Just as we all benefit when we all are better informed about health, everyone involved in the health care of older adults can benefit from learning to think more like a…
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Dr. K explains what are the most important foods to eat (and avoid) for older adults. Plus what to know about protein & metabolic health, and how to prevent frailty and…
Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Read More »
Have you been told that you — or someone important to you — has heart failure? This wouldn’t surprise me, as this is one of the most common heart conditions affecting…
Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatments Read More »
Have you ever wondered how diabetes (or prediabetes) affects older adults? Or whether your blood sugar numbers are cause for worry? These are reasonable concerns, given that diabetes is pretty common…
Understanding Diabetes in Aging Read More »
Dr. K explains what are the most important foods to eat (and avoid) for older adults. Plus what to know about protein & metabolic health, and how to prevent frailty and…
How to Eat for Healthy Aging: What to know & do Read More »
The human heart is often described as a pump, but there’s much more to it: it also has a special electrical system that regulates and coordinates heartbeats. Abnormal heartbeats are called…
Atrial Fibrillation in Aging: What to Know & How to Treat Read More »
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,…
Alzheimer’s is common, but it’s actually rare for older adults with dementia to have pure Alzheimer’s. Here are other common types of dementia to know about, including vascular dementia, Lewy Body…
Beyond Alzheimer’s: Common Types of Dementia in Aging Read More »
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…
One of the most common questions I get asked is “How can I get care for my aging parent and how much will it cost?” The answer generally depends on these…
Providing Elder Care: Covering the Cost of Home Care, Assisted Living & Other Options Read More »