Just as we all benefit when we all are better informed about health, everyone involved in the health care of older adults can benefit from learning to think more like a geriatrician. This means keepi...
How might we help a sick older person have a better end-of-life experience? Planning for future health crises and end-of-life situations — a process known as advance care planning — is certainly impor...
Have you been told that you — or an older person you care about — has kidney disease? If so, you’re not alone: kidney disease is very common in older adults. Almost everyone’s kidney function declines...
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 blo...
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 blo...
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 blo...
Have you noticed worrisome changes in your aging parent? Maybe they’ve been mostly okay but now you’re seeing problems with memory, such as forgetfulness or asking the same questions repeatedly. Or ma...
Sleep. Everybody needs it. Many of us don’t get enough of it. These are common truths that almost everyone knows. But a few years ago, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit more about sleep, and ...
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...
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Pop quiz: What aging health problem is extremely common, has serious implications for an older person’s health and wellbeing, and can often – but not always – be prevented? It’s delirium. In my opinio...