(This article is a special guest post by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular interest in informing…
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Q: My mother is 76 and has Alzheimer’s disease. She had a couple of unavoidable stays last year in the hospital (due to falls). This accelerated her decline due to delirium,…
Have you ever wondered whether you — or your older relative — might be taking too many medications? You’re certainly right to ask yourself this. I consider this for all my…
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Do you find yourself taking stock and setting goals around the time of New Year’s? It is indeed an excellent time to reflect on the past year. (And wow, quite a…
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Have you been worried about an older person’s memory or thinking abilities? Maybe your parent has seemed more confused recently. Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating…
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Wondering how to know if an aging parent needs help? Or trying to find out what to do when they need help? Dr. K explains exactly what warning signs to check…
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Happy holidays! Dr. K shares four gifts for aging adults plus four recommendations for someone who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Plus links to her favorite gift lists on…
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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…
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Most of us can relate to feeling sad or blue, sometimes for days at a time. It may be in response to a major life event like losing a job, a…
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Unintentional weight loss is a major red flag, when it comes to the health of older adults. Learn when to be concerned, what the common causes are, and how to manage…
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