If I had to recommend one key piece of healthcare equipment that older adults & caregivers should have at home, it would be this: a good home blood pressure (BP) monitor….
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Updated Sept 2023 with the latest on COVID cases going up again, whether to get boosted again, what we know about the upcoming fall COVID 2023 vaccine, and more. This page…
COVID & Aging Adults: 2023 Updates Read More »
It used to be that influenza was the main respiratory virus that got a lot of attention during the wintertime. But now there’s another one that’s become known for its potential…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What to Know About RSV & RSV Vaccines in Aging Read More »
Dr. K responds to reader who is concerned about paranoia and other changes in an aging mother. Learn the six key causes of paranoid behaviors, how to check on safety, and…
6 Causes of Paranoia in Aging & What to Do Read More »
Worried about falls in an older parent or relative? If so, do you know if their doctor has considered the most useful fall prevention approaches? Fall risk can be reduced, but…
How to Prevent Falls: 4 Proven Approaches To Ask Your Doctor About Read More »
If you’re helping an older person with health and healthcare, chances are that person is taking at least a few prescription medications, if not several. Do you ever wonder if he…
6 Common Medication Problems in Aging, & What You Can Do Read More »
30-70% of older adults get delirium during hospitalization. Learn what it is, how it’s different from dementia, plus 10 essential things to know & do. …
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Planning ahead to enable others to assist is key to better health while aging. This post covers five common age-related problems to plan for, five key steps to address advance planning…
Getting preventive health services is key to better health while aging. This post covers 27 preventive health tests recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and Medicare for some or…
Optimal management of chronic conditions is key to healthier aging, & preventing declines in health & independence. But many seniors don’t get recommended care for their chronic conditions unless they learn…
How to Age Better by Optimizing Chronic Conditions: The Healthy Aging Checklist Part 4 Read More »