The Shocking Truth about Geriatricians
Here’s the reality most people find shocking: Working with a geriatrician might be the best thing you can do to feel as young as possible for as long as possible.
If you’re resisting the...
Kaiser Health News Report Spotlights Age Bias in Medicine: “They Treat Me Like I’m Old and Stupid,” Patients Say
When an older patient goes to see his or her doctor, or when they find themselves in need of urgent or long-term care, these seniors have a right to expect to be treated with dignity and empathy. Yet for millions, that’s not the case, according to this recent Kaiser Health...
Is It Really Alzheimer’s Disease? Other Forms of Dementia May Be Less Common but They Are Still Devastating
We just discovered a provocative news article from National Public Radio that sheds some important light on the increasing problem of cognitive decline. “In the U.S.,” NPR reports, “older people with dementia are usually told they have Alzheimer’s disease. But a range...
Millions Won’t Take their Medicine – and the Costs are Staggering
What if you heard of an epidemic that was causing up to 125,000 deaths each year in the U.S.? What if this epidemic was also responsible for 10 percent of all hospitalizations in the country, and was costing the American health care system well over $100 billion annually? And...
NPR Report: Doctors Routinely Test Patients for Blood Pressure and Cholesterol – so Why So Little Screening for Dementia?
We were surprised just a few days ago by a news story on National Public Radio revealing a disturbing statistic: barely one in every seven seniors is getting routine, regular screening for cognitive impairment. This is in spite of the fact that almost every primary care...
News About Seniors and Sleep: “Night Owls” May be Putting Their Health at Risk
When it comes to sleep, are you a lark or a night owl? It turns out, according to a research study in Great Britain that was the subject of a report last spring in this article on the BBC website, that those of you who fall into the “late to bed, late to rise” group may be...
Recent Studies Bring Bad News to Fans of “Ultraprocessed” Foods and Diet Drinks
Staying healthy at every stage of life is critically important, especially if we want to live out our days with energy and vitality. The best way to avoid becoming a burden to those we love is to stay as healthy as we can, as long as we can. With that goal in mind, we offer a...
Consumer Reports: Four Common Health Problems That Can Be Serious When You’re Older
When we’re in our 30s or 40s, a bout with the flu is typically a nuisance and not much more. We usually bounce back after some bed rest and some over the counter medications, and our lives return to normal. However, as we all know, illnesses like the flu can be devastating to...
We’re Spending Billions on Digital Health Technology – so Why Aren’t We Getting Any Healthier?
With all the startling advances in digital technology, many experts seem to believe that the tech industry is on the verge of solving all our problems – especially in the realm of health care. But this article we just read from CNBC asks a nagging question: with all the...
New York Times Article says Lack of Geriatricians is a “Crisis Brewing”
Here in the U.S., our population is aging – but the number of geriatric care specialists is declining. And that spells a brewing health care crisis among seniors, according to an article published a few months ago in the New York Times. You can access the article here.
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