Archive for category: Caregivers

COVID was really bad when it first came on the scene, especially for older adults, who made up the vast majority of people who were hospitalized or died from the virus. Things are now much better. Thi...

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 othe...

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. So I agree with the Centers for Disease Control (...

Why do aging adults fall? To be honest, people don’t usually ask me this. Instead, they want to know things like “How do I keep my mother from falling?” or “What should I do? I fell recently and am wo...

Have you been concerned about high blood pressure (hypertension)? Or are you worried about an older relative having a stroke or heart attacks? You’re not alone. After all, hypertension is the most com...

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...

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 dem...

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 dem...

Q: I realize that I sometimes have difficulty connecting a name and a face.  I presume that this is mild cognitive impairment. On researching the topic online, I find a variety of suggestions for alle...

  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...