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,…
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…
5 Types of Medication Used to Treat Sundowning & Difficult Dementia Behaviors Read More »
What should you do if an older person complains of not sleeping well at night? Experts do believe that “normal aging” brings on some changes to sleep. (See this post for more on…
5 Top Causes of Sleep Problems in Aging, & Proven Ways to Treat Insomnia Read More »
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…
How to Detect & Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Older Adults Read More »
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…
How to Choose the Safest Over-the-Counter Painkiller for Older Adults Read More »
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…
6 Ways that Memory & Thinking Change with Normal Aging (& What to Do About This) Read More »
Taking a break from your daily routine to spend some time outdoors in nature can help clear your mind, reduce stress, increase energy levels, and give you a new perspective on…
6 Powerful Ways to Regain Energy and Recharge Your Mind & Body Read More »
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…
How to Manage Constipation in Aging Read More »
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.”…
Understanding Laboratory Tests: 10 Commonly Used Blood Tests for Older Adults Read More »
