Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth your while to encourage an older person to start exercising? In 2014, the top-notch journal JAMA published the results of a fantastic research project:…
Q: Dear Dr. K, With all the news about opioids and benzodiazepines, and their risk of death, I would love to hear your take on the use of these drugs in…
Q&A: Hospice in Dementia, Medications, & What to Do If You’re Concerned Read More »
A home blood pressure (BP) monitor is a very useful tool to have, since it helps manage many chronic conditions and can help you assess falls or sudden illness. Learn what…
Choosing & Using a Home Blood Pressure Monitor, & What to Ask the Doctor Read More »
How low should you go when treating high blood pressure in older adults? Learn about SPRINT-Senior, which will influence future blood pressure guidelines. This post explains how to know if the…
New Blood Pressure Study: What to Know About SPRINT-Senior & Other Research Read More »
Introducing the Better Health While Aging Podcast, plus step-by-step instructions on how to listen to a podcast. …
Our Podcasts & How to Listen Read More »
Dear Readers, Welcome to our new and improved website! I’m very pleased to announce that the Geriatrics For Caregivers website has been renamed Better Health While Aging. But don’t worry, all…
New Year, New Name:Introducing Better Health While Aging Read More »
It’s that time of the year again: first Thanksgiving, and then winter holidays. Which means this is the time of the year when families are most likely to get together with…
3 Guides to Help With “The Talk” With Aging Parents, & More Useful Resources Read More »
Are you caring for an older person with hypertension, also known as high blood pressure? Or does your parent take medication to lower blood pressure? If so, you are probably wondering…
What the New Blood Pressure Guidelines — & Research — Mean For Older Adults Read More »
Sleep. Everybody needs it. Many of us don’t get enough of it. These are common truths that almost everyone knows. But recently, I had the opportunity to learn quite a bit…
How Sleep Affects Health, & Changes With Aging Read More »
For healthy aging, following the Mediterranean diet is a good choice. Here’s exactly what to eat and not eat, to follow the clinically-studied diet that has made headlines. This article also…
How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Senior Health, & Related Research Findings Read More »