Have you ever been told that an older relative has anemia? Or perhaps you noticed the red blood cell count flagged as “low” in the bloodwork report? Or noticed “low hemoglobin”…
Anemia in the Older Adult: 10 Common Causes & What to Ask Read More »
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…
4 Types of Brain-Slowing Medication to Avoid if You’re Worried About Memory Read More »
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…
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Affects Most Aging Brains (Here’s what to know & do) Read More »
Learn to prevent falls in older adults 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….
8 Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls Read More »
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…
Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & What to Do Read More »
These days, finding a balance between productivity and maintaining a peaceful lifestyle can be challenging due to the hectic schedules we have. This goes a step beyond for those working from…
How can you improve digital productivity for a peaceful lifestyle? Read More »
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…
How to Help Doctors Notice What’s Wrong: The story of the missed pelvic fracture Read More »
