BetterHealthWhileAging.net

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pop quiz: Can you define geriatrics? And did you know that it’s not just for the “old-old”? If you hesitated with these two questions, don’t feel bad. Most people know that geriatrics…

Did you know that doctors often don’t provide optimal medical advice? Learn the three key features of good medical advice, plus the four steps you can take to consistently get better…

Have you found yourself eyeing an older person’s medication list, wondering if you should worry? It’s smart to be concerned, especially if your older relative takes five or more medications. Medications can provide…

If you’ve been wondering just how to maintain a healthy brain for yourself, or for an older relative, then I have some very good news. In April, the Institute of Medicine (IOM)…

“Doctor, my mom needs help but she won’t accept it and she won’t listen.” Sound familiar? As several of you commented last fall, older relatives often seem reluctant to accept the help…