How to help a lonely older adult during the holidays
Loneliness and social isolation experienced by senior citizens does not take the holidays off. In fact, those feelings can be exacerbated by the appearance of
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Geriatrics
Simple tips to prevent falls
As part of National Safety Month, Dr. Chad Wilson describes several ways adults can reduce the risk of falling as they age.
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Geriatric psychiatry and COVID-19: Interview with Dr. Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Progress Notes posts featuring mental health professionals, their interests, and their thoughts on the COVID-19
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know
There are many concerns associated with aging, including issues with memory or cognitive decline. You may hear the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease used interchangeably
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Alcohol use and seniors: What you should know
Gifting your elderly loved one a bottle of wine may be a thoughtful gesture, but alcohol could adversely affect them and even risk their health
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Exercise does the elderly body good
Exercise can’t stop the aging process, but experts at Baylor College of Medicine say that for the elderly, whether it’s weight training, walking, swimming or
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Keeping mind active improves aging memory
Feeling forgetful? Don’t automatically blame your “aging brain.” Our expert at Baylor College of Medicine’s Huffington Center on Aging, says memory loss has relatively little to do
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