Swelling in the lower legs – known as “lower extremity edema” in medical terms – is a problem that often affects older adults. The good news is that most of…
Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & What to Do Read More »
Once upon a time, the ER missed a pelvic fracture in one of my older patients. Actually, this kind of thing has happened more than once, and perhaps it’s happened to…
How to Help Doctors Notice What’s Wrong: The story of the missed pelvic fracture Read More »
Have you noticed that an older relative seems to be having trouble hearing you at times? Or perhaps you’ve realized that sometimes YOU are the one saying “What?” These situations are…
Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis): What to Know & What to Do Read More »
A caregiving daughter brought up a common question during a Helping Older Parents Q&A call: “How can I find a geriatrician near me to review medications, and help care for my mother…
How to find geriatric care — or a medication review — near you Read More »
Since 2008, April 16th has been designated as “National Healthcare Decisions Day” (NHDD). It’s an initiative meant to “inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself on National Healthcare Decisions Day Read More »
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety,…
How You Can Help Someone Stop Ativan Read More »
This article is by Michelle Allen, LCSW. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta and is a featured expert providing guidance in our Helping Older Parents programs. …
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(This article is part 2 of a special guest series by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular…
Sex When Caregiving: Navigating Your Changing Relationship (Even if There’s Dementia) Read More »
(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…
How Sex Changes With Aging (& What You Can Do About It) Read More »
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,…