or even “checking blood.” Most older adults have been through this. For instance, it’s pretty much impossible to be hospitalized without having bloodwork done, and it’s part of […]| Better Health While Aging
A home blood pressure (BP) monitor is a very useful tool to have, since it helps manage many chronic conditions and can help you assess falls or sudden illness. Learn what types of features to consider when choosing a monitor, how to use it correctly, and useful questions to ask your doctors.| Better Health While Aging
How low should you go when treating high blood pressure in older adults? Learn about SPRINT-Senior, which will influence future blood pressure guidelines. This post explains how to know if the SPRINT results apply to you or your older relative, and we also cover other important guidelines and research related to hypertension.| Better Health While Aging
Q: How can we get my older mother to drink more water? She is susceptible to urinary tract infections and seems to be often dehydrated no matter what we do. We were also wondering if coffee and tea are okay, or should they be avoided to reduce dehydration? And what are symptoms of dehydration in […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you been worried about an older person’s memory or thinking abilities? Maybe your parent has seemed more confused recently. Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating herself, or struggling to do things that didn’t use to pose much of a problem. Or you may have noticed false accusations, or irrational […]| Better Health While Aging
What should you do if an older person complains of insomnia, or is not sleeping well at night? Experts do believe that “normal aging” brings on some changes to sleep. (See this post for more on how sleep changes with aging.) Basically, older adults tend to get sleepy earlier in the evening, and tend to sleep less deeply than […]| Better Health While Aging
If I had to recommend one key piece of healthcare equipment that older adults & caregivers should have at home, it would be this: a good home blood pressure (BP) monitor. Why? Because BP measurements (and pulse measurements, which machines check at the same time) are an incredibly useful tool when it comes to assessing […]| Better Health While Aging
Today we’re covering a touchstone resource for geriatricians: the “Beers List” of medications that older adults should avoid or use with caution. (Technically, it’s called “The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.” I personally think of it as the list of “risky medications” for older adults.) If you want to […]| Better Health While Aging
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Planning ahead to enable others to assist is key to better health while aging. This post covers five common age-related problems to plan for, five key steps to address advance planning for healthcare, and four key steps to address advance planning for legal/financial. A handy PDF cheatsheet is included.| Better Health While Aging
Getting preventive health services is key to better health while aging. This post covers 27 preventive health tests recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and Medicare for some or all older adults. Use this list to find out which tests are recommended for people of a certain age, gender, or health status. A handy PDF cheatsheet is included.| Better Health While Aging
Optimal management of chronic conditions is key to healthier aging, & preventing declines in health & independence. But many seniors don't get recommended care for their chronic conditions unless they learn to be proactive and do a little homework on their own. This post reviews the 8 ways older adults are harmed by suboptimal management of chronic conditions, and provides 6 suggestions for being proactive. We also review why it's risky to assume doctors will provide optimal care, and why it'...| Better Health While Aging
These 7 commonly neglected problems often keep seniors from being socially and physically active, & can sabotage healthy aging. Learn to spot them & get help that works. Includes a handy PDF cheatsheet.| Better Health While Aging
Since 2008, April 16th has been designated as “National Healthcare Decisions Day” (NHDD). It’s an initiative meant to “inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.” In other words, National Healthcare Decisions Day is meant to get you to think about things like advance directives, living wills, powers […]| Better Health While Aging
This post covers item 2 in the Healthy Aging Checklist. Here are the 6 most useful and well-proven ways to promote physical health, which is key for healthy aging. Includes links to relevant resources and research, along with a handy PDF checklist.| Better Health While Aging
Here are the eight most important things to do, to promote brain health. Maintaining brain health is one of the six things to do for healthy aging. This article includes links to relevant research & a handy downloadable PDF checklist.| Better Health While Aging
Dr. K responds to reader who is concerned about paranoia and other changes in an aging mother. Learn the six key causes of paranoid behaviors, how to check on safety, and how to pursue further evaluation, even if your parent is resisting your efforts to help.| Better Health While Aging
If you’re helping an older person with health and healthcare, chances are that person is taking at least a few prescription medications, if not several. Do you ever wonder if he or she is on the right medications? Do you worry about side-effects and interactions? These are sensible concerns to have. Many older adults end […]| Better Health While Aging
One of the greatest challenges, when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, is coping with sundowning and with difficult behaviors. These are symptoms beyond the chronic memory/thinking problems that are the hallmark of dementia. They include problems like: These are technically called “neuropsychiatric” symptoms, but regular people might refer to them as “acting […]| Better Health While Aging
A caregiving daughter once wrote in and asked me this common question: “How can I find a gerontologist* near me to review medications, and help care for my mother with dementia?” As you may have noticed if you’re a regular reader, I often emphasize the importance of spotting and reducing risky medications, especially those associated […]| Better Health While Aging
(This article is a special guest post by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular interest in informing and empowering older adults and families. So I’ve been very glad to have her contributing to the site, and I appreciate her covering some […]| Better Health While Aging
Worried about falls in an older person? You’re right to be concerned, especially if the older person has already experienced a fall. Research suggests that falling once doubles your chance of falling again. And falls, as everyone knows, can cause life-changing injuries. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that: For these reasons and more, preventing […]| Better Health While Aging
Are you on medication to lower blood pressure? Or are you caring for an older person with hypertension, also known as high blood pressure? If so, you are probably wondering just what is the right blood pressure (BP) for older adults. This is a good question, given that guidelines on blood pressure have changed, especially […]| Better Health While Aging
30-70% of older adults get delirium during hospitalization. Learn what it is, how it's different from dementia, plus 10 essential things to know & do.| Better Health While Aging
Learn a 5 step process that family caregivers can use, to review a senior's medications for safety & appropriateness. This can help you identify medications that can be discontinued or reduced, as well as those for which the risks outweigh the benefits.| Better Health While Aging
It used to be that influenza was the main respiratory virus that got a lot of attention during the wintertime. But now there’s another one that’s become known for its potential to cause serious illness in older adults: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Unlike COVID-19, which only appeared in the U.S. in 2020, RSV has actually […]| Better Health While Aging
Do you find yourself taking stock and setting goals around the time of New Year’s? It is indeed an excellent time to reflect on the past year. And although one can set goals at any time of year, the start of the calendar year is a time that seems to inspire many people to think […]| Better Health While Aging
Wondering how to know if an aging parent needs help? Or trying to find out what to do when they need help? Dr. K explains exactly what warning signs to check for and what to say (and not say!) when you talk to your parent about your concerns. Use this approach to be more effective, next time you visit your aging parent.| Better Health While Aging
Many commonly-used medications affect memory brain function in the short-term and in the long-term. These can make Alzheimer's symptoms worse, and have been linked to developing dementia. Here are the four types of medications to avoid, or use with caution.| Better Health While Aging
Dear Dr. K, Any ideas on how I can relieve my mother’s anxiety about her thinking an animal got in the house? I can’t find anything and have moved the couches but she is convinced and scared. She’s always been a worrier, plus her thinking has been deteriorating and her vision is impaired a bit. […]| Better Health While Aging
Worried about an elderly person's decisions? Learn how doctors & lawyers assess decision capacity, & when it may be legally or ethically ok to intervene.| Better Health While Aging
Once upon a time, the ER missed a pelvic fracture in one of my older patients. Actually, this kind of thing has happened more than once, and perhaps it’s happened to your family too. As much as we’d like to believe that our older loved ones will get the right care when they are sick […]| Better Health While Aging
Most of us can relate to feeling sad or blue, sometimes for days at a time. It may be in response to a major life event like losing a job, a break-up, or as part of grief. These sad feelings can lead us to feel less interested in enjoyable activities, make us lose our appetite […]| Better Health While Aging
Worried about falls in an older parent or relative? If so, do you know if their doctor has considered the most useful fall prevention approaches? Fall risk can be reduced, but it generally takes some thought and effort. That’s in part because most older adults have multiple factors making them vulnerable to falls. In a […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are extremely common. Sometimes the issue is that one is trying to communicate in a noisy place and there is no need for concern. But […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety, or “nerves”? Would you like an easy, practical tool to help someone stop a drug whose risks often outweigh the benefits? If so, I […]| Better Health While Aging
October 15 - Dec 7 is Medicare Open Enrollment! Make sure you (or your aging parents) understand which type of Medicare you have and whether it's a good fit for your needs. Our wonderful geriatric social worker expert Michelle Allen explains what every older adult and family should know, to review their current Medicare information and figure out whether a switch might be helpful. Plus, how to get free help understanding the options.| Better Health While Aging
Updated Sept 2024 with recommendations regarding the fall 2024 COVID vaccines. This page is where I'll be posting COVID updates specifically for older adults and their families. Plus, my top general principles for navigating COVID (I don't expect these to change throughout the year, even though the COVID situation will be evolving).| Better Health While Aging
It’s that time of the year: fall, which I think of as flu vaccination time. I always think getting a flu vaccine is a good idea for most older adults. In these COVID pandemic times, I think it’s even more important. So I agree with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which is urging that […]| Better Health While Aging
Learn to prevent falls in later life by making sure you get the right evaluation after a fall happens. Here are eight things that should be checked at the doctor's office.| Better Health While Aging
Everyone knows that vitamins and nutrition are important for health, and many older adults take a multivitamin. But did you know that even among older persons who do this, many still end up developing a serious deficiency in one particular vitamin? It’s Vitamin B12. If there’s one vitamin that I’d like all older adults and […]| Better Health While Aging
This article is by Michelle Allen, LCSW. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta and is a featured expert providing guidance in our Helping Older Parents programs. At some point, you may need to have someone help your older parent – or perhaps you – with care in the home. So, what […]| Better Health While Aging
Q: My 88-year old mother often complains of various aches and pains. What is the safest over-the-counter painkiller for her to take? Aren’t some of them bad for your liver and kidneys? A: Frequent aches and pains are a common problem for older adults. If your mother has been complaining, you’ll want to make sure she […]| Better Health While Aging
Dr. K provides advice to a person who thinks her mom has dementia, and whose question starts with “My loving, Jewish mother is 92 and has turned into a rude, abusive foul-mouthed woman who I no longer recognize.”| Better Health While Aging
Unintentional weight loss is a major red flag, when it comes to the health of older adults. Learn when to be concerned, what the common causes are, and how to manage it. This article also addresses the use of nutritional supplements such as Boost and Ensure.| Better Health While Aging
People of all older ages often tell me they hope to age in place. Meaning, they want to be able to remain in their home and community, even as time brings changes to life, health, and abilities. These days, many older people do end up moving, often reluctantly. And this doesn’t have to be a […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you ever wondered whether you — or your older relative — might be taking too many medications? You’re certainly right to ask yourself this. I consider this for all my own patients, and wish every doctor would. In part, this is because over the years, I’ve had countless older adults express their worries and […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you ever had questions about what might be going on with an older loved one’s health? But then you find that your older relative is unable — or unwilling — to let you in on the health details? Or maybe you’ve wanted to talk to your parent’s doctor, but worried that doing so might […]| Better Health While Aging
Constipation is not a glamorous topic, but it’s certainly important, especially in older adults. As anyone who has experienced occasional — or even chronic — constipation can tell you, it can really put a damper on quality of life and well-being. Constipation can also cause more substantial problems, such as: Fortunately, it’s usually possible to […]| Better Health While Aging
Why are sleep problems so common in Alzheimer's, and what can you do? Learn what information to bring to doctors, the clinically proven ways to address this frustrating problem, and what the safest medications are.| Better Health While Aging
It’s annoying but unfortunately true: most parts of the body work less well as one gets older and older. This is even true of the brain, which is part of why it becomes more common to experience a “tip of the tongue” moment as one gets older. Such age-related changes in how the brain manages […]| Better Health While Aging
In this QA, I provide advice on how to get help for a senior parent, if you're worried about possible "incompetence." We cover how to get help, and how mental capacity and legal competence are assessed, and how to take care of yourself in the process.| Better Health While Aging
The one vitamin I believe every older adult should take is vitamin D. In this post I explain the "healthy aging dose" that I recommend, as well as the science and guidelines behind this recommendation. I also answer many frequently asked questions, including when to get a vitamin D level checked.| Better Health While Aging
Learn about the 4 oral medications FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer's & other dementias, including how they work in the brain, how much they help, side-effects, & what to ask doctors. I also explain what may work better, when it comes to slowing the progression of dementia symptoms.| Better Health While Aging
A while back, I wrote an article on cerebral small vessel disease, a very common condition in which the small blood vessels of the brain develop signs of damage. If you’re an older adult and you’ve had an MRI done of your brain, chances are pretty good that your scan showed signs of at least […]| Better Health While Aging
This article is about the most common aging brain problem that you may have never heard of. While leading a fall prevention workshop a few years ago, I mentioned that an older person’s walking and balance problems might well be related to the presence of “small vessel ischemic changes” in the brain, which are very […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you ever been told that an older relative has anemia, and wondered about anemia symptoms? Or perhaps you noticed the red blood cell count flagged as “low” in the bloodwork report? Or noticed “low hemoglobin” in a doctor’s report? Anemia means having a red blood cell count that is lower than normal, and it’s […]| Better Health While Aging
Alzheimer's is common, but it's actually rare for older adults with dementia to have pure Alzheimer's. Here are other common types of dementia to know about, including vascular dementia, Lewy Body dementia, and many other types. Plus, why mixed dementia is so common and how this affects treatment and management of dementia in later life.| Better Health While Aging
“I know where every bathroom is at the mall, and my wife rolls her eyes every time I have to visit one when we just arrived – even after I went before leaving the house! What can I expect? Most old guys are in the same boat!” If you opened this article, you probably relate […]| Better Health While Aging
Here’s an upsetting situation that comes up a lot, and may have come up for you: is someone financially taking advantage of Mom or Dad? It’s a pretty legitimate concern to have. To begin with, most people know that there are plenty of “scammers” out there, phoning or mailing older adults with deceptive information designed […]| Better Health While Aging
Swelling in the lower legs – known as “lower extremity edema” in medical terms – is a problem that often affects older adults. The good news is that most of the time, it’s annoying, but not terribly dangerous. However, in other cases, swelling in the feet, ankles, or lower legs can be the sign […]| Better Health While Aging
First, understand why older people fall There are many reasons that aging adults fall. Most older people will be falling due to their own unique combination of reasons. So how, exactly, should YOU go about reducing fall risk? Now, you can — and should — try to implement the general tips that are often listed […]| Better Health While Aging
It’s one of those cliches that is true: exercise really is very good for your health. In fact, one expert in applied longevity wrote that: “Exercise is by far the most potent longevity ‘drug’. No other intervention does nearly as much to prolong our life span and preserve our cognitive and physical function.” — Peter […]| Better Health While Aging
Delirium is a state of worse-than-usual mental confusion, which affects up to 30% of older adults during hospitalization and has been linked with acceleration of cognitive decline. It's even more common after major surgery and in the intensive care unit. Learn to take steps to prevent this dangerous complication, and to get help quickly if you think your older relative has been affected.| Better Health While Aging
Here's how to know if you should be worried about hypertension treatment. Learn to make sure BP is measured accurately, what BP to aim for, & what to ask the doctor.| Better Health While Aging
Q: An older friend, who is in her 90s, has been having bacteria in her urine, but no symptoms. Despite treatment with antibiotics, she was still having bacteria in the urine, so the doctor recommended chronic antibiotics and a referral to urology. What can be done when an elderly woman has bacteria in her urine […]| Better Health While Aging
Dr. K answers a reader's question about mild cognitive impairment and memory problems. Learn how this common condition is diagnosed and treated, how exercise and nutrition can help, and why Alzheimer's medication probably won't help.| Better Health While Aging
Here’s a situation that comes up for many people: you move in later life. Or maybe it’s your older mother — or father, or other older relative — who’s moving to a new town, perhaps to be closer to you, or otherwise be somewhere more conducive to aging in place. Such a move means that […]| Better Health While Aging
One of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I get care for my aging parent and how much will it cost?” The answer generally depends on these factors: What kind of elder care does the older person need or want? What are the available options for providing the needed elder care? […]| Better Health While Aging
Want to keep your brain — or the brain of someone you love — as healthy as possible? Then it’s essential to know which commonly used medications affect brain function. In this article, I’ll go into details regarding a type of medication that I wish all older adults knew about: anticholinergic drugs. How Anticholinergics […]| Better Health While Aging
Here's a list of key issues to address, from the Helping Older Parents Course. Use this to stay organized & keep track of essential aspects of your older parent's health and wellbeing! Dr. K and her hand-picked team of geriatric care managers and other experts provide guidance and support on these in our Helping Older Parents Membership Community. If you're an older adult, you can use this list to plan for your own aging.| Better Health While Aging
Happy holidays! Dr. K shares four gifts for aging adults plus four recommendations for someone who has Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Plus links to her favorite gift lists on DailyCaring.| Better Health While Aging
One of the most common concerns I hear from people is “My older parent’s behavior is concerning me and I’m worried about her mental abilities.” As I explained in a related article: it’s not always dementia but often it is. And unless an older person has done a good job planning ahead, it can be very hard […]| Better Health While Aging
“Doctor, do you diagnose dementia? Because I need someone who can diagnose dementia.” A man asked me this question recently. He explained that his 86 year-old father, who lived in the Bay Area, had recently been widowed. Since then the father had sold his long-time home rather quickly, and was hardly returning his son’s calls. […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are extremely common. Sometimes the issue is that one is trying to communicate in a noisy place and there is no need for concern. But […]| Better Health While Aging
(This article is part 2 of a special guest series by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular interest in informing and empowering older adults and families. So I’ve been very glad to have her contributing to the site these past few […]| Better Health While Aging
Q: My mother is 76 and has Alzheimer’s disease. She had a couple of unavoidable stays last year in the hospital (due to falls). This accelerated her decline due to delirium, which was treated as if she was just being an unruly and difficult patient. Once my sister and I understood what was going on […]| Better Health While Aging
You probably already know that many older adults develop problems managing finances as they age. Now how would you answer the questions below: Many people, even the ones who are caring and well-informed, will often answer “no” to these questions. But this post will equip you to start answering yes. And I want you to […]| Better Health While Aging
Here are the steps to take if you've noticed worrisome problems and think your aging parent might need help. Learn how to respectfully engage them and move towards needed changes, even if they're refusing or won't accept that there's a safety issue at hand.| Better Health While Aging
Updated Dec 2021 with info about Omicron! Learn why I recommend COVID vaccination and what we know so far about the effectiveness and safety of COVID vaccination in people over age 75 (and for people in nursing homes, including breakthrough cases). Plus the latest on boosters! This article includes a video in which I demonstrate how you can review vaccine effectiveness data, to see if it applies to your age group. Currently available data DOES show that the vaccine is safe in older adults, an...| Better Health While Aging
Like many of you, I continue to follow the coronavirus situation closely, for personal and professional reasons. Given the dismaying surge in COVID cases over the past several weeks, this week I devoted part of my twice-monthly Helping Older Parents members call to this topic, and I have decided to share this part of the call below. This […]| Better Health While Aging
Like many of you, I’ve been following the recent coronavirus developments closely. In March, I devoted my twice-monthly Helping Older Parents members calls to this topic. Here is a video commentary I recorded on 3.27.20. Although the statistics about COVID numbers in the US quickly fell out of date, I am leaving this video available […]| Better Health While Aging
When is the last time you had a really meaningful conversation with someone from a different generation? And who was it with? Was it with a grandchild? A niece? Your own parent? A neighbor? Or maybe even the person standing next to you in line at the store? While these types of connections happen every day […]| Better Health While Aging
As you may know, hospitalization is actually somewhat risky for older adults. This is sometimes surprising to older adults and families. After all, hospitals are supposed to be places where people who are ill or injured can get the medical supervision and services that they need, to recover and be restored to health. Well, it’s […]| Better Health While Aging
This month — November — is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’ve been in any way assisting another adult with managing health concerns or life tasks, you qualify as one of the estimated 40 million family caregivers in the US. Such help often starts out with small things, such as helping an older relative get […]| Better Health While Aging
Living wills. Advance directives. Powers of attorney for healthcare. Making your wishes known. Many older adults have never gotten around to addressing these issues, and of those who have, many are overdue for a review. After all, this is not something where you should “set-it-and-forget-it.” Especially not if you completed the paperwork with a lawyer […]| Better Health While Aging
(This article is by my colleague Paula Spencer Scott, author of the book Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers. I invited her to share an article on this topic, since many in our community are coping with dementia behaviors. — L. Kernisan) The odd behaviors of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be so […]| Better Health While Aging
Every May, the Administration on Aging leads the national observance of “Older Americans Month.” The theme this year is “Engage at Any Age.” But I found myself thinking that this would be a nice opportunity to consider: just what does it mean to “succeed” or do well as an older adult? This is important, because […]| Better Health While Aging
You’ve likely already heard the news: the flu is pretty bad this year, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirming a higher than usual level of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths. You also probably know that older adults (and certain other groups of people) have a higher risk of falling very ill from the […]| Better Health While Aging
And once again, high blood pressure is making headlines in the news: the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) have just released new guidelines about hypertension. Since this development is likely to cause confusion and concern for many, I’m writing this post to help you understand the debate and what this […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth your while to encourage an older person to start exercising? In 2014, the top-notch journal JAMA published the results of a fantastic research project: a study in which 1635 sedentary older adults (aged 70-89) were assigned to get either a structured exercise program, or a program of “successful […]| Better Health While Aging
Q: Dear Dr. K, With all the news about opioids and benzodiazepines, and their risk of death, I would love to hear your take on the use of these drugs in hospice. We’ve had two family experiences now (my Mom and my Aunt) who were given these drugs right away when they went on hospice…without […]| Better Health While Aging
Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast, plus step-by-step instructions on how to listen to a podcast.| Better Health While Aging
Dear Readers, Welcome to our new and improved website! I’m very pleased to announce that the Geriatrics For Caregivers website has been renamed Better Health While Aging. But don’t worry, all of our practical geriatrics health information for family caregivers is still here. In fact, the blog is still called Geriatrics for Caregivers. However, renaming […]| Better Health While Aging
It’s that time of the year again: first Thanksgiving, and then winter holidays. Which means this is the time of the year when families are most likely to get together with older parents. Ideally, this means a time for families to bond and spend joyful times together. And no matter what is going on in […]| Better Health While Aging
Sleep. Everybody needs it. Many of us don’t get enough of it. These are common truths that almost everyone knows. But recently, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit more about sleep, and how it affects health. I came away convinced that sleep is a core pillar of health. It deserves more attention […]| Better Health While Aging
For healthy aging, following the Mediterranean diet is a good choice. Here's exactly what to eat and not eat, to follow the clinically-studied diet that has made headlines. This article also reviews the Spanish PREDIMED study, and what kind of benefit you might expect from following a similar diet.| Better Health While Aging
Pop quiz: Can you define geriatrics? And did you know that it’s not just for the “old-old”? If you hesitated with these two questions, don’t feel bad. Most people know that geriatrics has something to do with the elderly, but beyond that there’s a lot of confusion about what it is, who it can help, and […]| Better Health While Aging
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